GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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More custom work done...

New custom mods:

Chrome hood fins, DVD/Navi/color backup cam/Ipod/Game console integration...one screen, multiple functions! ...super clean install.





....more to come.

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Lets see a picture of the actual camera at back, mounted.
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Lets see a picture of the actual camera at back, mounted.
here you go...

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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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The mods look great!! I just got a Premier Edition. I am interested to know how much the mod for the backup camera cost since they are not available until the July build cars.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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The mods look great!! I just got a Premier Edition. I am interested to know how much the mod for the backup camera cost since they are not available until the July build cars.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Thanks for pic, I wouldn't mind knowing either install set back.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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I would love to know more about the back-up cam/dvd as well, which one did you buy? did you do install yourself? if so, was it easy? I have done the hood fins and ipod integration as well and hoping to get my rims this coming week. How is the ride quality with your 22's? Change at all, big difference? What brand rims and tires did you put on?
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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I would love to know more about the back-up cam/dvd as well, which one did you buy? did you do install yourself? if so, was it easy? I have done the hood fins and ipod integration as well and hoping to get my rims this coming week. How is the ride quality with your 22's? Change at all, big difference? What brand rims and tires did you put on?
I have 2006 edition Antera 22" wheels with Falken rubber and am enjoying the ride quality. No noticeable increase in road noise and ride is still soft and comfortable. Plus they work with the tire pressure monitoring system.

I had my NJ customizing shop (Action Tire, Lodi, NJ) do the complex integration work. If you go there ask for Allen. The safety and piece of mind of having the backup cam is worth the price.

I want to have an additional swing down monitor installed in the future.

~Mel

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cops in jersey ever give you a hard time about the tinted windows?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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cops in jersey ever give you a hard time about the tinted windows?
No...I've always had luck with tinted windows. I have had friends with darker, limo tint get pulled over for it.

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I live in Vegas so definitly can use your shop!! Do you know the brands they used for the back-up cam and DVD/NAV conversion?
I ordered my rims today, 22" D'vinci Ragno w/ black inserts. They will be in on Wednesday, installed on Thursday. Ill post pics as soon as i can!
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I live in Vegas so definitly cant use your shop!! Do you know the brands they used for the back-up cam and DVD/NAV conversion?
I ordered my rims today, 22" D'vinci Ragno w/ black inserts. They will be in on Wednesday, installed on Thursday. Ill post pics as soon as i can!
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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I do not know what brand camera they used but I love this one. You can see in total darkness with just the help of the reverse lamps.

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