2005 Mercedes Benz C240 Car Audio Install!!!
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removing 203 radios is rather easy...even in the 2005 203s...it only requires 1 small flat screwdriver and a torx20...I usually figure that people who cannot figure out how to take the radio out (simple activity) are better of not working on the car...but that is just my personal opinion...
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
removing 203 radios is rather easy...even in the 2005 203s...it only requires 1 small flat screwdriver and a torx20...I usually figure that people who cannot figure out how to take the radio out (simple activity) are better of not working on the car...but that is just my personal opinion...
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
removing 203 radios is rather easy...even in the 2005 203s...it only requires 1 small flat screwdriver and a torx20...I usually figure that people who cannot figure out how to take the radio out (simple activity) are better of not working on the car...but that is just my personal opinion...
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As promised here is the link to the install of the Radio in the Benz!! More pics will be posted all week long as we do the install!! https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-electronics/85033-diy-2005-c-class-radio-removal.html
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
removing 203 radios is rather easy...even in the 2005 203s...it only requires 1 small flat screwdriver and a torx20...I usually figure that people who cannot figure out how to take the radio out (simple activity) are better of not working on the car...but that is just my personal opinion...
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Originally Posted by Audio Jam
exactly. In this case your dealing with a Benz so you should leave it to a pro when it comes to aftermarker radios. If you feel really confident and have some experience then more power to you. I learbed when I was 16 with my 1999 civic...but I wouldnt want to learn on a 2005 Benz!
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Originally Posted by !!!!!NJ Drive
does any one else find this amusing
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Originally Posted by Audio Jam
Im going to try to ignore you but I have two questions. First, if you never worked on car stereo before and know nothing about hooking up a radio, you are telling me that you would take apart the 2005 Benz? Second, why are you being a *****?
then its ....if you never worked on car stereo before and know nothing about hooking up a radio, you are telling me that you would take apart the 2005 Benz?
..you've done hundreds of installs within the 10yrs in business but know nothing..
then you insult Steve (MBenzNL) by saying your a pro like hes not
...do a search on his name find out who he isI'm not trying to be a *****...for someone who comes here & wants info/help you sure dont act like it...
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Originally Posted by !!!!!NJ Drive
first this is what you said ......We have been open since 1995, so probably in the upper hundreds.
then its ....if you never worked on car stereo before and know nothing about hooking up a radio, you are telling me that you would take apart the 2005 Benz?
..you've done hundreds of installs within the 10yrs in business but know nothing..
then you insult Steve (MBenzNL) by saying your a pro like hes not ...do a search on his name find out who he is
I'm not trying to be a *****...for someone who comes here & wants info/help you sure dont act like it...
then its ....if you never worked on car stereo before and know nothing about hooking up a radio, you are telling me that you would take apart the 2005 Benz?
..you've done hundreds of installs within the 10yrs in business but know nothing..
then you insult Steve (MBenzNL) by saying your a pro like hes not
...do a search on his name find out who he isI'm not trying to be a *****...for someone who comes here & wants info/help you sure dont act like it...
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I was agreeing with MBenzNL (steve) I wasn't insulting him. You should read the post before you say things like that. You are just trying to be a ***** thats all.
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Stupid question and no flame intended. Why did you even bid on the car knowing that you didn't know anything about it? One look at the HU would have told any installer worth their money that his kits wouldn't work. That or not knowing about speaker wiring, power wiring, etc. Next you're going to be asking for a wiring color code on this brand new MB. IMHO; if I where your customer I'd want to see your work on an actual car instead of an experiment that I would be charged full price for. Frankly it sounds more like you're the customer wanting this and are just verifying that your install shop didn't give you a line of bull. $0.02
Also only a dumb *** would ask a question on a forum in print, give his business name and info, stating that he does not know what he is doing.....A $10k job and you ask on a forum? Sounds like 
He did say he was the sh.t.
