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Old 06-26-2007, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Vilhuer
It was option in '87 and possibly '88 ROW. After that probably standard on all cars except perhaps '89 CS.
None into my car, too heavy.

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Old 06-26-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NeverLateInMyNineTwoEight
That is so cool.
The factory cruise in my GTS is designed to maintain any speed between 25 MPH up to 150 MPH. I road tested the factory claim 2 weeks ago, works like a dream
Old 06-26-2007, 03:14 PM
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Can't remember last time I used it or it worked...
Old 06-26-2007, 05:21 PM
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I think it works like a champ, since i've only got 600 miles on the s4 since i've obtained it.
Old 06-26-2007, 05:35 PM
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I think the electric cruise control is just great, the vacuum version seems to have had many more issues...

The control ergonomics are perfect I think - simple & easy push forward to go faster, pull back to slow down - what could be more intuitive?

The 5 speed auto-resume is an especially nice feature and seems to work seamlessly.

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Old 06-26-2007, 05:43 PM
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The USA spec cars seem to all have it as part of the package (leather seats , sunroof etc.)
Old 06-26-2007, 07:30 PM
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Every car I've ever owned has had cruise control and I've avoided using it in all of them. Years and years ago a friend of mine crashed after falling asleep at the wheel of his 87 Ford Thunderbird Turbo. So instead of the car slowing as he dozed off it just continued at the same speed until full stop. Though it's probably silly it always sat with me and so I've never been comfortable with just leaving it on cc.
Old 06-27-2007, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Sterling
I can't imagine setting the cruise at 150...
Empty Autobahn ---> No problem

It is not really a usefull feature at this speed, but it works. On my way to Stuttgart I had a couple of nice, empty stretches. Cruising at 120 MPH + was easy and very relaxing.

Another feature: The PSD light comes on on very long turns on the Autobahn at high speeds too.
Old 06-27-2007, 01:51 AM
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Schocki,

Yes I have seen the same thing on high speed sweepers - PSD comes on for extended periods - but the lock level must be low because its basically undetectable - not evident there was any real wheel slip just high speed high lateral and presumably preventative measures...

I find the cruise frequently useful - keeps control of speed on short & long trips + on long trips when you get tired you can drive the car this way dynamically - it not as if you have to set it & forget it...

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Old 06-27-2007, 11:11 AM
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Alan,
I agree it is just a preventive measure. Still cool when the green light comes on @ 140 MPH+
Old 06-27-2007, 11:34 AM
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I've used mine a couple of times, but a) I hardly ever drive anywhere far on the highway, b) when I do, there is too much irregular traffic.

Oh well.
Old 06-27-2007, 11:37 AM
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I use mine especially when Jonny Law is around...



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