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Old 08-09-2008, 12:07 AM
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Quick update - I called today but they were in a meeting, we're rescheduled for Monday.

Good weekend everyone!
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Quick update - I called today but they were in a meeting, we're rescheduled for Monday.

Good weekend everyone!
Hey man,
any luck / update?

thx!
Old 08-30-2008, 11:45 PM
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Dead issue?

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Hey man,
any luck / update?

thx!
Four weeks later with nothing further, looks like a dead issue.
Old 08-30-2008, 11:54 PM
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... and so... the torch was passed on to RLE

Man... just order your kit already. I wanna race you going in reverse.
Old 08-31-2008, 12:17 AM
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Man that is a great job on the MOD I just pick my 350 up yesterday without it now it look like my MISS would have like it in the car. where did you order this from the internet..if so can you put up the link to it thanks...
Old 09-16-2008, 12:32 AM
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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)
LETS GET THIS GROUP BUY GOING ALREADY!!!!

What happened to all the interest? this is a freaking SWEET MOD!!!!

Who is down???

1. rb23lb
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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)
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Old 09-16-2008, 12:41 PM
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What happened to all the interest? this is a freaking SWEET MOD!!!!

Who is down???

1. rb23lb
2. Vistapoints
Old 09-17-2008, 12:02 AM
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The backup kit

Originally Posted by Rick Hunter
... and so... the torch was passed on to RLE

Man... just order your kit already. I wanna race you going in reverse.
I finally ordered the backup camera kit last week and should see it this week.

And then the fun begins.

Several Saturdays ago I was lunching at Arnie's at the Edmonds Marina with some friends and, spotting a very well kept Mars Red C350, I walked toward it and noticed that it had, wait for it, a BACKUP CAMERA.

No owner in sight.
Old 09-17-2008, 12:34 AM
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Sorry guys, I've been going back and forth and this probably won't happen. To make the group buy interesting Mid City would have to go below their dealer prices and that would make some unhappy dealers.

Never say never - but for now I think this may be a dead issue.
Old 09-17-2008, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by peet
Sorry guys, I've been going back and forth and this probably won't happen. To make the group buy interesting Mid City would have to go below their dealer prices and that would make some unhappy dealers.

Never say never - but for now I think this may be a dead issue.

I was talking with Dan about this today and we are going to try very hard to make this happen...

Up until now we were busy setting up our forum sponsership but that is done which means its just a matter of getting a couple of things ready. Hold tight and we'll work on getting this going asap.
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Originally Posted by rob13572468
I was talking with Dan about this today and we are going to try very hard to make this happen...

Up until now we were busy setting up our forum sponsership but that is done which means its just a matter of getting a couple of things ready. Hold tight and we'll work on getting this going asap.

Let us know mahn
Old 09-18-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rob13572468
I was talking with Dan about this today and we are going to try very hard to make this happen...

Up until now we were busy setting up our forum sponsership but that is done which means its just a matter of getting a couple of things ready. Hold tight and we'll work on getting this going asap.
Looking forward to it.
Old 09-25-2008, 03:24 PM
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I just got mine from TJ as well... Going to install it today...

I took out all the stuff and the two (2) power leads for the camera are so close to the RCA jack? I went down to Radio Crap and picked up a RCA extension so that would be the only line I have to run to the front…..

Did you run you wires above the headliner like TJ was saying or under the door sills?

Great write up…
Old 09-25-2008, 08:56 PM
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Thanks for the compliment.

I ran the wire under the door sills (easier this way). Remember to remove the sills first. And yes... I had to get an RCA extension to run it to the front.
Old 09-25-2008, 09:58 PM
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i'm in for this GB.




























if it ever happens. lol
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So am I understanding this correctly? You can put the camera inside the trunk so you dont see this little black box on the outside of it? Also, once you program it, will the camera go on automatically when you put the car in reverse? Is it the same with the Video in Motion?
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Oh and i'm in for the group buy if any goes down.

Thanks.
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Oh and i'm in for the group buy if any goes down.

Thanks.
+1 Same here
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Post Centered camera install!

Rick…..

The suggestion to get the RCA extension worked out great… made it easier for me to install…

By the way, I just did the install. I put the camera in the center most hole… please check it out…https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...57#post3074757

I referenced your page as well just so people can see another way of doing the install. I did not go over what you already discussed and by no means was trying to replace your post… just trying to add a supplement to yours.

Thanks again!

P.S. I should be doing the Factory Illuminated Door Sill install DIY this coming week when time permits… I thought it would just be some wire tap… BUT NO! It comes with a control unit and more fun stuff…

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Originally Posted by VaderSS
Rick…..

The suggestion to get the RCA extension worked out great… made it easier for me to install…

By the way, I just did the install. I put the camera in the center most hole… please check it out…https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...57#post3074757

I referenced your page as well just so people can see another way of doing the install. I did not go over what you already discussed and by no means was trying to replace your post… just trying to add a supplement to yours.

Thanks again!

P.S. I should be doing the Factory Illuminated Door Sill install DIY this coming week when time permits… I thought it would just be some wire tap… BUT NO! It comes with a control unit and more fun stuff…
Thanks so much for your DIY, Same with Rick, you guys are an asset to the forums.
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Tee hee hee...

...

You guys just made my day!

They really should sticky these DIYs, don't ya think?
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any news with this GB?
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Well I jsut got mind this weekend the back-up cam/in motion driving..hope to get a changes sometime this week to put them in....
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Originally Posted by rb23lb
lets get a group biy price for $500 out the door... i will contact a rep and see what they say... probably wanty like 50 people for that low of a price... worth a shot though and a good starting point i think... will let you know what i hear
I'm in for that!

Thanks for the awesome DIY write up Rick


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