I have tried this Jag idea. It hurts my ears . . . .
any other suggestions?
Pinochio
> Jim,
>
> Although I am unaware of any current after market cruise
> control system,
> mainly for two reasons.
>
> 1) There must be an added, direct reading, speed measurement system.
> This usually consists of a brake rotor magnet and sensing coil, or
> perhaps something on the drive shaft. On a new build it is easy.
>
> After market for many car models is a challenge.
> 2) There must also be an electronic throttle control device that takes
> the computer's sensed speed, compared to required speed, and increases
> throttle opening, or backs off, as computer signals demand.
>
> This would be another difficult challenge for multiple ,
> model/manufacturer designs.
>
> Additionally, most cars, for many years, have had these as options,
> standard equipment, or dealer selected packages for flooring.
> Therefore
> the market for most cars would be very small.
>
> The liability, in case of accident, would be a very large
> hurdle for an
> after-market company in today's litigious environment.
>
> In 1954 my new XK120 had a factory installed speed control that worked
> very effectively. The factory insisted that large strains be
> prohibited
> during early break-in. Most manufacturers would just warn the
> user to go
> easy on acceleration, and increase top speed gradually.
>
> Jag had a better idea, and cost effective as well. The car came with a
> wooden block under the accelerator pedal, to be removed by
> the dealer at
> the appropriate mileage. It allowed, essentially, 1/4 throttle maximum
> travel. Leisurely take off from stop. Moderate acceleration,
> and limited
> (though not slow) top speed. We would get on what few
> freeways existed
> back then, and just keep putting the miles on. You could see and feel
> the blocked performance keep increasing daily, as break-in allowed
> easier running.
>
> So, there is a pretty inexpensive Tiger option, based on the very best
> British technology.
>
> Try it, it couldn't hurt. (9-)
>
> Steve
>
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>
> Steve Laifman
> Editor
> http://www.TigersUnited.com
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