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Title: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 October 2008, 07:12
Just wanted to say a big thankyou to stu (vRStu) for fitted my factory fit Cruise control the other day. Has done a fantastic job, and works a

dream. Very fast and makes cracking coffee aswell!!!. If any off you want this fitting to your Mk5's, and leave in the Hampshire or

surrounding areas, he is your man!!!. Its really cheap compared to what the dealer wants to fit. (half price basically).Also he has Vag-com so

anything you want adding to the cars setup, then he can also fix it   :wink:

Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: CocoPops on 13 October 2008, 07:44
Told ya  :wink:

Highly recommend him for the bluetooth add on for the RCD/RNS510 as well.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: SteveP on 13 October 2008, 08:36
Told ya  :wink:

Highly recommend him for the bluetooth add on for the RCD/RNS510 as well.

x2, another happy VrStu bluetooth customer here as well  :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: bacillus on 13 October 2008, 08:42
I wish he did home visits so that he could install an uprated IC for me.   :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 October 2008, 10:46
he might charge you a fortune for fuel price!! especially the skoda Octavia is no more!!, he's gone up market  :wink:.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Greenouse on 13 October 2008, 11:11
he might charge you a fortune for fuel price!! especially the skoda Octavia is no more!!, he's gone up market  :wink:.

Whats he got now Steve?  :huh:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Steve78 on 13 October 2008, 11:12
I have cruise control and never use it.  I can see why it's popular in the US with the big long open roads but in the UK you can never get going anywhere long enough to make it worthwhile  :grin:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: WhiteGTI on 13 October 2008, 11:14
he might charge you a fortune for fuel price!! especially the skoda Octavia is no more!!, he's gone up market  :wink:.

Whats he got now Steve?  :huh:

Think I remember seeing his sig saying an S3....! Very nice!
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 13 October 2008, 11:26
I have cruise control and never use it.  I can see why it's popular in the US with the big long open roads but in the UK you can never get going anywhere long enough to make it worthwhile  :grin:

I have no interest in motorway driving, so I just reach 85 on the climatronics and set the cruise.  Perfect.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 13 October 2008, 11:50
I use it a lot.....not just on long straight motorways......I find it saves me a lot on petrol.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 October 2008, 12:29
he might charge you a fortune for fuel price!! especially the skoda Octavia is no more!!, he's gone up market  :wink:.

Whats he got now Steve?  :huh:

ill let him tell you, but its gonna make you sick as a pig!
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Rhyso on 13 October 2008, 12:48
Ibis white S3.................. :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 October 2008, 12:49

Ibis white S3.................. :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
sorry stu, wasnt me!
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Rhyso on 13 October 2008, 13:47

Ibis white S3.................. :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
sorry stu, wasnt me!

its in his sig anyway so he's not exactly hiding the fact
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 October 2008, 13:56
just a few days ago it was rhyso, thats all mate.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: WobGTI on 13 October 2008, 15:24
dream. Very fast and makes cracking coffee aswell!!!.


al that from cruise control? sweeet!
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: finlayjacobin on 13 October 2008, 17:30
I really want cruise fitted, But have readf about all the probs the dealers have getting it working sometime. Sounds like Stu really knows what he is doing!
any chance Phil, you could pm me his postcode for home or wherever he works from so I could work out how far he is from me?
thanks
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: stealthwolf on 13 October 2008, 19:17
I really wanted to get CC fitted by the dealer but have issues with time/booking etc, so this sounds like a good idea.

Would there be any issue with PCP on the car? If I decided to return the car at the end of three years (highly unlikely but then again, a year ago I didn't know I'd be buying a mkv instead of a mkiv gti), would there be problems with the dealer?

How long did he vrStu have the car for?
Where is he roughly? I'm down in dorset so need to know how much of a drive it'd be too.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 13 October 2008, 19:26
He's near wickham, which is Fareham pretty much, closer then portsmouth Stealthwolf.
It took him less then 30 mins to complete. So very fast, and knows what he's doing  :smiley:

Send him a PM and he will iron things out.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Pintman on 13 October 2008, 19:28

I too also had my CC fitted by vrStu and can also say what a cracking job he did.  Took around 20 minutes.  Probably not even that.  Also changed a few things for me with VAGCOM. 
Top bloke, top service.   :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 13 October 2008, 22:45
Thanks for the kind words guys.  :cool:

Yes as you may have deduced the Octy is moving on to a new home and I now have a very nice S3 sat on the drive and no money in the bank!!  Beats losing it in Iceland I suppose  :grin:

I often get down into the Dorset area as my parents are down that way.  Also got a trip to Norwich and Warwick coming up soon if that would help anyone.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 13 October 2008, 22:47
Can you do cruise on the S3? :smiley:, nice choice in motors by the way :laugh:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 13 October 2008, 22:50
I would imagine so mate, I was looking at the parts the other day actually.  :grin:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: 182_blue on 13 October 2008, 22:51
i want an S3, trouble is i need 5 doors and that means latest model at a premium price  :sad:  , nice cars though chaps
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 13 October 2008, 22:51
Think a new lower cowling might be needed as its a seperate stalk from what I can gather
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 13 October 2008, 22:52
i want an S3, trouble is i need 5 doors and that means latest model at a premium price  :sad:  , nice cars though chaps
thanx :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 13 October 2008, 22:54
Think a new lower cowling might be needed as its a seperate stalk from what I can gather

Yes it does mate, got one on mine.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 13 October 2008, 22:56
i want an S3, trouble is i need 5 doors and that means latest model at a premium price  :sad:  , nice cars though chaps

Thanks.

