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Old 03-20-2003, 03:38 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
Amp install C32

What a nightmare, I am trying to do 300x4 Amp to the interior JL XR's and 500 by 1 amp to a box with JL 10w3's. Running of a 03 Nav/CD system, I saved my c240 disck changer, but it has a different adapter for the 03 C32? Lame
It sounds like total crap???
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i know that hacking into your stock stereo is going to be hard! i have ask some local stereo shops... they don't even want to do it. but... only adding an amp and a woofer shouldn't be a problem. i sugguest you to just keep the current setup and just go for a trunk install.

i have no clue about the CD changer... i got mine for 500 installed at some shop.

oh yea... another problem your gonna run into is your stock NAV. you sound will adjust according to the speed your going. and sometimes it will go crazy if the bass is too loud or something.

g'luck sean~
haha... i didn't help 1 bit!

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Old 03-20-2003, 04:09 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
Originally posted by SiLvaC32
i know that hacking into your stock stereo is going to be hard! i have ask some local stereo shops... they don't even want to do it. but... only adding an amp and a woofer shouldn't be a problem. i sugguest you to just keep the current setup and just go for a trunk install.

i have no clue about the CD changer... i got mine for 500 installed at some shop.

oh yea... another problem your gonna run into is your stock NAV. you sound will adjust according to the speed your going. and sometimes it will go crazy if the bass is too loud or something.

g'luck sean~
haha... i didn't help 1 bit!

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All I can say is Bye Bye NAV, I gotta have the bass....
I am gonna take it in first..
Old 03-20-2003, 05:21 PM
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nono... you can still have bass if you have your NAV. go to my page and look at my sub setup. it hits HARD! but... i just gotta get used to the way the car works.

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Old 03-21-2003, 12:01 PM
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Originally posted by SiLvaC32
nono... you can still have bass if you have your NAV. go to my page and look at my sub setup. it hits HARD! but... i just gotta get used to the way the car works.

Jerry
I hooked it up. It hits OK, I have to tune it better. At least it works..
THANX JL>>>
Old 03-21-2003, 01:00 PM
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you can turn off the function at the dealer that changes ur audio settings automatically when ur driving


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Old 03-21-2003, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by firstkill
you can turn off the function at the dealer that changes ur audio settings automatically when ur driving


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I just tuned it and it sounds really good, I even had to turn the bass amp down! The 03 C32's seats fold down and we bulit a nice amp rack on it!!!!!
Old 03-21-2003, 04:46 PM
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post some pix of your setup then sean~

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Old 03-21-2003, 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by firstkill
you can turn off the function at the dealer that changes ur audio settings automatically when ur driving


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Whats the function called it does go up and down when you slow down..
Old 03-21-2003, 10:17 PM
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something about speed sensitive volume. try it w/the dealer... they should know what your talking bout. im goin to do it at service A.

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Old 03-23-2003, 02:18 AM
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audio pilot. the settings are 0, 3, 6, 9. i think 0 will have it so the music does not turn down anymore. the service tech can do it.
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I am gonna try it at Fletcher this week, I will let you guys know how it werks and add photos of the 800 watt system
Old 04-02-2003, 07:19 PM
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The audio pilot did not help the system, I yanked the nav and put an Alpine in,,Its sounds really good. screw fiber optics and NAV, I know where the titty bars are anyway..so the audio is..
Alpine Mp3 Head unit and 6 disk changer 5X1/2 JL XR CO axles front 6x1/2 rear on a 300X4 watt JL Amp and a 500X1 amp on a H.O. Wedge in the trunk with 2 JL 10W3 and a capaciter. I have a new JL Box with 1 W7, but it wont fit..its a monster..
Anyway I bet my system will kick the **** outta anything hooked up to that crappy NAV head unit!

