MPOW33R

These come in CLK and W210s - Has anyone done this?I don't care if the Navigation works, just curious because I have access to the deck -

PJmak

I have it in my car. Previous owner fit it in but its not perfectly done

I know for a fact though that its very possible. I just think he didnt k ow what he was doing

MPOW33R

Good to know, i just wasnt sure what all is behind there, since Im getting a carbon trim facelift, i figured it would be good timing to add this head unit to update the entire look and feel of the console

Sulaco

Yes, an active user named MBenzNL (I think?) used to do this to many w202's.

Here's a guy who had it done to his C43, which he then ruined with those stickers:

KJI3jflarryfe93

his design is american graffiti

PJmak

Heres mine. Its a little worn out. I had to refinish the face and glue one corner.

My goal honestly is to take it out and bring it all back to stock.

I do like having the aux cable tho. I can plug in my phone and play anything.

MPOW33R

NON command units -
You can buy a converter cable that plugs into the back of the head unit cd changer outlet and gives you an AUX 3.5mm input that you can tuck in your glove box or up from your cup holder to plug in your iPhone or iPad or any Audi device .Then you just tap the CD button and done.

eFifty5AMG

I simply cut, split & soldered a 3.5mm to my CM2299 radio & now have a dedicated AUX input using "TAPE". It did require a dummy cassette tape. Close to or at CD quality. Definitely a cheap & quite simple DIY.

MPOW33R

That sounds really clever my only drawback is I absolutely despise wires hanging around the consul I'm using a cassette right now and I hate that the wire is just hanging around my shift knob

eFifty5AMG

I'm with you on hanging wires. Routed my V1 wiring through the panels & hard wired it behind the cigarette lighter. The dummy cassette has no wires, but I did route the AUX cable behind the radio then down and out the center console (the left side of the shifter & panel assembly) down by your right knee. It's a bit cleaner imo. You could also use a Bluetooth cassette. I considered this, but it wasn't available at the time, so I don't have any personal experience.

MPOW33R

Bluetooth cassette I have never heard of that I'm going to go look for one right now LOL thank you that's brilliant

eFifty5AMG

This is the one I was looking at.
http://www.ionaudio.com/products/det...pter-bluetooth

MPOW33R

Went to Frys and sold out, also Radio Shack makes one but its $49.99
and this ION version is only $29.99, - I just ordered it on amazon.

eFifty5AMG

Sweet, let us know how it is!

Sulaco

I want one of these bluetooth cassette tapes where the mechanical spinning of the tape gears also charges the battery...

I doubt it exists.

PJmak

And adds 20hp :o

MPOW33R

I searched for that too lol but 6 hours of charge is good enough for me plus it appears that the USB port is accesible to plug in while playing (if needed)

I would rather charge it here and there then have a cord hanging out like a tampon string on my knob , I despise wires