Why oh why wasnt cruise control available before 2004?

[Ms_Technical]

Does it seem abit strange that a high spec car like the Renaultsport Clio didnt have cruise control until 2004? :dapprove:

 

[Matt W]

I don't know the answer, but LOL'ed at high spec clio.

 

[twellsie]

personally i think its strange that such a small car has cruise control, however mine is pre 2004 and has CC

 

[Jay.S]

I dont even use it.

 

[Will.]

CC is for lazy c***s.

 

[@Spoonie]

I use it on long motorway trips for about 1 min just to move my right leg a bit. Other than that its pretty useless due to the busy roads we have.

 

[Ms_Technical]

Wow, every answer there was negative in some way or other
I use cruise control alot. I sometimes do 12 hours of driving in a day, and generally do alot of motorway driving so its something I need. Im finding it hard to find one in my price range with cruise control though.

 

[bmh.01]

Its on a lot of 53 plate 172s as well. Whats your price range?

 

[Ms_Technical]

Is it? Ive called a few 2003's today and none of them have it Ive looked at aftermarket cruise control kits though. If I fit one of these its still cheaper than getting an 04 plate. Think I'll just do that

 

[Laura]

i use mine in the z4 all the on the motorway, im eaither early in the morning or late at night so open roads. its easy and helps mpg

 

[bmh.01]

Is it? Ive called a few 2003's today and none of them have it Ive looked at aftermarket cruise control kits though. If I fit one of these its still cheaper than getting an 04 plate. Think I'll just do that

Forget the aftermarket kits.

No idea on budget and I haven't looked at this in detail its just an example but they do come with CC, I know because mine had it.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/3/radius/1501/postcode/cv116ns?logcode=p

Or squeeze for a 182 because they all have it.

 

[Ms_Technical]

Exactly When Im driving from Scotland to the south coast I dont want my foot sat on the accelerator the whole time

 

[172boost]

My friend has it on his 172, personally I wouldn't want it/use it on a clio after the story he told me. I'll try and find it.

 

[172boost]

Found it:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ise-Control-got-stuck-on!&highlight=bullytoad

 

[Kane.]

Can't you just fit one ? Someone with cc must be breaking. I'd love cc personally.

 

[Ms_Technical]

Ive been a mechanic for 10 years, Doubtful theres any story about the workings of a car you could tell me that would scare me tbh :rasp:

 

[Ms_Technical]

Yeah, this is what Im going to do I think. With price hike from an 03 to 04 being over £1000, I think I can fit one much cheaper.

 

[Gally]

Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm gally the CC expert on here i'd be happy to come to your home and install some CC free of charge if you let me take you for dinner and drinks?

Deal? Okay then i'll see you at 4.32pm.

 

[Ms_Technical]

Hahahaha

 

[Gally]

I'm guessing you're the shy retiring type. It's okay your family will enjoy my company i'm simply great at parties.

Now stop taking this thread off topic!

 

[fearless]

Will. is a nice guy tbh. Your parents would love him.

Didn't the wiring change with the 04 changeover? I'm sure it did on the non-sports anyway.

 

[Adam.]

I don't understand how people can hate cruise?!?!

I can't stand driving without it :dapprove:

 

[Ms_Technical]

Damn right Adam!
So maybe an ECU swap and a wiring loom then, plus the mechanism. Dont know if I can be arsed LOL

 

[Gandi69]

the switch location is annoying so I just dont use it

 

[Ms_Technical]

This is true. On other cars its on the stalk, much more convenient. :dapprove:

 

[The Boosh!]

the switch location is annoying so I just dont use it

This is true. On other cars its on the stalk, much more convenient. :dapprove:

Lazy f*****s. It takes two seconds to switch on LOL!

 

[Amy]

You could retrofit it. It would be a pain in the arse, but it's possible. Easiest way would be to get the ECU, UCH, keys and loom from a car that already has it.

Almost everyone on here said retrofitting climate control was impossible, although my other half successfully managed to fit it aswell as auto lights/wipers etc to my 182 cup.

 

[bmh.01]

Its not impossible just overly longwinded and expensive.

CC wise, a lot of the later cars have the loom in place but its still a few hundred in bits to retrofit. Theres a guide somewhere on here.

 

[RDH]

I find it hard to believe you sometimes drive 12 hours a day and your getting a CS!

Don't think I could do that.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

FLOL at cruise getting stuck on. More like idiot pressed wrong button..! Worst case, knock it out of gear FFS...

Sounds a bit like those American genius' whose throttle got stuck open and they called the cops after miles and miles of FULL POWER down the freeway.. Knock it into N, dumbass !


Anyway, OP .. get something nice instead haha ! 12 hours a day in an RS ? No thanks ! Do you already have an RS and are looking for a 2nd, or are you foolishly re-joining the fold ?

:star:

 

[RoryW]

Its not impossible just overly longwinded and expensive.

CC wise, a lot of the later cars have the loom in place but its still a few hundred in bits to retrofit. Theres a guide somewhere on here.

It works a treat too, we managed to get CC on my mates car which is a ph2 on a 51 plate. I have a late 02 and have the loom. Cost him £120 in pieces and a couple hours fitting.

Soon as I track down the last couple bits I'll be doing it on mine, CC is great and use it whenever I'm in the Alfa where I can

 

[Hugo-]

I wish I had cruise. But due to using an after market steering wheel I no longer have it.

 

[RoryW]

I wish I had cruise. But due to using an after market steering wheel I no longer have it.

Didn't someone on here get cruise control etc working on an aft market steering wheel? Might have been i the guide section but Ive definitely seen someone on here do it.

 

[Ms_Technical]

Ive decided to get a Fiat Stilo. Same bhp, same price if not cheaper and cruise control as standard

 

[Ali]

Love CC! One of the best oem mods you can have. My 53 plate also has it...HAD it, until i changed the wheel!

 

[Jay.S]

the switch location is annoying so I just dont use it

The O and R can switch it on and off, once you have switched that annoying button once you dont need to switch it again.

 

[Dan1587]

Its a awesome thing, but I hate the way the little button my by knee if i use it and dont turn it off i then get an annoying little green light on the dash!! Which annoys me...lol!
I thought you could get it before 2004, it was just an option?
I have a 2004 172, is this the last of them? cause i have seen a fair few 2004 182's

 

[Ms_Technical]

My budget has gone down a little bit due to spending some cash on computer gear in the last few days.
So, if I can find a Clio with cc, near London, for around £2k I'll consider it. But if not Im going to go for a Stilo Or Astra as they have cc and a bhp figure Im ok with. I cant be arsed with fitting cruise control, Im not really looking for a project at the moment as Im busy with other stuff, I want a car that fits all my requirements this year. Next year possibly time for a project.

 

[Naith]

Ive been a mechanic for 10 years, Doubtful theres any story about the workings of a car you could tell me that would scare me tbh :rasp:

if you're a mechanic, don't you have the ability to retrofit a system to a variety of vehicles?

 

[Ms_Technical]

Of course I do. But as I said, I dont have time.