Alpine steering wheel Remote (and a universal one too)

greenhorn · 15th August 2008, 08:06

having an alpine HU sans steering wheel remote ( I'm sure all fellow alpine HU owners can empathize) ,
I stumbled onto these

eBay.com.sg: STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL ALPINE SONY CLARION (item 360078678237 end time Aug 22, 2008 02:16:06 SGT)

eBay.com.sg: UNIVERSAL STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL MPR-999 (item 360077056395 end time Aug 10, 2008 04:55:54 SGT)

the former is a multi brand steering wheel remote , while the latter is a universal learning one

they seem to be made by a korean manufacturer

¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý tratech solutions¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý

any idea how we can get hold of them? cant see them for sale anywhere else other than ebay

vebmetal · 15th August 2008, 13:47

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greenhorn · 15th August 2008, 13:58

is the second link working ? the tratech one ?
then try these
¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý tratech solutions¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý
¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý tratech solutions¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý

and the brochure

http://tratechsol.com/files/item/29_bro.pdf

PatienceWins · 17th August 2008, 20:01

I am able to access the links. I will be interested to get this. The first one looks like a better one.

navin · 18th August 2008, 15:50

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Originally Posted by PatienceWins

I am able to access the links. I will be interested to get this. The first one looks like a better one.

Why do you say the first one looks better? They both look pretty similar to me.

PatienceWins · 18th August 2008, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Why do you say the first one looks better? They both look pretty similar to me.

I got the impression that first one has high probability to work with Alpine HU. I agree that both looks almost the same.

greenhorn · 18th August 2008, 17:28

the first one is a universal learning remote , so they should work with pretty much everything. the second one has the codes for various brands , and you can choose the brand by pressing a specific key combo.

on ebay.sg , they were priced at 51 and 64 SGD = approx 1.6k and 2k rupees

greenhorn · 4th November 2008, 20:12

Update :

Found it on amazon
Amazon.com: Accele WIR888 Universal Steering Wheel IR Remote: Electronics

I'll probably be buying one. anyone else want one ?

ilovefls · 5th November 2008, 12:43

Doesn't an IR remote work only if pointed in the direction of the receiver?
It kind of beats the purpose of having a steering wheel remote?

greenhorn · 5th November 2008, 12:51

uhm, the IR led in most steering wheel remotes are pointed at right angles and aiming straight at the HU

but yes, probably will not work when the wheel is turned at a significant angle.

But when you're driving and turning the wheel at a significant angle , I'm sure there are more important things you should be doing :P

kaushik_s · 5th November 2008, 14:04

OT: I really can't understand the marketing logic of Alpine/Kenwood who doesn't want to bring out a steering remote. Why they are so reluctant to launch such a simple thing as a steering remote. They are in audio industry for such a long time and it doesn't need a rocket scientist to conjure up a steering remote control for their HU's. So what are they waiting for? Alpine/Kenwood, are you listening.
- A person who wants to shift to Alpine/Kenwood but holding off because of non-availability of a Steering remote (oh I love to use the steering remote of Blau)

greenhorn · 5th November 2008, 14:40

i suppose the cars in most other countries have steering wheel controls , and there are interfaces available for the steering wheel controls ( at least that's alpine's excuse)

I got a quote from the dealer. Have put up an ad in the classifieds for this

Red Liner · 5th November 2008, 20:33

Hey, so did this universal remote work out? Am pretty keen...have an Alpine HU myself and was really pissed to see Pioneer's half the price come with the steering gadget...

cheers!

greenhorn · 5th November 2008, 21:22

alpine means you'll continue to get ripped off in the name of SQ. high priced player, ipod cables, few features . the latest line of Alpine HU's are testament to this . I would go so far as to say they are the ICE equivalent of skoda

but hey, SQ ke liye kuch be karega !
no I havent bought the control yet, looking for a few more buyers to reduce shipping costs. will probably be placing the order this weekend

check the classifieds for more info and updates

greenhorn · 5th November 2008, 22:41

further update

spotted this on ebay uk

let me see if i can get hold of one through some other channels. will keep you guys updated

