Retrofit Cruise Control Kit Article

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Cruise Kit Feature

In the past Cruise control (otherwise known as speed control) has mainly been regarded as a feature found on vehicles at the luxury end of the market. Now although many manufacturers do offer cruise control as an option, it requires selecting a higher trim level at far higher cost and bundled in with other extras - which you may or may not want. Many manufacturers also don't offer cruise controls as aftermarket additions, they are only available 'factory fitted'.

Conrad Anderson offers aftermarket cruise controls that can be retro fitted to 99% of road vehicles regardless of age, make/model, petrol or diesel, manual or automatic and at a far lower cost than a trim level upgrade.

Conrad Anderson cruise control

Allows you to take your foot off the accelerator.
Can save fuel by controlled acceleration rates and constant speed.
Constant driving pattern reduces mental stress and tiredness.
Cuts down aches and pains, cramps in legs and back caused through pressing your foot on the accelerator during extended periods of driving.
Prevents accidental speeding.
Simple to install and re-install in your next car.
Less wear and tear on the vehicle.

GoldCruise
Gold Cruise - Dash mounted cruise control - OPERATIONAL FEATURES

Also see the user guides section for detailed DIY information.

The Professional Range of Cruise Control is composed of four principal components:

Actuator (vacuum, electric or electronic)
This adjusts the accelerator as told by the computer. It can be either vacuum, electric powered or fully electronic, all are very reliable and smooth in operation. The vacuum and electric actuators are mechanical systems connected in parallel to your existing accelerator cable or directly to the pedal if drive-by-wire. The fully electronic actuator is connected to the throttle pedal via a vehicle specific or universal wiring loom.

The Command Module.
The control unit that you see, used to fix and adjust your speed. Can be dash, stalk or steering wheel mounted.

ECU.
The computer constantly samples the speed signal from the vehicle and adjusts the actuactor to maintain a steady speed.

The Cruise Control will shut off safely by employing any of the following methods:

Depressing the brake (and the clutch pedal when fitted with a clutch switch).

Pressing the ON/OFF button.

If the vehicle's speed reduces to approximately 25% below the set cruise speed (e.g. a steep hill).

Turning OFF the ignition key (make sure the steering lock mechanism will NOT be activated). The Cruise Control will disengage if the brake LIGHTS burn out, the brake circuit fuse blows, a brake light becomes loose or any of the connectors become separated.

Image shows: GoldCruise Cruise Control fitted into a Porche.

Our Cruise Control system can save fuel by controlled acceleration rates and constant speed. There is less wear and tear on your vehicle plus the constant driving pattern facility of the Cruise Control reduces mental stress and physical tiredness by enabling you to relax your pressure on the accelerator.

This reduces aches and pains, cramps in the legs and back caused through pressure on the accelerator during extended periods of driving. We also give you the option to prevent accidental speeding.

It is simple to install and easy to use plus they have the additional feature of easy re-installion should you decide to purchase a new vehicle. Our Cruise Control system is extremely versatile designed to be fitted to any vehicle, new or used, manual or automatic, petrol, diesel and will even fit turbo drive vehicles. The built-in safety features mean that the Cruise Control system can shut-off with ease.

OPERATIONAL FEATURES
FIX	Engages Cruise Control and maintains current vehicle speed.
KM+ tap-up	Increases vehicle speed at a controlled rate while the FIX/KM+ button pressed and held. Increases vehicle cruise speed approximately 1 MPH each time the FIX/KM+ button is pressed and released.
KM- tap-down	Decreases vehicle cruise speed approximately 1 MPH each time the MEM/KM- button is pressed and released.
MEM (Memory)	Returns vehicle to previous set speed after Cruise Control has been disengaged by brake or clutch. The memory is cleared when the ignition key is turned off.
Engagement Speeds The minimum engagement speed of the cruise control is less than 30 MPH. The maximum speed is 100+ MPH.

HOW TO USE THE ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL

You simply drive as normal to your required speed, press the 'FIX' button and the system's computer will then precisely monitor your vehicle's progress, adjusting the throttle to maintain that setting even over undulating terrain. A touch on the brake or clutch will instantly give you manual throttle control again. A further press of the 'MEM' (memory) button will gently accelerate you back to the last set speed. Fine adjustment of your speed while cruising is also possible by either a touch on the 'KM+' or 'KM-' button, this changes the speed by approximately 1 MPH up or down.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE BASIC & PREMIUM ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROLS
Cruise Control Range	Basic Electronic	Premium Electronic Range
Command Module	MS50	GC-1	GC-3	CMIR
Command Module Style	dash-board	dashboard	stalk LH or RH	infra-red
Servo Type	vacuum	vac/elec	vac/elec	vac/elec
Ignition sensing or tachometer	optional	standard	standard	standard
Magnets on prop shaft	standard	optional	optional	optional
Engine management unit or electronic speedometer	optional	standard	standard	standard
Safety features/items
	GC50	CM7	CM30	CMIR
Mechanical clutch safety switch	standard	optional	optional	optional
Electronic clutch safety switch	'''	standard	standard	standard
Illuminated buttons	'''	standard	standard	contoured
LED light for cruise indication	'''	standard	standard	standard
ON/Off Switch	standard	standard	standard	standard
Automatically disengaged by brake pedal	standard	standard	standard	standard
Automatically disengaged by clutch pedal	standard	standard	standard	standard
Automatically disengaged by 15% speed change	standard	standard	standard	standard
These cruise controls are fully TUV approved and are guaranteed for 2 years after purchase date.

* So far we have been unable to fit only a few models of vehicle,
please call a ask for a quote - 0800 279 0085
This is subject to change as new cruise controls being made available to us.