steering wheel audio controls on a C5...ever been done?
04-05-2011, 10:22 PM
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steering wheel audio controls on a C5...ever been done?
its a ways off, but its on my list....has anyone ever seen steering wheel mounted audio controls in a C5? anyone know if its possible to fit a C6 steering wheel to a C5 (would have to get it customized with the right logo of course)
for some reason think this one isn't going to happen, but its something I've been thinking about.
for some reason think this one isn't going to happen, but its something I've been thinking about.
04-05-2011, 11:36 PM
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I thought there was a thread or two here about a C6 steering wheel on the C5 - I don't think anyone had made it work yet (at least to my knowledge). As far as the audio controls, haven't seen that done either.
04-05-2011, 11:40 PM
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I haven't seen or heard of it.
04-05-2011, 11:45 PM
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I've never seen an aftermarket wheel with built in controls. Getting the wiring in there would be a problem I suspect.
I bought the voice control kit (CD-VC1) for my AVIC (N1) X1R which comes with a wireless remote. I mounted the controller on the stering wheel with the clips that were provided but didn't like the look. It sits just inside the rim of the wheel. I also tried mounting it on a flexible "doo dah" next to the radio so I could position it where I needed. The mic fr the system is mounted on the mirror.
I have to say, I just didn't like it. The voice control has to be activated and isn't particularly intuitive. It often selected the wrong function. I thought the N1 didn't reconize my British accent but the X1R (Euro version) is just as bad.
Eventually I gave up on the remote. To be honest it was just as easy to reach for the touch screen and do it there. I can still use voice by activating via the touch screen.
Its fitted on a bracket that just slots under the console so I can fit it any time I want.
This is a close up of the mic and my gps antenna. It looks obvious here but from the seat, surprisingly, its almost invisible.
I bought the voice control kit (CD-VC1) for my AVIC (N1) X1R which comes with a wireless remote. I mounted the controller on the stering wheel with the clips that were provided but didn't like the look. It sits just inside the rim of the wheel. I also tried mounting it on a flexible "doo dah" next to the radio so I could position it where I needed. The mic fr the system is mounted on the mirror.
I have to say, I just didn't like it. The voice control has to be activated and isn't particularly intuitive. It often selected the wrong function. I thought the N1 didn't reconize my British accent but the X1R (Euro version) is just as bad.
Eventually I gave up on the remote. To be honest it was just as easy to reach for the touch screen and do it there. I can still use voice by activating via the touch screen.
Its fitted on a bracket that just slots under the console so I can fit it any time I want.
This is a close up of the mic and my gps antenna. It looks obvious here but from the seat, surprisingly, its almost invisible.
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04-06-2011, 09:03 PM
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its a ways off, but its on my list....has anyone ever seen steering wheel mounted audio controls in a C5? anyone know if its possible to fit a C6 steering wheel to a C5 (would have to get it customized with the right logo of course)
for some reason think this one isn't going to happen, but its something I've been thinking about.
for some reason think this one isn't going to happen, but its something I've been thinking about.
