Technical Steering wheel adapter for aftermarket stereo

[MistaB]

Hey

So I have come across the following...has anyone tried it yet. Does it work well?

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/12171.html


Thanks

Mr B

 

[MistaB]

No one tried it or even remotely interested

 

[auto_blanco]

Is there a fascia adaptor available? Having said that, any aftermarket stereo is going to look crap especially with ivory ambience!

 

[306maxi]

Is there a fascia adaptor available? Having said that, any aftermarket stereo is going to look crap especially with ivory ambience!

I don't quite see why you'd want an aftermarket stereo if you've got B&M. B&M isn't perfect by any means but it's decent enough.

 

[MistaB]

Hey

The change is only for better sound quality. An aftermarket headunit will sound much better sound than the stock unit. I do not mean huge sub boxes in the boot, but a high quality headunit, a decent amp and nice set of components in the front doors

It is something I do to all my cars, if the option is available.

 

[306maxi]

Hey

The change is only for better sound quality. An aftermarket headunit will sound much better sound than the stock unit. I do not mean huge sub boxes in the boot, but a high quality headunit, a decent amp and nice set of components in the front doors

It is something I do to all my cars, if the option is available.

Why not just get interscope originally?

 

[MistaB]

As much as the interscope is ok for the masses, I was not a fan.

Take a look at >>> http://talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=298532http://talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=298532

That will give you a better understanding of what I have in mind.

 

[306maxi]

As much as the interscope is ok for the masses, I was not a fan.

Take a look at >>> http://talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=298532http://talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=298532

That will give you a better understanding of what I have in mind.

Whilst I admire the way you've done and the fact that you've done it well I never quite understand why people invest so much time and money into a sound system for their car.

 

[MistaB]

Thats not my car dude, but I will be going down the same, but not quite so extreame path.

I suppose it is the same with all things in life, people spend thousands on Tv's, cars, gadgets etc .

 

[306maxi]

Thats not my car dude, but I will be going down the same, but not quite so extreame path.

I suppose it is the same with all things in life, people spend thousands on Tv's, cars, gadgets etc .

Ah fair enough

I don't spend loads of money on gadgets, tv's etc etc though. I might drop a grand every 2 or 3 years for a new PC but other than that I don't buy needless crap

 

[YouKnowWho]

I have not done this on a 500 but I have used the converters for other cars and this has allowed the steering wheel controls to work with an aftermarket head unit. Typically this causes any secondary display i,.e. the display on the centre console to stop working. In the 500's case it will probably knock out your Blue & Me features. Some would consider the above two issues show-stoppers. Others wouldn't care - or would prefer the better sound from a good quality after market head unit.

You can also get fascias - that match either the black or ivory interiors. Take a look at the following thread - it shows some examples

https://www.fiatforum.com/500/182557-speakers-head-unit.html

A lot of people like the Interscope, but this is a factory fit option and can not be retro-fitted. So this is only an option for new builds. The interscope seems to provide a "lite" version of what you are going for.

Please let us know how you get along- and any pictures.

Good luck