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Originally Posted by Anaheim_Drew
Sounds good to me amdeutsch Also only a dumb *** would ask a question on a forum in print, give his business name and info, stating that he does not know what he is doing.....A $10k job and you ask on a forum? Sounds like He did say he was the sh.t.
Also only a dumb *** would ask a question on a forum in print, give his business name and info, stating that he does not know what he is doing.....A $10k job and you ask on a forum? Sounds like He did say he was the sh.t.
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Let me ask you guys why are you trying so hard to be a *****? You take everything out of context. I didn't offend anyone first. How old are you guys you are acting like teens. Here I will clear everything up for you guys and make it very clear and simple to read!
1.) I only asked if you has pictures of custom dashes because we have to make a custom dash for the Benz because there are not kits out for it. I coulnt find any pictures on the web anyonewhere so I came on this website(bad choice) because I thouht people may have pictures.
2.) Amdeutsch, yes we have been open since 1995. We have worked on thousands of cars, but in the upper hundreds on BMW's AND MERCEDES BENZ!! Stop taking stuff out of text!
3.) And Anaheim Drew, I said I wanted a picture of a custom dash. I never said we didn't know how to install the 10k worth of car audio. Where ever you got that from I don't know.
4.) Amdeutsch, again, I was agreeing with MBenzNL that you shouldn't work on the Benz unless you worked on car audio before. I dont see how you got that I was insulting him.
5.) Is this how you guys talk to eachother all the time?
I'll post pics of the car when Im done as a favor to some of the nice people. I dont know why I was ever treated like this on this website. Maybe its because I dont own a Benz. But I didnt come on this website to argue with you guys but you made it that way. I'm done now whatever you say after this just makes you guys look more like kids!
1.) I only asked if you has pictures of custom dashes because we have to make a custom dash for the Benz because there are not kits out for it. I coulnt find any pictures on the web anyonewhere so I came on this website(bad choice) because I thouht people may have pictures.
2.) Amdeutsch, yes we have been open since 1995. We have worked on thousands of cars, but in the upper hundreds on BMW's AND MERCEDES BENZ!! Stop taking stuff out of text!
3.) And Anaheim Drew, I said I wanted a picture of a custom dash. I never said we didn't know how to install the 10k worth of car audio. Where ever you got that from I don't know.
4.) Amdeutsch, again, I was agreeing with MBenzNL that you shouldn't work on the Benz unless you worked on car audio before. I dont see how you got that I was insulting him.
5.) Is this how you guys talk to eachother all the time?
I'll post pics of the car when Im done as a favor to some of the nice people. I dont know why I was ever treated like this on this website. Maybe its because I dont own a Benz. But I didnt come on this website to argue with you guys but you made it that way. I'm done now whatever you say after this just makes you guys look more like kids!
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Originally Posted by Audio Jam
Here we go again. I said - "Where did I say I was open since 1995 and I dont know anything" !!! You left out the end....get a life
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4.) Amdeutsch, again, I was agreeing with MBenzNL that you shouldn't work on the Benz unless you worked on car audio before. I dont see how you got that I was insulting him.
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Originally Posted by Audio Jam
Why do you find that hard to believe. Ever hear of drug dealers who want systems in their Mercedes, Lexus or BMW? I was over exagerating when I said thousands...We have been open since 1995, so probably in the upper hundreds. whats with you guys? Thought this website would be friendlier than what it is turning out to be..
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It is sooo useful to have members dedicated to dissecting posts to throw the discovered minutia into another's face!
The hostility and degrading comments are NOT adding to this on-line community. It reminds me of an old saying, “if you don’t have something nice to day, be quiet.”
The hostility and degrading comments are NOT adding to this on-line community. It reminds me of an old saying, “if you don’t have something nice to day, be quiet.”
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I may be new here, but here's my 2 cents.
