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Nov-16-2014 06:25 PM
KD4UPL wrote:
I've owned 4 Chevy's from '01 thru '07. None had any adjustment to the cruise control behavior. I think your are remembering something that didn't exist.
I've driven Dodge, Ford and Chevy trucks and use the cruise a lot. The Chevy design is by far the most civilized in how it accelerates. It also hold the speed a lot closer. I rarely see more than a 1 or 2 MPH fluctuation with the Chevy if unloaded. The Dodge and Fords I've driven would fluctuate as much as 10 MPH when unloaded. The Dodge would, as you say, take off like a drag racer when hitting resume. The Fords I drive have quite the opposite effect. They seem to take several minutes to even notice I hit the button and very very gradually get back up to speed.
Nov-16-2014 03:52 PM
Nov-16-2014 02:20 PM
old guy wrote:
like you I have had many cars and trucks and one of them was the same way you are talking about. I didn't like that feature either but I just gave it gas via the foot petal.
Nov-16-2014 02:17 PM
agesilaus wrote:
My F-350 accelerates at a reasonable pace. But I have had vehicles in the past that used the drag racer mode. Seems like my 96 Burb did that.
Nov-16-2014 02:16 PM
donn0128 wrote:
No, at least not directly. It would take some serious automotive programming skills. My Suzuki does the same thing when going up moderate hills. Drops at least one gear then RPM jumps 2000 or more RPM. I have learned to just cancel and drive up the hills.
BTW when towing my Dodge Cummins does not have the problem. Hummm?
What I have learned to do is just use the throttle to get close then hit resume
Nov-16-2014 12:50 PM
Nov-16-2014 12:17 PM
BertP wrote:donn0128 wrote:
Transmission programming, crusie control programming, engine torque all play into the equasion
OK, so are any of those factors under your direct control? For some reason, I have in the back of my mind that I could change the programming of my Chev to specify how aggressive I wanted it to accelerate but I'm not 100% sure on that. But, both of my Dodge's would put you in the back seat if you hit resume and weren't prepared for it. My dealer says that it can't be changed 😞
Bert
Nov-16-2014 11:42 AM
Nov-16-2014 11:32 AM
donn0128 wrote:
Transmission programming, crusie control programming, engine torque all play into the equasion
Nov-16-2014 11:15 AM
donn0128 wrote:
Transmission programming, crusie control programming, engine torque all play into the equasion
Nov-16-2014 11:12 AM