SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 03 SL55 AMG ANY TOUCH SCREEN HEAD UNIT IDEAS?
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There are may options, Like Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Pioneer to name a few. I just happen to have a Pioneer. Keep in mind its all retro-fit as no one makes an install kit. Meaning you will have to have a custom trim plate made and ditch the factory amp. In my case, I used a JL Audio amp. I can't speak for other head units, but I really like my Pioneer unit. Features like Ipod, Pandora, GPS, SD card, DVD player, MP3 DC playback including DC-R and DVD-R, Bluetooth, Satellite radio, Divx player, the list goes on.
I enjoy mine very much, but I did loose my steering wheel controls. Not sure it it can be made to worth with the wheel controls, but the install shop I used couldn't do it.
I enjoy mine very much, but I did loose my steering wheel controls. Not sure it it can be made to worth with the wheel controls, but the install shop I used couldn't do it.
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thx oren -could not of said it better myself... - really love the new unit installed.
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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
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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
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...hp?it=CT23MB11
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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
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...hp?it=CT23MB11
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'03 SL55. Wife drives '06 SL500 and Range Rover Evoque
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
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Hi there, looked at that as well. What year is your car, and did it originaly have the cell phone connection in the center console? Want to know if I can use the bluetooth feature thats built-in to that new unit, because my car did not come with the phone connection. Might you know?
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'03 SL55. Wife drives '06 SL500 and Range Rover Evoque
Thanks for your replys
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Yes just the amp. As for fitting I took it to a professional installer who tested the unit to ensure it would work it took them over 11 hours to do but it was done perfectly the cost to fit was £530 including vat
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That headunit looks pretty good, can you use that with the stock amp and OEM setup? Direct fit kinda thing? I can't stand my old school 2003 headunit, would love to replace it but don't want to change amps and stuff just want to change the headunit, happy with sounds quality, not with looks!
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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
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That headunit looks pretty good, can you use that with the stock amp and OEM setup? Direct fit kinda thing? I can't stand my old school 2003 headunit, would love to replace it but don't want to change amps and stuff just want to change the headunit, happy with sounds quality, not with looks!
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Hi Ben,
Cool think I'm gonna order one soon :-)
How much was it installed with new amp, total installation cost with the headunit / amp / wiring / labour etc?
Yeah if you could give me there details that would be great so I can speak with them.
Kind Regards,
Toby
Cool think I'm gonna order one soon :-)
How much was it installed with new amp, total installation cost with the headunit / amp / wiring / labour etc?
Yeah if you could give me there details that would be great so I can speak with them.
Kind Regards,
Toby
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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/
Ben
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/
Ben