Cruise Control

Steve,

Seems like you've not been overwhelmed with responses as yet. I have a Series 80 diesel with an aftermarket cruise control which was fitted at the time of purchase but I don't have access to the details (brand name etc) at this moment. I find the cruise control of limited use in hilly areas being a diesel. The motor dies going up hills and as the cruise control tries to compensate for the loss of speed it puts the accelerator flat to the floor which of course means belching black smoke, increase in fuel consumption but no maintenance of a constant speed. Of course the next step is to change gears which cuts out the cruise controls. Having said that I would not go without out it as on the flat its great. I can remember the last time I crossed the Nullabor I swore I would do it again without cruise control. Ofcourse I havent crossed it sionce I've had cruise control, go figure.

Try the web site below, they have a few locations in Victoria from a quick look I had.

http://www.autron.com.au/newweb/index1024.htm (don't know how to link yet)

good luck

Toolman

I have the autoron (sp?) fitted to my car. Apart from the actual quality of the fitting (by a 'specialist' - not the shop that sold it) ist good, but at $900 its expensive (with 3 individual pre set speeds).

My car is a drive by wire, not cable operated accelerator like the 1HZ engine tho.

There are cheaper vacuum operated units on the market to suit cable operated engines (had one on 1990 magna). These are/where aval from the likes of Bunnings, Repco, Bursons, Kmart and some aut shops. Think $199 to $499

dave