Cruise control

[Mark 4]

Anyone fitted cruise control ? If so then which one, how easy/difficult was it, and does it work OK ?

Cheers
Mark.

[Mark 4]

I'm looking at this one

http://www.rostra.com/cruise-control.htm

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/cgi-bin/ez-catalog/cat_display.cgi?account=X380183;search=0013;search =Mitsubishi;limit=category;v=2.0;layout=layout_cus tom.xsl

I've contacted them for shippimg costs and a group buy price so if anyone is interested let me know.

Cheers
Mark.

[Mark 4]

Would be nice to add this as well

http://www.conrad-anderson.co.uk/cruisecontrols/CMGK-gearknobcommandmodule.htm

[andrew38]

Yep I wouldn't mind cruise control, put me down as interested.

[rees]

yeah me too

[Mark 4]

Just received reply from them

"We do ship to the UK. Standard cost on the Gallant is 199.95 and manual transmissions require an additional clutch switch for 39.95. If you purchase 5 or more kits we can offer them to you for 179.95 and 32.95 for the clutch switch ( plus shipping )."

I am quite happy to buy 5 but not sure if you guys need the clutch switch, please let me know.

Cheers
Mark.

[Kieran]

Is that price in Dollars or pounds?

Also, the cruise control module, is it the electronic or the Vacuum operated module? My preference would be for electronic - I don't fancy another system meddling with the Vacuum lines on the car.

[Mark 4]

Kieran, all prices are in US Dollars. Electronic version. - Interested ?

[bradc]

does it work with our Galants or LHD USDM Galants?

[Paul Beazer]

Can you use cruise control to stay at 30mph?/pan

[Kieran]

Kieran, all prices are in US Dollars. Electronic version. - Interested ?

Yes, that's a cracking price and it's the electronic Version. I've missed cruise control since my GLS days!

[Kieran]

Can you use cruise control to stay at 30mph?/pan

Depends on the system. My Honda wanted 35mph minimum. The GLS was happy at 30. The Fords we get at work will cruise at 30mph too.

[miller]

How much skin off your knuckles are these to fit? One thing i miss on the Legnum is cruise control.


Mike

[psbarham]

Depends on the system. My Honda wanted 35mph minimum. The GLS was happy at 30. The Fords we get at work will cruise at 30mph too.
the v6's minimum cruise speed is 27 mph, which is spot on for round town. its one of those gadgets that once you've had it you can't do without it

[Mark 4]

I will have confirmation of all details plus installation manual tomorrow. Don't forget that import taxes will be added to the aforementioned prices. Delivery USA to UK is £10 a unit and I will ship to you for £5 per consigment.
Cheers
Mark.

[Kieran]

I will have confirmation of all details plus installation manual tomorrow. Don't forget that import taxes will be added to the aforementioned prices.

.................How much is that?:inquisiti

[wirdy]

Interested too. Will need manual switch also.

[scc]

If the kit matches this spec, then put me down for one.

Cheers,
scc

[Beastlee]

I'm interested but I wouldn't be able to join in the bulk buy. Thanks for posting the info though as I can use any info to make my own purchases.

[wirdy]

If the kit matches this spec, then put me down for one.

Cheers,
scc

Where did you get the instructions from? Very useful.

Don't suppose anyone has enquired on the cost of the Mitsi approved kit?

[HMG1K]

How about the Cruise Control system available as an aftermarket fitment from Mitsubishi..?

Anyone know the part code / cost...?

I've noticed my new 03 V6 Elegance hasn't got cruise... Grrrr !

[HMG1K]

Where did you get the instructions from? Very useful.

Don't suppose anyone has enquired on the cost of the Mitsi approved kit?

Very useful instructions - and on the set up and testing of the system...

I've ordered and had fitted the Mitsubishi approved system by Bridgend Mitsubishi on the 03 Galant V6-24v Elegance that I'm picking up this weekend.

The cost of the approved system, fully fitted too, was £649.00 including VAT - I haggled and got it for £600 all in.

philip

[Mark 4]

So,£600 fitted by Mitsi or somewhwre around £125 to £130 for the kit. I'm going for the kit if anyone else wants one then let me know before Jan 1st.

[Kieran]

You reckon it'll be £130 including taxes and whatnot then?

If so.... I'm still in.:scholar:

[wirdy]

Yeah, I'm in too for the US kit.

