Video In Motion
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Video In Motion
Looking at In-Motion applications. Research says Mid City Engineering is the best overall install. If so which model are people using? There are four versions:
1) VIM221... Video In Motion Interface
2) VIM221P....Video in Motion with Programme
3) VIM221R....Video in Motion with on-demand control of reverse camera.
4) VIM221K...Video in Motion with Backup Camera
1) VIM221... Video In Motion Interface
2) VIM221P....Video in Motion with Programme
3) VIM221R....Video in Motion with on-demand control of reverse camera.
4) VIM221K...Video in Motion with Backup Camera
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My guess is that it would depend on how your vehicle is equipped. If your vehicle is equipped with a back up camera, then #3 would be a good choice. If equipped with the rear entertainment package, then #2........and so on and so on..............
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You can get a simple do-it-yourself software solution from www.bimmerguru.com/supported_models . Scroll down the page for MB cars that are supported
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You can get a simple do-it-yourself software solution from www.bimmerguru.com/supported_models . Scroll down the page for MB cars that are supported
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WHERE IS JASON B!!!! LOL
I have an 08. It did not come with a backup camera. I ordered a module through Jason Burtman that Mid City custom made by order to control rear camera, video bypass, AND front camera. I also had a slight hiccup with the installation of the module at the shop that installed mine and a direct to Noah at Mid City and they were there to troubleshoot directly with the shop and had a permanent solution and me back up and running in no time.
Go with the mid city module. Use Jason and he will get you what you need, I would just negotiate a little more on that 3rd party, middle man, manufacturer to dealer taxation. I didn't but realized I should of after the fact.
I have an 08. It did not come with a backup camera. I ordered a module through Jason Burtman that Mid City custom made by order to control rear camera, video bypass, AND front camera. I also had a slight hiccup with the installation of the module at the shop that installed mine and a direct to Noah at Mid City and they were there to troubleshoot directly with the shop and had a permanent solution and me back up and running in no time.
Go with the mid city module. Use Jason and he will get you what you need, I would just negotiate a little more on that 3rd party, middle man, manufacturer to dealer taxation. I didn't but realized I should of after the fact.
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Yes, the midcity is the best one in my opinion, because you can add a front camera like I did that comes on automatically below 3 mph and is awesome, and also because the manufacturer stands behind their products 100% and they are made in the USA which means easy tweaks if needed.
Shoot me a text if you need more info. I still need to get my front camera write-up online.
Yes, the midcity is the best one in my opinion, because you can add a front camera like I did that comes on automatically below 3 mph and is awesome, and also because the manufacturer stands behind their products 100% and they are made in the USA which means easy tweaks if needed.
Shoot me a text if you need more info. I still need to get my front camera write-up online.
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I went with an option from ebay for about $120. It came from Russia and was easy to install. Much smaller than the box style units and it works perfectly nearly 2 years since install.
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Yes, the midcity is the best one in my opinion, because you can add a front camera like I did that comes on automatically below 3 mph and is awesome, and also because the manufacturer stands behind their products 100% and they are made in the USA which means easy tweaks if needed.
Shoot me a text if you need more info. I still need to get my front camera write-up online.
Yes, the midcity is the best one in my opinion, because you can add a front camera like I did that comes on automatically below 3 mph and is awesome, and also because the manufacturer stands behind their products 100% and they are made in the USA which means easy tweaks if needed.
Shoot me a text if you need more info. I still need to get my front camera write-up online.
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I purchased mine from Vladimir. I don't see it listed in his current ebay offerings so I would just contact him and request what you need. He was responsive to my questions.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-TV-...wAAOSwWnFWBFDw
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-TV-...wAAOSwWnFWBFDw
