jeffrey2

I'm hoping I can get some sage wisdom. Just picked up a 95 R129 with 35k miles as an XMAS gift for my wife. The original Becker stereo is broken...which just means I'll be replacing it sooner than thought.

My other toy has a Becker TrafficPro GPS/Nav installed and I love the simplicity of the look; however, the 10+ year old navigation leaves a lot to be desired.

What has anyone done for NAV on their R129? I don't want a laser light show for a radio (a-la 80s radios); this car is incredibly original and my intent is to keep it close to that...swapping a radio is easily fixable should I decide to sell it some day.

Let me know; and thanks in advance!

SRHsl600

Clarion pop screen. Crutchfield product with wiring adapter. ( done about 2006 ) All works well. In past comments I commented on the complexity. I don't use the DVD, but passengers have. ( wired so the vehicle can be in motion NOT a safe thing! )
While I wired all the connection systems, I use Sirius, FM radio, and Iphone (often direct cord ) but the bluetooth can bring all the music I really want, so may let the wiring out of the mix.
The nav is good with all the feature, but the low viewing angle is the problem for all the controls, DVD and Nav. I wanted a pop up screen to come from the eye glass/telephone nook.
Have you updated the 911 radio?
Good luck with your AV trek.

jeffrey2

Thanks for the response. I am unsure if I want a fold out GPS; my 911 has a TrafficPro I installed and I like the looks, but it's very confusing to use; too many choices from too few buttons.

I know the TrafficPro II is easier to use; perhaps that is the avenue I'll go down.

Thanks!

Jeffrey2

SRHsl600

in the less populated part of the US some of the Traffic Pro does not cover the cattle on the road or deer in the headlights with a timeliness that is a help!
Again the low position of the slot for the radio has been my issue and has limited my viewing while driving. Luigi in another "world" forum has crafted a double DIN center console panel, that looks like the right answer. The area in my benz has little extra room for wiring, and short connectors, so his design isn't for me.
As a collector, I keep all the OEM parts so if the next owner is a restorer, then the original parts are with the sale.

hotw

In Germany it's quite normal to change the OEM headunit in a Becker! It's important that the OEM brand changes in 1995 from Becker to Mercedes-Benz! So if you have an Mercedes-Benz headunit, the manufacturer can be Becker, Alpine, Panasonic or whatever...

The important thing is, that all the Becker parts like iPod interface or s.th. like this don't fit at Mercedes-Benz headunits!

I changed to the latest Mercedes navigation system which is very similar to the Becker Traffic Pro. I don't know if it's available in the US?

jeffrey2

HOtW, that looks great! I'm gong with the Mercedes version of the CDR-220; I believe it's a Becker Mexico. I'll post a pic once it's put in (most likely this weekend)

hotw

Thanks

I asked google! It looks like a Becker Mexico (without PRO) with Porsche brand!

But I won't take this! Only an OEM radio or an "real" Becker. But not a headunit with Porsche signs in a Mercedes

jeffrey2

whooh easy there....your peeing on sacred ground! MBZ is the DD version of a Porsche...It looks great and my wife loves it.

luigi z

hi all,
I use Alpine in my car
I have made and will be selling a "factor look" double din.
There will be 4 styles. Lz

olale

Hi luigi , could you provide me a double din dash for my W202 1999-2000 , for after market navigator dvd player ?