Night Vision Retrofit?
08-19-2012, 12:53 PM
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Night Vision Retrofit?
Hello everyone just picked up a 2010 W212 4MATIC Sport. It did not have Night Vision installed. Anyone look into the parts to retrofit this option?
Windshield (possibly/probably), and cameras, and ...etc?
Hopefully it does not require an updated COMAND System
Thanks
Windshield (possibly/probably), and cameras, and ...etc?
Hopefully it does not require an updated COMAND System
Thanks
08-19-2012, 01:00 PM
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Well I would like to look into it. Seems it requires 2 Infrared cameras, special windshield option, and a few other components. I want to try to find out what it takes in parts and if there is a retrofit document for it.
08-19-2012, 01:45 PM
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Believe in me updating COMAND is piece of cake compared to retrofitting a night vision .
08-19-2012, 01:47 PM
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OK, got some part numbers - Thanks DB!
A 212 905 79 00 TS CAMERA PARTS KIT
----- Q 0000000001 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE ORDERED SEPARATELY WHEN RETROFITTED
A 212 545 13 04 LIGHT SWITCH
A 212 905 20 00 LIGHT SWITCH
A 212 821 00 36 COVER CAMERA
----- Q 0000000001 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WINDSHIELD SEE KG 67
A 212 905 79 00 TS CAMERA PARTS KIT
----- Q 0000000001 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE ORDERED SEPARATELY WHEN RETROFITTED
A 212 545 13 04 LIGHT SWITCH
A 212 905 20 00 LIGHT SWITCH
A 212 821 00 36 COVER CAMERA
----- Q 0000000001 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WINDSHIELD SEE KG 67
08-19-2012, 01:50 PM
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I will get the retrofit doc and review it and see what it really takes.
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08-19-2012, 03:33 PM
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08-19-2012, 06:57 PM
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I will have to think about this one a little. I do have a neighbor with a shop and some very good mechanics that could help out on this one LOL!
08-20-2012, 02:06 PM
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http://www.navisworld.com/produkte-t...-assistent.php
Use Google Translate if necessary.
I emailed them about retrofitting Parktronic and it was about 1000 euros ($1200). Haven't decided whether or not to do that yet since it requires running a cable and my installer wants to charge an insane amount of money to do the install...
08-20-2012, 02:31 PM
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I have it in my 550....I always forget I even have it lol.....
08-20-2012, 03:25 PM
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08-24-2012, 06:13 PM
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08-24-2012, 10:54 PM
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Try these guys - they're in Germany but ship internationally:
http://www.navisworld.com/produkte-t...-assistent.php
Use Google Translate if necessary.
I emailed them about retrofitting Parktronic and it was about 1000 euros ($1200). Haven't decided whether or not to do that yet since it requires running a cable and my installer wants to charge an insane amount of money to do the install...
http://www.navisworld.com/produkte-t...-assistent.php
Use Google Translate if necessary.
I emailed them about retrofitting Parktronic and it was about 1000 euros ($1200). Haven't decided whether or not to do that yet since it requires running a cable and my installer wants to charge an insane amount of money to do the install...
08-24-2012, 10:57 PM
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08-24-2012, 11:29 PM
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haha guys....it is a 'cool' feature to show friends or whatever...and I have actually seen it highlight people once or twice....which was kind of neat...
but it's never been like in the ad's you see LOL
there are many 'a deer in these here parts however,
even in my slightly urban area I can open my door sometimes and they scatter.......those ***** can cause serious damage
but it's never been like in the ad's you see LOL
there are many 'a deer in these here parts however,
even in my slightly urban area I can open my door sometimes and they scatter.......those ***** can cause serious damage
08-25-2012, 08:55 AM
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Got-em out here too, they also seem to know where the hunters aren't LOL!
However, the way the states ask the shops to adjust the headlights out here (mid-atlantic) seems to be too low for me, does not take full example of the full headlight beam. My 2008 C-class headlamps had a lot farther throw to them.
However, the way the states ask the shops to adjust the headlights out here (mid-atlantic) seems to be too low for me, does not take full example of the full headlight beam. My 2008 C-class headlamps had a lot farther throw to them.
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08-25-2012, 10:13 AM
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Got-em out here too, they also seem to know where the hunters aren't LOL!
However, the way the states ask the shops to adjust the headlights out here (mid-atlantic) seems to be too low for me, does not take full example of the full headlight beam. My 2008 C-class headlamps had a lot farther throw to them.
However, the way the states ask the shops to adjust the headlights out here (mid-atlantic) seems to be too low for me, does not take full example of the full headlight beam. My 2008 C-class headlamps had a lot farther throw to them.
What lighting do you Have?
