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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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what have you done to your W203 so far audio wise im planning on switching to a kenwood/ pioneer base navigation for me 02 c230 coupe and i wanted to get an idea of what you guys have done and how it turned out


also if anyone needs help finding parts for their car audio/ wiring/ anything audio wise p.m. me i can find almost anything that you may need to change out or install questions
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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I was gonna install a 7" kenwood to run my system but for now I just bought a converter and ran it off of that.. It turned out pretty good but most likely I'm gonna change my stock h/u for that nav
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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i recently purchased a Kenwood DNX 5120 navigation/dvd head unit and an Alpine PKG - RSE2 flip down dvd for the backseat. i have yet to have them installed but i will post pics as soon as i do.

i chose the kenwood unit over a comparable pioneer unit i was looking at. i guess the load time is better and kenwood uses garmin for their navigation. also, all the reviews i read on crutchfield and amazon were way better for the kenwood compared to the pioneer.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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we do a ton of the c-class installs out here in socal, if you guys have any questions i'd be happy to answer them, just ask BEFORE you get your install b/c it is pretty easy for a bad installer to screw up an install that is easy for an experienced installer that knows mercedes.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jaygoldstar
we do a ton of the c-class installs out here in socal, if you guys have any questions i'd be happy to answer them, just ask BEFORE you get your install b/c it is pretty easy for a bad installer to screw up an install that is easy for an experienced installer that knows mercedes.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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I've just added in the Mercedes iPod integration kit. Easy to install...makes me happy. I'm very satisfied with the Audio 20.

I think if I were to do something, I would for a Command navigation unit - installed from SteveML. I'd like to keep this car as OEM as possible. I like it clean.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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i do alot of installs in Nothern NJ so if anyones local and needs help let me know i was planning on getting the kenwood dnx 8120
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I have the Kenwood DNX8120 installed in my 07 C-Class and it is the best bang for your buck! The Navigation is on point and the Bluetooth works flawless with my iPhone. Highly recommended...
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Originally Posted by jaygoldstar
we do a ton of the c-class installs out here in socal, if you guys have any questions i'd be happy to answer them, just ask BEFORE you get your install b/c it is pretty easy for a bad installer to screw up an install that is easy for an experienced installer that knows mercedes.
I need instaling doneee! Lots of it
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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