Cruise Control?

fredw · 18-03-2005, 10:03

Who uses the cruise control regularly?

Have you noticed any impact on fuel consumption?

Andy vRS · 18-03-2005, 10:05

Fuel consumption is usually poorer with cruise on as it does whatever it can to maintain the speed. The advantage with using it though is you keep a clean lisence in 30's 40's etc

patnmand · 18-03-2005, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvo T5

Fuel consumption is usually poorer with cruise on as it does whatever it can to maintain the speed. The advantage with using it though is you keep a clean lisence in 30's 40's etc

It's funny you should say that - I use the cruise on my Superb a lot, and find that the consumption is usually better on cruise (but that's probably because when I don't use it it's because I'm having to speed up and slow down a lot

)

**roo** · 18-03-2005, 11:00

I find it quite good. It would probably be better without it on, but an avg 43mpg @ *** mph is not too bad.

WRCSixtyThree · 18-03-2005, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredw

Who uses the cruise control regularly?

Have you noticed any impact on fuel consumption?

Use it all the time.

Fuel consumption on cruise is a damn sight better than when using my right foot. Usually about 10% improvmement.

Quinten · 18-03-2005, 13:16

Also use mine a lot, but I can get better economy without it. Doesn't weigh up to the relaxed driving though....

***DGW*** · 18-03-2005, 13:53

I use it whenever I get the opportunity.

studbuckle · 18-03-2005, 14:22

I use it a lot but don't notice a difference in fuel consumption. I've always been a competent cruiser though (in terms of fuel economy).

If you use your cruise to resume after you've slowed down then you will probably notice it using more fuel as it uses harsh acceleration to get back to the normal speed compared to what you would normally do with your right foot.

philc · 18-03-2005, 14:25

I agree with Simon.
If you're using it to maintain a steady speed, it does seem to improve economy. If you use it to wind the speed up and down, the calibrated right food seems more economical.

Phil

steviec · 18-03-2005, 17:29

I've had it on my last 3 cars and hardly ever used it. Only used it once on the Octy since getting it and that was to test and compare it with my old Honda Accord & Ford Mondeo.

hobbes42 · 18-03-2005, 18:18

I use it quite a lot, 'tis great for 40 and 50 zones for keeping speed in check. Have yet to try it on motorway, lack of them up here! Although travelling 500 miles on Thursday down the M6, so will have to play about with it (and the 6th gear

)......

greg2302 · 18-03-2005, 18:19

I love it, use it a lot, it does getter better fuel consumption than with me in control, but that's my driving for you ....

I have achieved better fuel consumption manually occasionally when I've been deliberately driving economically, I've had 35mpg manually and never bettered 33.5mpg with the cruise on.

Recommend it though !

Wingnut · 22-03-2005, 23:07

I only use mine when I need to get something out of the boot

Pythix · 22-03-2005, 23:39

I find that a frugal right foot will result in better mpg than using the cruise. Although saying that, the cruise is consistant in its results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvo T5

The advantage with using it though is you keep a clean lisence in 30's 40's etc

I'm not so sure, I was travelling bang on 40mph through the roadworks on the M25 on cruise, and I got flashed

I now waiting for the dreaded letter to make a ominous thud on the door mat.

***DGW*** · 23-03-2005, 00:08

The speed can increase from that set if the car is going downhill in a high gear. That apart I find that cruise maintains the set speed far more consistently than I can. Could the flash have been for a car travelling the other way?

Pythix · 23-03-2005, 00:15

I have thought of all possibilities.......I was on a flat stretch of round, I had passed several other cameras while going through the roadworks, when it flashed the speedo hadn't moved from where it was, my snooper had picked it up on GPS and had locked on to the radar signature so had 250m warning. There was a large truck advancing then falling back repeatedly, but it was me who was on the road markings.

***DGW*** · 23-03-2005, 00:20

Surely you would have had to be significantly over the posted limit to have triggered the camera? Could it have been a 30 limit in that section? Fingers crossed all will be OK.

Pythix · 23-03-2005, 00:33

Thanks!! No, the roadworks are 40mph.....only time will tell now.

fredw · 23-03-2005, 06:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS_2003

There was a large truck advancing then falling back repeatedly, but it was me who was on the road markings.

Could the truck have confused the camera?

