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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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Command....wash. dc

Hello folks,
I wanted to say thanks for a wonderful forum you all have here. I have been reading quite alot, but rarely post. If it wasn't for the board I wouldn't have discovered Steve.

I recently had a command with the TV option and aux installed by Steve MBenzNL on my C32.

Steve was Great to work with, and he has my vote on any future mods to my car

Now that I have the Mod bug any recommendations from you all?

One last thing, wheres the rest of the C32 owners living in wash dc metro area?......would be nice to have a get together as those nice folks from Caly seem to have
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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I live in the Metro area and would love to see your Command with TV.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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I'm in Fairfax, VA and there are a few of us around.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by Jon Winter
I live in the Metro area and would love to see your Command with TV.
Marc32 has the comand with future TV supporting possibilities...he does not have TV. I did another (C320) US comand install at his place WITH TV tuner (while in motion)...

Marc, thanks for the place to work, food, drinks and ride back to the hotel; it was nice meeting you!

greetingz,
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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MBenzNL,

I have the US version of the Command. I would love to have a TV in my car. Can you make this happen?

Thanks,
Jon Winter
jonathan.l.winter@xo.com
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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i wanted TV tuner installed to my command as well but nobody contacted me back.. when's the next opportunity for me to get this done on both of my cars?
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by Carl AMG
I'm in Fairfax, VA and there are a few of us around.

Hello Carl,

How do we go about getting us owners together for a meet?,
I really want to see those mods you have on your car
I got the mod bug, and I'm always open to suggestions for more speed. Would be cool if we could make it happen.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by Jon Winter
I live in the Metro area and would love to see your Command with TV.
Hey Jon

Showing the command to you , wouldn't be a problem. I can call Bensitto, and have him meet us so you would be able to see command with TV tuner. I live in Rockville, so we aren't that far apart Maybe if we set a date in the near future we could get some more C32's out. Would be cool to see everyones rides
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by Jon Winter
I have the US version of the Command. I would love to have a TV in my car. Can you make this happen?
Your MB dealer can activate the TV button (easy - shouldn't take longer then 10 minutes)...but probably can't enable TV while in motion...I myself am only able to do that here in the Netherlands where I have stardiagnose with old software...

I have OEM MB TV tuners plus TV related parts in stock...

greetingz,
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Thanks Steve!!!

Here's some pics of my installed COMAND with TV tuner and Drive in Motion Active. I'll take pics with the TV tuner on and post them soon.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Steve, did you have a nice flight back from DC? I'll let you know when I'm ready for the bi-xenons...

One more pic.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 03:37 AM
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Re: COMAND retrofit

Originally posted by bensitto
Steve, did you have a nice flight back from DC?
Hi Leo, the flight back was pretty good...finally some inflight entertainment I hadn't seen before yet. The hotel you booked me was very good as well - thanks for that.

DJ Tiesto huh... ...Dutch music rulez!

greetingz,
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by MBenzNL
Your MB dealer can activate the TV button (easy - shouldn't take longer then 10 minutes)...I have OEM MB TV tuners plus TV related parts in stock...
How many euro's for an OEM MB Tuner??

I have command installed but get 'No TV' when i push the button. Is the tuner all that is required to enable??
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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You need a TV tuner (which has the size of a radio) wire harness from comand to TV tuner, TV antenna and TV tuner bracket...

greetingz,
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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how much is the NAV + TV + drive in motion cost steve? That looks so cool! I love DJ Tiesto too
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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Steve, am I correct in believing it is possible to add tv/ or at least video input, to my Canadian COMAND. Also, I have the non-bose version and wanted to add a good external amp. Is there any way to get "line-level" outputs from this unit? -I really want to get some quality hi-fi out of this thing, even if I have to go into it and solder them myself
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 03:43 AM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
how much is the NAV + TV + drive in motion cost steve? That looks so cool!
New US spec W203 comand with TV while in motion enabled: 1500USD installed...TV tuner with antenna and wiring plus installation: 1000USD - total 2500USD.

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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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Can I get a credit for my exsisting Command? My car is an 02 C32.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by Jon Winter
Can I get a credit for my exsisting Command? My car is an 02 C32.
Yes you can...you can even keep your CD drive and front and just get the tuner part swapped...(the actual swap is 10 minutes work).

The TV while in motion part is set in the tunerpart of the comand...

greetingz,
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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count me in guys... I'm in Northern MD, near the DE border. Next time he comes over I want one installed also.

ps: if any of you guys ever cruise over to Annapolis or Kent Island (Red Eye's) on a weekend, look for me in a Cigarette Top Gun with stars n' stripes down the side...

- jeff
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by MBenzNL
You need a TV tuner (which has the size of a radio) wire harness from comand to TV tuner, TV antenna and TV tuner bracket...
OK.

Can you supply all these items?

If so how many euro's or US$ for them?

Thanks

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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by c_j_terry
Can you supply all these items?

If so how many euro's or US$ for them?
yes, I can...750USD excl. bracket and incl. shipping per US priority postal services.

Please be aware that the TV tuner itselfs already costs 1100 euro from MB europe by itself...

greetingz,
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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Steve, What about just VIDEO INPUT

If I don't necessarily want the TV tuner, but I do want the ability for video input (CD/VCR or Rear Camera so I can see my friends with the flashing red/blue lights before they see me ) and/or the ability to add an amp @ line-level inputs on an American/Canadian Unit (No-Bose), can I do this???
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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count me in as well. i want the ability to connect a dvd player or laptop while on the move.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Re: Steve, What about just VIDEO INPUT

Originally posted by lap
If I don't necessarily want the TV tuner, but I do want the ability for video input and/or the ability to add an amp @ line-level inputs on an American/Canadian Unit (No-Bose), can I do this???
Yes, you can...which is a matter of time...I am getting PAL/NTSC compatible adapters to connect DVD to comand without using the TV and am trying to get Bose amps that are modified to make the useable to connect line amp's to the system without cutting a single wire...
These modifications take time though...time is something I hardly have...nevertheless I hope to have both items available soon...

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