[Rambaud]

What do you guys find so attractive about cruise control?

I had it as standard on a couple of previous cars and absolutely hated it. Too much like Auto Pilot and lack of control - for me.

My 2.4 GDI has it, and I never even engaged it.

[No flaming intended :) ]

[Twpsin]

You can put me down for one with the electronic clutch switch

[HMG1K]

What do you guys find so attractive about cruise control?

I had it as standard on a couple of previous cars and absolutely hated it. Too much like Auto Pilot and lack of control - for me.

My 2.4 GDI has it, and I never even engaged it.

[No flaming intended :) ]

I've currently got it on my 6th generation Galant and although it nearly killed me once at 85mph on a motorway when the unit seized and wouldn't switch off, thus sending me hurtling at that speed when I wanted to slow down when I was coming into traffic, I've enjoyed it when driving at night / early mornings on a motorway with a clear stretch...

Granted this is the only time you can really use them properly - I've never tried it and never would in a 30mph / 40 mph zone as its not worth it and there are too many traffic lights to stop you!.:happy:

[psbarham]

What do you guys find so attractive about cruise control?

I had it as standard on a couple of previous cars and absolutely hated it. Too much like Auto Pilot and lack of control - for me.

My 2.4 GDI has it, and I never even engaged it.

[No flaming intended :) ]

i use it everywhere, 30 limits especially. it saves the lazy ankle induced speed increases, i feel lost in the van without it

[scc]

Where did you get the instructions from? Very useful.

Don't suppose anyone has enquired on the cost of the Mitsi approved kit?

Got them from mitsu. Cost when I enquired was around 400-500 quid just for the parts.

scc

[Munta]

Just received reply from them

"We do ship to the UK. Standard cost on the Gallant is 199.95 and manual transmissions require an additional clutch switch for 39.95. If you purchase 5 or more kits we can offer them to you for 179.95 and 32.95 for the clutch switch ( plus shipping )."

I am quite happy to buy 5 but not sure if you guys need the clutch switch, please let me know.

Cheers
Mark.

would these work for us over here in NZ RHD? if so would you be willing to ship 1 over here and i would need a clutch kit as well

[Kieran]

:curtain: :d

[bradc]

I think that means adrian now has cruise control?

[Kieran]

I think that means adrian now has cruise control?

:veryangry

/pan For referring to my Beloved Legnum as 'Adrian'!! /pan :veryangry

No - the meaning was that Ariadne still wants cruise control!

[Mark 4]

Hello Kieran !

I'll sort out the details in the next day or two, watch this space.

[White Lightning]

I had cruise control on my Octavia vRS. I found it very useful in 50mph limits on motorways. You could just get into the inside lane, slow to 50mph and then hit the cruise. And then no more worries about getting caught on a camera ... :happy:

That said I am in no rush to add it to the VR-4. Mainly because there are too many other things on "the list" already. And I don't have the £££ for those either at the moment ... /pan

[Mark 4]

Right, I'm gonna sort this now. Anyone interested please send me a PM and let me know exactly what you want within 24 hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

a) I offer no guarantees whatsoever that the kit will fit or function correctly. I am merely organising a group buy to get discount and reduced delivery costs.

b) Customs charges cannot be predicted, it is down to the customs officer who clears it as to what they will charge. It could slip through without any duty and just VAT being added. On the other hand it could be 15% duty + VAT. So my best estimate is that minimum price will end up at around £130, max could be around £160 to £170 without the manual gearbox accessory.

[Mark 4]

So, am I to assume that only one of you is really inrerested ?

[Kieran]

So, am I to assume that only one of you is really inrerested ?

Oh feck, I forgot about this!! /dunce Can I still jump on this buy?

I just need the cruise control kit - I don't need a manual transmission thingy as I have the gearbox of choice.:scholar:

[Mark 4]

It's ok Kieran, I haven't done anything yet. I'll pm the other interested parties because ths discount was for 5 units and so far we are only three. Watch this space.

[scc]

I think the cruise control lever should be on the right hand side of the steering wheel. Looking at the pics, it seems that the lever would be upside down for us?

Is this still ok to go in our cars?

scc

[Mark 4]

not sure mate sorry. I'm getting one anyway.

[Mark 4]

Willbe ordering on Friday so this is your last couple of days toconfirm your interest.

[Kieran]

Willbe ordering on Friday so this is your last couple of days toconfirm your interest.

