2005 radio surround -- have you seen it before?

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Oct 29, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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hey I found this at Smythe European on a used C55, wondering if anyone has seen the radio piece before. It is kind of tacky, but I am intereseted if anyone has a source.

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the picture looks pretty small. do you have a larger one?
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sorry, it was posted on Smythe European's site (they're a MB dealer in San Jose) but the car must have been sold b/c it is not there any more.
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i dont know what dash kit that would be. my metra dash kit has a hold/space on the bottom.
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hey I found this at Smythe European on a used C55, wondering if anyone has seen the radio piece before. It is kind of tacky, but I am intereseted if anyone has a source.
it could be custom
I think the Metra looks better
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where could i obtain more info on the metra?
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where could i obtain more info on the metra?
For some reason, Metra took this kit off their website. The part no. you're looking for is 99-8712. You can find it on Autotoys.com, or just search for Metra 99-8712 on eBay, that's where I got mine. According to some guys on this forum, the fit is great.
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For some reason, Metra took this kit off their website. The part no. you're looking for is 99-8712. You can find it on Autotoys.com, or just search for Metra 99-8712 on eBay, that's where I got mine. According to some guys on this forum, the fit is great.

thanks!
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okay, so I found the dash kit http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...cat=409&page=1

however I cannot locate a wire harness for 05+ I have a wire harness from my W202 but when pulled the radio on my W203 they were similar but the old one defiantly will not fit... what do you guys use for the wire harness?
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You can use a late model BMW/VW/Audi harness. Either a Scosche VW03B or a Metra 70-9003 should work.
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For some reason, Metra took this kit off their website. The part no. you're looking for is 99-8712. You can find it on Autotoys.com, or just search for Metra 99-8712 on eBay, that's where I got mine. According to some guys on this forum, the fit is great.
Thank you!
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You can use a late model BMW/VW/Audi harness. Either a Scosche VW03B or a Metra 70-9003 should work.

hey anyone know if the Scosche VW03B works for the 2005+? I have the metra 70-9003 but it is for the 2004 and earlier models...

I've been to a half dozen audio shops around here and they ALL say metra doesnt make a harness, but I know you guys have aftermarket radios...what harness was used or did you guys just hardwire the radio?

I finaly just gave up trying to sell my DVD player on ebay and decided to pop it in my car...

thanks all, happy holidays and happy new year!!

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hey anyone know if the Scosche VW03B works for the 2005+? I have the metra 70-9003 but it is for the 2004 and earlier models...

I've been to a half dozen audio shops around here and they ALL say metra doesnt make a harness, but I know you guys have aftermarket radios...what harness was used or did you guys just hardwire the radio?

I finaly just gave up trying to sell my DVD player on ebay and decided to pop it in my car...

thanks all, happy holidays and happy new year!!

Alex
you were asking for WAY too much. at least you have it back in one of your cars now
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you were asking for WAY too much. at least you have it back in one of your cars now
I'm only asking if anyone know what radio harness will fit a 2005+ C Class...

I haven't fully got it in my car yet, I am almost there, with the right harness of course.
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i found this on crutchfield, it says it will fit a 05, and it looks to be the size but there I am still not sold...anyone know for sure?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KODHZax...=120709003#Tab
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