Cruise Control field test
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Cruise Control field test
hello everyone
just got my Cruise Control installed and wanted to let you know how it works.....
here are pics of the install:
http://homepage.mac.com/yanges/yange...toAlbum15.html
check out my article on scionmag.com:
http://scionmag.com/cruisecontrol.html
i had asked my local Scion service guy to find me a cruise control and he referred me to the place that does a lot of work for their dealership doing stereo, security and other installs for them.....
he said he could do it and the company making the cruise stuff actually made a custom throttle mount for the xB!
had it installed Thursday and took it out for a 110 mile test drive last night up to Palmdale and back....
all i can say is it works Great! set speed and kick back! i have the 5 speed so there is a clutch release switch as well as the brake release and both work well....
i was going uphill and shifted to 4th and it released immediately when clutch was pressed...
you use the set button to 'tap' speed down a mile or so at a tap and the resume button to accelerate up a mile or so at a tap...
the position of the unit mounted on the steering column can be articulated several directions for a comfortable position....
as i had seen posted by someone else who got one the only thing to get used to is it being close to the turn signal....just gotta get used to it being there
but overall, i am very Happy with it and it sure was nice to set it at 75 and just relax on the way to Palmdale and back....
it cost $439 installed and is slightly cheaper for an automatic....it has a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty also.....
if anyone is interested in getting one please PM me and i will send the info.....
just got my Cruise Control installed and wanted to let you know how it works.....
here are pics of the install:
http://homepage.mac.com/yanges/yange...toAlbum15.html
check out my article on scionmag.com:
http://scionmag.com/cruisecontrol.html
i had asked my local Scion service guy to find me a cruise control and he referred me to the place that does a lot of work for their dealership doing stereo, security and other installs for them.....
he said he could do it and the company making the cruise stuff actually made a custom throttle mount for the xB!
had it installed Thursday and took it out for a 110 mile test drive last night up to Palmdale and back....
all i can say is it works Great! set speed and kick back! i have the 5 speed so there is a clutch release switch as well as the brake release and both work well....
i was going uphill and shifted to 4th and it released immediately when clutch was pressed...
you use the set button to 'tap' speed down a mile or so at a tap and the resume button to accelerate up a mile or so at a tap...
the position of the unit mounted on the steering column can be articulated several directions for a comfortable position....
as i had seen posted by someone else who got one the only thing to get used to is it being close to the turn signal....just gotta get used to it being there
but overall, i am very Happy with it and it sure was nice to set it at 75 and just relax on the way to Palmdale and back....
it cost $439 installed and is slightly cheaper for an automatic....it has a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty also.....
if anyone is interested in getting one please PM me and i will send the info.....
#2
Mine is exactly like that. use it everyday...not only is it close to the turn signal...at night, you have to get used to using it by touch rather than it being lit up like a normal factory set-up with controls and all...
FYI to NOR*CAL-Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
FYI to NOR*CAL-Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
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Originally Posted by xB ey
Mine is exactly like that. use it everyday...not only is it close to the turn signal...at night, you have to get used to using it by touch rather than it being lit up like a normal factory set-up with controls and all...
FYI-NOR*CAL Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
FYI-NOR*CAL Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
the hardware on mine was $250 plus the tax and labor....
ah well, i am glad i got it, that's for sure
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Originally Posted by ikonXone
maybe scion will take notice as to how many people want this option and add it.
i will look for that in my next Hybrid/turbo-charged AWD xB!
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Re: Cruise Control field test
Originally Posted by yanges
hello everyone
just got my Cruise Control installed and wanted to let you know how it works.....
here are pics of the install:
http://homepage.mac.com/yanges/yange...toAlbum15.html
just got my Cruise Control installed and wanted to let you know how it works.....
here are pics of the install:
http://homepage.mac.com/yanges/yange...toAlbum15.html
I wonder if it would be possible to put the control on the shift lever or the driver's armrest rather than on a stalk? I'm already ODing on control stalks!
