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    Offline 360FISH

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    Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « on: April 25, 2013 - 11:55:25 PM »
    I recently put some late 90's Dodge Avenger seats in my '73 Cuda (comfortable, adjust 5 million ways, still Mopar, $70 for the pair) and I need to replace my 15" steering wheel cause I sit higher now...

     I'm thinking of getting a new audio system eventually and would like to control it from the wheel.

    Any ideas? I'm looking for a 13" wheel... not sure what to plan for regarding audio control.

     Thanks guys

    Alan
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    Offline ragtopdodge

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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013 - 12:58:15 AM »
    Aftermarket?  Do they make any?

    New OEM wheels all have airbags in them.
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #2 on: April 26, 2013 - 07:40:47 AM »
    I Googled remote steering control and there are a bunch of add on wireless remotes . 
    The way they mount & look seem pretty hokey to me  :clueless:  I think OE controls would need wires.

    Seeing some bluetooth/voice command integration...wait a while, buttons will be a thing of the past.
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013 - 08:03:56 AM »
    Got a pic of the seats?  Sounds interesting
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #4 on: April 26, 2013 - 08:21:22 AM »
    Quote from: Katfish on April 26, 2013 - 08:03:56 AM
    Got a pic of the seats?  Sounds interesting

     :iagree: :popcorn: :wave:
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #5 on: April 28, 2013 - 04:13:14 PM »
    Quote from: Katfish on April 26, 2013 - 08:03:56 AM
    Got a pic of the seats?  Sounds interesting

    Hey Katfish... just posted them on my thread here...

    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.105
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #6 on: April 28, 2013 - 04:15:01 PM »
    Quote from: Bullitt- on April 26, 2013 - 07:40:47 AM
    I Googled remote steering control and there are a bunch of add on wireless remotes . 
    The way they mount & look seem pretty hokey to me  :clueless:  I think OE controls would need wires.

    Seeing some bluetooth/voice command integration...wait a while, buttons will be a thing of the past.
    Hey Bullitt, thanks for looking.  I would think voice control will fail me when the windows are down and I'm haul'n a$$ down the road.   :bigsmile:
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    Build: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.0

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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #7 on: April 28, 2013 - 05:38:10 PM »
    Thx for the link to the seat info,  any details on what was required to mod the seat tracks?
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #8 on: April 28, 2013 - 05:47:16 PM »
    Quote from: Katfish on April 28, 2013 - 05:38:10 PM
    Thx for the link to the seat info,  any details on what was required to mod the seat tracks?

    I'll post what I did in the build thread.  Basically a 2x4 sized riser on the inboard side.  Used existing holes and secured the inboard side to the riser and the outboard side to a flat metal plate.  Nice and solid.
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #9 on: April 29, 2013 - 02:31:28 AM »
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    Re: Ideas for steering wheel wt. audio controls?
    « Reply #10 on: April 30, 2013 - 01:56:35 AM »
    Quote from: thedodgeboys on April 29, 2013 - 02:31:28 AM
    Maybe
    http://reviews.cnet.com/remote-controls/?filter=500820_5985459_


    Ah ha... that's pretty cool!  I see there are a bunch of these on Amazon of many shapes and sizes.
    It's certainly an easy way to get it done.

    Thank you

    Alan
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    360 SB - 518/OD auto tranny - FAST EZ EFI - Edelbrock Fuel sump - HHR fan
    Hella H4 headlights on relays - 97 Dodge Avenger seats - Chin spoiler - Bumpers pulled in to ’72 offset

    Build: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.0
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