Confirmed and standing by for further instruction.:scholar:

[scc]

not sure mate sorry. I'm getting one anyway.
Best to check it out. I'm pretty sure they can supply ones that go on the otherside of the steering wheel.

Where does the cruise lever normally go in our galants?
I'm not convinced that the lever should be on the left handside.

Cheers,
scc

[Kieran]

Best to check it out. I'm pretty sure they can supply ones that go on the otherside of the steering wheel.

Where does the cruise lever normally go in our galants?
I'm not convinced that the lever should be on the left handside.

Cheers,
scc

Yep, it's on the right as standard. Same as the indicators.

[HMG1K]

Yep, it's on the right as standard. Same as the indicators.

Standard factory fit cruise on ours came on a neat lever just below the steering wheel on the right (the 4-spoke style steering wheel on early V6-24V and leather VR4s)...

After market dealer fit can only be fitted on the left (because of the stalk style) - Mine is on the left, the side of the wipers, and just behind the wiper stalk on the steering block.

Below is a photo of the standard factory fit (detailed above) - you can see the standard fit cruise control on the right hand side of the steering wheel, between the middle and bottom right 'hand grips' of the wheel.

[wirdy]

Yeah, I'm still in. Please PM me what info you need / or details of the group buy agreement if it's a case of ordering separately. Cheers.

[Mark 4]

So that's 4. We need one more.

[Twpsin]

I am still up for one

[Mark 4]

So that's 4. We need one more.

Anyone ?

[orionn2o]

When do you need money by?

[jayjay99]

PM Sent.


Guys, I will be ordering a set, even if I have missed the group buy, just wondering if anyone knows for deffo if this will fit? Or even a "can't see why not"? That would be enough for me! :)

[HMG1K]

PM Sent.


Guys, I will be ordering a set, even if I have missed the group buy, just wondering if anyone knows for deffo if this will fit? Or even a "can't see why not"? That would be enough for me! :)

Looking at my dealer fit one, there's a fat sticker on there stating the company in America that makes and supplies Mitsubishi's ones... Can let you know the name of that firm if its a help when I'm back home this evening...

Let me know.

[jayjay99]

Looking at my dealer fit one, there's a fat sticker on there stating the company in America that makes and supplies Mitsubishi's ones... Can let you know the name of that firm if its a help when I'm back home this evening...

Let me know.


Yes please, if you could. :2thumbsup

[HMG1K]

Yes please, if you could. :2thumbsup

So sorry for the delay... Right...

Rostra Precision Control - 'Dynamic Unlocked 250' 1591LC

Hope it helps

[HMG1K]

Found here: http://www.rostra.com/

[HMG1K]

And here you have the Mitsubishi one! http://www.rostra.com/automotive-consumer.htm

The Mitsubishi stalk used is the Part # 250-3742

At least you know know these ones will deffo work!

[jayjay99]

And here you have the Mitsubishi one! http://www.rostra.com/automotive-consumer.htm

The Mitsubishi stalk used is the Part # 250-3742

At least you know know these ones will deffo work!


Yeah, they're the one Mark is ordering, can't wait to have cruise control again, so nice on motorways!

[HMG1K]

Yeah, they're the one Mark is ordering, can't wait to have cruise control again, so nice on motorways!

Fabulous! Must say these ones are a doddle to use - and you just 'touch' the buttons and they repond... My 6G Galant's cruise, which was factory fit as part of the Diamond Option Pack, you hand to forcefully press and hold the buttons.

Best bit on this system is if you are doing 50mph - and you want to knoch down to 45, hit the top button on the stalk 5 times and it decreases your speed by 5mph!

[jayjay99]

So is yours fitted to a 2.0l gls? I'm guessing by your avatar.

[HMG1K]

No, my avatar is of my old 6th generation Galant from 1990 - in white - that I part exchanged at Christmas... (that's the one that came with the Diamond Option Pack factory fit cruise)...

This USA crusie is fitted to my 2003 Galant Elegance I got in part-exchange...

Photos here: http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28344&page=2&highlight=elegance

The stalk though on these must go on the left hand side of the wheel - its fitment is for the left... On mine it's just behind the wiper stalk, and at an 11'o'clock position on a clock (if the wiper is at 10'o clock) so you can see and use the controls on the cruise with ease and without the wiper stalk blocking its view.

