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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Best VIM module

Hi to everyone. I'm new to your forum and from what I've been reading on here can learn a lot from everyone.
Looking to install a VIM module on my 2007 S600. I'm sure this has been discussed before but anyone have suggestions on which unit to go with?

Thanks in advance for all your advice.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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http://www.midcityengineering.com/InterfaceDevices.htm

I use it every day and it works great.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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MidCity Engineering.

http://www.midcityengineering.com/InterfaceDevices.htm

I use it every day and it works great.
yup. they r the best!
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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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how much do its cost and is it also open the normal tv so u can see like chanels ? like in tv or just opening so u can se video when u drive and is it hard to instal and im livin in sweden whats the chances to get it ?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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It's plug and play. The module bypass the e-brake so that you can watch DVD while the car is in drive.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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okey ??
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Old May 18, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I've just put in my order for VIM221. Hopefully it will be as easy to install as they say.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Jaworskiorlando I contacted TJ at www.midcityengineering.com and paid $399 plus shipping.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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so how to install the item ? hmm isnt it expensive ? is there like many brands for vim ? or cuz i know here in sweden a company selling it as well but its not maybe that good like this one ? or how do i know the diffrence cuz if its the same then its the same price here as well
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Originally Posted by Jaworskiorlando
so how to install the item ? hmm isnt it expensive ? is there like many brands for vim ? or cuz i know here in sweden a company selling it as well but its not maybe that good like this one ? or how do i know the diffrence cuz if its the same then its the same price here as well
How about you buy two of them, one from Sweden, one from US, do the installation and report back to us your opinion.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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I'm putting my order on-hold until we have the results from JW's comparison test
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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I just finished installing and testing my midcity-engineering VIM221 and I couldn't be happier. Installation was super simple (besides a defective connector on the VIM harness that took some time fitting) and everything works as if the VIM wasn't there even when it's switched "ON". The nav also talks over the DVD video/audio. Highly recommend this product to anyone looking to add VIM to their car.

Thanks to the forum members who suggested this product!
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