R56 Cruise control and manual transmission
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Florida, South Gulf Coast
Maybe you could delete the ashtray and save $20. 
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PS: 1966 Oldsmobile Luxury Sedan was the only other Cruise Control I ever saw that was so aggressive, it was not "Resume"
but a dial on the dash where you could dial in your desired speed and you had to move it gradually.
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PS: 1966 Oldsmobile Luxury Sedan was the only other Cruise Control I ever saw that was so aggressive, it was not "Resume"
but a dial on the dash where you could dial in your desired speed and you had to move it gradually.
Last edited by pilotart; Jun 15, 2008 at 08:16 PM.
2nd Gear
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From: Brentwood, TN
1st Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
A valve stem cap? Choose wisely which wheel is deserving.
6th Gear
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From: Bryan Texas
If you come to a grade that requires a lower gear you are going to have to shift anyway. If you don't like that, you need an automatic transmission.
I've used cruise control with manual trans. for a very longtime. I wouldn't have a car without cruise. Shifting isn't a big deal. Just make your shift and hit the resume button on the steering wheel.
Even if the Multi-function Steering Wheel wasn't required for cruise, it would get it just for the audio controls. I'm constantly adjusting volume on mp3 CDs I make. I mix songs from different albums and they often are recorded at different volumes. Or, some sound better loud, other don't. It is also nice to be able to skip tracks, or repeat songs by just a flick of the thumb.
I've used cruise control with manual trans. for a very longtime. I wouldn't have a car without cruise. Shifting isn't a big deal. Just make your shift and hit the resume button on the steering wheel.
Even if the Multi-function Steering Wheel wasn't required for cruise, it would get it just for the audio controls. I'm constantly adjusting volume on mp3 CDs I make. I mix songs from different albums and they often are recorded at different volumes. Or, some sound better loud, other don't. It is also nice to be able to skip tracks, or repeat songs by just a flick of the thumb.
5th Gear
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From: bay area
the *magic* steering is indeed very handy. i've cruised on long trips and gotten 35mpg on a tank in my jcw, so yeah get the cruise control
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