[jayjay99]

Ah, that looks really nice, I do love black, I think it comes up really nice. I'll have to have a look when I've got it, not sure if I'd like it as 11 o'clock position, does it not look a bit odd? I don't mind if it's out of view a tad, after all it's only two buttons and will probably be able to feel that. I guess that's the least to worry about at the moment, gotta wire it all up...... that should be fun!

[Mark 4]

Just waiting for replies to a couple of PM's and I get the order in.

[HMG1K]

Ah, that looks really nice, I do love black, I think it comes up really nice. I'll have to have a look when I've got it, not sure if I'd like it as 11 o'clock position, does it not look a bit odd? I don't mind if it's out of view a tad, after all it's only two buttons and will probably be able to feel that. I guess that's the least to worry about at the moment, gotta wire it all up...... that should be fun!

Thanks Jayjay!

I know what you mean about positioning - but it actually looks lovely - thing is you have the green on/off light in the middle of the stalk on the front.

[jayjay99]

Thanks Jayjay!

I know what you mean about positioning - but it actually looks lovely - thing is you have the green on/off light in the middle of the stalk on the front.

Ah ok, I'm gonna have to have a look when I get back to my car tonight, does it not block any of the instruments?




Just waiting for replies to a couple of PM's and I get the order in.


Ok, thanks Mark.

[HMG1K]

Ah ok, I'm gonna have to have a look when I get back to my car tonight, does it not block any of the instruments?

Nope - all clear... I'll nip out to the car shortly and take you a photo to see.

[Kieran]

Okay Mark, Standing by!!:afro:

[jayjay99]

Nope - all clear... I'll nip out to the car shortly and take you a photo to see.


Cool, cheers. I did have a look on my way back, there might a place to have it on the opposite side to the one in the photo earlier in this thread, in between the hand grip on the steering wheel, it seams to be far enough away from the wiper stalk. might need a spacer or something to push it out a bit from the column.

[HMG1K]

Cool, cheers. I did have a look on my way back, there might a place to have it on the opposite side to the one in the photo earlier in this thread, in between the hand grip on the steering wheel, it seams to be far enough away from the wiper stalk. might need a spacer or something to push it out a bit from the column.

Yep - could do... as long as it's on the left!

Just tried with photos and it's too dark! I haven't got a flash on my camera phone. I'll take a photo before I leave for work in the morning and upload it by 10am...

[HMG1K]

Cool, cheers. I did have a look on my way back, there might a place to have it on the opposite side to the one in the photo earlier in this thread, in between the hand grip on the steering wheel, it seams to be far enough away from the wiper stalk. might need a spacer or something to push it out a bit from the column.

Here you go - two photos of the dealer fit cruise on my 2003 Elegance...

The stalks are in their usual 'park' positions - just I left myt steering wheel like that when I last got out of the car...

Hope these help... :pimp2:

[Mark 4]

Yup, same as the one we are getting !

[HMG1K]

Yup, same as the one we are getting !

What's the cost, Mark...? For each one...? I paid £600 including fitting - I bet they're £100...?!

I've placed my bet !

(Sound of a roulette wheel spinning with a ball frantically rushing round!)

[Mark 4]

Right, I'm gonna sort this now. Anyone interested please send me a PM and let me know exactly what you want within 24 hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

a) I offer no guarantees whatsoever that the kit will fit or function correctly. I am merely organising a group buy to get discount and reduced delivery costs.

b) Customs charges cannot be predicted, it is down to the customs officer who clears it as to what they will charge. It could slip through without any duty and just VAT being added. On the other hand it could be 15% duty + VAT. So my best estimate is that minimum price will end up at around £130, max could be around £160 to £170 without the manual gearbox accessory.

I'm ordering today so anyone who has not contacted me will miss out. I figyre I've waited long enough already. The five confirmed orders are:

Kieran
Orionn20
Jayjay
Twpsin
Me

If you want one then you've got until 3pm to let me know.

[HMG1K]

I'm ordering today so anyone who has not contacted me will miss out. I figyre I've waited long enough already. The five confirmed orders are:

Kieran
Orionn20
Jayjay
Twpsin
Me

If you want one then you've got until 3pm to let me know.

Cheers Mark with the pricing...

You all know you want to - it is a BAR-gain!!! Mark's price Vs £600 at a dealer!

[scc]

In the GLS the cruise was on the right and rotated with the steering wheel, and I could control (ride) the car using my right fingers on the wheel.

