ICE help.. Alpine.

[KDF]

Need advice on this unit.. is it good.. anyone used it and had any probs ? is this a good price etc ?

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4109&cadid=bf6549d90ea67054a7348f5ae53a091bLink to Alpine unit

Also whats this glidetouch crap all about.. am I gonna hate using it over a normal dial ?

[Edited by KDF on 5/29/2005 6:05:53 PM]

 

[scotte666]

my mate has 1 i think glidetouch is crap personally but he said u get used 2 it.its a good price though halfrauds sell for 300

 

[matt_arundale]

good head unit, im sellin the previous model ( i think) with normal buttons

matt

 

[Alan]

Do it Chris, its a very very nice unit, guy who fitted my ICE has it in his....911 so it cant be bad

 

[CocoPops]

I am also considering this unit. (and the 9855 above it).

Is £229 the best price for the 9853 and £299 for the 9855?

 

[KDF]

looks like this is the one for me then, Anyone fancy helping me put a power cable through the firewall lol ? tried it before but couldnt manage it heh.

 

[cli0 172]

John should be able to help u ??

 

[KDF]

Yep, I know.. I didnt want to name names but.. John lol you will probably be getting a PM shortly ?

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by KDF on 29 May 2005
put a power cable through the firewall


man iptables ?

 

[KDF]

Im a bloke, I dont need an instruction manual .

 

[KDF]

The deed is done. I am now lighter in the wallet department.

In the end I did go with the CDA-9853R, also ordered the radio adapter and steering wheel adapter so I can retain the sattelite controls and dash top LCD display.

This unit is 4x50w so that means I dont need to run a seperate power cable from the battery right ?? just the 60 watt ones that need that ??

 

[Av_Dave]

Hi KDF, do you mind me asking where you got the the steering wheel adaptor and lcd display adaptor from as i have just bought the CDA-9855R for mine and want them adaptors. as regards to the power cable none of them really actually need it, it is reccomended on the ones with the larger amps due to current draw but i would do it as a matter of course believe it or not it will increase sound quailty taking a feed straight from the batt going to do it on mine.

 

[KDF]

Ah ok.

You need two items, the radio adapater and the steering wheel adapter. Here is a link to the items I bought for a mk2 172, make sure you get the right ones for you car/head unit.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3481&cadid=5ed095f1388d622853593986c0e675d0radio adapter for apline HU s

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3480&cadid=5ed095f1388d622853593986c0e675d0Vehicle Interface for controls/screen

 

[Av_Dave]

thanks!

 

[Spammy]

KDF you know you have to take the dash off for the steering remote lead?

 

[KDF]

Av_Dave, no probs

Spammy, Ye I know.. Thankfully there is a guide in the members section on how to remove it

 

[cli0 172]

Quote: Originally posted by KDF on 30 May 2005

The deed is done. I am now lighter in the wallet department.

In the end I did go with the CDA-9853R, also ordered the radio adapter and steering wheel adapter so I can retain the sattelite controls and dash top LCD display.

This unit is 4x50w so that means I dont need to run a seperate power cable from the battery right ?? just the 60 watt ones that need that ??



Yea .... no need to run that power lead from the battery

 

[KDF]

Cheers scott, that confirms it then..

 

[CocoPops]

I thought Tom only bought 1 cable to connect the dash display AND the controls.

Said it was easier to fit than the 2 setups.

 

[CocoPops]

See
http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=5&TopicID=158792&SearchPagePosition=1&search=Tom&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Author&forum=5&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Searchhere
Dash doesnt need to come off.

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=5&TopicID=147460&SearchPagePosition=1&search=Tom&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Author&forum=5&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=SearchAnd here
Quote: Originally posted by Tom on 13 March 2005
Alpine display/stalk interface DOES NOT req dash removalAll of the stalk only ones do! (good luck)



Hope that helps,

Lee.

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by CocoPops on 30 May 2005
I thought Tom only bought 1 cable to connect the dash display AND the controls.

Said it was easier to fit than the 2 setups.


It is only one cable to connect the LCD and sattelite controls. The other item is so that it can connect to your alpine properly.

If you imagine the leads have a standard connector.. eg it will connect to the LCD and sattelite controlls without needing to cut wires, but you then need another bit so that it can connect to the type of HU that you have eg Alpine or Kenwood or sony etc.

