cruise control- available or not?

HotAstina · 16-09-2003, 03:58 PM

Been a while since my last post but I am back!

I am seriously considering an SP20 as the basis for a hot hatch and would like to know if cruise control was ever available as a factory option on either the manual or auto?

I really want cruise control on my next car, and some adverts I have seen for used SP20 has it listed, but I am yet to actually see one with cruise fitted. My feeling was it never was- is that correct?

I am tossing up between a Focus 3 dorr zetec (with cruise!) or an SP20. Hmmmm what to do......................I cant decide!

What would you guys prefer- SP20 or Focus Zetec?

KittyKatSmack · 16-09-2003, 04:55 PM

Fucus?

Personally I am Mazda biased, so I say the Mazda.

My BA has cruise but it isn't factory.

I haven't seen much by way of bodykits and the like for the fucus but I haven't looked either.

As for the SP20, you can get plenty of bodykits like the Stealth kit etc.

So from a girls point of view (that's me by the way, LOL)...

Go for the Mazda!

Rupewrecht · 16-09-2003, 05:01 PM

If you were talking about a ST170 Focus, then i'd be going for that.

otherwise i'd be leaning towards the SP20 as dealers are doing some good deals as the Mazda3 is coming out soon

KittyKatSmack · 16-09-2003, 05:11 PM

Mazda 3 is not due until 2004 unfortunately, but hopefully we will get a glimpse of it in the flesh at the motorshow.....

w00t!!!

So they will not give much by way of discounts for a few months yet....

They are car dealers, bloodthirsty, sell your grandmother for a profit, sell their own grandmother for a profit, won't admit nothing, take your money, run out sale? what run out sale? car dealers, LOL

So make sure you go armed with garlic, wooden stake and holy water when speaking with them :wink:

KittyKatSmack · 16-09-2003, 05:11 PM

Mazda 3 is not due until 2004 unfortunately, but hopefully we will get a glimpse of it in the flesh at the motorshow.....

w00t!!!

So they will not give much by way of discounts for a few months yet....

They are car dealers, bloodthirsty, sell your grandmother for a profit, sell their own grandmother for a profit, won't admit nothing, take your money, run out sale? what run out sale? car dealers, LOL

So make sure you go armed with garlic, wooden stake and holy water when speaking with them :wink:

And Dan, you forgot one important thing........

The Fucus is UGLEEEEEEEEEEEEE

:P

Cosmo Dude · 16-09-2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KittyKatSmack

Mazda 3 is not due until 2004 unfortunately, but hopefully we will get a glimpse of it in the flesh at the motorshow.....

w00t!!!
The Fucus is UGLEEEEEEEEEEEEE

:P

Bring on the 3, Rod needs a new car :wink:

KittyKatSmack · 16-09-2003, 09:38 PM

Another one????

:wink:

LOL

HotAstina · 16-09-2003, 10:07 PM

There is an article on the first drive on the Mazda 3 on www.goauto.com.au out tomorrow (Wednesday). Initial reaction to it on www.Autoexprss.co.uk was luke warm......

HotAstina · 16-09-2003, 10:10 PM

Anyway, back to the cruise control on an sp20........does anyone know?

KittyKatSmack..........how much was your aftermarket cruise control........any good?

KittyKatSmack · 16-09-2003, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotAstina

There is an article on the first drive on the Mazda 3 on www.goauto.com.au out tomorrow (Wednesday). Initial reaction to it on www.Autoexprss.co.uk was luke warm......

UK = luke warm..... with their countries temperatures, nothing ever gets above luke warm LOL!!!

as for my cruise control, I can't tell you what it cost, I made the dealer throw it in for free!

And it is great, I have no complaints whatsoever!
Hasn't missed a beat.

Will ask Aaron nicely to put some info up about it, I don't know the technical info on it.

Cheers![/list]

Aaron · 17-09-2003, 12:37 AM

Dobbed in again.

From what I can tell the cruise in Kittys car is a fairly 'normal' aftermarket unit. It has a control unit, a vacuum motor/actuator and a control stalk.

Essentially what the aftermarket units do is tap into a few wires aroudn the car and then use the vacuum unit to actuate the throttle via a cable taking the place of your foot.

There's nothing wrong with these systems when they're good quality and properly installed. Yes vacuum is inferior to motorised units but I really don't think it matters that much.. A good vacuum unit will be every bit as good as a motorised one.

Oddly enough an Aussie company is one of the leaders in aftermarket cruise units.. I'd recommend their units any time...

http://www.autron.com.au

A.