On the mini cooperS, the cruise is also on the wheel itself.

I didn't go for this as I figured you'll need to put your hands right behind the wheel, and wouldn't have offered the comfort of controlling the car as I would with the controls within finger distance of the wheel.

So am I right to say that if the car was bought brandnew with cruise fitted, I'd got the one that goes on the right and on the wheel?

Regards,
Scc

[Kenneth]

I just thought of something fun you could do with cruise control.

Go to the track, set one person in the front and syncronise crusie control. Then using just cruise control (no brakes allowed till you are off the track) and increasing the speed by say 5Mph per lap, see who can stay on the track the longest.

Referee is the tail car.

[HMG1K]

In the GLS the cruise was on the right and rotated with the steering wheel, and I could control (ride) the car using my right fingers on the wheel.

So am I right to say that if the car was bought brandnew with cruise fitted, I'd got the one that goes on the right and on the wheel?

Regards,
Scc

Have a look at the photo of that example I posted on the last page here - those were factory fit cruise units... these others are dealer fit options, Mitsubishi branded but we now know where they come from.

[jayjay99]

Here you go - two photos of the dealer fit cruise on my 2003 Elegance...

The stalks are in their usual 'park' positions - just I left myt steering wheel like that when I last got out of the car...

Hope these help... :pimp2:


Ah, well when you said 11 o'clock.... I was thinking that's nearly vertical, that's about 9:30, 10 o'clock, and yeah that looks alright actually.


This is my old GLS one, not an amazing pic but you can see the stalk pointed out by the arrow, same as the one on the last page.

uploaded/2685/1201225789.jpg

[bradc]

isn't the light grey interior on non-VR4's the worst plasticy looking thing ever?

[HMG1K]

Ah, well when you said 11 o'clock.... I was thinking that's nearly vertical, that's about 9:30, 10 o'clock, and yeah that looks alright actually.


This is my old GLS one, not an amazing pic but you can see the stalk pointed out by the arrow, same as the one on the last page.

uploaded/2685/1201225789.jpg

Opps - maybe I was going by a digital timepeice..?! hehehe :happy:

Muche prefer - in looks - the one in your old GLS.

[jayjay99]

Opps - maybe I was going by a digital timepeice..?! hehehe :happy:

Muche prefer - in looks - the one in your old GLS.


Yeah, as scc said, it was on the wheel and alot easier to play around with while driving.




isn't the light grey interior on non-VR4's the worst plasticy looking thing ever?

Tell me about it! I hadn't looked at these pictures in ages and when I looked last night I thought exactly the same thing!

[Mark 4]

They're on their way folks !

[jayjay99]

Coolio! Can't wait!

[Kieran]

Aye! Standing By here too!:afro:

[Nick VR4]

And here you have the Mitsubishi one! http://www.rostra.com/automotive-consumer.htm

The Mitsubishi stalk used is the Part # 250-3742

At least you know know these ones will deffo work!

Yeap thats the same as mine fitted on the left side of Steering wheel

[Davezj]

cruise control for £105 + import duty i will have some of that if it is still available.

can you give me details of the kit and supplier. or if you have a spare one ordered i will take it off your hands.

[Mark 4]

Paid customs yesterday, they should be delivered today via parcelforce. I'll PM all the relevant details to peeps later on today.

[Davezj]

Paid customs yesterday, they should be delivered today via parcelforce. I'll PM all the relevant details to peeps later on today.

Any more updates on this are you planning on ordering some more.

If not and you are happy with what you have got then can you give me the part number you ordered and the the final cost.

It would be greatly apprecaiated as there are a few links to different systems and i am not sure which system is the one to go for.

[HMG1K]

Any more updates on this are you planning on ordering some more.

If not and you are happy with what you have got then can you give me the part number you ordered and the the final cost.

It would be greatly apprecaiated as there are a few links to different systems and i am not sure which system is the one to go for.

Scroll back to page 3 of this thread and there're two back to back postings from me on the company in America where Mitsubishi source their after-market dealer fit cruise control units...

There's the website address there and the relevant part number I got off my unit I had fitted at a dearler's at Christmas.

[Davezj]

Scroll back to page 3 of this thread and there're two back to back postings from me on the company in America where Mitsubishi source their after-market dealer fit cruise control units...

There's the website address there and the relevant part number I got off my unit I had fitted at a dearler's at Christmas.

