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Re: Features [navion]
by saintloup
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Apr 11, 2006 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: navion (Apr 08, 2006 10:49 pm)
i absolutely agree. i am really excited about the car but don't particularly want any of the "extras" EXCEPT the cruise control, which, in my mind, is a must. is there an after-market cruise control solution?
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Re: Features [navion]
by bodble2
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Apr 17, 2006 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: navion (Apr 08, 2006 10:49 pm)
I would have to disagree on the CVT. Having lived with a Mini with the CVT, the jury's still out on its efficiency merits, and I think CVT has issues with low-speed drivability. Maybe it is a better partner for a high-power, high-torque engine...
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Re: Features [saintloup]
by honda411
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Apr 19, 2006 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: saintloup (Apr 11, 2006 7:57 am)
There absolutely is an aftermarket solution. Most dealers have companies that come in and do custom leather and sunroof installs. These same companies can offer a cruise system by Audiovox which works well. Installed price listed for a little under $280. American Radio is who I recommend in the Atlanta area.
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Re: Features [honda411]
by dewaltdakota
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Aug 15, 2006 (1:06 pm)
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Replying to: honda411 (Apr 19, 2006 11:05 am)
I hadn't heard that anyone has released an aftermarket cruise solution that works with the drive-by-wire throttle of the Fit. Are you aware of one, and if so, can you share the make, model info?
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Deacceleration with automatic
by sophieandleo
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May 05, 2006 (11:45 am)
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Bought the Fit (Sport Automatic) the day it came out. Great car. The only thing I've noticed is that when I let off the throttle the car seems to deaccelerate quickly as if the engine were acting as a brake (something I would associate with a manual transmission). Is this normal? Is it related to the Drive by Wire or Direct Control system? Just wondering if others have noticed.
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Re: Deacceleration with automatic [sophieandleo]
by jonniedee
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May 05, 2006 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: sophieandleo (May 05, 2006 11:45 am)
I'll bet you're not use to the "lock-up" torque convertor yet...
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Re: Deacceleration with automatic [sophieandleo]
by hondaman25
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May 10, 2006 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: sophieandleo (May 05, 2006 11:45 am)
Yes I've noticed the deacceleration when letting off the throttle. my opinion is it's a 5 speed automatic with more gear ranges that the engine can choose from thus giving the sensation of slowing quicker, plus keep in mind it's a VTEC engine that also has a distinct power band in mid range and when it reaches it's lower limit that sensation of deceleration could also be noticed.
Just my opinion
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re-features
by arkainzeye
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Sep 24, 2006 (6:49 am)
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this is in reguards to someone asking about aftermarket cruiser control. i had aftermarket cruise install on my chevy tracker a few years ago. and i will say this i will never buy a car again that doesnt come with cruiser control! i paid $375 for the install of the cruiser control from a chevy garage. it worked for 1 year then broke, They replaced it free under warranty. it works still. but the feel of the device is Low grade. cheap looking plastic that doesnt match the flow of the interior. plus its bulky. I need cruise control on whatever i drive. I even have a form of cruise control on my motorcycle!! lol in the end if you opted for aftermarket cruise control, be prepared to pay for it and do NOT expect it to look good...
chris
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after-market cruise dicey
by pueo
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Sep 27, 2006 (7:19 am)
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I'll furthermore arkainzeye re: quality of after-market cruise. I got it on my old 87 Toyota Tercel wagon when I bought it new --dealer installed-- for around $200 and it broke after 2 yrs. I didn't look that great either.
I have heard that after market cruise is not possible for the base Fit because of the drive by wire throttle.
I've been living w/o criuse for 17+ years and have learned how to maintain constant speed with my foot. It is not that hard, you can utilize fuel-saving techniques (coasting in neutral downhill etc. --btw, the Fit has tremendous roll) and you will learn to relax in "the zone" while maintaining psychic connection to the vehicle. Whereas cruise allows you to turn off your brain while the vehicle is still zooming along--can be dangerous, lulls you to complacency, inattention.
Yeah, I know long trips are tedious, I live in Texas.
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Re: after-market cruise dicey [pueo]
by bobw3
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Sep 29, 2006 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: pueo (Sep 27, 2006 7:19 am)
The ability to drive at a constant speed without cruise control really depends on the seating and pedal position. I’ve found with a more upright seating position, it is more difficult to keep constant pressure on the gas pedal over a long period of time, especially in the Fit which has a pretty touchy gas pedal. In a more traditional lower car, it’s easier though. I think the cruise is great too for long downhills to keep the right combination of engine braking (which uses as much gas as idling in neutral) and constant speed. My commute is mostly highway and on long weekend highway trips, driving without cruise makes my foot too sore and makes for better gas mileage. On the highway, I can always tell the driver who isn’t using cruise because I’ll be doing 75mph on cruise in the left lane and come up to someone passing another vehicle who will invariably slow down as they’re passing a car and then speed up once past. If people would just use cruise more often, there would be a smoother and more even flow of traffic on the highway. So I’m not buying the Fit because it doesn’t have cruise in the base model and I don’t want to pay for the cosmetics on the Sport model, which look ugly to me. So I’ll try the Versa, which has a more sensible method of options.
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