UHI, Phone, Bluetooth, OEM MB Interface Kits, Hands-Free Comms Thread
#101
Originally posted by vraa
I will be very very happy. Those Honda guys have had a HUGE technological advantage over us for the last.. what.. five years?!
I will be very very happy. Those Honda guys have had a HUGE technological advantage over us for the last.. what.. five years?!
#102
Originally posted by Yang1815
the quality control of ours and the engineering is at least 5 if not 10 years ahead of those Honda guys... Trust me, I came from there... I'm so glad I have an MB now... Much more solid.
the quality control of ours and the engineering is at least 5 if not 10 years ahead of those Honda guys... Trust me, I came from there... I'm so glad I have an MB now... Much more solid.
I'll agree with you though 100% on the feeling more solid, FWD cars scare me because of the rough driving I do.
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Originally posted by vraa
I will be very very happy. Those Honda guys have had a HUGE technological advantage over us for the last.. what.. five years?!
I will be very very happy. Those Honda guys have had a HUGE technological advantage over us for the last.. what.. five years?!
#106
Originally posted by Outland
What Honda had bluetooth five years ago?
What Honda had bluetooth five years ago?
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Originally posted by Yang1815
this is kind of a secret but the Honda lawn mowers had bluetooth built-in five years ago... yeah right... I think what he's tryingto say is that by the time MB has bluetooth, it'll probably be 5 years after Honda maybe? Or maybe he said 5 years just because it's an exaggerating number... But we have to admit, technology wise MB is a lil behind. But I mean come on, you can't expect MB to be the best and the latest at EVERYTHING right? You can't have the cake and eat it too. Plus they've always been more traditional while the Japanese are more daring. MB would have to value how the market would respond and where the trend would go to make sure it's profitable before they put their budget into new development.
this is kind of a secret but the Honda lawn mowers had bluetooth built-in five years ago... yeah right... I think what he's tryingto say is that by the time MB has bluetooth, it'll probably be 5 years after Honda maybe? Or maybe he said 5 years just because it's an exaggerating number... But we have to admit, technology wise MB is a lil behind. But I mean come on, you can't expect MB to be the best and the latest at EVERYTHING right? You can't have the cake and eat it too. Plus they've always been more traditional while the Japanese are more daring. MB would have to value how the market would respond and where the trend would go to make sure it's profitable before they put their budget into new development.
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really, dodge has bluetooth. im suprised that with dodge being a chrysler marque, and chrysler being a part of daimlerchrysler that other daimlerchrysler marques such as chrysler or mercedes dont have it right now either.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
really, dodge has bluetooth. im suprised that with dodge being a chrysler marque, and chrysler being a part of daimlerchrysler that other daimlerchrysler marques such as chrysler or mercedes dont have it right now either.
really, dodge has bluetooth. im suprised that with dodge being a chrysler marque, and chrysler being a part of daimlerchrysler that other daimlerchrysler marques such as chrysler or mercedes dont have it right now either.
Any more info on the BT in the W203, Sunman? Any indication of whether it will be retrofittable to '04 and earlier models?
MB definitely needs to update the accessories it provides, especially with "lifestyle" cars like the Coupe, which is market at a younger, more tech-savvy segment. BMW has just announced a deal with Apple to have a built-in iPod interface available. I would be all over it if MB made an interface for the iPod that is controllable from the steering wheel buttons / head unit. How cool would it be to see your tracks on the instrument cluster!
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no new news as of yet. Time will tell. I know it is going to be available for the w211 E class becuase I have some of the parts for it already. Not too sure about the c class. Even if they do introduce one, I doubt it will be for NON-UHI cars. This is just my opnion from their previous track record. Hopefully they can just introduce a bluetooth cradle in the UHI format. UHI is definitly doable though on any c class 01 and above as I have already done it.
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Originally posted by kokketiel
MB definitely needs to update the accessories it provides, especially with "lifestyle" cars like the Coupe, which is market at a younger, more tech-savvy segment. BMW has just announced a deal with Apple to have a built-in iPod interface available. I would be all over it if MB made an interface for the iPod that is controllable from the steering wheel buttons / head unit. How cool would it be to see your tracks on the instrument cluster!