Hi,

are you saying i need the following:-
PART # 250-1223 is the kit to go for the electronic cruise control
with stalk Part # 250-3742

I have an auto so i don't need the clutch switch thing.

[HMG1K]

Hi,

are you saying i need the following:-
PART # 250-1223 is the kit to go for the electronic cruise control
with stalk Part # 250-3742

I have an auto so i don't need the clutch switch thing.

Those two part numbers are the two bits of kit Mitsubishi fitted to my manual Galant - obviously Mitsubishi has its own exclusive part number for these two bits which form its aftermarket cruise control kit...

What I am saying is this is the company Mitsubishi buys its cruise control stock from, so we know it works with our cars...

Best bet is to contact this company and see what you need for an auto set up - unless anyone else can help...? But whatever happens, it'll be cheeper than a £600 dealer supply and fit that I paid!

[vikvallabh82]

Can somebody who were in the original 5 to order the kit give some feedback as to whether they have fitted it - how easy it was fittin it and whether it is any good, I am considering buying the cruise control kit for my V6 sport.

[jayjay99]

I have recieved mine today in the post today, many thanks Mark, although the questions are mounting at a fast rate! I.e. What is the Pulses/Mile for our car? Is the SetUp Timer for our car Low, High or Extra High? Is the VSS source a Sine wave or a Square wave? The list goes on..... Although I've only read a couple of pages of the first book, and I'm sure everyone is in the same position at the moment. I'll read it all first. What are people planning on doing in regards to installation? Is anyone getting together to do a group install?

[Mark 4]

He He, I looked at mine last night. Packed it back in the box and put it away until we have a nice sunny bank holiday weekend when I can be arsed to work it all out. Maybe by then some of you guys will have answered the questions. /rally

[jayjay99]

He He, I looked at mine last night. Packed it back in the box and put it away until we have a nice sunny bank holiday weekend when I can be arsed to work it all out. Maybe by then some of you guys will have answered the questions. /rally

Yeah, physically connecting up looks fine, it's just some of the wiring and the settings I might have issues with. I might get it all mounted first, and wire threw the bulkhead etc, then all I have to do is make up the connectors, wire it and set the dip switches.

If any one is doing an install and wants a hand, let me know, we could put together an article for it, well lets face it, in the end we're gonna need one I think :-)

[Mark 4]

Sounds like an excellent plan Jason. /rally After you my good man. :afro:

[jayjay99]

I have no problem, photographing/documenting the procedure, it's doing it that's the problem. /haz

[Davezj]

article would be great.

unfortuneatly i didn't get in on the original order, so don't have system.

can someone scan the manual and i can hav a look at it.

my backgroud is electronics, i am a pcb design engineer.

[Mark 4]

Thanks for the offer Dave. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you in pdf format.

[wirdy]

He He, I looked at mine last night. Packed it back in the box and put it away until we have a nice sunny bank holiday weekend when I can be arsed to work it all out.

Ha Ha. Me too.

It'll sit alongside my a-pillar pod, gauges and water injection kit in the shed.:thinking:

[Mark 4]

I have inadvertently made a start on mine. Been faffing around all day working on my paddle shift and I realised that while I had most of the dash apart I may as well re-locate the red flashing light for the alarm because this is going to be in the way eventually as I want to locate the stalk about where that light is. See pics which hopefully explain all.

[jayjay99]

Blimey, straight in there! I have a week off coming soon, think I'll wait for that so I have plenty of time.

[Davezj]

i have had look at the manual and it says the control switch (stalk) is an open circuit contol swith. Page 22 1/3 of the way down page. so you will be looking at the bttom table for the open circuit control switch, not that you will need it.

as for the rest of the setup, it has a self diagnosic mode which you run through and any part of the setup doesn't work you flick the switch the other way and try again. so don't worry about the switch positions until everything is connected and you are ready to run the system.
But it does specify in the manual "DO NOT FLICK THE SWITCHES WITH THE SYSTEM POWERED UP e.g. IGNITION ON, OR WITH THE CONTROL SWITCH (STALK) IN ANY POSSITION OTHER THAN OFF. " this is to allow the cruise system to reset. see page 8 Note 3.

the wiring again seem quite straight forward once you have found the wire to connect to.
However in the wiring installation section E. dark blue tach wire seem to do the same thing as the G. light green neutral saftey (NSS) . if you have an auto box.

wires A. B. C. D. are obvious. If you can't find and connect thse wires without details then don't bother going any further and get someone else to help with the wiring. as your not up to the job.

