DIY installation of AVIC & other aftermarket HU's for W203 (Warning! lots of images!)
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if you're a costco member... you can buy navigation with free installation. i just received my avic d3 indash navigation and with installation it was 1099. looks a lot more classy than flip up screen. just use the american international kit on the DIY avic-z1 thread and you're set.
you'll pay less than the kenwood and get a better looking unit with more functions.
you'll pay less than the kenwood and get a better looking unit with more functions.
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if you're a costco member... you can buy navigation with free installation. i just received my avic d3 indash navigation and with installation it was 1099. looks a lot more classy than flip up screen. just use the american international kit on the DIY avic-z1 thread and you're set.
you'll pay less than the kenwood and get a better looking unit with more functions.
you'll pay less than the kenwood and get a better looking unit with more functions.
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i am not a fan of flip out screens but I just thought a single din would hide the screen better. The idea of the fake face plate on a double din is nice. i will think about it.
I just ordered a Metra 99-8712 and see how it goes in terms of modding out the pocket. and also, so far I still haven't seen 1 pic yet with any 05+ w203 with aftermarket HU installed. Once I pick out which system I want, I will get a few pics going during the installation.
I just ordered a Metra 99-8712 and see how it goes in terms of modding out the pocket. and also, so far I still haven't seen 1 pic yet with any 05+ w203 with aftermarket HU installed. Once I pick out which system I want, I will get a few pics going during the installation.
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got the radio kit and threw it on for test fitting. it fits perfectly and looking good. I don't think I will mod the pocket out of this kit since the pocket is pretty much part of the radio kit, I will leave it as is. Now I just need to figure out which single din I should go with.... hmm
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Thanks for the pics Sanf. That is a little disappointing that it doesn't look really easy to modify to fit a double din and still look good. I may have to have a custom panel made, as I am dead set on getting the Pioneer Avic-Z2.
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check out the JVC NX5000 too..
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Ah, the kit is significantly different than the one for prefacelift W203. It looks like the kit could easily be opened up to accommodate a double din. Do NOT get a flip out, those are so ghetto.
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Midnight Kompressor's Thread (Including AVIC-D3 Installation Pics)!
OK... I am still in the process of lowering, throwing on a brabus rep lip, and getting bixenons... but attached are some pics of when it was bone stock...
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Am I seeing midnight blue or is that Capri blue?
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ok now for interior pics...
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also... i think i remember you asking me about my tint and i was in a bad mood that day and was kinda *****y... but its huper optik (dual layer ceramic) and has sort of a blueish hue to it.
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came off a 2007 c230 sport... they were only driven for 600 miles and have virtually untouched tread on them. i got really lucky. they're only 17's... but because of the design i think the look bigger.
also... i think i remember you asking me about my tint and i was in a bad mood that day and was kinda *****y... but its huper optik (dual layer ceramic) and has sort of a blueish hue to it.
also... i think i remember you asking me about my tint and i was in a bad mood that day and was kinda *****y... but its huper optik (dual layer ceramic) and has sort of a blueish hue to it.
- It's all good. I wasnt mad or anything. Anywho, i think imma scout those wheels for my winter tires.
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heyy,you chose 17s over waiting for 19s/18s 
It looks nicee. love your interior too,somehow it looks so cleann and lux coz of the color and I believe it's clean too LOL.
It looks nicee. love your interior too,somehow it looks so cleann and lux coz of the color and I believe it's clean too LOL.
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thanks! yeah.. too many potholes over here... plus the deal i got on the wheels and tires was too hard to pass up.
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Looks great! I want a set of 2007 sport rims too, but can't seem to find a set for sale locally at a good price.
RE: Eibach Springs - have them and they work great. I used a #4 pad in the rear to get the right look. The shop that installed the kit tried #3 springs, but it gave too much of a "dumped" look for my tastes. #4 is just about right IMO.
Bob
RE: Eibach Springs - have them and they work great. I used a #4 pad in the rear to get the right look. The shop that installed the kit tried #3 springs, but it gave too much of a "dumped" look for my tastes. #4 is just about right IMO.
Bob