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Old 04-02-2003, 07:42 PM
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thats a serious system but www.customcarstereo.com which is here in Houston has no probs hookin up benz's with nav. Im going to take my car there just to add one sub...im thinking if i just put a 12" W6 in the trunk stuff will rattle, so maybe a custom install with the sub facing inwards through the arm rest in the back. (they do all the Rockets players etc.)
Old 04-02-2003, 07:50 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
Originally posted by ro0zy
thats a serious system but www.customcarstereo.com which is here in Houston has no probs hookin up benz's with nav. Im going to take my car there just to add one sub...im thinking if i just put a 12" W6 in the trunk stuff will rattle, so maybe a custom install with the sub facing inwards through the arm rest in the back. (they do all the Rockets players etc.)
No matter what you do that stock head unit is total crap and hard to tune and does not read disks all the time. Hooking up a sub will proboly be OK, But it still is gonna sound like crap..I could not belive the premium Boise system speakers..10 dollar speakers at best.
Old 04-02-2003, 08:46 PM
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so how does you car sound from the outside ..and vibrations? and if i don't want to get rid of nav could i just add an addtional reciever..install it in the covered flap dish tray.

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Old 04-03-2003, 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by ro0zy
so how does you car sound from the outside ..and vibrations? and if i don't want to get rid of nav could i just add an addtional reciever..install it in the covered flap dish tray.
If you go over 500 watts your car will rattle. If the music is cleen and you are conservative with the bass it sounds great, If you want to attract young girls with madd bumps,,turn that sucker up and you have an instant night club in your car..
You could add another reciever ..
Old 04-03-2003, 01:52 PM
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cool im going to get the same XR's put in soon...have any idea how much wattage go's the the speakers? i think bose doesn't say
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Originally posted by ro0zy
cool im going to get the same XR's put in soon...have any idea how much wattage go's the the speakers? i think bose doesn't say
The JL XR's are very good. For our cars its 5 1/2 fron 6 1/2 rear.
2-way System:
5.25-inch (130 mm) Woofer,
1-inch (25 mm) Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Grilles Included
60W Continuous Power Handling
Rec. Amp Power: 25 - 125 Watts
89.5 dB Efficiency @ 1W/1m
FR: 53 Hz - 25 KHz ± 3 dB

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i have 2 solo barics in my trunk connected to my nAv... and it doesn't sound like shiet...:o

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Originally posted by SiLvaC32
i have 2 solo barics in my trunk connected to my nAv... and it doesn't sound like shiet...:o

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Then your definition of **** is way different than mine then. If you are running your stock set up dude that qualifies as crap for me, I am not putting your system down, But thats how it is for me,,Yo I just got sponsered by Brabus!! Woo WOO I got my Mono VI's Yesterday with pedals, Badging (Amg Staying on trunk though) And coveted Brabus Euro plate..
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awww.... i want to get sponsered too.... well... i guess, my system does should like shiet compare to yours

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Originally posted by SiLvaC32
awww.... i want to get sponsered too.... well... i guess, my system does should like shiet compare to yours

Jerry
Dude I am just picky, My system sounds like **** compaired to allot of other peps stuff. I just really dig hearing music that you can hear, All the highs, lows and good strong bass with no distorsion.
Yo I am in schock Brabus hooked me up. They do not hook ANYONE up. It cause the car is a Teckademics car.
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custom car stereo doesn't carry the xr's ...im gonna get mb quart now. wow so free rims? so what do you have to do for them to stay sponsered?


i still haven't got a response on price for their K6 Tuning kit

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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
Originally posted by ro0zy
custom car stereo doesn't carry the xr's ...im gonna get mb quart now. wow so free rims? so what do you have to do for them to stay sponsered?


i still haven't got a response on price for their K6 Tuning kit
Brabus NA does not give stuff away, They have to buy from Brabus then they resell stuff, Thats why its so exspensive
I cant say what I payed.
They gave me a free Front Euro Plate side badging, spacers and lugs though.
The pully kit is around 6 grand, I would just go with Evo Sport..
MB Quart will work.


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