George
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Originally Posted by bartender_angel
I want to add a cruise control on my Xb, too...
but by doing so, does it void the warrenty? :?:
but by doing so, does it void the warrenty? :?:
Since the cruise control cannot demand any more from the engine than the driver can it really cannot cause any harm of its own. The dealer would have a hard time attributing most warranty issues to a cruise control.
George
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Originally Posted by bartender_angel
I want to add a cruise control on my Xb, too...
but by doing so, does it void the warrenty? :?:
but by doing so, does it void the warrenty? :?:
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Originally Posted by xB ey
FYI to NOR*CAL-Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
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Originally Posted by tbp
Originally Posted by xB ey
FYI to NOR*CAL-Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
it took about 3 hours to install and the parts were about $250.....[including clutch switch]
i sure would not want to put it in myself.....you could screw something up and have a serious problem.....
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Originally Posted by yanges
i sure would not want to put it in myself.....you could screw something up and have a serious problem.....
:roll:
:roll:
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Originally Posted by George
Originally Posted by yanges
i sure would not want to put it in myself.....you could screw something up and have a serious problem.....
George
the place i went to is a first class operation and all of their technicians do good work....my install was overseen by the Owner of the business who looks like he knows his stuff....
i felt comfortable going to them as i was referred by North Hollywood Toyota/Scion who use them onsite for installs....
i will be at the Nov. 9 meeting so you can check it out then.....
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Originally Posted by tbp
Originally Posted by xB ey
FYI to NOR*CAL-Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
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Originally Posted by tbp
Originally Posted by tbp
Originally Posted by xB ey
FYI to NOR*CAL-Piercy Toyota in San Jose can arrange to have this aftermarket cruise installed. Not many dealers in the Bay Area offer an aftermarket system. Got mine installed for a cool $300.00.
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Hey you guys who have actually had the cruise installed, quick question:
Did you use vacuum powered or is it all electric? I know sometimes cars with small engines don't have enough vacuum, so they need all electric cruise control systems which can run a little more money.
Basically, I have a customer who is interested in adding cruise control, but he wants to do everything himself, including order the parts, so as a favor I told him I'd ask and see what brands everyone was using, etc. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks a bunch.
Drew
Did you use vacuum powered or is it all electric? I know sometimes cars with small engines don't have enough vacuum, so they need all electric cruise control systems which can run a little more money.
Basically, I have a customer who is interested in adding cruise control, but he wants to do everything himself, including order the parts, so as a favor I told him I'd ask and see what brands everyone was using, etc. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks a bunch.
Drew
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Originally Posted by DibujoB
Hey you guys who have actually had the cruise installed, quick question:
Did you use vacuum powered or is it all electric? I know sometimes cars with small engines don't have enough vacuum, so they need all electric cruise control systems which can run a little more money.
Basically, I have a customer who is interested in adding cruise control, but he wants to do everything himself, including order the parts, so as a favor I told him I'd ask and see what brands everyone was using, etc. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks a bunch.
Drew
Did you use vacuum powered or is it all electric? I know sometimes cars with small engines don't have enough vacuum, so they need all electric cruise control systems which can run a little more money.
Basically, I have a customer who is interested in adding cruise control, but he wants to do everything himself, including order the parts, so as a favor I told him I'd ask and see what brands everyone was using, etc. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks a bunch.
Drew
the cruise contol i have installed is electric and works Great!
here is a link to an article on scionmag.com that gives more info and contact info....
http://www.scionmag.com/cruisecontrol.html
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I'm in Miami and my Blue Onyx Box is coming in a little over a month. Seems, however, that the different "ports" are doing different things with options and whatnot. South Eastern Toyota is actually offer (as a factory option) Cruise (350), Enkei rimsets, Eurolites, and other things. Glad mine is coming with Cruise warranteed by Toyota...now if I could just get a "factory" installed power moonroof so as not to destroy my warranty...nahmean?
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