Cruise Control: Why Rostra Precision Controls Are A Favorite

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Rostra sells its products through an extensive distribution network that includes Original Equipment Manufacturers, expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronics chains and independent specialists both domestic and internationally. I have been very satisfied with this product since I have installed it. Going up hills, the cruise control accelerates appropriately. I definitely recommend adding this if your Miata has become a highway cruiser as much as a backroad driver. Having cruise control has certainly helped to make more car more comfortable.

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All of our Rostra cruise control parts are built to last and give you what you need for a reliable system. For safety's sake, please remember that a universal electronic cruise control systems cannot provide the same level of safety and convenience that a custom-designed cruise control system can. Save fuel and enjoy a relaxed highway ride with Rostra Cruise Control kits. Many kits feature great standard functions such as set speed, coast, reduce speed, resume, and accel with a one mile-per-hour tap-up or tap-down feature. These kits are available for a variety of different applications including standard mechanical throttle vehicles as well as drive-by-wire throttle vehicles. There are two after market cruise controls that I know of that are supposedly designed specifically for the Miata.

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I look forward to my first long drive in this wonderful car. I would definitely do this again if I ever bought another Miata without cruise control. Since installation of the cruise control, my speedometer needle vibrates slightly.

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Unfortunately, my understanding is that you have to buy the speedometer to get the factory sensor - it is not available separately. The ‘single piece' refers to the huge (7"x6") servo module which mounts on the driver's side fenderwell to the immediate right of the air flow meter, taking up almost all available space and just barely fitting in with my Flying Miata strut brace. Electrical controls (the ‘regulator') are on a small box attached to the servo.

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This is no big deal, and is probably a result of the third party speed sensor being a very tight fit on the speedometer cable as it passes through the instrument cluster. The speed sensor is just barely touching the edge of the instrument cluster panel. The factory sensor is supposed to be smaller in diameter and supposedly does not have this problem.

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I had written the control off as a useless piece of junk. I was seriously considering removing it entirely, when I heard about - and promptly ordered - the ‘two piece' Rostra model. Our product validation facilities allow us to simulate extreme real-world conditions including tests for hot and cold temperatures, along with ingress protection (IP). At our Orlando, FL facility, Rostra currently maintains a staff of over 100 employees between our manufacturing and business development teams.

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In addition to the brake de-activation, this unit requires a connection to the Miata's clutch switch. All Miatae, whether cruise control equipped or not, supposedly come with one, and there is supposed to be a terminal (‘RSW') on the back of instrument cluster bezel which provides the output of the speed sensor. Possibly this is the case on US models, but my early 1990 Canadian had no such sensor, and I had to purchase a third-party one, the Mazda unit not being available as a separate unit, in Canada anyhow.

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Other than that, the instructions were comprehensive and simple to follow. I purchased this product from Performance Buyers Club to guarantee that I was buying the right product. I learned this from those who posted their reviews before me. Our manufacturing facility is organized to ensure flexibility, versatility, and the ability to respond quickly to market changes.

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The E-Cruise Module is the proverbial "brain" of the entire system and with the assistance of the included accelerator pedal interface harness, intercepts the communication between the pedal position sensor and the vehicle' Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Through the use of the included OBD port connector, the E-Cruise Module constantly monitors vehicle speed and loading and instructs the ECU to open or close the electronic throttle actuator to hold a set speed. Rostra is known as one of the most reputable brands in the cruise control market, with some of the best products available. M&R Electronics carries many different Rostra products, including Rostra complete cruise control kits and OEM switches. Regardless of your vehicle’s make or model, we likely have a Rostra cruise control product that’s perfect for your car or truck.

It's also worth mentioning that Rostra's systems are manufactured in the United States by the same company that had pioneered the development of such technology. The LED is a surface-mount light on the circuit board to the left of switch number ONE of the programming switches.

It surged violently at speeds under 50 mph and over mph. In the speed range where it did work, you always got the uneasy sensation of slight surging, with the feeling that the unit was being constantly activated/deactivated to maintain speed. Aside from that, it had a annoying tendency to stop working completely after a few minutes, meaning that the car would start losing speed. The resume/accel function never worked worth a damn. Our innovative Design and Engineering Department works with virtually all phases of the manufacturing process, right up through customer technical support. This hands-on approach allows us to respond to the changing demands of the marketplace.

To acquire both vehicle speed signal (VSS), brake wire, and tachometer wiring colors and locations, please use our VSS Search above. If you do not see your vehicle listed, please download Rostra forms Form #4428 (for vehicles built between 1996 and 2009) or Form #4429 (for vehicles built between 1986 and 1995). We begin cruise control development by recording data from the vehicle's CAN bus using special software to determine which signals need to be sent to the ECU to control speed.

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