Aftermarket Headunit Instal Need Info/Pix
08-06-2008, 05:19 PM
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Aftermarket Headunit Instal Need Info/Pix
i was wondering if there are any members here that took out their original mercedes head unit and put in an aftermarket double din in instead. i wanted to get some info and pictures of ppl who did the install. what am i looking to get my self into. and i have navigation in my car right now so how hard is it going to be.
08-11-2008, 02:24 AM
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thanks, i talked to him and hes having the guy that did it email me some info, but heres another question, does any1 know where i can get the bezel from. amgfan has a beautiful wood one but i know that just has $$$$$$ written all over it and i just want one thats made for the 211s not that custom.
08-11-2008, 04:46 PM
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More commonly known as water transfer printing.
08-11-2008, 06:39 PM
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B...I couldn't find any aftermarket company that made a double din bezel for the E55, so that is why I went the fabrication route. I got lucky with an installer that was good with a router and is **** about fitment, so it looks great in my car.
Yes it isn't wood but a water transfer finish, which is getting redone in piano black along with the rest of the interior wood trim. I'll PM you on the cost...
Yes it isn't wood but a water transfer finish, which is getting redone in piano black along with the rest of the interior wood trim. I'll PM you on the cost...
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B...I couldn't find any aftermarket company that made a double din bezel for the E55, so that is why I went the fabrication route. I got lucky with an installer that was good with a router and is **** about fitment, so it looks great in my car.
Yes it isn't wood but a water transfer finish, which is getting redone in piano black along with the rest of the interior wood trim. I'll PM you on the cost...
Yes it isn't wood but a water transfer finish, which is getting redone in piano black along with the rest of the interior wood trim. I'll PM you on the cost...
08-12-2008, 02:34 AM
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hey amgfan still waiting on ur pm thanks in advance. so neways i found somebody to do the bezel but i havent confirmed a price with him yet so its still undecided. he made them for the bimmers. i was going to get one back when i had my e39 bmw but ended up just making one for myself and i didnt do that bad to say so myself 
. anywho im waiting for him and i also checked on here and found some1 else that did it and it came out beautiful. i like it because its black and matches the interior
. anywho im waiting for him and i also checked on here and found some1 else that did it and it came out beautiful. i like it because its black and matches the interior
05-06-2009, 04:51 PM
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sup fellas sorry to bring this thing back again but i had another question. where can i get a wiring harness? my uncle has been telling me that to put another unit in i would have to get another wiring harness so that my factory speakers and sup would work with the new system. i have the logic7 surround system as well as the harmon/kardon speakers. so anyone know?
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I did an aftermarket double din in my moms 211 and I couldntfind the dash kit inthe states. I ended up getting it from the UK. just google w211 double din and youll find it. I think it was 25 dollars shipped
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scoshe makes a crappy dash kit and another company from netherlands makes one thats better but still not perfect. either one would be a nice start for a custom dash kit. there is not a wiring harness because there are practically no wires - fiber optic cables going from the headunit to the amp in the trunk.
I replaced all speakers, headunit, sub and amp. No point in trying to make stock crap work, easier to replace everything and the end result will be a much nicer sounding system.
Here is what I did...
-Alpine W505 Screen with Alpine P1 Nav & Bluetooth
-Memphis Component Speakers and Tweeters front and back
-JL 500/1 Amp
-JL 10w7 Sub
I replaced all speakers, headunit, sub and amp. No point in trying to make stock crap work, easier to replace everything and the end result will be a much nicer sounding system.
Here is what I did...
-Alpine W505 Screen with Alpine P1 Nav & Bluetooth
-Memphis Component Speakers and Tweeters front and back
-JL 500/1 Amp
-JL 10w7 Sub
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05-08-2009, 09:05 PM
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scoshe makes a crappy dash kit and another company from netherlands makes one thats better but still not perfect. either one would be a nice start for a custom dash kit. there is not a wiring harness because there are practically no wires - fiber optic cables going from the headunit to the amp in the trunk.
I replaced all speakers, headunit, sub and amp. No point in trying to make stock crap work, easier to replace everything and the end result will be a much nicer sounding system.
Here is what I did...
-Alpine W505 Screen with Alpine P1 Nav & Bluetooth
-Memphis Component Speakers and Tweeters front and back
-JL 500/1 Amp
-JL 10w7 Sub
I replaced all speakers, headunit, sub and amp. No point in trying to make stock crap work, easier to replace everything and the end result will be a much nicer sounding system.
Here is what I did...
-Alpine W505 Screen with Alpine P1 Nav & Bluetooth
-Memphis Component Speakers and Tweeters front and back
-JL 500/1 Amp
-JL 10w7 Sub
Alright but what if I wanted to keep my stock speakers and amp cuz the sound is good and I also hve a 12"sub already installed. So how so I plug up the fiber optic cables
05-09-2009, 05:20 PM
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alright so what I'm getting here is that I have to change the stock audio system so that I can get a different wiring setup and then that'll hook up to whatever new doubledin I would get. Correct?
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something that can use more power
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something that can use more power
Do you guys know if there is a wire harness for the power leads, or is splicing needed to power an aftermarket unit like the Kenwood DNX 9140 or 8120. I plan to replace everything with aftermarket ( HU, amps, and speakers ).
05-11-2009, 09:18 PM
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alright i just got the wire harness from ebay but it wasnt the right one i think. i have to wait to get my car back from the dealer and then ill try it. let u guys know.
