GlideTouch - Good or Not?

[tankertoad 10+ year member]

Is this a desirable feature (according to those who actually own/owned it) and how exactly do you use it? Or should I steer clear?

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[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

kind of hard to operate when driving a bumpy road imo.

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

I liked it. Most people didn't, but I actually found it easy to use once you figure it out.

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

I currently own a 9855. I personally would rather not have it like pimp said, its hard to opperate while driving especially on a bumpy road, all it takes is one slip and you are in the wrong menu, plus you have to scroll alot just to return to previious menus.

 

[thesandman 10+ year member]

I liked it. Most people didn't, but I actually found it easy to use once you figure it out.

x2

 

[phantom240 5,000+ posts]

Its nice when you figure it out... but on bumpy roads ftl... and figuring it out ftl. I like my 9856 just fine, best unit ive owned so far.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

no it sucked ***.

alpine stoped it iirc

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

yep...only the 06's had glidetouch.

 

[phantom240 5,000+ posts]

Lies.

The '05s had glide touch. The '06 models didnt. I have a 9856 (I.E. '06 model)

 

[Radridd 10+ year member]

Love my 9855 HU but if I could change one feature I would lose the glide touch. It is easy to get use to but near impossible while driving or when cold. Not much of an issue since I do not make adjustments while driving. It is however a very good HU and SQ and adjustability is excellent.

 

[phantom240 5,000+ posts]

Yes. In my next setup I hope to get a super high end alpine (im an alpine freak) that has the ability to go active, like the 7998.

 

[subbin_n_da_rex 10+ year member]

I liked it. Most people didn't, but I actually found it easy to use once you figure it out.

x3

 

[explorer2 10+ year member]

I tried one out at a local store and could not see it working in my truck. Besides bumpy roads who knows how long that touch sensitive strip will last. I opted for another unit with normal pushbuttons.

 

[Platestacker45 10+ year member]

Works fine for me, most features you can just press the option you want like a regular button. I think it looks a lot cleaner than the button ones too.

 

[Columbus45 10+ year member]

i have had a 9855 for about a year and its pretty easy to use but like everyone said bumpy roads **** bad