Finally!! Pix of mods & custom audio
02-18-2007, 03:57 PM
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....also, once you remove the stock head unit, you will lose the volume control on your steering wheel...MB sets up their wiring via fiber optic. If you were to install an Alpine, then you would use traditional wiring (RCA's)
...by the way, didn't realize you were in Ontario Cananda (thought you were in Ontario California)....
...by the way, didn't realize you were in Ontario Cananda (thought you were in Ontario California)....
I picked up a CDA-3855 off of ebay.....really don't care about the steering wheel controls as I find the volume movement too slow via the wheel anyways.......
02-18-2007, 06:21 PM
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
[QUOTE=LB Bnz;2024390]....also, once you remove the stock head unit, you will lose the volume control on your steering wheel...MB sets up their wiring via fiber optic. If you were to install an Alpine, then you would use traditional wiring (RCA's)
There is a aftermarket source that makes a piece that will allow the Multifunction steering wheel functions....Thats why I asked IF you had it done
There is a aftermarket source that makes a piece that will allow the Multifunction steering wheel functions....Thats why I asked IF you had it done
02-18-2007, 09:09 PM
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Mark Cummins--wow, that's a lot of stuff...I think half the things you listed will be under consideration, but thanks...(you got my mod vibes flow'n again..LOL) When I originally got my stereo set up, I was using the stock head unit and obtaining 'the signal' from the stock set up--in order to run my subwoofer & amp combo, but before long, the signal wasn't strong enough to power the wattage....long story short, I got frustrated with the
< 100% sound & power and swapped out the stock head unit and put in the Alpine set up...I only lost the volume controls on the steering wheel--no big deal since I have an Alpine remote....
Clk2k3--that was you> cool exhaust!! not bad price for the install too.
well, regarding the mods, I started the mods well before the baby was born...I just learned to save & spend wisely...LOL. I do a lot of researching though, but ultimately, having some great 'hook-ups' always seems to help..
rcoppens--I have the Alpine CDA-9847...it's not the newest model, but it serves the purpose and the look & finish on it was the only one (at the time) that matched the interior and had the exact fitment of the center..no cutting was required. The head unit 'kit' was designed for the '04 C class...
The sub set up was unique since I still wanted to 'have' trunk space but have the bass directed into the car...the way MB insulates their cars makes for little rattle on the outside. Plus I wanted my system 'stealthy', but when I drive with the back seat rest down, it's pure THUMP...LOL.
< 100% sound & power and swapped out the stock head unit and put in the Alpine set up...I only lost the volume controls on the steering wheel--no big deal since I have an Alpine remote....
Clk2k3--that was you> cool exhaust!! not bad price for the install too.
well, regarding the mods, I started the mods well before the baby was born...I just learned to save & spend wisely...LOL. I do a lot of researching though, but ultimately, having some great 'hook-ups' always seems to help..
rcoppens--I have the Alpine CDA-9847...it's not the newest model, but it serves the purpose and the look & finish on it was the only one (at the time) that matched the interior and had the exact fitment of the center..no cutting was required. The head unit 'kit' was designed for the '04 C class...
The sub set up was unique since I still wanted to 'have' trunk space but have the bass directed into the car...the way MB insulates their cars makes for little rattle on the outside. Plus I wanted my system 'stealthy', but when I drive with the back seat rest down, it's pure THUMP...LOL.
BTW LB, where did you pick up the fascia (head unit kit)? Brand or model #?
Thanks!
02-19-2007, 03:11 PM
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Great job on the car, it looks real nice. That 15" subwoofer must hit hard! Just be careful that you don't crank up the bass too high because my 12" was enough to loosen up the interior and now I got rattles everywhere.
Take care.
Take care.
02-19-2007, 03:19 PM
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07 E350, 03 Lexus ES300, 04 CLK 320 (gone)
I'm thinking of taking up your recent mod (E-cut out on the exhaust)...kinda give my V6 a little more growl....
