After Market Stero Using Steerng Wheel Controls

[dsheps83]

Found this device on ebay, anyone used it or know of a nother device like this

Ebay thingy

[wrecku]

there are options to use the factory buttons for an aftermarket stereo. go and see a audio specialist about it I know theres something for Expensive Daewoo so I guess theres something for ford.

[dsheps83]

LOL no audio specialist here. nearest one might be 500ks away

[smicky]

Are you looking to buy one of these?

Already bought one and installing it?

Or maybe actually the seller themselves?

[dsheps83]

researching at the moment. still have a factory stereo and wish to upgrade and want to use of the steering wheel buttons just seeing if anyone has used or is using one.

and LOL I wish I was the seller then I wouldnt have to think about buying one myself. they could be crap and I might be better looking down another path

[MiKa]

I have an aftermarket stereo and was looking into something like this.. I was told my my stereo guys that theres a device that would work but it was gonna cost me around $200, which IMO is too much cause I can easily just reach my headunit, but yeah would still ove the steering controlls.. Could be the same thing as in the ebay link I dunno..

I remember reading on here, someone fitted there headunit but didnt hard wire it in, but used the AUX somehow when fitting it. When he wanted to listen to the HU he chucked it in AUX mode and it played, therefore still retaining the steering controls.. Do a search, could be your answer.. I think his username is Azid_rush or something like that...

[dsheps83]

I have an aftermarket stereo and was looking into something like this.. I was told my my stereo guys that theres a device that would work but it was gonna cost me around $200, which IMO is too much cause I can easily just reach my headunit, but yeah would still ove the steering controlls.. Could be the same thing as in the ebay link I dunno..

I remember reading on here, someone fitted there headunit but didnt hard wire it in, but used the AUX somehow when fitting it. When he wanted to listen to the HU he chucked it in AUX mode and it played, therefore still retaining the steering controls.. Do a search, could be your answer.. I think his username is Azid_rush or something like that...

yeah, there is a aux in that you can attach to the stock unit, but the stock unit doesnt have good enough control of speakers and quality of sound

[Azid Rush]

yeh mika was right. I originally wired up the dvd using the ford booster kit which meant that u kept your steering wheel controls and everything, still had radio through stock unit aswell as the dvd player and sound was surprisingly excellent. Only downside to this is that depending on the dvd head unit, u may not have any places left to run subs if that's your thing. If your not running subs than it is an easy and convenient way to install a dvd player in the ICC. The link to my tutorial is http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=44426 have a look through there.

Alternatively theres a few options u have to keep steering wheel controls, some are expensive as sh*t like the bay on ebay u shown, there is some cheaper options

personally I wouldnt spend 200 to keep steering wheel controls though

Edited 27/04/09 04:08 AM by Azid Rush

[cords]

I used one in a VZ crewman was very happy with the end resolt and would recomend it to any one interested

[Azid Rush]

if u drive a vz crewman your obviously easy to impress lol