UNSTPABL

HEY GUYS,

HAS ANYONE CHANGED THEIR HEAD UNIT ON THEIR SL? WHATS THE BEST ONE AND THE BEST FIT FOR THE CAR?

THANKS!!!

MBH motorsports

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.

UNSTPABL

Very nice!!!

209sl55

Can you order the carbon fiber radio surround for aftermarket setup like in your picture above?

oren217

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...placement.html

nir

thx oren -could not of said it better myself... - really love the new unit installed.

oren217

awesome..good to know u dont have any buyers remorse months later

MBH motorsports

No, I had mine custom made. As far as I know there is no available surround for the SL.

brandonq

Pioneer Avic Z130BT here and adding backup camera within the next few weeks

afcwben

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

phodem

do you have to modified anything or plug and play afcwben ? thank you

desant89

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

MBH motorsports

That's a great find

desant89

Hoping it is fine. I will know in a week or two at most, and will let everyone know. Took a bit to find, but the vendor insists it is the correct kit for my 07SL.

CHP_H8_ME

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?

afcwben

no modifications were needed but I recommend it is installed professionally

afcwben

My car had the phone in the centre. The blue tooth is excellent this unit works with all the settings in a SL55 including the steering wheel controls which i feared would not so to me that was a bonus

CHP_H8_ME

So how did the stock stereo/amps hook up? Plug and play? I heard it was nessassary to replace the stock amp...what did you do to yours?
Thanks for your replys

afcwben

It was more or less plug and play but the amp had to be replaces

CHP_H8_ME

Just the amp? Would you mind giving more details? And maybe a PM on the cost of installation? Thanks

afcwben

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

Monky

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!

T

afcwben

Amp will have to be replaced you will love this unit. I have just done a 100 mile drive and was really happy with iPod interface and the way the hands free kicked in when needed

Monky

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

afcwben

Toby

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