Cruise Control
Apr 30, 2004, 07:08 AM
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Cruise Control
Hello all!
Well, I finally got my Husker Red Evo! After driving it around on my daily extended cruise home I noticed THERE IS NO CRUISE CONTROL!!!!
Oh boy.... I am really going to miss it. Have any of you installed cruise control? What are my options here? Yeah, I know all about the fun of driving it unassisted blah, blah, blah... but when you take long commuter trips every day it gets old real fast.
I'd love to hear what others have done.
Thanks!
Well, I finally got my Husker Red Evo! After driving it around on my daily extended cruise home I noticed THERE IS NO CRUISE CONTROL!!!!
Oh boy.... I am really going to miss it. Have any of you installed cruise control? What are my options here? Yeah, I know all about the fun of driving it unassisted blah, blah, blah... but when you take long commuter trips every day it gets old real fast.
I'd love to hear what others have done.
Thanks!
Apr 30, 2004, 07:36 AM
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In spec'ing out a 2004, it was not listed as an option there either. The dealer advised it was part of the "philosophy" of the car in staying true to its purpose.
Apr 30, 2004, 08:37 AM
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I had cruise control installed the day after I got it, there are a few others on evom that have had it installed on theirs too.
This post will give you pictures and prices, if you read through it all:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26560
This post will give you pictures and prices, if you read through it all:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26560
Apr 30, 2004, 09:11 AM
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Wow! Thanks, Emulous! I did a search and couldn't find anything. I wonder why it didn't show up?
That is great information. I'm going to investigate replicating your setup.
That is great information. I'm going to investigate replicating your setup.
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Apr 30, 2004, 12:22 PM
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cruise control should be standard on ANY car. I'm sure it's not gonna weigh that much, and how much could it possibly cost to add that option? or at least have it as an available option? It's not like these cars can't handle long road trips.. or can they..
Apr 30, 2004, 12:54 PM
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The reason there is no cruise on our cars is obvious if you look at it. The (Momo)steering wheel is different from the base Lancer, meaning they would have to develop a cruise system specifically for the Evo, which aint gonna happen.
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dude EVERYTHING adds abit of weight.. dont be *****ing about such things, this is a race car.. where do you draw the line with the luxuries? weight will add up, even if small.
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If I was concerned about weight, I would get the RS. I never thought of cruise control as a luxury, but more of just common sense. Hyundais and Hondas have them and they are hardly luxurious. How much could the system possible weigh? Add the system and lose the love handles and we're back to square one. haha. Also, this is not a race car, technically it's a sport compact car.
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