Some good deals out there if you look around.  :wink:

A few dealers will be having ex Demo coming up.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: 182_blue on 13 October 2008, 22:56
i want an S3, trouble is i need 5 doors and that means latest model at a premium price  :sad:  , nice cars though chaps
thanx :smiley:

i guess i could always start squeezing the baby in the back again lol
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 13 October 2008, 22:57
You mapping it vRStu, if so which direction you going
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 13 October 2008, 22:59
You mapping it vRStu, if so which direction you going

Not too much different from yourself Gaz  :wink:

Worked well on the last two Octy's so I see no need to change.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 13 October 2008, 23:03
nice 1 :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 October 2008, 07:01
shall i ask for an audi S3 section after the new Mk6 forum!. just for you audi boys!
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: NotNormal on 14 October 2008, 17:30
Thanks to vRStu, after i installed my cruise control and activated it on VAG-COM it didn't work, acouple of quick PM's to an froe and one engine code number later i'm up and running

Thanks bud  :cool:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 14 October 2008, 17:34
Happy to help mate  :cool:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: rskardon on 14 October 2008, 19:03
Hi Stu,

Dont seem to be able to PM which is odd, i would be very keen to add cruise to my car, I'm in Surrey so not too far to drive to hampshire, would you be able to mail me at rskardon@hotmail.com with a price?

Thanks,

Richard
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: mb on 14 October 2008, 19:08
Thanks for the kind words guys.  :cool:

Yes as you may have deduced the Octy is moving on to a new home and I now have a very nice S3 sat on the drive and no money in the bank!!  Beats losing it in Iceland I suppose  :grin:

I often get down into the Dorset area as my parents are down that way.  Also got a trip to Norwich and Warwick coming up soon if that would help anyone.

Not coming past/near Uxbridge are you?
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 October 2008, 19:12
you both need to post more then 10 times to be then able to PM  :smiley:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 14 October 2008, 19:23
Richard, I've emailed you.

Not coming past/near Uxbridge are you?

Probably not but I'm sure we could come to an arrangement.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: Makefish on 15 October 2008, 02:09
Traitor, deserting the Skoda boys ;)  :tongue:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: stokeballoon on 15 October 2008, 19:55
Stu,

I know I could probably search this, but how much am I looking at to have the BT fitted, including parts? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  And is it possible with my Ed 30 only having the Midline?  (I know but I bought it 2nd hand!)

Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: bacillus on 15 October 2008, 20:11
By BT do you mean big turbo??
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: E30M3 on 15 October 2008, 20:14
I think he means Bluetooth ?

thats cool when you save money and get the job by someone who wants to do it well ! :cool:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 15 October 2008, 20:25
Stu,

I know I could probably search this, but how much am I looking at to have the BT fitted, including parts? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  And is it possible with my Ed 30 only having the Midline?  (I know but I bought it 2nd hand!)

If you only have midline then you'll not get the phone book and calls displayed.  You can still use the BT kit but only in so much as it muting the stereo and routing the sound and then with the voice from the in built microphone.

In short it would work as normal but you'd need to dial and accept the calls from your handset.  The only variation to this is if you have a MFSW then you could use the voice dialing function which might be a nice idea.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: finlayjacobin on 24 October 2008, 21:53
Just a quick bump to publically thank Stu for fitting my Cruise Control, in a hotel car park in the middle of nowhere!
Fitted in under half an hour with a test drive demo to boot!
Certainlt knows his way round an interior of a mk5 and Vagcom.
I cruised all the way home!
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: CocoPops on 24 October 2008, 22:01
Fairplay! :)
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 24 October 2008, 23:17
Just a quick bump to publically thank Stu for fitting my Cruise Control, in a hotel car park in the middle of nowhere!

All sounds a bit iffy lol  :laugh:

Nice to meet you this evening Fin, I hope the jounrney home was ok.   :smug:
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: r4vvm on 25 October 2008, 19:54
hi stu (vRStu).. how much would you charge to fit cruise control on a mk5 1.9 TDI. thanks
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 25 October 2008, 20:06
How old is it?  If it's around 2005/early 2006 it may need an extra wire which makes a difference.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: r4vvm on 25 October 2008, 20:08
its a 06 2006
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 25 October 2008, 20:11
ok, well I've sent you a PM anyway.  I would think it's probably got the wire unless it was hanging around a bit before being registered.
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: r4vvm on 25 October 2008, 20:18
sorry to be a pain, how do you get to your pm's i cant find it lol
Title: Re: Cruise Control ........ a Big thankyou
Post by: vRStu on 25 October 2008, 20:20
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