Why not use VW OEM cruise systems? They are alot cheaper than that and they
have their own vacuum pump.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.522.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: Frank Grunthaner <FrankGRUN@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: FrankGRUN@AOL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Ultimate Cruise Control - Was Lost, Now Found!
>Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:54:27 EDT
>
>There has been a reoccurring thread about AudioVox Cruise Controls. Some
>time
>ago, I posted about the cruise control I use (Ultracruise II) which was
>distinguished by the fact that it did not use vacuum assist. For years I
>fought
>with vacuum control diaphragms as they readily (6 months to a year) fail in
>the
>engine compartment heat. They were generally inadequate on gas engine
>systems
>(particularly the WBX with its pathetically low vacuum levels) with
>inadequate
>draw reserve approaching hills. Etc., Etc.
>
>Well, the Ultracruise II is an electrical servo driven unit. No vacuum or
>vacuum reserve canister. Unfortunately, when others tried to purchase the
>Ultimate Cruise Control, the company had gone belly-up! Minutes ago, while
>searching
>for a pulse frequency adapter to sync speed sensors with dissimilar
>speedometers, I found the missing cruise controls!!! They reside at
>www.dakotadigital.com under accessories. $250 per pop. I paid around $150
>to $200 many years ago.
>
>For what its worth. Its functioned flawlessly for me for years.
>
>frank Grunthaner

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