E. is the same as G. for an auto and will have to find this wire.

F. speed sens wire which has been talked about as i think this is the same one you cut for the delimit 112mph thing lots of post about this wire.


G. is same as E. for auto

H. will drive the dash cruise light or a LED to show you have cruise on.

J. not needed

K. L. go to the control switch (stalk).

M. Just connect/disconnect through the bulk head.

[HMG1K]

Folks... while digging out an invoice of parts to post up on another thread for a streering clunk for another member, I came across a 6 page Mitsubishi Diamond Collection instruction manual on how to install and wire up the cruise control (after-market unit) like you've all bought...

It's got a few diagrams - I can't remember how I got hold of it and where - but I can email a PDF over at the weekend to any of you when I'm back near a scanner...

The document says it's to fit the BASE KIT - part # SPO 29658 and FITTING KIT part # SPO 23239 along with a 01932 area code phone number for a helpline.

Although the document is billed as 'vehicle specific' for 'post 00 model year Galant V6 Sport' you can use this for any variant of the 8th generation galant / Legnum.

[wirdy]

I came across a 6 page Mitsubishi Diamond Collection instruction manual ............. I can't remember how I got hold of it and where

Might it have been from page 1 of this thread? :happy: /pan

[HMG1K]

That's the same one!

Sussed where mine came from! I had to have a new cruise control unit put on my last Galant as the factory fit one 'locked' and stayed 'locked' on at 75mph as I was hurling along the M27 in Hampshire back in 2002... Despite hitting the brakes, clutch or switching the unit off, it stayed jammed... Luckily there wasn't much traffic and managed to steer the car on to the hard shoulder ( a straight stretch) before switching the engine off and it sorted the problem.

Scary to say the least!

Anyway - back to the thread!

[scc]

Might it have been from page 1 of this thread? :happy: /pan
feel free to move it to members section
scc

[Mark 4]

Anyone fitted theirs yet ?

[chris vr4]

any1 decide they no longer want thers but want to pass it on to me lol /rally

[Mark 4]

Chris, I may do another group buy as I F****D up when I did the last one and didn't end up with a kit for myself./duh /duh /duh /haz

[vikvallabh82]

mark let us know if you do, perhaps we can do a group fit as well??

[Mark 4]

OOOh, could be fun !

[chris vr4]

i am definately in for a next group by /rally

wot price did the last 1s work out at after taxes???

[Mark 4]

TBH I can't remember, some of the other guys will be along tomorrow, one or two of them will remember.

[wirdy]

My cruise kit is still in the box that Mark sent it in. Just had no time to fit it and doubt I will in the near future.

Has the optional switch for fitment to manual transmission.

Paid £158 in the group buy - Could do with the money, so first genuine offer of £110 and it's yours.

Remember this is the exact same kit that you pay £600 fitted at Mitsubishi.

I didn't know about the screw-up Mark - so as the organiser of the original group buy I think it reasonable that you have first refusal.

[martin_y]

PM Sent.
If Mark doesnt want it, I will take it Wirdy.

If Mark does want it, then please can I join the next group buy?

[rees]

can the 2.5 v6 cruise control units fit on a vr4 ?

[Nick VR4]

can the 2.5 v6 cruise control units fit on a vr4 ?

I would think so its a generic model

[Mark 4]

Thanks for the sentiment Wirdy but I'm a little hard up at the moment so let one of the other guys have it. Sorry that you were not able to get any benefit from it.
Cheers
Mark.

[chris vr4]

My cruise kit is still in the box that Mark sent it in. Just had no time to fit it and doubt I will in the near future.

Has the optional switch for fitment to manual transmission.

Paid £158 in the group buy - Could do with the money, so first genuine offer of £110 and it's yours.

Remember this is the exact same kit that you pay £600 fitted at Mitsubishi.

I didn't know about the screw-up Mark - so as the organiser of the original group buy I think it reasonable that you have first refusal.


think thats a very nice thought imo
not many ppl wud of thought like that.

[Mark 4]

Join Club VR4, Feel the Luuuuurve !

[chris vr4]

Join Club VR4, Feel the Luuuuurve !


wouldnt quite go that far lol

[Mark 4]

What ? - you don't want your 20 quids worth ???

