clos

Finally got these two things installed. I had put it off for quite some time, can't believe I waited so long. I have the hands free with voice control feature and boy it works great with the blue tooth. The only problem is I can't download my phone book since its blue tooth (T-Mobile MDA).

The ipod kit works great, finally after a year of sitting in the drawer I can actually enjoy it. I am a little disapointed with the sound, but I always fealt this way about the ipod so i think being in the car is no different. Some songs sounds much better than others but overall I like the fact that I have plenty of music to listen to.

So I definately recommend both options to any one thinking of purchasing them. I paid 450 plus install $700.00 plus 375.00 for the blue tooth.

Well worth it.
Clos

benzmodz

People blame the iPOD for songs encoded badly. If you put in AIFF files it is exactly the same as a CD.

Kevin M.

Clos, use my fix for the Ipod sound, it will sound just like CD's after.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/158169-weekend-project-part-ii-illuminated-sills-v1-ipod-fix.html

HemantS

Kevin,

Is the ipod fix as easy or difficult as installing the ipod integration?

I was going to pay the dealer for install but if I'm going to do the fix, I may as well install myself? Or is it two different procedures?

Kevin M.

Dealer must install it, because the computer has to be programmed, and its not a easy job running wires from the back to the front. You can however have them install it, and apply my fix while doing the installation. It will save some labor as well, because he won't have to pull out the NAV unit to plug in a wire from the integration kit. Kinda hard to explain on paper, PM and I will give you my number if you'd like to discuss it.

Kevin

SSM AMG

Does the voice control worl with the ipod kit. What I mean is can you skip tracks like you can with the CD changer?

Kevin M.

No, you can only change the tracks and playlists with the controls on the steering wheel. You can see the names of the tracks on the dash display, it will not show up on the Nav unit.