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Hello everyone. I am new here. I am interested in buying an 2005 or 2006 C55 AMG. I just wanted to know if there were any differences between the two years and if so can someone please enlighten me? I live in PA and commute to Jersey for work and school. How does the C55 do in the snow? Also i currently drive a 2003 Acura CL Type-S. I have a Pioneer Avic-Z1, which has a touch screen which i love. I wanted to know if anyone has ever put a Avic-z1 in C55 Amg. I saw a 2003 W203 that wasn't an AMG with one but i know the consoles are different thats why i am asking. If so can someone please post a picture or a link. Thanks for your time.
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Putting the Z1 in is not as simple as it sounds. You'll need a custom faceplate made, and you'll also have to lose a lot of the stock audio system components like the factory amps and subwoofer. You'll also need an additional unit to retain the steering wheel controls. It is an expensive job. I ended up replacing my speakers while I was at it, and the entire job ended up costing around 5k.
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Putting the Z1 in is not as simple as it sounds. You'll need a custom faceplate made, and you'll also have to lose a lot of the stock audio system components like the factory amps and subwoofer. You'll also need an additional unit to retain the steering wheel controls. It is an expensive job. I ended up replacing my speakers while I was at it, and the entire job ended up costing around 5k.
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Well, you've got the head unit, ipod interface, tv tuner, xm tuner, bluetooth adapter, CAN bus adapter, rear camera, new components, new rear speakers, new 4 channel amp, new sub amp, all new wiring, custom sub enclosure and probably a few other things. It adds up, but it is a complete solution and works great. I would do it again.
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Well as far as making the custom faceplate and changing the audio components i already did that in my Acura. I have the Z1 now and i just wanted to see how a C55 would look with a custom face plate. I currently have the Z1 with the ipod interface, the periphial steering wheel control, diamond audio hex 600a components, and kicker 1000.1 and a 650.4..with a 12L7. I spent about $4500 on the whole set up so yeah i see where your $5000 came. I think i paid $250 for a custom faceplate alone. I just wanted to see how it looked in a 05-06 C55. I think i am in love with this car and might have to get rid of my Acura 3.2 CL Type-S. I am just scared of how the car would perform in the snow, and also i didnt like that face that the Benz navi isnt touch screen. I just wanted some feedback from current owners and pics would be nice so i can get an idea if it would actually tie into the dash nicely. Thanks so far for the info.
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In case you have not seen it, there is a sticky under the general W203 forum for the DYI on the Z1:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/108681-aftermarket-oem-modifications-diy-faq-s.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/108681-aftermarket-oem-modifications-diy-faq-s.html
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In case you have not seen it, there is a sticky under the general W203 forum for the DYI on the Z1:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108681
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108681
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I still haven't seen an off the shelf double din adapter for the 2005+ W203s. You can make a custom one out of fiberglass, or have one made for you. If that is a big issue, you're in for a rough ride on the conversion.
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LOL not really a big issue i just want to see how it looks tied into the dash. I dont want it to look awkward.
