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Old May 20, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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Possible Center Console Upgrade?
Has anybody looked into whether we can sawp out the entire center section of the 2001-2004 C's to retrofit the car with the new improved 2005 features, e.g., DVD navigation?
From the looks of the car it seems that we would need to change the center section from the ashtray up to the center vents.
DVD comand would be great.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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Can't be done. New cars use MOST protocol whereas older model use DB2. For more indepth discussion please this forum. I'm too lazy.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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I just had the same idea.. Good thing I searched abit otherwise I'd have my rear handed to me hehehe..
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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old thread lol here you go: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ntg-2-5-a.html

its old but it sucks when someone quick to say it can't be done without even trying.
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This is for a 209, but it's close to the 203.

http://www.mwstewart.co.uk/articles/...celiftconsole/
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Wouldn't it be a hell of a lot easier (and have more functionality) just to install a new aftermarket dvd navi?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tommy
Wouldn't it be a hell of a lot easier (and have more functionality) just to install a new aftermarket dvd navi?

Yup, that's why I'm only upgrading the HVAC and upper controls. Installing an Avic instead of the command.
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Thanks Wavey!
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Yup, that's why I'm only upgrading the HVAC and upper controls. Installing an Avic instead of the command.
I've been looking around and the new Clarion and JVC decks seem better than the Avic.
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I've been looking around and the new Clarion and JVC decks seem better than the Avic.
Which models are you comparing? I have the Z120BT. I don't think I would put a clarion or JVC into an MB, just doesn't sound right.
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Well if we're talking about third party doule dins, then i guess pioneer would be my first choice here..
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