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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Question Hardwire Radar Detector in CLS55
Has anyone hardwired a V1 into a CLS using power from the light panel by the rear view mirror? I had a similar installation in my M5 and it was much better than having to thread wire around to meet the fuse box or cigarette lighter. If so, how difficult was the installation? Instructions?

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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I had it done in my CLS55 - looks fantastic and definitely worth it for cosmetic reasons.
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Perhaps the wiring is different, but here's an old related thread from the W209 forum.

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w209/76687-wire-overhead-console-hardwire-v1.html
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Perfect . Thanks. I plan to do this next weekend. I'll let everyone know how it goes and will post any helpful installation hints specific to the CLS55.

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awesome please keep us updated.
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I've been wanting to do this, but am stuck at step 1! How do you get the light cover/unit off to even look at the wiring??
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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On my car, I used a trim removal tool (available from any auto parts store) and slid it into the gap around the overhead console. A tiny amount of pressure, and it popped right out.
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I think it the other way around in today car.
I doubt it.
Lamborghini Murcies are gods own car. I love them so much.
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Are you serious........? How many Lamborghini do they sell vs Ferrari? Ferrari has a history and that's why, the older it get, the more money it worth.
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'You buy a Ferrari when you want to be somebody. You buy a Lamborghini when you are somebody.'
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It not any perticular model. It the company itself. If you want to talk about models, does Lamborghini have anything to compete with the F50 when it came out? And now the F60 !!
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