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Date:         Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:57:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Edward Maikranz <maikranze@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Edward Maikranz <maikranze@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
Comments: To: colorworks@gci.net
In-Reply-To:  <48F0284BD6B349E1A9FE45893D92B71E@troyb5bff49d63>
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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 >


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