Anyone got aftermarket In-Dash Nav ???
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Anyone got aftermarket In-Dash Nav ???
Hi All,
I got a 2008 CLK350 conv this April for my Bday
I does not have MB navigation and when i spoke to MB folks they said it cannot be installed now. Hence, i thought of going for aftermarket nav (Apine???).
The problem is the shop i visited in my city said there is no In-Dash nav that is available for this model so i have to get a fiberoptic customized dash kit($400) and then new wiring($200) plus any In-Dash nav that i might choose.
My question is, has anyone of you down anything ilke this to your clk ?
How does it look ? If possible can u put some pics here.
Thanks in advance.
Soy
I got a 2008 CLK350 conv this April for my Bday
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I does not have MB navigation and when i spoke to MB folks they said it cannot be installed now. Hence, i thought of going for aftermarket nav (Apine???).
The problem is the shop i visited in my city said there is no In-Dash nav that is available for this model so i have to get a fiberoptic customized dash kit($400) and then new wiring($200) plus any In-Dash nav that i might choose.
My question is, has anyone of you down anything ilke this to your clk ?
How does it look ? If possible can u put some pics here.
Thanks in advance.
Soy
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Hi All,
I got a 2008 CLK350 conv this April for my Bday
I does not have MB navigation and when i spoke to MB folks they said it cannot be installed now. Hence, i thought of going for aftermarket nav (Apine???).
The problem is the shop i visited in my city said there is no In-Dash nav that is available for this model so i have to get a fiberoptic customized dash kit($400) and then new wiring($200) plus any In-Dash nav that i might choose.
My question is, has anyone of you down anything ilke this to your clk ?
How does it look ? If possible can u put some pics here.
Thanks in advance.
Soy
I got a 2008 CLK350 conv this April for my Bday
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I does not have MB navigation and when i spoke to MB folks they said it cannot be installed now. Hence, i thought of going for aftermarket nav (Apine???).
The problem is the shop i visited in my city said there is no In-Dash nav that is available for this model so i have to get a fiberoptic customized dash kit($400) and then new wiring($200) plus any In-Dash nav that i might choose.
My question is, has anyone of you down anything ilke this to your clk ?
How does it look ? If possible can u put some pics here.
Thanks in advance.
Soy
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yes, you ca install, OEM, or after market no problems. "fiberoptic customized dash kit($400)" someone trys to rip you off... yes there are a bunch of setups depending on the model year etc. some need more changes then others. Just research a bit here.
start your read here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...tallation.html
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Thats why the Dynavin units are so great. They look OEM and fit perfectly blending in to the rest of the interior design while costing far less and offering far more functionality then OEM units. The Dynavin I have in my CLK has MORE functionality then the fully loaded 2011 E class my wife drives
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
On top of that you get plug and play. Unless you are unlucky to have Bose in your car with its 2ohm amp and speakers and then it means more $ to replace these components as well. Although you will have opportunity to replace with superior components and even mid level components will be better then anything Bose builds anyway.
If your car does not have Bose then the upgrade is far easier and less expansive with Dynavin.
Also there are no issues with finding / custom making the frame around the aftermarket unit so it fits in the space.
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The problem I have with aftermarket system is well its aftermarket. It looks out of place, the look does not fit and bland with the cars interior.
Thats why the Dynavin units are so great. They look OEM and fit perfectly blending in to the rest of the interior design while costing far less and offering far more functionality then OEM units. The Dynavin I have in my CLK has MORE functionality then the fully loaded 2011 E class my wife drives
On top of that you get plug and play. Unless you are unlucky to have Bose in your car with its 2ohm amp and speakers and then it means more $ to replace these components as well. Although you will have opportunity to replace with superior components and even mid level components will be better then anything Bose builds anyway.
If your car does not have Bose then the upgrade is far easier and less expansive with Dynavin.
Also there are no issues with finding / custom making the frame around the aftermarket unit so it fits in the space.