HotAstina · 17-09-2003, 11:36 AM

Thanks for all the feedback- much appreciated

A drive impression of the Mazda 3 is on goauto.con.au this arvo, whilst for specs and features visit goauto's weekly newsletter where they reveal engine choices and power! Looks like the 2.3l is a goer!

http://www.mellor.net/mellor/enews.nsf/edition/62BB26B33864EA3CCA256DA3003406CD/$file/GoAuto_enews205.pdf

kyra · 17-09-2003, 12:26 PM

didn't SP20 Chris (critter) say he had cruise control on his car?
I didn't think it was an option when i bought my one... call the dealers. if you are in melb, go to ringwood mazda last, as my mate Steve works there and will beat any price/extras the others throw in.

cheers,
Bill

TRN · 17-09-2003, 03:09 PM

I think after market motorised cruise control (fitted) is about $600 :shock: which is why i haven't had it fitted, but I haven't shopped around at all so i may just have found an expensive dealer :?

16-09-2003, 03:58 PM	#1
HotAstina Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6	cruise control- available or not? Been a while since my last post but I am back! I am seriously considering an SP20 as the basis for a hot hatch and would like to know if cruise control was ever available as a factory option on either the manual or auto? I really want cruise control on my next car, and some adverts I have seen for used SP20 has it listed, but I am yet to actually see one with cruise fitted. My feeling was it never was- is that correct? I am tossing up between a Focus 3 dorr zetec (with cruise!) or an SP20. Hmmmm what to do......................I cant decide! What would you guys prefer- SP20 or Focus Zetec?

16-09-2003, 05:01 PM	#3
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	If you were talking about a ST170 Focus, then i'd be going for that. otherwise i'd be leaning towards the SP20 as dealers are doing some good deals as the Mazda3 is coming out soon __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

17-09-2003, 12:37 AM	#11
Aaron Stiff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canberra, ACT Car: 1994 Lynx BP-T Posts: 1,198 View Photos By: Aaron	Dobbed in again. From what I can tell the cruise in Kittys car is a fairly 'normal' aftermarket unit. It has a control unit, a vacuum motor/actuator and a control stalk. Essentially what the aftermarket units do is tap into a few wires aroudn the car and then use the vacuum unit to actuate the throttle via a cable taking the place of your foot. There's nothing wrong with these systems when they're good quality and properly installed. Yes vacuum is inferior to motorised units but I really don't think it matters that much.. A good vacuum unit will be every bit as good as a motorised one. Oddly enough an Aussie company is one of the leaders in aftermarket cruise units.. I'd recommend their units any time... http://www.autron.com.au A. __________________ Current: Stinky the imfamous Lynx

17-09-2003, 12:26 PM	#13
kyra AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East Doncaster, Victoria Posts: 485	didn't SP20 Chris (critter) say he had cruise control on his car? I didn't think it was an option when i bought my one... call the dealers. if you are in melb, go to ringwood mazda last, as my mate Steve works there and will beat any price/extras the others throw in. cheers, Bill __________________ and THAT. http://www.astinagt.com/readers/ride.php?userid=kyra

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16-09-2003, 04:55 PM	#2
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Fucus? Personally I am Mazda biased, so I say the Mazda. My BA has cruise but it isn't factory. I haven't seen much by way of bodykits and the like for the fucus but I haven't looked either. As for the SP20, you can get plenty of bodykits like the Stealth kit etc. So from a girls point of view (that's me by the way, LOL)... Go for the Mazda!

16-09-2003, 05:11 PM	#4
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Mazda 3 is not due until 2004 unfortunately, but hopefully we will get a glimpse of it in the flesh at the motorshow..... w00t!!! So they will not give much by way of discounts for a few months yet.... They are car dealers, bloodthirsty, sell your grandmother for a profit, sell their own grandmother for a profit, won't admit nothing, take your money, run out sale? what run out sale? car dealers, LOL So make sure you go armed with garlic, wooden stake and holy water when speaking with them :wink:

16-09-2003, 09:38 PM	#7
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Another one???? :wink: LOL

16-09-2003, 10:07 PM	#8
HotAstina Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6	There is an article on the first drive on the Mazda 3 on www.goauto.com.au out tomorrow (Wednesday). Initial reaction to it on www.Autoexprss.co.uk was luke warm......

16-09-2003, 10:10 PM	#9
HotAstina Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6	Anyway, back to the cruise control on an sp20........does anyone know? KittyKatSmack..........how much was your aftermarket cruise control........any good?

17-09-2003, 11:36 AM	#12
HotAstina Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6	Thanks for all the feedback- much appreciated A drive impression of the Mazda 3 is on goauto.con.au this arvo, whilst for specs and features visit goauto's weekly newsletter where they reveal engine choices and power! Looks like the 2.3l is a goer! http://www.mellor.net/mellor/enews.nsf/edition/62BB26B33864EA3CCA256DA3003406CD/$file/GoAuto_enews205.pdf

17-09-2003, 03:09 PM	#14
TRN Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 13	I think after market motorised cruise control (fitted) is about $600 :shock: which is why i haven't had it fitted, but I haven't shopped around at all so i may just have found an expensive dealer :?