Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

cruise control

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:28 PM
  #1  
fenderlover's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
cruise control

what is the point of cruisecontrol on a manual? isn't that dangerous?
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:35 PM
  #2  
1.3L's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: California
Originally Posted by fenderlover
what is the point of cruisecontrol on a manual? isn't that dangerous?
Why, exactly, would it be dangerous?

1.3L
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:42 PM
  #3  
therm8's Avatar
Bummed, but bring on OU!
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 1
From: Charleston, SC
600 mile highway trips come to mind, or any highway trip.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:45 PM
  #4  
valpac's Avatar
Ahead of its time
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 0
From: GA
works fine. and not dangerous at all, when you shift gears it turns off.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:47 PM
  #5  
fenderlover's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
so do u just have it in a gear like say 4th and have it at....5000rpm and then set cruise control on and don't worry about the shifter? i've done it in an auto and cruise control works but seams dangerous in a manual
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 07:49 PM
  #6  
valpac's Avatar
Ahead of its time
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 0
From: GA
^^ yep
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:12 PM
  #7  
Raptor2k's Avatar
Club Marbles Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,252
Likes: 0
From: DFW, TX
...why would you cruise at 5000 rpms in 4th gear

You want to use in on the highway in 6th gear so that you give your right foot a break.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:32 PM
  #8  
fenderlover's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
it was just an example but thanks for the knowledge
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fourwhls
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
7
Feb 20, 2019 05:16 PM
pjwermuth
RX-8 Discussion
5
Sep 28, 2015 11:36 PM
Wurromurro
New Member Forum
0
Sep 20, 2015 05:02 PM
titaneum_grey
Series I Trouble Shooting
3
Sep 6, 2015 10:21 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:15 AM.