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Title: Rostra cruise control
Post by: David Anderson on November 10, 2022, 01:55:47 PM
They still make these things.
https://www.amazon.com/Rostra-250-1223-Universal-Electronic-Control/dp/B007ZCQD9S/ref=asc_df_B007ZCQD9S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=434629934367&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4886870724475336815&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027993&hvtargid=pla-845563232548&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=106729335531&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=434629934367&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4886870724475336815&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027993&hvtargid=pla-845563232548

I bought mine 20 years ago and I use it all the time on my Eagle.  It was so simple.  I attached the servo end to the back of my gas pedal and mounted the servo behind the Eagle emblem on the front bumper.  Mounted the magnet to the drive shaft.  I've lost the magnet twice, but you can buy those at Ace hardware

I think I paid about $184 for the cruise control, dash button, and magnetic pickup back in 2002.  Now, it's just under $400.
Wow, inflation is very real.

David
Title: Re: Rostra cruise control
Post by: chessie4905 on November 11, 2022, 03:04:35 AM
Those are great! Very adaptable to many applications. I've  used one on a Burghman maxi scooter, and a 03 Suzuki Vitara stubby. Would have one on coach, but installed a King, as I had one.
Title: Re: Rostra cruise control
Post by: luvrbus on November 11, 2022, 04:02:09 AM
Daytona Pete sold those to a lot bus people years back
Title: Re: Rostra cruise control
Post by: chessie4905 on November 11, 2022, 07:26:42 AM
They come with a nice assortment of brackets, attachments, etc. There are dip switches for multitude of settings for operation.
Title: Re: Rostra cruise control
Post by: luvrbus on November 11, 2022, 07:43:17 AM
Quote from: chessie4905 on November 11, 2022, 07:26:42 AM
They come with a nice assortment of brackets, attachments, etc. There are dip switches for multitude of settings for operation.

I have replaced a few of the Rostra's they don't seem to be made very well but for the money they are ok and David has had good luck from his too