My Bi-Xenons are like the sun comes out when I put them on high beam. Even the low beams are better than high beams in any of my previous cars.
What comes to the night vision. From some earlier post I understand that it uses the Comand screen in the middle of the dash. If this is true the system is useless. You cannot possibly be looking at it while driving especially in the dark.
I had a S350 renter in Germany once with the night vision and in that car the screen for it is right in front of you as the speedo is a digital image, i.e. it changes to night vision screen when NV is in use and puts speed, engine speed etc. at the bottom of the screen as a number display. With this setup it can be used as you can take a quick look at it without turning your head.
If the retrofit involves replacing the cluster to get the image in front of you this retro will cost both arms and both legs. The cluster for my E550 costs over $7000 and it does not even have the screen built into it.
But the night vision will show deer etc. on the road far earlier than you can see them without it especially in rain.
08-25-2012, 11:15 AM
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What lighting do you Have?
My Bi-Xenons are like the sun comes out when I put them on high beam. Even the low beams are better than high beams in any of my previous cars.
What comes to the night vision. From some earlier post I understand that it uses the Comand screen in the middle of the dash. If this is true the system is useless. You cannot possibly be looking at it while driving especially in the dark.
I had a S350 renter in Germany once with the night vision and in that car the screen for it is right in front of you as the speedo is a digital image, i.e. it changes to night vision screen when NV is in use and puts speed, engine speed etc. at the bottom of the screen as a number display. With this setup it can be used as you can take a quick look at it without turning your head.
If the retrofit involves replacing the cluster to get the image in front of you this retro will cost both arms and both legs. The cluster for my E550 costs over $7000 and it does not even have the screen built into it.
But the night vision will show deer etc. on the road far earlier than you can see them without it especially in rain.
My Bi-Xenons are like the sun comes out when I put them on high beam. Even the low beams are better than high beams in any of my previous cars.
What comes to the night vision. From some earlier post I understand that it uses the Comand screen in the middle of the dash. If this is true the system is useless. You cannot possibly be looking at it while driving especially in the dark.
I had a S350 renter in Germany once with the night vision and in that car the screen for it is right in front of you as the speedo is a digital image, i.e. it changes to night vision screen when NV is in use and puts speed, engine speed etc. at the bottom of the screen as a number display. With this setup it can be used as you can take a quick look at it without turning your head.
If the retrofit involves replacing the cluster to get the image in front of you this retro will cost both arms and both legs. The cluster for my E550 costs over $7000 and it does not even have the screen built into it.
But the night vision will show deer etc. on the road far earlier than you can see them without it especially in rain.
08-25-2012, 04:41 PM
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What lighting do you Have?
My Bi-Xenons are like the sun comes out when I put them on high beam. Even the low beams are better than high beams in any of my previous cars.
What comes to the night vision. From some earlier post I understand that it uses the Comand screen in the middle of the dash. If this is true the system is useless. You cannot possibly be looking at it while driving especially in the dark.
I had a S350 renter in Germany once with the night vision and in that car the screen for it is right in front of you as the speedo is a digital image, i.e. it changes to night vision screen when NV is in use and puts speed, engine speed etc. at the bottom of the screen as a number display. With this setup it can be used as you can take a quick look at it without turning your head.
If the retrofit involves replacing the cluster to get the image in front of you this retro will cost both arms and both legs. The cluster for my E550 costs over $7000 and it does not even have the screen built into it.
But the night vision will show deer etc. on the road far earlier than you can see them without it especially in rain.
My Bi-Xenons are like the sun comes out when I put them on high beam. Even the low beams are better than high beams in any of my previous cars.
What comes to the night vision. From some earlier post I understand that it uses the Comand screen in the middle of the dash. If this is true the system is useless. You cannot possibly be looking at it while driving especially in the dark.
I had a S350 renter in Germany once with the night vision and in that car the screen for it is right in front of you as the speedo is a digital image, i.e. it changes to night vision screen when NV is in use and puts speed, engine speed etc. at the bottom of the screen as a number display. With this setup it can be used as you can take a quick look at it without turning your head.
If the retrofit involves replacing the cluster to get the image in front of you this retro will cost both arms and both legs. The cluster for my E550 costs over $7000 and it does not even have the screen built into it.
But the night vision will show deer etc. on the road far earlier than you can see them without it especially in rain.
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08-25-2012, 07:10 PM
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Bi-Xenons, but they adjust them to shine lower than I think they should out here. If in certain situations the I put the Hi beams on, then I get a lot more light and it one can see a long way down the road. It is not a matter of how bright the low beams are, it is how they are mandated by the state to be pointed.
When I have my low beams on the automatic control they adjust to very far distance if nobody is driving too closeahead of me. If I don't have the automatic sdjustment ON they stay at the shortest distance.
