Cruise control retrofitting??

[secret-machines]

Thanks guys, sounds like it IS possible, just might be a bit more expensive depending on the exact date of manufacture (am just waiting to get them is info).

I'm in Suffolk, so if anyone knows of any independents that could sort me out

(am also looking to get satnav retrofitted... That's another thread )

[dubber36]

Whilst cruise control is a nice feature to have, how many people actually use it in this country? Especially those with manual gearboxes.

Other than very early mornings on empty motorways, I never use mine.

[Booth11]

Whilst cruise control is a nice feature to have, how many people actually use it in this country? Especially those with manual gearboxes.

Other than very early mornings on empty motorways, I never use mine.

Agree.  That's why I never bothered speccing cruise on mine, knew I'd never use it.  Never bothered with parking sensors either 'cos if you can't park it, you shouldn't be driving it 

[dubber36]

Agree.  That's why I never bothered speccing cruise on mine, knew I'd never use it.  Never bothered with parking sensors either 'cos if you can't park it, you shouldn't be driving it 

Too right. Although a rear camera would be useful for hitching up to a trailer. Talking of which, I read in VW Driver mag that the new Passat will have the first ever trailer reversing assist. If you can't reverse a trailer, you shouldn't be driving in my opinion.

[charlie]

I have front and rear sensors and a camera oh and cruise and I used to drive for a living good job I gave up lol

[Booth11]

Too right. Although a rear camera would be useful for hitching up to a trailer. Talking of which, I read in VW Driver mag that the new Passat will have the first ever trailer reversing assist. If you can't reverse a trailer, you shouldn't be driving in my opinion.

Already eyeing up the next Passat dubber    how you getting on with your hunt for a Transporter?

I have front and rear sensors and a camera oh and cruise and I used to drive for a living good job I gave up lol

Some people need all the help they can get, eh charlie 

[secret-machines]

i have CC in my current car and use it all the time - so would really miss it.

similarly, I currently have built-in satnav and wold miss that too (hence the other thread I've posted in about retrofitting satnav )

[dubber36]

Already eyeing up the next Passat dubber    how you getting on with your hunt for a Transporter?

Not yet. I've only had mine for just over a year, so it will be with me for a little longer.

I did get a trade tip off about a T5, but the seller ended up trading it in for a new one. Once the hit the retail market, they no longer stack up. I'm in no rush.

[mcmaddy]

Having parking sensors and a camera has nothing to do with the ability to park and the ability to drive. People with back problems for instance don't need to turn round if they have sensors and a camera. Are you saying people with back problems shouldn't be driving 

[Booth11]

Having parking sensors and a camera has nothing to do with the ability to park and the ability to drive. People with back problems for instance don't need to turn round if they have sensors and a camera. Are you saying people with back problems shouldn't be driving 

 

Does that mean people with back problems never reversed or parked before the advent of sensors and reversing cameras, did they just drive on and on and on .....?