Cd Changer, Audio Upgrade, Exhaust tips to low
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
E43 and SQ7
Cd Changer, Audio Upgrade, Exhaust tips to low
Hello,
sorry for all the questions but hopefully someone can help
I have a 2001 s430, my cds skip every time i go over a bump, maybe the bolts have came loose from the mounting bracket?
I also want to upgrade the stereo system by adding a a Jl W3 with its own amp, does that mean i need to get a line converter? What do people do with the remote wire? Where are they wiring it too?
I would like to increase the volume of the speakers but i am guessing i just replace them they will sound the same due to the stock amp?
Does anyone of a DIY on the 2 din install? Or where i can get the woodgrain piece, i know on the other forums people used ******* but hes blocked all messages and ebay doesn't have any.
I will be uploading a few pictures of the car soon enough! I added a body kit, but now my exhaust tips are to low and don't line up with the bumper cutouts is there a way to raise the tips? i think a picture will help you guys get an idea
thanks in Advance
sorry for all the questions but hopefully someone can help
I have a 2001 s430, my cds skip every time i go over a bump, maybe the bolts have came loose from the mounting bracket?
I also want to upgrade the stereo system by adding a a Jl W3 with its own amp, does that mean i need to get a line converter? What do people do with the remote wire? Where are they wiring it too?
I would like to increase the volume of the speakers but i am guessing i just replace them they will sound the same due to the stock amp?
Does anyone of a DIY on the 2 din install? Or where i can get the woodgrain piece, i know on the other forums people used ******* but hes blocked all messages and ebay doesn't have any.
I will be uploading a few pictures of the car soon enough! I added a body kit, but now my exhaust tips are to low and don't line up with the bumper cutouts is there a way to raise the tips? i think a picture will help you guys get an idea
thanks in Advance
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
From: Texas
2000 Mercedes Benz S500 Designo
Do a search. There has been loads of write ups on this topic.
To replace any part of the system would mean replacing the whole system (minus the speakers of course). The car is wired fiber optically, and as a result, if you change out one component by itself you will lose the function of the whole system. I.E. theyre not interchangeable.
You will also lose function of the steering wheel controls. If you want a new head-unit, you'll need to replace the amp too. The stock speakers can stay. Honestly, they're not bad speakers and there's like 14 of them each specifically designed and tuned for the audio in you car.
Be prepared to throw out some dough and take it to an audio shop if you don't know anything about audio electronics.
As far as the exhaust tips go, your going to have to cut and weld if they don't line up. You could see about changing the hanger position but I doubt there's much room to play with. What body kit did you add and what exhaust tips do you have? This is probably another trip to a performance shop.
To replace any part of the system would mean replacing the whole system (minus the speakers of course). The car is wired fiber optically, and as a result, if you change out one component by itself you will lose the function of the whole system. I.E. theyre not interchangeable.
You will also lose function of the steering wheel controls. If you want a new head-unit, you'll need to replace the amp too. The stock speakers can stay. Honestly, they're not bad speakers and there's like 14 of them each specifically designed and tuned for the audio in you car.
Be prepared to throw out some dough and take it to an audio shop if you don't know anything about audio electronics.
As far as the exhaust tips go, your going to have to cut and weld if they don't line up. You could see about changing the hanger position but I doubt there's much room to play with. What body kit did you add and what exhaust tips do you have? This is probably another trip to a performance shop.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 279
Likes: 4
From: So Cal
2000 S430, 1999 E 320, 2 K5 blazers,
let me know if you figured out the remote wire. i did a line converter for the amp but ran a off on toggle switch its a ghetto way but did not have time to look for the remote wire. I did pull out the stock amp and tried that remote wire but for some reason it did not turn on and off the amp.
Member
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 188
Likes: 3
From: Orange County
2011 Sienna SE, 01 S500, 05 LS430 UL
let me know if you figured out the remote wire. i did a line converter for the amp but ran a off on toggle switch its a ghetto way but did not have time to look for the remote wire. I did pull out the stock amp and tried that remote wire but for some reason it did not turn on and off the amp.
if link becomes dead, use these keywords:
PAC-SNI-45T-Trunk-Loc-SOEM-T-Line-Output-Converter
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAC-SNI-45T-Trun...item2eac664c11
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