MB definitely needs to update the accessories it provides, especially with "lifestyle" cars like the Coupe, which is market at a younger, more tech-savvy segment. BMW has just announced a deal with Apple to have a built-in iPod interface available. I would be all over it if MB made an interface for the iPod that is controllable from the steering wheel buttons / head unit. How cool would it be to see your tracks on the instrument cluster!
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Originally posted by Yang1815
the quality control of ours and the engineering is at least 5 if not 10 years ahead of those Honda guys... Trust me, I came from there... I'm so glad I have an MB now... Much more solid.
the quality control of ours and the engineering is at least 5 if not 10 years ahead of those Honda guys... Trust me, I came from there... I'm so glad I have an MB now... Much more solid.
#116
Originally posted by Yang1815
this is kind of a secret but the Honda lawn mowers had bluetooth built-in five years ago... yeah right... I think what he's tryingto say is that by the time MB has bluetooth, it'll probably be 5 years after Honda maybe? Or maybe he said 5 years just because it's an exaggerating number... But we have to admit, technology wise MB is a lil behind. But I mean come on, you can't expect MB to be the best and the latest at EVERYTHING right? You can't have the cake and eat it too. Plus they've always been more traditional while the Japanese are more daring. MB would have to value how the market would respond and where the trend would go to make sure it's profitable before they put their budget into new development.
this is kind of a secret but the Honda lawn mowers had bluetooth built-in five years ago... yeah right... I think what he's tryingto say is that by the time MB has bluetooth, it'll probably be 5 years after Honda maybe? Or maybe he said 5 years just because it's an exaggerating number... But we have to admit, technology wise MB is a lil behind. But I mean come on, you can't expect MB to be the best and the latest at EVERYTHING right? You can't have the cake and eat it too. Plus they've always been more traditional while the Japanese are more daring. MB would have to value how the market would respond and where the trend would go to make sure it's profitable before they put their budget into new development.
Mercedes has had bluetooth now for over 2 years, up and running. They are working very closely with Parrot to build a new PSE module that can fit in place of your old Nokia PSE and accept dozens of new phones.
My 6210 Nokia has Bluetooth. Probably the first Benz capable phone to have this function. Does that give you a hint.
It has been the phat-butt lazy developers that didnt want to crack the D2B system that finally made them want to do it when several other companies decided to start using it.
When you say technology in a car ...... #1 Safety, #2 compliance #3 everything else. Built like no other car is the slogan. It doesnt mention anything about toys.
Anyhow ...... Bluetooth for the Maybach is a reality and there is already a Bluetooth internal aerial for the whole mercedes range.
Have a look at the Parrot website and see what they make. Dont be surprised if they announce a Bluetooth interface for the Benz.
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Originally posted by Noble C320
It will sure be a Pain in the *** to repair all those electronics in your car if something goes wrong Sunman.
It will sure be a Pain in the *** to repair all those electronics in your car if something goes wrong Sunman.
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Originally posted by sunman
Actually all my mods are OEM mercedes mods and all techinical papers are at the dealer in WIS. Nothing that mercedes never intended to have. My UHI is coming up soon also in the states. I can diagnose most problems myself now anyway.
Actually all my mods are OEM mercedes mods and all techinical papers are at the dealer in WIS. Nothing that mercedes never intended to have. My UHI is coming up soon also in the states. I can diagnose most problems myself now anyway.
Btw your mods are awesome! I dont think a CL500 comes with some of those gadgets you have LOL.
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Returning to the topic of this thread: Bluetooth phone unit. Don't hold your breath. It will not be available for D2B-fitted cars. Only MOST-based models with UHI will have it. It is already in the MB schematics for W203.
On the other hand, if they retrofit the same UHI unit to D2B, I don't see any reason why BT wouldn't work with those.
On the other hand, if they retrofit the same UHI unit to D2B, I don't see any reason why BT wouldn't work with those.
#124
Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
thats why i'd rather have OEM mods than aftermarket. they may cost a little more but well worth it if you ask me.
thats why i'd rather have OEM mods than aftermarket. they may cost a little more but well worth it if you ask me.
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some dealers can give you crap about them. One pulled up the VMI on my vehicle and saw what options i had from the factory and wouldnt touch my comand. another didnt ask any questions. i dont say anything about whats added and what not. the dealer i go to now doesnt harass me about them so im content.