 

[KDF]

If i dont have to remove the dash then thats even better

 

[cli0 172]

im pretty positive u will have to Chris ..... i could be wrong tho ...... cant see how u can connect the stalk lead without doing so

 

[KDF]

I will play it by ear.. see what happens. Im know what im doing when it comes to wiring stuff, taking plastic dashes apart I can do.. but hate.

If I get into trouble I have you on speedial

[Edited by KDF on 5/30/2005 7:30:58 PM]

 

[xtreme_boi]

Hmmm, I have got a Kenwood KDC-W6027 and want to take advantage of my steering remote on my Clio. However I have looked on caraudiodirect and can see that they dont provide the Vehicle Interface for controls/screen for the Clio, Extreme 05 reg. Am I wrong?

 

[Dink]

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3474&cadid=5ed095f1388d622853593986c0e675d0this one?

 

[xtreme_boi]

Would my Clio fit into this category --> Renault Clio 3 (with dash display) 1998(S) onwards

As I dont want to end up buying wrong thing, as its pretty expensive!

 

[Dink]

yes but im sure someone said the may have changed something on 05 models

 

[xtreme_boi]

Quote: Originally posted by Dink on 31 May 2005

yes but im sure someone said the may have changed something on 05 models



Thats what I heard too. Any idea on the best way of finding out?

 

[xtreme_boi]

Sent this to caraudiodirect....

" Hello.

I am looking to purchase a "Vehicle Interface for controls/screen for the Clio." I have got a 2005 reg Clio, Extreme with a Kenwood KDC-W6027 H/U and have been told that item # ICT-28652 may work for my steering remote / stick. The only way of confirming this is, if I order the item and simply try it out. However if it does not work, or fit am I able to return the item - even tho the packaging has been opened? But the item being returned in original packaging?

Hope you can help answer my question.

Kind Regards, "

Just gotta wait fro a reply now. Really hope this is the product that I need Dink...

 

[KDF]

Yep better check first. Normally that would be the one to go for, but as said above apparantly the changed the stalk controls interface so it wouldnt work anymore with the adapter... typical eh

 

[hillclimber]

Hi Guys

Ive got the same problem at the moment, Im picking up my shiney new 182 cup 2moz and ive got an Alpine unit to put in it.

I spoke to both Alpine and Incartec (the ones that caraudiodirect supply) direct. Alpine said that the 05 Clio wiring on the steering column remote is slightly different to the pre 05 Clios, they are currently developing an adapter for them but couldnt tell me when it would be available. Incartec also told me the same, they are looking to produce an adapter for the 05 clios, theyve said to make a note of the wire colours on the remote plug (think ill take a few digital pics too) when I remove the standard unit and get back to them and theyll try find something to suit this model.

Hope this helps

Simon

 

[Djw John]

KDF-see when you get your amp to run the front components and sub then give me a shout, already put a power cable through a 182 so know where it all is!

Know what you mean about taking the dash off, can do it, just a pain in the arse!

 

[KDF]

Cheers John.. Thought you would be the man for the job !

Just fitted the alpine unit and the stalk/lcd adapter unit.. didnt need to take the dash off, infact it one of the most easy installs ive ever done !! Took about 5 minutes to install it heh.

Will deffinatly be needing your help to run the power cable though as I tried it before and failed miserably To be honest I probably wont be amping the front speakers as im just fitting upgraded 13cm speakers. It would just be a sub in the boot + mono/briged amp.

 

[the_ferret]

the guy selling the audio equipment said that the sony H/Us are ok with the latest models... for the remotes

but he could have just been trying to get me to spend money.....lol

 

[Djw John]

Sony do work with the remotes, however they are crap!

KDF just gimme a shout whenever.

 

[CocoPops]

So ya pleased KDF?

 

[KDF]

Johm, dont think I wont be !


Coco, yep.. very happy, the glidetouch is not annoying to use like I thought it would be, audio quality has way up using the same speakers as the standard HU was using.

And most of all im chuffed I didnt have to remove the dash lol !

 

[cli0 172]

nice one ! ill see it next time

 

[KDF]

Yep, see it on friday @ hermi. It really was a peice of piss to install. Just finished fitting the new disks/bearings and pads.. its so quiet in my car now its brill, well apart from the zorst noise.. and the apline HU noise heh.