15th August 2008, 08:06	#1
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	Alpine steering wheel Remote (and a universal one too) having an alpine HU sans steering wheel remote ( I'm sure all fellow alpine HU owners can empathize) , I stumbled onto these eBay.com.sg: STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL ALPINE SONY CLARION (item 360078678237 end time Aug 22, 2008 02:16:06 SGT) eBay.com.sg: UNIVERSAL STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL MPR-999 (item 360077056395 end time Aug 10, 2008 04:55:54 SGT) the former is a multi brand steering wheel remote , while the latter is a universal learning one they seem to be made by a korean manufacturer ¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý tratech solutions¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý any idea how we can get hold of them? cant see them for sale anywhere else other than ebay
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15th August 2008, 13:58	#3
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	is the second link working ? the tratech one ? then try these ¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý tratech solutions¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý ¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý tratech solutions¡Ý¡Ý¡Ý and the brochure http://tratechsol.com/files/item/29_bro.pdf Last edited by greenhorn : 15th August 2008 at 13:59.
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17th August 2008, 20:01	#4
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,469 Thanked: 992 Times View My Garage	I am able to access the links. I will be interested to get this. The first one looks like a better one.
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18th August 2008, 17:28	#7
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	the first one is a universal learning remote , so they should work with pretty much everything. the second one has the codes for various brands , and you can choose the brand by pressing a specific key combo. on ebay.sg , they were priced at 51 and 64 SGD = approx 1.6k and 2k rupees
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4th November 2008, 20:12	#8
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	Update : Found it on amazon Amazon.com: Accele WIR888 Universal Steering Wheel IR Remote: Electronics I'll probably be buying one. anyone else want one ? Last edited by greenhorn : 4th November 2008 at 20:18.
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5th November 2008, 12:43	#9
ilovefls BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 87 Thanked: 0 Times	Doesn't an IR remote work only if pointed in the direction of the receiver? It kind of beats the purpose of having a steering wheel remote?
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5th November 2008, 12:51	#10
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	uhm, the IR led in most steering wheel remotes are pointed at right angles and aiming straight at the HU but yes, probably will not work when the wheel is turned at a significant angle. But when you're driving and turning the wheel at a significant angle , I'm sure there are more important things you should be doing :P
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5th November 2008, 14:04	#11
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	OT: I really can't understand the marketing logic of Alpine/Kenwood who doesn't want to bring out a steering remote. Why they are so reluctant to launch such a simple thing as a steering remote. They are in audio industry for such a long time and it doesn't need a rocket scientist to conjure up a steering remote control for their HU's. So what are they waiting for? Alpine/Kenwood, are you listening. - A person who wants to shift to Alpine/Kenwood but holding off because of non-availability of a Steering remote (oh I love to use the steering remote of Blau)
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5th November 2008, 14:40	#12
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	i suppose the cars in most other countries have steering wheel controls , and there are interfaces available for the steering wheel controls ( at least that's alpine's excuse) I got a quote from the dealer. Have put up an ad in the classifieds for this
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5th November 2008, 20:33	#13
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,385 Thanked: 19,332 Times	Hey, so did this universal remote work out? Am pretty keen...have an Alpine HU myself and was really pissed to see Pioneer's half the price come with the steering gadget... cheers!
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5th November 2008, 21:22	#14
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	alpine means you'll continue to get ripped off in the name of SQ. high priced player, ipod cables, few features . the latest line of Alpine HU's are testament to this . I would go so far as to say they are the ICE equivalent of skoda but hey, SQ ke liye kuch be karega ! no I havent bought the control yet, looking for a few more buyers to reduce shipping costs. will probably be placing the order this weekend check the classifieds for more info and updates Last edited by greenhorn : 5th November 2008 at 21:25.
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5th November 2008, 22:41	#15
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	further update spotted this on ebay uk let me see if i can get hold of one through some other channels. will keep you guys updated
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