Thats why the Dynavin units are so great. They look OEM and fit perfectly blending in to the rest of the interior design while costing far less and offering far more functionality then OEM units. The Dynavin I have in my CLK has MORE functionality then the fully loaded 2011 E class my wife drives
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
On top of that you get plug and play. Unless you are unlucky to have Bose in your car with its 2ohm amp and speakers and then it means more $ to replace these components as well. Although you will have opportunity to replace with superior components and even mid level components will be better then anything Bose builds anyway.
If your car does not have Bose then the upgrade is far easier and less expansive with Dynavin.
Also there are no issues with finding / custom making the frame around the aftermarket unit so it fits in the space.
Stupids !!!
I live in Providence, Rhode Island (yeah yeah. i know). I just dont have any good car guys here who would install a In dash nav for less.
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Does Dynavin come with a great warranty ???
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The problem I have with aftermarket system is well its aftermarket. It looks out of place, the look does not fit and bland with the cars interior.
Thats why the Dynavin units are so great. They look OEM and fit perfectly blending in to the rest of the interior design while costing far less and offering far more functionality then OEM units. The Dynavin I have in my CLK has MORE functionality then the fully loaded 2011 E class my wife drives
On top of that you get plug and play. Unless you are unlucky to have Bose in your car with its 2ohm amp and speakers and then it means more $ to replace these components as well. Although you will have opportunity to replace with superior components and even mid level components will be better then anything Bose builds anyway.
If your car does not have Bose then the upgrade is far easier and less expansive with Dynavin.
Also there are no issues with finding / custom making the frame around the aftermarket unit so it fits in the space.
Thats why the Dynavin units are so great. They look OEM and fit perfectly blending in to the rest of the interior design while costing far less and offering far more functionality then OEM units. The Dynavin I have in my CLK has MORE functionality then the fully loaded 2011 E class my wife drives
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
On top of that you get plug and play. Unless you are unlucky to have Bose in your car with its 2ohm amp and speakers and then it means more $ to replace these components as well. Although you will have opportunity to replace with superior components and even mid level components will be better then anything Bose builds anyway.
If your car does not have Bose then the upgrade is far easier and less expansive with Dynavin.
Also there are no issues with finding / custom making the frame around the aftermarket unit so it fits in the space.
still love my avic tho. funny thing is when i got it installed and got the bass bumping, it took some time before they even noticed the screen dash. ppl say it looks stock but they arent go ppl. go figure.
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Not that i dont believe you guys, i am just surprised the way the MB dealer and customer care said that my car radio was not build/wired for navigation hence you cannot have one(comand) now.
Stupids !!!
I live in Providence, Rhode Island (yeah yeah. i know). I just dont have any good car guys here who would install a In dash nav for less.![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Does Dynavin come with a great warranty ???
Stupids !!!
I live in Providence, Rhode Island (yeah yeah. i know). I just dont have any good car guys here who would install a In dash nav for less.
![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Does Dynavin come with a great warranty ???
One of the large Chicago area dealers when we took the E for a test drive and commented how we hated the black lining and rugs and dashboard and how we wanted something lighter in color (my wife likes beige or light gray interiors) told us that this is the only way they make the new Es. Same was the deal with a couple other dealers. I knew that this was not true at least for none US market. then I learned that infect the Luxury version does indeed come with light colored lining, dashboard and carpet and is available in the US although most dealers do not stock it. Thats the version of E we custom ordered and the interior is all light grey color.
Go to a dealer and ask if you can change the 5" display on the C to the 7" (the pre 2012 that popped out) with full navigation
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I had a aftermarket Kenwood DNX9140 put in a couple years ago, and i got to say that this is the one of the best mods that i have done. I had it done in a shop in the oc and they made it fit perfectly, it looks like its original. They hooked up a rear camera for me to work with it too, the unit also came with blootooth, i can watch movies or videos from ipod while driving and it runs a garmin gps. They also put a harness that helped me keep all my steering wheel controls, so overall it was an awesome unit.
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