Date:         Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:57:38 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
Comments: cc: kovregaard@COMCAST.NET
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In a message dated 29/10/2005 3:17:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Just  wondered how many of you with cruise control find that when
engaged, the  "CC" is always trying too hard to keep a constant speed.
Mine is always  varying the throttle even on the slightest incline.
Forget about using it  on anything remotely resembling a hill! Most
other cars I have driven will  vary the throttle in a way that is quite
a bit smoother and seems to have a  wider tolerance Consequently, I have
stopped using the annoying thing until  I can get it to work better (if
it can be tweaked, that  is).



Keith, yes, I have noticed the same on my '90 CARAT  with OEM CC.  I also
have an aftermarket CC on my '87 Westy and it is way  more accurate.  More German
engineering gone astray.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
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