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Subject:Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
From:Edward Maikranz
Date:Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:57:06 -0500

I installed the Audiovox unit on my stock 87 van and I would echo your
comments exactly. simple instal other than running all the wires to the
front. Performs well except maybe on the hills where it lags down pretty
good.
Overall I would have to say I am very pleased with it.

Ed Maikranz
Abilene, TX
87 Country Homes Camper

On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

> I installed the Audiovox which is about 80 or $90, but I have a 2.2 Subaru
> conversion. Hans at East Coast Vanaru walled me through the setup. The
> hardest part was running the wires from the back to the front. The control
> works pretty well, although I think it could use a stronger vacuum pot as it
> seems to lag behind on hills. Chris from Jordan VW sometimes sells stock
> cruise controls, (Samba is another source) and if I had to do things over I
> might go this route. There's a lot to be said for stock. If you can't find
> one, the Audiovox is not a bad replacement though. I can't comment
> specifically about installing the Audiovox on the stock VW engine, but it
> was pretty easy on the Subaru--just confusing at 1st glance.
>
> Troy
>