Total newbie questions
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Total newbie questions
2007 C-230 Sport
#1 Are all C-230 W203 not matter the year?
#2 Does anyone know a site were we can find the years the style change for the C-230 Sport?
#3 Has anyone worked on busting the reception capability of the radio. It appears to be weaker then other cards I have
#4 What if the right kind of gas to use on this car 89, 90 or 91.
#5 I plan on installing the following;
Do any of you know if this will help increase or reduce the reception?
#6 How can I tell what speaker and stereo system do I have?
thank you.
#1 Are all C-230 W203 not matter the year?
#2 Does anyone know a site were we can find the years the style change for the C-230 Sport?
#3 Has anyone worked on busting the reception capability of the radio. It appears to be weaker then other cards I have
#4 What if the right kind of gas to use on this car 89, 90 or 91.
#5 I plan on installing the following;
Do any of you know if this will help increase or reduce the reception?
#6 How can I tell what speaker and stereo system do I have?
thank you.
Last edited by Ernestovr; Mar 19, 2014 at 01:03 PM.
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#1 Yes, the "generation" is W203; good for all cars listed in the subforum heading
#2 2004.5 Plenty of information here to search and find out the specifics of what was included in the change
#3 I don't recall anyone doing much in that regard, honestly
#4 Use only 91 unless there's no other option
#5 The antenna is in the rear glass. Unless you're going to amplify or replace that antenna somehow, you're stuck with the reception you have
#6 a) Pics of your setup would help people id your system.
b) There might be a marker on a speaker grille, the sub, or amp (I believe it's the crappy stock or the slightly less crappy Harmon Karden you'd have)
c) Take your VIN# to a dealer - they can pull up your car and tell you what you have for free in their parts dept. You should get to know your local parts dept anyway, they can be very helpful, even if you aren't buying anything from them.
Almost all of this stuff has been answered many times over here, but since you asked nicely, I threw up my generalist answers. You should be able to find more detail on everything with a good search, there's plenty of info here. Good luck.
#2 2004.5 Plenty of information here to search and find out the specifics of what was included in the change
#3 I don't recall anyone doing much in that regard, honestly
#4 Use only 91 unless there's no other option
#5 The antenna is in the rear glass. Unless you're going to amplify or replace that antenna somehow, you're stuck with the reception you have
#6 a) Pics of your setup would help people id your system.
b) There might be a marker on a speaker grille, the sub, or amp (I believe it's the crappy stock or the slightly less crappy Harmon Karden you'd have)
c) Take your VIN# to a dealer - they can pull up your car and tell you what you have for free in their parts dept. You should get to know your local parts dept anyway, they can be very helpful, even if you aren't buying anything from them.
Almost all of this stuff has been answered many times over here, but since you asked nicely, I threw up my generalist answers. You should be able to find more detail on everything with a good search, there's plenty of info here. Good luck.
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I'll chime in on the aftermarket radio. As long as you're sure to power the antenna when hooking it up to the Pioneer it will boost the radio reception. Or at least it did on my car. I've installed new double dins in several Mercedes now (friends in college want radios 
) So if you have any questions just let me know!
Tim
) So if you have any questions just let me know!Tim
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Your other questions have been answered, but regarding the double-din: You're going to spend more on the GPS than the actual radio itself? And no, it will NOT increase reception because it doesn't come with the HD Radio. Spend the extra $100 and get the X5600 BHS. Unless you're really sold on a $300 GPS unit for a $250 radio, just use your phone or buy a used Garmin GPS.
It comes with HD Radio among other things... it's what I'm getting installed when the time comes.
It comes with HD Radio among other things... it's what I'm getting installed when the time comes.
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#1 Yes, the "generation" is W203; good for all cars listed in the subforum heading
#2 2004.5 Plenty of information here to search and find out the specifics of what was included in the change
#3 I don't recall anyone doing much in that regard, honestly
#4 Use only 91 unless there's no other option
#5 The antenna is in the rear glass. Unless you're going to amplify or replace that antenna somehow, you're stuck with the reception you have
#6 a) Pics of your setup would help people id your system.
b) There might be a marker on a speaker grille, the sub, or amp (I believe it's the crappy stock or the slightly less crappy Harmon Karden you'd have)
c) Take your VIN# to a dealer - they can pull up your car and tell you what you have for free in their parts dept. You should get to know your local parts dept anyway, they can be very helpful, even if you aren't buying anything from them.
Almost all of this stuff has been answered many times over here, but since you asked nicely, I threw up my generalist answers. You should be able to find more detail on everything with a good search, there's plenty of info here. Good luck.
