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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Looks great mj50. Can you tell me where the backup camera is mounted? Maybe a picture when you have a chance. Thanks.
thx 350insp.
i forgot to take pic of backup camera, but it's mounted at the center top right inside the trunk. didn't want to mount it outside. it's awesome to turn on the camera while driving on the freeway cuz u can see all the blind spots!
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Whats a Inspiration MOdel
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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thx Blake! i'll debadge it next weekend right before car wash.
Make sure to get some goo gone before you do it. It took me about 30 mins to get all the gunk off.(You have to let goo gone sit for 5 mins each time you apply and I had to apply it twice). My best advice is to use fishing line or you will use a whole thing of floss.(I dont know if the longer the badge is on the harder it is to take off, I had my badge on for 4 1/4 years)
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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huh, so that's what they were.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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Whats a Inspiration MOdel
Inspiration Edition has poplar wood trim, stitched leather seats, 17" wheels, updated instrument cluster, etc....

It's almost like AMG package except for bumpers and engine.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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Hello mj50, The headunit looks great . I had a question on how easy the install was because i 'm planning on buy the Eclpise avn5500 and the dimensions are the same, everywhere i go they say that the double-din units will not fit, so i guess there wrong unless you had to modify the headunit to make it work.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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Hello mj50, The headunit looks great . I had a question on how easy the install was because i 'm planning on buy the Eclpise avn5500 and the dimensions are the same, everywhere i go they say that the double-din units will not fit, so i guess there wrong unless you had to modify the headunit to make it work.
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i didn't DIY so can't promise u, but from looking at the installer do it, there wasn't any modifications done to fit. the only thing that didn't fit was the plastic trim around the HU which was slightly modified...
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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EFF YOU JACKIE
Don't forget, once you take the head unit out, your speaker, sub and amp are rendered useless. So if you're going to do it, you need to do it all.

My suggestion, have someone do it for you.


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i didn't DIY so can't promise u, but from looking at the installer do it, there wasn't any modifications done to fit. the only thing that didn't fit was the plastic trim around the HU which was slightly modified...
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Looks good man
I like all the options that you have with this head unit, but I think that I've grown attached to my windshield mounted nuvi hahaha. I love the detail of the map and the overall feel. I know it isn't as clean and nice as your setup, and I have no backup camera, but I guess I can get by
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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this is a great upgrade

did it on my 98 ml320
took about one hour
got the kit off of ebay for 185 including shiping
but they ar 8000K would defenetelly recomend
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 02:17 AM
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Something I absolutely love
I would also like to know, so maybe I can upgrade my stocks in the future.

Thanks

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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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Very nice job!

hey mj50, man that mod looks very clean and it looks good. Nice job on it. You think you can PM me with the items that you used? That would be great!. Thanks.

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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Me too!

Can you please tell me where you bought the kit? How much will installation go for or how hard is it too DIY? Im only 16 with 2002 ML320, I don't really know how to install, maybe some step by step installation with pictures?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Can I get the vendor and the amount of the kit? Any problems to date?
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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Can I get the vendor and the amount of the kit? Any problems to date?
PM sent.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 03:59 AM
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please send me the info on where to get and how much thx
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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hi can i know how many watt is ur bulp?
as some ppl said that is u instal bulp which is 100W or above ur headlamp can melt, i also not sure abt it

i want to ask for those who already installed xenon on ur ml, what is the most suitable watt for ML?

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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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hi can i know how many watt is ur bulp?
as some ppl said that is u instal bulp which is 100W or above ur headlamp can melt, i also not sure abt it

i want to ask for those who already installed xenon on ur ml, what is the most suitable watt for ML?

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it's 35W for xenons...
the difference is bulb temperature (4k, 6k, 8k, etc...)
and no, it will not melt ur headlamps...
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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hey, can i know r u using H7 or H1 for the bulp??

thx
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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hey, can i know r u using H7 or H1 for the bulp??

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it's H7...
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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# of Inspiration Editions

i know when i was searching for the Inspiration Edition (CPO), i could only find 2 within 300mi radius... so i'm guessing there aren't that many Inspiration Editions out there... the question is, does anyone know how many of them are produced in US?
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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Something I absolutely love
I know, I got one and have only seen another one in a different state.
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I seen alot in OC on the street of Bolsa
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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lots of them running around boston. I dont think its all that limited, it was just a package that was available, its like saying I have an ML sport...
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Just a trim package, tons of them were produced. Its nothing special at all.
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