RW C55

Seems like Argo's iTronic (previously the STAGE-2 MOST) is out.

http://www.incartronics.com/
Its said to be fully compatible with all the buttons on the steering wheel, and phone book/ call list feature, all for $899.

Anybody tried it yet? Does it worth the price?

adnanhoque

+1...would this work?

e1000

I'm thinking of ordering it

RW C55

If you do get it let us know how it turns out

c32used

Looks like it'll do the charm...if I had a car that required this product I would definitely try it. Good find!

hooleyboy

Is this an alternative to getting the phone feature to work on the C55?

e1000

yeah

mkonei

group buy....

spr

I'd like to know what the group buy price would be.

adnanhoque

Likewise.

So let me get this straight (this may be dumb). This feature in a nutshell, enables bluetooth for any cell phone that has bluetooth and utilizes the existing buttons on the steering wheel and stereo unit for 05 C55? Does it also show the phone dialing/incoming calls information on the hud?

Thanks.

spr

Everything is the same as the stock phone setup you just don't have to add all the stuff in the cabin etc as the box goes in place of the control unit and has the bt built into it. I'd like to know how well it works as compared to OEM e.g. are there any issues etc?

Anyone with the older command d2b argos that can chime in?

MJ50

FYI - iTronics is NOT Argos...

spr

hmm that itronic kit's pretty slick. it seems to be the same as the argos most for command but plugs into the rear of the deck-hmmm. That's different as the oem unit just uses the rear connections and harness for the armrest.

The ipod control ON the command instead of the center display is HUGE though. I'd dump my oem ipod control if it works well. Is there a way I can see and play with this in person prior to buying??? I'll contact them about trying to do a group buy and or more info regarding the ipod deal and trial.

downloading and researched install and user manuals now....

spr

hmm it uses the same most port as the ipod install. It doesn't use the factory mic however and requires you to route your own....wonder if it has sound cancelling etc

BTW incartronics is the same company as eurocarphone the maker/distributor of argos

hmm seems this kit doesn't have some functions the factory does and also only stores 99 #'s.

They also don't have a user manual for the ipod control.

Kinda lame that they depict pics of the porsche nav for an mb manual.

The wierd deal is that it says the itronic deal can add the ipod function- OK. However, when you click below it states that the ipod function takes the place of the cd changer?

It would seem this is their prior method of implementation, with it now using he same MOST port as the ipod kit separate from the cd changer???

RW C55

If I'm reading it right, it says its using the stock mic/speakers.

In the manual it does say that you have to wire the microphones, however there was a previous version for the Stage-2, I wonder if the manual is for the previous one..

tech_frog

RW C55

Although I have no intention of organizing any group buys, I did send them an e-mail about pricing of 10 units, and i got their reply. HOWEVER they did not want me to post the price on any forum or chat rooms... what should i do lol

Tump43

I'm in for a group buy!

RW C55

spr: here are the replies i got from them in regards of the microphones and ipod kit

RW C55

If any one want to organize a group buy, I can forward the pricing to them via e-mail.

dalazernet

It is FINALLY available! The new bluetooth system for M.O.S.T. fiber
optic Mercedes Benz cars, called iTronic(TM) (formerly code name Stage-2).
We now have a product to cover every Mercedes built since 1999!
InCarTronics (formerly EuroCarPhone.com) has made an incredible product
that you have signed up on the waiting list for at
http://www.InCarTronics.com.

We are very very excited about the new product. Let us tell you about
some of the features.

The iTronic(TM) FULLY enables all the factory phone functions of your car.
Your steering wheel buttons will work and the sound will come and go
from your sound system. It will mute the radio and you can answer the
calls on your dash or steering wheel or even on your phone. If your
phone is capable of phonebook upload, it will show your phone list on
the radio and on the dash. Caller-id information is also displayed.
BONUS! - The same unit, can also optionally control an iPod! Either
when you order initially or later on, you can turn on iPod
functionality and control your iPod from your radio and steering wheel.

For those of you that have already pre-ordered you unit, they will
arrive to you by June 12th. All orders will be received by June 20th
for orders placed in the next few days. For an introductory period of
the first 100 orders placed from today, you will receive a $50 discount
off the normal price of $949. For $899 you can have full factory
functionality for a fraction of the factory price. PLUS the system is
compatible with all phones from all carriers. PLUS you can also get
iPod integration!

We now carry ipod and bluetooth systems for BMW,SAAB, Porsche, Audi and
many others. See all the details and place your order at
http://www.InCarTronics.com

spr

I recieved that email as well. Thanks for the info regarding the mic. Does anyone know for sure if the 05 c55 has the mic in there? I'll pop that cover on the console and look. Since the car is prewired etc I would assume it's there.

The guy has called me twice, yesterday and today, but I have been busy. I'll call him back later today with more specifics. He'll have to do something good on the price however as I can add the factory parts for about the same price.

spr

BTW I think it's pretty lame that you'd have to replace the cd changer. I really don't understand why they didn't use the rear factory hookups for the phone stuff and or make a separate box for the most port in the front. I would tend to believe they did it this way because the ipod connection and changer wiring is right there. The way it's done however you could easily use the teleaid and the phone hookups as they're close together as well without running additional fiber optic cables to the ipod.

However again, knowing how the ring runs you could run the most cables differently in the front and use all rear connections-

spr

Sorry too busy with work stuff. I'm also just going to go factory as I got a smoking deal piecing the parts together. Good luck guys. I'll let you know how my factory setup install goes.

jmorris644

I have the d2b in my c32 and it works perfectly. It is totally connected in the back and justs adds on as the phone device to the d2b net. No adverse affects on any of the other devices. Works with nav and steering wheel controls.

Joe