I subscribed to this thread b/c I was interested in seeing the final outcome of AudioJam's work. After reading the numerous posts, I too agree it's getting out of hand. I wanted to remind everyone of MBBob's request for civility that is found in the W203 Forums Sticky on the top, but being so new to this, I couldn't be fancy and put a link to this reply for everyone to click on and read it, so I ask you to do it the old fashion way, click on the C class forum (W203) and reread that post by MBBob.
If people are going to continue to get bashed by questions or asking for help, they'll soon be afraid to put posts on it and I believe that defeats the purpose of this forum. I maybe a Newbie in this, but I'm amazed at some of the more senior members in this forum and the antics I have been forced to read.
To AudioJam, please do us a favor to those who haven't raked you over the coals and post the custom work when you can, I will be interested in seeing it.
That covers my 2c
I subscribed to this thread b/c I was interested in seeing the final outcome of AudioJam's work. After reading the numerous posts, I too agree it's getting out of hand. I wanted to remind everyone of MBBob's request for civility that is found in the W203 Forums Sticky on the top, but being so new to this, I couldn't be fancy and put a link to this reply for everyone to click on and read it, so I ask you to do it the old fashion way, click on the C class forum (W203) and reread that post by MBBob.
If people are going to continue to get bashed by questions or asking for help, they'll soon be afraid to put posts on it and I believe that defeats the purpose of this forum. I maybe a Newbie in this, but I'm amazed at some of the more senior members in this forum and the antics I have been forced to read.
To AudioJam, please do us a favor to those who haven't raked you over the coals and post the custom work when you can, I will be interested in seeing it.
That covers my 2c
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I agree
I agree with Wingless. The way Audio Jam has been treated in his short tenure as a poster is undeserving and, overall, it just does a disservice to the online community in general.
I went back and read his post. He did not "insult" Steve. Even if he did, what is this, the Sopranos? Not everyone knows (or necessarily should know) who Steve is or what he does or represents to this forum in order to interact with him online.
Audio Jam's final work product could have been a great resource for many 2005 C class owners looking into the possibility of seriously modifying the stock audio system. Now he probably does not give two sh*ts about posting the pictures of the final install. All because we chose to be *****s to him instead of pointing him in the right direction or, in the alternative, we simply should have ignored his posts instead of posting back for the sake of castigating the poor guy.
Audio Jam asked if the way he was treated is the same way we speak to each other in person. I've never spoken or met anyone here in person, but I'll guarantee you that, while some find it very easy to be *******s online, they would not dare to act in the same fashion in a face-to-face setting. Otherwise they'd be ostracized from even the most disfunctional of social circles.
In closing, Audio Jam, my apology for the way you were treated. Personally, I still would appreciate if you'd post pics of the final product.
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I went back and read his post. He did not "insult" Steve. Even if he did, what is this, the Sopranos? Not everyone knows (or necessarily should know) who Steve is or what he does or represents to this forum in order to interact with him online.
Audio Jam's final work product could have been a great resource for many 2005 C class owners looking into the possibility of seriously modifying the stock audio system. Now he probably does not give two sh*ts about posting the pictures of the final install. All because we chose to be *****s to him instead of pointing him in the right direction or, in the alternative, we simply should have ignored his posts instead of posting back for the sake of castigating the poor guy.
Audio Jam asked if the way he was treated is the same way we speak to each other in person. I've never spoken or met anyone here in person, but I'll guarantee you that, while some find it very easy to be *******s online, they would not dare to act in the same fashion in a face-to-face setting. Otherwise they'd be ostracized from even the most disfunctional of social circles.
In closing, Audio Jam, my apology for the way you were treated. Personally, I still would appreciate if you'd post pics of the final product.
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Here you go guys...pics of the custom trunk. We are not done yet. Still got tomorrow to finish up alot. I'll post the other pics tomorrow or Sat. Thanks
Here are pics of the custom dash piece that we made. Matches dash perfect!
Thats all for now...I'll post the finished product asap!
Here are pics of the custom dash piece that we made. Matches dash perfect!
Thats all for now...I'll post the finished product asap!
