Aftermarket Radio Questions
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Aftermarket Radio Questions
Hi all,
I just happened across this forum today and this looks like the place to be! I have been thinking of upgrading my radio to something that will support the new HD radio that is emerging. My question is first, are there any aftermarket radios that will work with my steering wheel controls and instrument cluster display? I have an '03 C240 4matic sedan. Or does anyone know if MB might be offering an HD radio upgrade? I'm not sure where to even start researching this. Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Shane
I just happened across this forum today and this looks like the place to be! I have been thinking of upgrading my radio to something that will support the new HD radio that is emerging. My question is first, are there any aftermarket radios that will work with my steering wheel controls and instrument cluster display? I have an '03 C240 4matic sedan. Or does anyone know if MB might be offering an HD radio upgrade? I'm not sure where to even start researching this. Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Shane
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Over the past couple months I've noticed that most of the major radio stations up here in WA have been adding a little blurb like "Now broadcasting in HD radio" (add appropriate echo here)
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same here in L.A. ....
There all those ads about "hidden" radio stations in between the ones we normally hear .... and then they go on talking about HD blah blah ....
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you need a mb aux adapter system from blitzsafe
http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=4671
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As I know there is only one aftermarket unit that will work with steering wheel conrols and display and that is an OEM IPod adapter. If you remove the HU forget about convenience features 
sirenebekim, that thing is $315
For that money I would take time and effort to tap into HU
sirenebekim, that thing is $315
For that money I would take time and effort to tap into HU
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As I know there is only one aftermarket unit that will work with steering wheel conrols and display and that is an OEM IPod adapter. If you remove the HU forget about convenience features
sirenebekim, that thing is $315 For that money I would take time and effort to tap into HU
sirenebekim, that thing is $315
For that money I would take time and effort to tap into HUFor my money, $315 is a fairly reasonable price to pay for a fibre-optic to RCA adapter. Everything associated with MB seems to cost a bundle and this unit probably took a decent amount of R&D.
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I've heard some stuff here and there about the HD radio but haven't had a chance to look into it. I've got sirius in my car (buddy i bought it from prepaid for 2 years, WOOT! and the car has an Avid D2 unit in it) and I'm pretty darn happy with that.
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