Eclipse AVN726E
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From: Houston
2007 C230 Sport
Eclipse AVN726E
About to pull the trigger on this unit with backup cam, Ipod interface, wheel control interface and BT hooked up. Any pros/cons known on this unit? I know its new, so Im not sure many people have exposure to it. I know there will be a delay with the wheel controls, but other than that the installer said the unit will be flawless...
Getting a custom install done with matching wood going around the unit ( I HATE that plastic look of the dash kit).
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/avn/avn726espec.html
Getting a custom install done with matching wood going around the unit ( I HATE that plastic look of the dash kit).
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/avn/avn726espec.html
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2005 E320 CDI (sold); 2007 R320 CDI (sold); 2008 ML320 CDI; 2014 ML350 Bluetec
About to pull the trigger on this unit with backup cam, Ipod interface, wheel control interface and BT hooked up. Any pros/cons known on this unit? I know its new, so Im not sure many people have exposure to it. I know there will be a delay with the wheel controls, but other than that the installer said the unit will be flawless...
Getting a custom install done with matching wood going around the unit ( I HATE that plastic look of the dash kit).
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/avn/avn726espec.html
Getting a custom install done with matching wood going around the unit ( I HATE that plastic look of the dash kit).
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/avn/avn726espec.html
20x thanks ...
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2005 E320 CDI (sold); 2007 R320 CDI (sold); 2008 ML320 CDI; 2014 ML350 Bluetec
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Well, I went to mobile one and Custom car audio here in houston and they both said they could make a custom dash kit to fit any headunit for $120.
I'm getting one made of CF while we speak...
I'm getting one made of CF while we speak...
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2006 C55 AMG, 2010 Genesis Coupe
That is the only other head unit I would buy other than Alpine. It is clean and they have a good quality behind them. I believe for the money it is a slightly better deal than a Alpine 505 but I could live easily with either.
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Here is the final product - custom carbon fiber faceplate, Ipod integration ran to center console, steering wheel interface, Eclipse rear view camera, Bluetooth install, and 4 channel JBL amp in trunk.
Had the unit 2 weeks now. Sound is great and functionality is awesome. Only negatives I can say is the FM reception can be a little scratchy and the GPS takes 30 seconds or so to "register". Other than that - great unit!
Had the unit 2 weeks now. Sound is great and functionality is awesome. Only negatives I can say is the FM reception can be a little scratchy and the GPS takes 30 seconds or so to "register". Other than that - great unit!
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Here is the final product - custom carbon fiber faceplate, Ipod integration ran to center console, steering wheel interface, Eclipse rear view camera, Bluetooth install, and 4 channel JBL amp in trunk.
Had the unit 2 weeks now. Sound is great and functionality is awesome. Only negatives I can say is the FM reception can be a little scratchy and the GPS takes 30 seconds or so to "register". Other than that - great unit!
Had the unit 2 weeks now. Sound is great and functionality is awesome. Only negatives I can say is the FM reception can be a little scratchy and the GPS takes 30 seconds or so to "register". Other than that - great unit!
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Here is the final product - custom carbon fiber faceplate, Ipod integration ran to center console, steering wheel interface, Eclipse rear view camera, Bluetooth install, and 4 channel JBL amp in trunk.
Had the unit 2 weeks now. Sound is great and functionality is awesome. Only negatives I can say is the FM reception can be a little scratchy and the GPS takes 30 seconds or so to "register". Other than that - great unit!
Had the unit 2 weeks now. Sound is great and functionality is awesome. Only negatives I can say is the FM reception can be a little scratchy and the GPS takes 30 seconds or so to "register". Other than that - great unit!
Looks good, may i ask why you didnt go with woodgrain dash instead of the cf? Thought it would have looked really good with the the wood trim already in place
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They we unable to match the wood spot on... Just such an uncommon color. I didn't want woodgrain unless it was a 100% match and the CF looks much better than the black vinyl, IMO.
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New HU looks good... Im thinking of installing a rear view camera too, do you have a pic of where you mounted yours?
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