Thanks, if more interest arises from this thread, I'll work on some pictures to share, if not.. then heck with it.

 

it would be nice to see as much of the install as possible

 

May get to it this weekend or next week then. Will be similar pics to franc01, but I did mount my switch and control module differently.

 

hmmm.... i hadnt really even considered doing this to my evo, but now that i get to reading about it.... it just might happen! :-D

 

Definitely post some pics of your installation! I really think that more ppl will do this mod if they see that it's not so bad after all. It just takes several hours, a friend or two, and some beer!!!

-Franc

 

Here are a few pictures of my installation, nothing 'strange' from franc's minus the module install location. Which I bought an Evo that the battery was relocated to the rear, so I had more space to play with. I set the DIP switches as franc was told, nothing bad, not as smooth as an OEM cruise, but no 'issues' that are terrible. I may call and talk to Rostra and see if we can smooth out the throttle some from what it is now, seems more 'on/off' than slowly opens slowly closes, which seems to be necessary with a turbo car that is this aggressive.

My stalk I installed so that the green LED light was hidden by the steering wheel, purposely to not bother me when using it at night/dark. Went on a trip last weekend, and am glad I positioned it where I did. Buttons are easily accessed, w/o issue, looks to be a bit closer than franc did his, as well as closer to the driver. I wanted to keep it close to 90deg from the column, as for a more 'OEM' appearance... (laughing.. as the writing and stalk is obviously not a japanese match!)



The module is bolted to the bolt in front of the driver's side shock tower, that the fuse box bolts to. I will remove that wire tie, as I am also going to brace it from below. I have not had any issues, just think it wouldn't hurt.

 

Brian,

How does the car behave with the 3, 7, and 10 switches on "ON"? Any surging if you set the cruise while going uphill or does it pick up the speed setting right away?

 

this is a great write up thanks for the much needed pictures and detailed instructions..... ready to try this next week!!!!

 

franc01- There is still some, I planned to call them, but haven't yet done that. It isn't terrible, the car has drivability issues from the previous owner anyway.. I will likely go back to some more stock intake parts to improve the drivability. (the abrupt shutting of the throttlebody, BOV shutter, open throttle... repeat) Still am probably 95% thrilled with the functionality of the unit though. I'll update if/when I call them for some troubleshooting.

 

I will be doing mine in the spring for sure... when it's a little warmer.

 

This is awesome. I want to do this now too. Good write up.

 

if i went on alot of road trips i would but i might do it for the drive to the shoot out i mean its not expensive so not that bad

 

Good job but I like to be in control of my evo 100% of the time. With or without CC she's still my ultimate highway car, or really my ultimate highway monster.

 

Last week I changed my intake and while I was there removed the battery so I could adjust the DIP switches. I had originally set switches 1, 3, and 10 on and the rest off. I changed them to Rostra's recommended 3, 7, and 10 on and the rest off and it's much better. It really is close to a factory cruise and I can reset my speed while going uphill with no problem now.

Well worth it considering the cost and convenience!

Take care,
Franc

 

Franc- Same settings here, and now that I have the drivability issues worked out (bad tune + bad quality BOV).. settings seem to work fine as well.

Agreed I couldn't imagine not having this again... Esp on long trips on boring highways.