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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 03 SL55 AMG ANY TOUCH SCREEN HEAD UNIT IDEAS?

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Old 04-28-2012, 08:23 AM
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Legend thanks Ben, have emailed them :-)

Will let you know how I get on, can't wait to junk that stock unit lol!

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It cost me £435 inc vat much of the cost was labour so I would assume that they would now do it quicker as they did mine so speak to them mention that they did my car they will remember here is a link http://davewalliscaraudio.bttradespace.com/

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I am also interested in the cargpsnet unit described by afcwben. It sounds great. However, I would feel better about it if Ben just hadn't joined in April. He had provided no information about himself execpt to say he has an SL55. Now why would he just pop up on this forum to let us know how great the cargpsnet unit is? hmm.....
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What information do you need? But what makes me la I have had another person who wanted to contact the company who installed it for me and I sent the details. They can independently verify that it has been installed in this country. The installer is independent who spent over a day installing this system. Others will benefit from this as I have been willing to be the "guinea pig". I just thought I would share my experience with those who want it, and those who don't? I couldnt care less. But hey don't buy it

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Old 04-30-2012, 10:28 AM
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I have just had this installed http://www.cargpsnet.com/mercedes-sl...580-p-525.html really excellent kit does everyting including reverse camera and works with my steering wheel controls. Ordered on a Friday recived on a Monday very helpful peopl, highly recommended
Looks like a nice unit, did you buy from the states or the UK? If the states does the radio pickup stations ok?

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Old 04-30-2012, 10:57 AM
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Unit was bought from china trying to sort out radio at moment as sometimes reception is good somerimes not. That so far is the only issue
Old 04-30-2012, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Neander
I am also interested in the cargpsnet unit described by afcwben. It sounds great. However, I would feel better about it if Ben just hadn't joined in April. He had provided no information about himself execpt to say he has an SL55. Now why would he just pop up on this forum to let us know how great the cargpsnet unit is? hmm.....

Well maybe i can help - i have been a member for 8 years and several sl's. I did the install and here is the thread for the result - Love the unit - Radio reception not great but i use XM and stream pandora/iheart radio only anyway! Bluetooth works well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...placement.html
Old 04-30-2012, 06:37 PM
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Well - i was the guinea pig in US i guess !

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...placement.html
Old 04-30-2012, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nir
Well maybe i can help - i have been a member for 8 years and several sl's. I did the install and here is the thread for the result - Love the unit - Radio reception not great but i use XM and stream pandora/iheart radio only anyway! Bluetooth works well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...placement.html
Hi nir, I still want to find some time to go take a look at yours. btw, is the bluetooth built into the unit, or did your car have the factory phone?
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Originally Posted by nir
Well maybe i can help - i have been a member for 8 years and several sl's. I did the install and here is the thread for the result - Love the unit - Radio reception not great but i use XM and stream pandora/iheart radio only anyway! Bluetooth works well.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...placement.html
Does this unit support XM directly or do you just feed it in through one of the audio ports and have to control your XM channel selection through an add-on box?
Old 05-01-2012, 07:20 PM
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No mine had no phone - built in. pleasure to meet you anytime, let me know.

Originally Posted by CHP_H8_ME
Hi nir, I still want to find some time to go take a look at yours. btw, is the bluetooth built into the unit, or did your car have the factory phone?
Old 05-01-2012, 07:22 PM
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Mine came with an XM old alpine built into the ashtray with lifetime connection, so i I had them connect it to the AUX - works well, but the sound is not CD quality.
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Does this unit support XM directly or do you just feed it in through one of the audio ports and have to control your XM channel selection through an add-on box?
Old 05-02-2012, 05:47 PM
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I just ordered the below kit for mine. Not sure why everyone says there is not a kit for these cars unless this kit, and the vendor I called is totally incorrect. I know I have seen a kit for 01+ sl's on Sonic Electronics too.

http://www.installer.com/item/displa...hp?it=CT23MB11
For those that are interested, this part came in today, and I held it up to the radio. Definitely is the right part to install an aftermarket Double Din in our cars. The Black is a tad different then the black on the front of the cupholders. When My installer removes the old one, and puts this one in actual place, we will decide if we want to use that special plastic adhesive paint that they use to match it better or not.

I think it may be ok as is though. I will keep everyone posted.
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02 SL 55 Amg
HELP! I got one of these radio, and rip my car apart only to find out that I (maybe) missing a pwr wire.
I have a 03 sl55 amg. any suggestions?
thanks

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