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12-30-2003, 03:38 PM

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Ed

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Re: cruise control kits?

"Jim Hernandez" <jb00@earthlink.net> wrote in
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> "Misti Norton" <mdawn@flobble-lobble.net> wrote in message
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>> a message in the "honda model definitions" thread made me thnk f an
>> old publication I used to ahve, where is showed you how to install a
>> cruise control into the car of your choce, Be it a Lancier integrale,
>> or an BL mini.Gave me to wonder if such kits are still avilable
>> nowadays. I do a
> lot
>> of driving along boring state and US highways, where it would be nice
>> to have a Cruise control. Its to go in my battered old 88 civic Dx
> (automatic)
>>
>> Regards.
>
> Sure, go to JC Whitney's auto parts and I am certain they'll have one
> of these universal cruise control jobs. Of course these thing amount
> to nothing more than a broomstick proped up against your gas pedal for
> all intents and purposes. The factory versions are a bit more
> sophisticated, well most are. The cruise control in my friend's CRV is
> a POS. Maybe it is a manual transmission thing but to me a cruise
> control shouldn't try to 'grenade' an engine if the clutch is engaged.
> Sure enough, you better turn off the clutch if you do anything other
> than touch the gas or brake...
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Something is wrong with your friend's vehicle. Engaging the clutch should
disconnect the cruise control immediately.

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