#216 Possibly for sale

[stevenw]

Obviously anyone who would put up with that for such a long distance is probably used to driving old classics, and thinks electric windows are modern, or that an accelerator pedal is a luxury.

On my many Euro trips, lack of cruise is incredibly irritating, as when you have it, it allows you to relax a lot more, and stretch your feet out and worry about other things, like where you are going and what you will be doing.

There is nothing more boring than constantly modulating/holding the throttle, and you end up with leg/knee ache after a long stint. It's not good for your health.

Cruise is also useful for long tunnels like Mont Blanc, where you can pin the car at the limit and not have to worry when going up/down hill.

If driving a little 2 seater MG on wobbly hydrolastic suspension thousands of mile across Europe is fun for you, then Cruise control is probably the least of your worries!

I understand that if you have a bad knee obviously it might be helpful on a long journey.

As everybody else says it's personal preference.

I am used to driving modern vehicles and old classics.

My old Rover from the 1970s which I drove for 10 years had cruise control,electric windows,a throttle pedal and air-con.

[Herman]

I understand that if you have a bad knee obviously it might be helpful on a long journey.

As everybody else says it's personal preference.

I am used to driving modern vehicles and old classics.

My old Rover from the 1970s which I drove for 10 years had cruise control,electric windows,a throttle pedal and air-con.

What, you're saying that brakes where optional

[stevenw]

No it actually had other things as well that I haven't even mentioned!

Mind you the brakes weren't exactly that good.

[T16]

So in short..

Just how easy is it retrofitting cruise to the V8's?

Was there a different loom for non SE cars that requires major wiring, or is all all there and its a case of get the bits and sort it with a T4 session?

I gather the diesels are pretty easy.

[RedzedV8]

Have finally decided that #216 must go now as my newly arrived project demands some garage space! Any questions please ask................