suicideking Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Just read a review on Epinions, some guy mentioning that the cruise on the '05 LGT only works up to 80MPH. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Not true. However, the truth isn't much better. Max is 140 kph, which is just under 90 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I still hafta say, that sucks. I guess they don't realize there are plenty of places where you can cruise 90+ on the interstate in complete safety and just be running with traffic. I remember complaining that my Stealth would only go to 95 on cruise. Those were the days thogh -- it could pull that in 6th gear around 2500 rpm getting killer mpg to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 From the grandma camp, if you're running much past 80, you shouldnt' be running the cruise control, anyhow, because you've entered the "full attention required" zone of the speedometer. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Seeing as how I don't often cruise beyond 80 that doesn't seem so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 From the grandma camp, if you're running much past 80, you shouldnt' be running the cruise control, anyhow, because you've entered the "full attention required" zone of the speedometer. Kevin Tru dat. Wake up, concentrate and raise you situational awareness. Mojo I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I think mine worked up to around 90 or so. I don't remember though, I don't think I really used it though. That was on the interstate going down to the SIA tour. But every time I take the interstate between Chicago and Indianapolis, it's flying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 From the grandma camp, if you're running much past 80, you shouldnt' be running the cruise control, anyhow, because you've entered the "full attention required" zone of the speedometer. Kevin Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 hmmm i think mine (i know i know it's no '05) works at least up to 90. i know it will cruise at 87. i dont get the "full attention required" comment??? just cause i give my foot a break doesn't mean i'm any less alert of my speed and my actions. heck if anything, i'm even more attentive as its MUCH MUCH easier to unintentionally run up on someone with cruise set than it is when u are driving with your foot (especially if they jump in your lane and cut you off with no turn signal!). Kenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 From the grandma camp, if you're running much past 80, you shouldnt' be running the cruise control, anyhow, because you've entered the "full attention required" zone of the speedometer. Kevin +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicideking Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 From the grandma camp, if you're running much past 80, you shouldnt' be running the cruise control, anyhow, because you've entered the "full attention required" zone of the speedometer. Kevin The road gets my full attention whether I'm using cruise control or not. My "full attention required" zone goes from zero to the car's top speed. However, I would tend to agree that some people who would set their cruise at, say, 90...shouldn't. IE - Minivans filled with kids and the like. Still...I'd rather I make that decision for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 It's not like I'll whip out a newspaper to read once the cruise control is set. With the gearing these cars have, a very minor change in gas pedal position at that speed can result in a 5 mph speed difference. The cruise control keeps that from happening. It's also nice to rest my foot. If you live where 90 is fast, don't use the cruise. If the next real town on the interstate is 2 hours away even at this speed, you'll wish your cruise went that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 It's not like I'll whip out a newspaper to read once the cruise control is set. With the gearing these cars have, a very minor change in gas pedal position at that speed can result in a 5 mph speed difference. The cruise control keeps that from happening. It's also nice to rest my foot. If you live where 90 is fast, don't use the cruise. If the next real town on the interstate is 2 hours away even at this speed, you'll wish your cruise went that high. agreed! i mean Milledgeville isn't exactly a big booming town!! Kenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I think 90 okay. Top of the average traffic speed in 75 mph areas. Hmm, remaps that remove speed limiter also remove cruise limiter??? -B -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 "full attention required" over 85 mphAgreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandenbond Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 http://legacygt.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif Just a good story... I was on my way to church yesterday in my 05 RGB LGT and I got pulled over doing 54 in a 35--ouch. The cop gets out and says to me and my wife "On your way to church pretty fast eh?" Asks for the registration (which is new) and says "just got it huh? how do you like it?" I told him it was an amazing car but I shouldn't have been going so fast. And then the Fuji Heavy miracle happened--he says "It's nice, I just bought a brand new Outback, isn't the AWD system on these things amazing?" I told him how great it was and we talked about AWD while my wife sat shocked in amazement that I got out of it. Or he let me out of it (hopefully that wonderful Outback owner/cop isn't on this website. He told me to enjoy the car and have fun but not too much because "I could have given you 4 points" I think that was my one freeby on this car.....so hard to drive slow.. I figured people would appreciate that story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 where in the US can one drive above 80MPH? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 where in the US can one drive above 80MPH? anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 legally... This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 where in the US can one drive above 80MPH? i know for a fact if you aren't ATLEAST doing 80 in Atl you are getting run over in a hurry. I was down last wknd driving all over creration and back (long story) and i was cruising between 85-90, and a 3rd Gen Camaro flew by me like i wasn't even on the planet! Everytime i go to Atl I realize how much my driving has slowed down since I don't live there anymore. Kenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 where in the US can one drive above 80MPH? Montana. And some states like Arizona have a 75 mph speed limit on the open highway. EVERYBODY pretty much drives 80-85 mph without worry of getting a ticket. Above 85 mph though and you are nailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Big stretches of 70 mph interstate that are deserted for miles are a good place to start. Wouldn't you know last week I ran into the one state patrol officer who decided that 85 in a 70 would make the perfect end to his shift. It was after midnight; there was one car every 3-4 miles. At that point, 85 is considered conservative. I specifically didn't go 90 because I wasn't in a hurry and didn't want a ticket and then WHAMMO - busted for the 2nd time in a month. 15 over is no biggie but my poor record was clear for only a few days before tacking on 2 new listings that'll sit there for 3 more years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackheart Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 where in the US can one drive above 80MPH? Eastern Nevada, from Wendover to Panaca. (Hwy 93) The speed limit is 75, but last Friday I went almost 15 minutes on max cruise control (88 mph) without seeing another vehicle. There are stretches of road that are perfectly straight for 10-12 miles. On some of those stretches I was between 100-115 mph. The car is perfectly stable and very reassuring at those speeds. As those of you in the west know, there are many roads away from population centers where speeds of 90+ mph are possible for long distances. As near as I can figure, I have driven somewhere around 900-1000 miles in excess of 100 mph. (I'm 59 years old, many of those miles were driven before some of you were born) Now, before you lambast me for my driving, let me explain that I raced sports cars for 20 years. I had class records on 2 different tracks and commonly ran in excess of 115 mph in those cars. I haven't had a moving violation since 1972 (Thanks Escort, and lately V-1), and I've been involved in only 2 accidents since 1962, both of which the other driver was ticketed. I would love to see graduated driving licenses given to people who can prove competency and have a car equipped properly for speeds above 75 mph, but it isn't going to happen in my lifetime. Most of our lawmakers in D.C. have never driven in the west. If (heaven forbid) they have to come out here, they fly. If they were forced to drive from Salt Lake to Reno twice a month, maybe they would change their minds, and raise speed limits to 90 mph for cars with the proper tires, and drivers with the proper credentials. Oh well, wish on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skubdu Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I was able to set it at 85 and cruised at tht speed for about a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse_h Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I routinely drive with the cruise at 85, this of course is in rural North Dakota on the interstate. Mine too will engage up to 88-89. After some fooling around with it I was able to get it to set at 92. I accomplished this by turning the cruise power switch on and off a couple times real fast and then it would set at that speed. I should add that since then it has worked sometimes but not others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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