#2 2004.5 Plenty of information here to search and find out the specifics of what was included in the change
#3 I don't recall anyone doing much in that regard, honestly
#4 Use only 91 unless there's no other option
#5 The antenna is in the rear glass. Unless you're going to amplify or replace that antenna somehow, you're stuck with the reception you have
#6 a) Pics of your setup would help people id your system.
b) There might be a marker on a speaker grille, the sub, or amp (I believe it's the crappy stock or the slightly less crappy Harmon Karden you'd have)
c) Take your VIN# to a dealer - they can pull up your car and tell you what you have for free in their parts dept. You should get to know your local parts dept anyway, they can be very helpful, even if you aren't buying anything from them.
Almost all of this stuff has been answered many times over here, but since you asked nicely, I threw up my generalist answers. You should be able to find more detail on everything with a good search, there's plenty of info here. Good luck.
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2007 C-230 Sport AMG pkg
I'll chime in on the aftermarket radio. As long as you're sure to power the antenna when hooking it up to the Pioneer it will boost the radio reception. Or at least it did on my car. I've installed new double dins in several Mercedes now (friends in college want radios ) So if you have any questions just let me know!
Tim
) So if you have any questions just let me know!Tim
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Your other questions have been answered, but regarding the double-din: You're going to spend more on the GPS than the actual radio itself? And no, it will NOT increase reception because it doesn't come with the HD Radio. Spend the extra $100 and get the X5600 BHS. Unless you're really sold on a $300 GPS unit for a $250 radio, just use your phone or buy a used Garmin GPS.
Amazon.com: PIONEER AVHX5600BHS In-Dash DVD Player: Electronics It comes with HD Radio among other things... it's what I'm getting installed when the time comes.
Amazon.com: PIONEER AVHX5600BHS In-Dash DVD Player: Electronics It comes with HD Radio among other things... it's what I'm getting installed when the time comes.
Thank you.
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$263(the radio you bought)+$300(GPS you bought)= $563. The radio he posted is $596 and is well, well worth the extra $50 and has what you needed... but it's your choice. If you already bought them not much to do.
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Wow was I wrong this looks like a much better
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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...on/AVIC-X950BH
Though it's $596 at Amazon.
Additionally, if you want to retain steering wheel controls, you will need this. http://www.oakale.com/products/Axxes...O4CWP9X98.html That goes for any radio you buy, regardless of cost/features. If you/passengers want to watch DVD's while driving, you will need a parking brake bypass (depends on which radio you get).
One more thing- The kit you posted doesn't come with the wire harness or antenna adapter. You may want this one instead of what you linked. http://www.ebay.com/itm/220708886802...84.m1436.l2649
Hope it answers any questions you have. The steering wheel thing is optional but highly recommended.
Were you going to do the install yourself or by a professional?
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Yes, the AVIC-x950BH that ncmudbug suggested comes with navigation and Bluetooth, among other things like HD radio (which the 2600dt you posted does not).
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...on/AVIC-X950BH
Though it's $596 at Amazon.
Additionally, if you want to retain steering wheel controls, you will need this. http://www.oakale.com/products/Axxes...O4CWP9X98.html That goes for any radio you buy, regardless of cost/features. If you/passengers want to watch DVD's while driving, you will need a parking brake bypass (depends on which radio you get).
One more thing- The kit you posted doesn't come with the wire harness or antenna adapter. You may want this one instead of what you linked. http://www.ebay.com/itm/220708886802...84.m1436.l2649
Hope it answers any questions you have. The steering wheel thing is optional but highly recommended.
Were you going to do the install yourself or by a professional?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...on/AVIC-X950BH
Though it's $596 at Amazon.
Additionally, if you want to retain steering wheel controls, you will need this. http://www.oakale.com/products/Axxes...O4CWP9X98.html That goes for any radio you buy, regardless of cost/features. If you/passengers want to watch DVD's while driving, you will need a parking brake bypass (depends on which radio you get).
One more thing- The kit you posted doesn't come with the wire harness or antenna adapter. You may want this one instead of what you linked. http://www.ebay.com/itm/220708886802...84.m1436.l2649
Hope it answers any questions you have. The steering wheel thing is optional but highly recommended.
Were you going to do the install yourself or by a professional?
Thank you very much.
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I'm going to an MBCA meet 'n greet with Becker on the 29th. I'll see if I can ask about antenna amplification at that meeting - I'd like to know more about the possibilities, as I'm surprised that an aftermarket radio could have an impact on that. Will post if I find out anything.
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I'm going to an MBCA meet 'n greet with Becker on the 29th. I'll see if I can ask about antenna amplification at that meeting - I'd like to know more about the possibilities, as I'm surprised that an aftermarket radio could have an impact on that. Will post if I find out anything.