[chris vr4]

What ? - you don't want your 20 quids worth ???


wot do i get 4 £20???
hopefully u include at least a pint and pack of fags lol

[Mark 4]

No, but you do get included in the raffle.

[chris vr4]

raffle???
wots the prize in this raffle???


and if u say u then i am afraid a doink on the nose is on its way pmsl

[dimi108]

Hey fellas, how is everyone's cruise control? What was the installation like? Easy? Does it work well? :D

[MarkSanne]

My LHD 1999 V6 'elegance' (luxury edition, I think same as the sport version?) with the engine swapped VR4 on FWD (the 'VR2') has the orginal cruise control, but no one got it to work properly unfortunately. Although I do remember someone on here a while back who built this cruise control into a VR4 and got it working, although the throttle body needed to be replaced with the original V6 N/A one if remember correct... (I'd love to have cruise control in our 'new' Legnum, so maybe I'd have a go at swapping the parts and sorting the tricky stuff out to get it working when I have the time).

[HMG1K]

Did any of you folk who bought one of these on the group buys ever get round to installing the units?

[Mark 4]

Well I don't have one so I obviously cannot answer. But, someone must have had a success ???

[martin_y]

Still in the box... doing DIY, then boat repairs, then the Leggie will get some attention !

[Mark 4]

So, has anyone fitted theirs yet ?

[Davezj]

mine is still in the box,

summer project me thinks, i have no garage or off road parking.

[foxdie]

*BUMP* Any news? Anyone fitted? Is there gonna be another group buy? I'm interested in buying one :)

[Atik]

Good bump Jason. I was thinking about this a few days ago thinking I could do with getting a cruise kit fitted. Cant always be on the accelerator no matter how much fun it is /yes

[foxdie]

Cant always be on the accelerator no matter how much fun it is

Exactly! I'm going through 40 quid a week in fuel because the temptation is too great :)

[Mark 4]

Well I bought Kierans one from him a few weeks ago, so at least I have the kit now. Definately a summertime job for me and I'm busy reconditioning a spare engine at the moment so that takes priority.

[swinks]

And cruise control idea is tempting me as well.../rally

[Davezj]

still not done mine yet, but there are not mean things out there that i can't install on a car.
it will get done this year sometime.

from the instructions the install looks straight forward. i did get the scope out and check the number of pulses with it, to work out the correct setting, but i can't remeber it now. i am sure i posted it up on here somewhere. my only concern with the install was the placement of the arm itself. i didn't fancy putting it on the steering column, only because anywhere i seem to put it for usability it would more than likey stick into my leg if i was involved in head on crash.
safety first!

i might just make a bracket up and mount it somewhere else.

[Atik]

Well, the Galants with the cruise fitted as standard seems to have it in a good location. You could put it in the same place? When I had my GLS, I found it never got close to sticking my leg.

[HMG1K]

Well, the Galants with the cruise fitted as standard seems to have it in a good location. You could put it in the same place? When I had my GLS, I found it never got close to sticking my leg.

You'd need the V6-24 / VR4 (wood- leather 4-spoke style) type steering wheel to have it as an aftermarket 'standar -factory-fit'.

If I'm not mistaken the cruise control paddle on the steering wheel only came on the pre-facelift V6s - then, Mitsubishi stripped this great feature and made it a pants aftermarket fit with its own stalk.

[PaddyB]

I'd love cruise control - I really miss it.

Has anyone fitted there's yet & if not do you want to sell it.

[psbarham]

Did any of you folk who bought one of these on the group buys ever get round to installing the units?

I brought Matts off him and it is now fitted and working beautifully, I'd even go as far as saying it works smoother than the stock mitsu system.

oh and to all the people who brought the optional clutch switch, you wasted your money, the system picks up engine revs, so any unwanted increase above 600 rpm kills the system i:e dipping the clutch

[MarkSanne]

Anyone got this CC kit laying around? PM me! :)

[Davezj]

i have one laying around, Why do you ask?

Doyou need info or something?

[MarkSanne]

It's just I want one too!

[Davezj]

sorry but it is not for sale, i am going to fit it one day.

[Kryton]

Did anyone fit the standard Mitsi one from a V6. I think it should be easy enough to fit but as someone in this thread mentioned earlier, I would need to change the throttle body. Would this cause any issues though or would the normal V6 one go straight onto the VR4?

[MarkSanne]

GalantOnly did it. It was certainly not an easy job as I recollect though...