Pythix · 23-03-2005, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredw

Could the truck have confused the camera?

I'm hoping that to be true!!!

Atomic Sprout · 23-03-2005, 13:20

Your progression over the markers bewtween the two photos should prove if you were traveling at the inidcated speed, in which case they shouldn't charge you.

18-03-2005, 10:03	#1
fredw Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 281 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cruise Control? Who uses the cruise control regularly? Have you noticed any impact on fuel consumption?

18-03-2005, 13:16	#6
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Also use mine a lot, but I can get better economy without it. Doesn't weigh up to the relaxed driving though.... __________________ Awooga!!!

18-03-2005, 13:53	#7
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	I use it whenever I get the opportunity. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

18-03-2005, 14:22	#8
studbuckle Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Near Selby, North Humberside Posts: 110 Members Car: Westfield SEiGHT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use it a lot but don't notice a difference in fuel consumption. I've always been a competent cruiser though (in terms of fuel economy). If you use your cruise to resume after you've slowed down then you will probably notice it using more fuel as it uses harsh acceleration to get back to the normal speed compared to what you would normally do with your right foot. __________________ -- Simon Houghton Octavia II, Elegance with toys Westfield SEiGHT in garage

18-03-2005, 14:25	#9
philc Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Not far from some places, but a long way from others. Posts: 3,378 Members Car: Vauxhall Signum 3.0 V6 CDTi Thanks: 2 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	I agree with Simon. If you're using it to maintain a steady speed, it does seem to improve economy. If you use it to wind the speed up and down, the calibrated right food seems more economical. Phil __________________ "A good diesel, like a good whisky, should be strong, smooth and slightly smokey" <--respectful gap-->

18-03-2005, 17:29	#10
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I've had it on my last 3 cars and hardly ever used it. Only used it once on the Octy since getting it and that was to test and compare it with my old Honda Accord & Ford Mondeo. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

18-03-2005, 18:18	#11
hobbes42 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Morayshire, Scotland Posts: 82 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 PD TDi Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use it quite a lot, 'tis great for 40 and 50 zones for keeping speed in check. Have yet to try it on motorway, lack of them up here! Although travelling 500 miles on Thursday down the M6, so will have to play about with it (and the 6th gear )...... __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0 PD TDI Island Green Metallic; Onyx Leather Interior; Pegasus 17" Alloys/Sports Suspension

18-03-2005, 18:19	#12
greg2302 Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Lothian Posts: 1,158 Members Car: Audi TT 1.8T Quattro (225) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love it, use it a lot, it does getter better fuel consumption than with me in control, but that's my driving for you .... I have achieved better fuel consumption manually occasionally when I've been deliberately driving economically, I've had 35mpg manually and never bettered 33.5mpg with the cruise on. Recommend it though ! __________________ An idiot is somebody who persists in holding their own opinion even after I have enlightened them with mine

22-03-2005, 23:07	#13
Wingnut Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 25 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I only use mine when I need to get something out of the boot

23-03-2005, 00:08	#15
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	The speed can increase from that set if the car is going downhill in a high gear. That apart I find that cruise maintains the set speed far more consistently than I can. Could the flash have been for a car travelling the other way? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

23-03-2005, 00:15	#16
Pythix Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Around the South-East..... Posts: 474 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have thought of all possibilities.......I was on a flat stretch of round, I had passed several other cameras while going through the roadworks, when it flashed the speedo hadn't moved from where it was, my snooper had picked it up on GPS and had locked on to the radar signature so had 250m warning. There was a large truck advancing then falling back repeatedly, but it was me who was on the road markings. __________________ Back from the dark side. Red Fabia vRS

23-03-2005, 00:20	#17
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Surely you would have had to be significantly over the posted limit to have triggered the camera? Could it have been a 30 limit in that section? Fingers crossed all will be OK. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

23-03-2005, 00:33	#18
Pythix Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Around the South-East..... Posts: 474 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks!! No, the roadworks are 40mph.....only time will tell now. __________________ Back from the dark side. Red Fabia vRS

23-03-2005, 13:20	#21
Atomic Sprout Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 65 Members Car: Skoda Octavia II Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your progression over the markers bewtween the two photos should prove if you were traveling at the inidcated speed, in which case they shouldn't charge you. __________________ Studies have shown that there are 10 kinds of people in the world... those who understand binary and those that don't

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