Cruise control Poll. - Page 4

wraymond · 3rd January 2012, 09:49

Use it at every opportunity. I particularly like, after coming out of 'cruise' and slowing down to well below the last-set limit, holding the 'set' button continually while the car accelerates as much as you like without using the accelerator: so avoiding the delay and the scrabble for a further lower gear as in 'reset' and kick-down. Sometimes feel sorry for the clutch guys. Shame really, to miss all the fun.

MrDoodles · 3rd January 2012, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

We have a 'How To' on the subject for the fulll OEM experience...

retro-fitting cruise control using Rover parts, new ZCS codes

Thanks for that!

Using parts off ebay, what sort of price would I expect to pay for them?

(I'm time served, so could be able to do all the fitting myself, would just need someone with a T4 to set it up)

vindaloo · 3rd January 2012, 14:51

Use it all the time on my daily driver MK6 Golf, sadly I can't have it on my 1.8 Connie.

uk_dave&gill · 3rd January 2012, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Thanks for that!

Using parts off ebay, what sort of price would I expect to pay for them?

(I'm time served, so could be able to do all the fitting myself, would just need someone with a T4 to set it up)

Carlpenn has some cruise bits for sale here which might help?

James.uk · 3rd January 2012, 15:28

Retro fitted, but very rarely used, too much traffic innit..

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Jules · 3rd January 2012, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by vindaloo

Use it all the time on my daily driver MK6 Golf, sadly I can't have it on my 1.8 Connie.

Not impossible Jim!
Our very own CHRISTOPHER did a HOWTO retrofit cruise on his 1.8 few years back IRRC.

MrDoodles · 3rd January 2012, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

Carlpenn has some cruise bits for sale here which might help?

Thanks, things are a bit tight after Christmas, so it'll have to wait, but at least it gives me an idea on price!

majedm75 · 3rd January 2012, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by julienhoulton

I always use mine when going through speed limit zones I dont get caught that way!!

Julien

Quote:

Originally Posted by dattrike

3: I always use it,

helps stop speeding, just find it easier.
(Wife hates it,thinks she's not in control).

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I also use in on motorways in order to avoid keeping my eyes on the speedo. My wife hates it as she keeps telling me I'm not flying a plane with auto-pilot

. Even more, she panicked when once (and only once) she was driving the car on the motorway and I flicked it for her on "Resume"

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Oh and I also use in areas with 50 kph speed limit with cameras, thus avoiding rear-ending someone while constantly checking speed in such slow traffic.

Gazr · 3rd January 2012, 18:15

I have it but very rarely use it
Mind you my daily commute between Jcn 10 & Jcn 4 on the M6 does not really give me much chance.

ChuffinEck · 3rd January 2012, 18:26

Had it on my previous connie tourer and didnt use it, had it years ago on my scorpios and didnt use it then, dont have it on my present tourer and dont miss it, but can appreciate some people like it

View Poll Results: Cruise control Poll. - How do you use it?
I dont use it but have it	10	6.67%
I use it occasionally	43	28.67%
I use it most of the time	70	46.67%
I would use it if I had it	27	18.00%
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3rd January 2012, 09:49	#31
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	Use it at every opportunity. I particularly like, after coming out of 'cruise' and slowing down to well below the last-set limit, holding the 'set' button continually while the car accelerates as much as you like without using the accelerator: so avoiding the delay and the scrabble for a further lower gear as in 'reset' and kick-down. Sometimes feel sorry for the clutch guys. Shame really, to miss all the fun.

3rd January 2012, 14:51	#33
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Use it all the time on my daily driver MK6 Golf, sadly I can't have it on my 1.8 Connie.

3rd January 2012, 15:28	#35
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Retro fitted, but very rarely used, too much traffic innit.. ....

3rd January 2012, 18:15	#39
Gazr Regular poster Dorchester Red with aubergine personal line Rover 75 V6 2.5 Connie Auto with powerfolds Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Walsall Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have it but very rarely use it Mind you my daily commute between Jcn 10 & Jcn 4 on the M6 does not really give me much chance.

3rd January 2012, 18:26	#40
ChuffinEck Loves to post Rover 75 Contemporary SE with LPG Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elkesley, Nr Retford Posts: 383 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Had it on my previous connie tourer and didnt use it, had it years ago on my scorpios and didnt use it then, dont have it on my present tourer and dont miss it, but can appreciate some people like it