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Old 07-17-2009, 11:07 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by chubbs View Post

Why did they fit the temp indicator and limp mode in the first place? Presumably because of the problems they'd had with some 350Zs and as an 'upgrade' from the 350Z? Not too sure about that one.

Limp mode was initiated because they changed their bearing design by dropping lead from the formulation (think eco-friendly). This meant that at temps above 300, the bearing would start breaking down faster than the older design. They noticed this and instituted the limp mode as a protection feature.
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