There's a speaker grill in the center of the dash but I don't hear anything from it. Is there a center speaker? BTW, mine is a 04.5 C230 sedan.

I'm planning to upgrade the stereo (non-bose). Any tips? Can the stock changer be reused? I think the stock stereo's bass is pretty weak. Will a subwoofer added to the stock produce satisfactory results?

 

nope, no speaker for you.

 

I was under the assumption that the center speaker grill was a "fill" speaker, but have also heard it is a vent. I've got BOSE by the way and also want to add a sub for some much needed bass, but don't want to lose any trunk space. hmmm...

 

it's not a speaker grill but rather a vent.

as for stereo upgrades. if you want more bass and want to maintain the oem look and the steering wheel controls, go for Audio 10 or COMAND. MBenzNL (Steve) on this board can sell you one and install it for you. www.mbenznl.com

beware.. you may catch the mod bug...

 

It is a speaker if you get the Bose system. It is the Center Fill Channel for Bose. It is no longer a vent and has not been one since the 2002 models. They eliminated the vent feature.

 

It is a speaker if you get the Bose system. It is the Center Fill Channel for Bose. It is no longer a vent and has not been one since the 2002 models. They eliminated the vent feature.

 

There is a pic of the center speaker in this thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=47617

Erik

 

fascinating! I want a speaker!!

 

WTF
I have a wheel that allows me to change the flow of air that I can FEEL coming out of it...is it both center speaker and air flow...cause I sure as hell feel air flow from it.....

 

You must have a very early 03...before the change over.

I have a very early 'ordered' 03 and I don't have the wheel.

Erik

 

Yup, sure do....manufacture date is July '02 for a 2003 C240. I hate how they do that crap. They also did not change package designations and I got C4 (Bixenon and washers) but it arrived with early '03 C4 which is washers and heated seats. My dealer is great and made it right by giving me money to purchase Bixenons and agreeing to activate for free. Have not done it yet but hope to after first of year.
John

 

What mod bug is that??

 

Yes, this forum has given me the bug. I have plans to change a few things,

wheels to AMG
Bixenons
Clear corners
Clear fogs
Wood Shifter
Wood Door handles
Wood and leather armrest
Eventually RENNtech complete C240 package