Standard 211s all have a cup holder like the one in your picture. Did it break?
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Good point. The thing is not well designed anyway. Left side holder is too small for anything bigger than a soda can and then it's too deep for easy use. The right side swing out holder will allow only a small bottom cup. Better they should bag this rig altogether and put an MP3 holder and plug in. 
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Originally Posted by benzboy
Good point. The thing is not well designed anyway. Left side holder is too small for anything bigger than a soda can and then it's too deep for easy use. The right side swing out holder will allow only a small bottom cup. Better they should bag this rig altogether and put an MP3 holder and plug in.
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Hi Oslo, Yes, like yours. I've seen it before. Nice job. I'd like it to be installed so that the cover could close over it as well. Yours might be OK in Norway but I have a feeling the MP3 would be ripped off mighty quickly here in the US! 
I'd like it to be installed so that the cover could close over it as well. Yours might be OK in Norway but I have a feeling the MP3 would be ripped off mighty quickly here in the US!
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Originally Posted by benzboy
Hi Oslo, Yes, like yours. I've seen it before. Nice job. I'd like it to be installed so that the cover could close over it as well. Yours might be OK in Norway but I have a feeling the MP3 would be ripped off mighty quickly here in the US!
I'd like it to be installed so that the cover could close over it as well. Yours might be OK in Norway but I have a feeling the MP3 would be ripped off mighty quickly here in the US! Trending Topics
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Oslo,
Is that a special auto install kit or anything? Is there some special platform underneath the dock connector to adjust the height in the tray?
I should get my IPOD soon, so I'm not familiar with any of the accessories.
Thanks,
Is that a special auto install kit or anything? Is there some special platform underneath the dock connector to adjust the height in the tray?
I should get my IPOD soon, so I'm not familiar with any of the accessories.
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by CALBenzo
Oslo,
Is that a special auto install kit or anything? Is there some special platform underneath the dock connector to adjust the height in the tray?
I should get my IPOD soon, so I'm not familiar with any of the accessories.
Thanks,
Is that a special auto install kit or anything? Is there some special platform underneath the dock connector to adjust the height in the tray?
I should get my IPOD soon, so I'm not familiar with any of the accessories.
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by lucky1
Does anyone know part nr of this accessory?
I really miss it in my W211
I really miss it in my W211
Good luck,
John
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Very nice Oslo!
Ready for all my questions!
Did you just fabricate the bracket?
How is the bracket mounted in the tray, or do you actually need to due to the depth?
Is that a special line-in cable, and was routing the cable from the cup holder to the glove box pretty doable, or a major dash dissassembly?
Thanks,
Ready for all my questions!
Did you just fabricate the bracket?
How is the bracket mounted in the tray, or do you actually need to due to the depth?
Is that a special line-in cable, and was routing the cable from the cup holder to the glove box pretty doable, or a major dash dissassembly?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by CALBenzo
Very nice Oslo!
Ready for all my questions!
Did you just fabricate the bracket?
How is the bracket mounted in the tray, or do you actually need to due to the depth?
Is that a special line-in cable, and was routing the cable from the cup holder to the glove box pretty doable, or a major dash dissassembly?
Thanks,
Ready for all my questions!
Did you just fabricate the bracket?
How is the bracket mounted in the tray, or do you actually need to due to the depth?
Is that a special line-in cable, and was routing the cable from the cup holder to the glove box pretty doable, or a major dash dissassembly?
Thanks,
Did you just fabricate the bracket?
How is the bracket mounted in the tray, or do you actually need to due to the depth?
Is that a special line-in cable, and was routing the cable from the cup holder to the glove box pretty doable, or a major dash dissassembly?
Then you must have a short cable (standard with stereo mini jacks) from the Belkin to the AUX-input in the glove box.
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Thanks again Oslo. Regarding the cigarette lighter adapter, is that only necessary if you want to charge the unit while driving? Hence, if not, you could just rely on the mini connection with the Aux in the glove, correct?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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I was just playing around with the useless cup holder, and removed it for installation for my Ipod. Anyway, the whole slot is actually much more useful with the cup holder part removed. I'm sure this has probably been mentioned by somebody, but I'm leaving mine out regardless of whether I mount the Ipod in there or not. At least a typical 12 oz can can fit in there without spilling.
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Originally Posted by CALBenzo
Thanks again Oslo. Regarding the cigarette lighter adapter, is that only necessary if you want to charge the unit while driving? Hence, if not, you could just rely on the mini connection with the Aux in the glove, correct?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by Oslo
You must use the Belkin adapter. Otherwise you will get crappy sound. The Belkin kit has an amplifier that is needed when you connect an Ipod to any car stereo
I just got my Ipod, which is one of the newer ones. It seemed to work fine through the docking station just using the line-out without any need for another amplifier. I'm not sure whether it matter or not that the one I have is the latest generation?
In fact, the line-out is more of a preamp out since the volume of the Ipod has no affect. It does when I connect it to the headphones connector on the top. This is fine with me however since a booster amp sometimes introduces additional distortion, and we all know that the HK system can't be pushed too hard.
Thanks for you help. I'm looking to fabricate a bracket similar to yours.
Thanks,
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Hey Oslo,
I have a question regarding your install. I did buy the Belkin Auto Kit, and am using the dock like your install. However, when I use the dock, the 3.5 mm line-in at the Belkin cigarette charger unit does not work. It does work when I bypass the dock and use the Belkin connector to directly connect to the Ipod, however.
So, I was wondering how you were able to get yours to work?
Thanks!
I have a question regarding your install. I did buy the Belkin Auto Kit, and am using the dock like your install. However, when I use the dock, the 3.5 mm line-in at the Belkin cigarette charger unit does not work. It does work when I bypass the dock and use the Belkin connector to directly connect to the Ipod, however.
So, I was wondering how you were able to get yours to work?
Thanks!
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I could rant for pages on the uselessness of the cupholder and how arrogant MB is to ignore what other automakers have catered to for years-their customers' actual needs and requirements.
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Originally Posted by CALBenzo
Hey Oslo,
I have a question regarding your install. I did buy the Belkin Auto Kit, and am using the dock like your install. However, when I use the dock, the 3.5 mm line-in at the Belkin cigarette charger unit does not work. It does work when I bypass the dock and use the Belkin connector to directly connect to the Ipod, however.
So, I was wondering how you were able to get yours to work?
Thanks!
I have a question regarding your install. I did buy the Belkin Auto Kit, and am using the dock like your install. However, when I use the dock, the 3.5 mm line-in at the Belkin cigarette charger unit does not work. It does work when I bypass the dock and use the Belkin connector to directly connect to the Ipod, however.
So, I was wondering how you were able to get yours to work?
Thanks!
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Hey Oslo,
Thanks. I have the new Ipod that has the same controls as the mini Ipod. I wonder if that is any different. The line-in from the dock works, but than that bypasses the amp in the Belkin unit.
I'll have to see if I can get a hold of another dock.
Thanks,
Thanks. I have the new Ipod that has the same controls as the mini Ipod. I wonder if that is any different. The line-in from the dock works, but than that bypasses the amp in the Belkin unit.
I'll have to see if I can get a hold of another dock.
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by CALBenzo
Hey Oslo,
I'll have to see if I can get a hold of another dock.
Thanks,
I'll have to see if I can get a hold of another dock.
Thanks,
Sorry about this..If you bought another DOCK from Ebay, would it be called a
"DOCK of the bay"????
Regards,
John
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Originally Posted by glojo
Sorry about this..If you bought another DOCK from Ebay, would it be called a
"DOCK of the bay"????
Regards,
John
Twilight in Torquay
