Upgrades '17 S550 Cab

Old Sep 20, 2022 | 01:17 PM
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Upgrades '17 S550 Cab

I just ordered my s550 cab. very excited. big change for me.
I like making the car as user friendly and as pretty as possible.
Things ive already purchased
Carplay Kit
MidCity Eco off V2

plan to buy
Porterfield brake pads

Any other recommendations?

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Old Sep 22, 2022 | 08:56 PM
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Maybe just a ECU tune? Hard to change what is perfect right?
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Old Sep 24, 2022 | 11:36 AM
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Very nice! What carplay kit did you buy? Let us know how you get on with the install. I am also seriously considering this upgrade.

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Old Sep 26, 2022 | 09:48 AM
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I'm going to go with this AndroidAuto/CarPlay kit for my '16 S550 4Matic. I think it bridges the gap, instead of doing OEM NAV upgrades, etc...

GTA Car Kit
Wireless CarPlay and AndroidAuto Integration for Mercedes S-Class 2014-2017
https://www.gtacarkits.com/product/w...***-2014-2017/
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Old Nov 15, 2022 | 10:32 AM
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i got the same one. did the install myself. while there are some quirks it works pretty well. im happy
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by slash32487
i got the same one. did the install myself. while there are some quirks it works pretty well. im happy
What are the issues? Thx
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 01:42 PM
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What are the issues? Thx
phone uses 2 bluetooths at same time. fix below.
iPhone settings: Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> Call Audio Routing -> And choose Bluetooth Headset here. This will help with the phone calls going through the MB Bluetooth, not through Carplay.

on the steering wheel cluster it reacts to the return button which is dedicated to the dash not infotainment

many times i need to open spotify close it and reopen it for the music to play through.

some videos wont play audio through the setup.

ive had it since September and sometimes i need to either hard plug and or reset the link. have done it 3 times so far

most of the time it works as you would want it. and i am happy
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 04:33 PM
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Is this the same system?

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this is the system
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Old May 15, 2023 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by slash32487
phone uses 2 bluetooths at same time. fix below.
iPhone settings: Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> Call Audio Routing -> And choose Bluetooth Headset here. This will help with the phone calls going through the MB Bluetooth, not through Carplay.

on the steering wheel cluster it reacts to the return button which is dedicated to the dash not infotainment

many times i need to open spotify close it and reopen it for the music to play through.

some videos wont play audio through the setup.

ive had it since September and sometimes i need to either hard plug and or reset the link. have done it 3 times so far

most of the time it works as you would want it. and i am happy
i fixed all these issues. it works pretty seemless now
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Old May 16, 2023 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by slash32487
i fixed all these issues. it works pretty seemless now
Hey, if you are routing the sound through MB bluetooth, are you able to hear google map navigation voice? the issue of using the GTACarkit bluetooth is that it drops the sound quality specially if listening to flac music. I always uses MB bluetooth for music/call but not able to play video as you mentioned and unable to hear google map navigation voice unless I use GTACarkit bluetooth.

Any feedback/comment appreciated.
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Old May 16, 2023 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by koolivand187
Hey, if you are routing the sound through MB bluetooth, are you able to hear google map navigation voice? the issue of using the GTACarkit bluetooth is that it drops the sound quality specially if listening to flac music. I always uses MB bluetooth for music/call but not able to play video as you mentioned and unable to hear google map navigation voice unless I use GTACarkit bluetooth.

Any feedback/comment appreciated.
Email them send them pictures inside how your USB is connected. Tell them how you want it to be setup and they should be able to tell you
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i fixed all these issues. it works pretty seemless now
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Email them send them pictures inside how your USB is connected. Tell them how you want it to be setup and they should be able to tell you
will do, thanks!
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