Toadster

I know there was a pretty good vendor for the W211, but I believe the owner passed away last year... but they had bluetooth options for our cars

after having my rental for almost a week, I got used to the bluetooth phone option and if possible (and cost effective) it would be cool to have it in my 55

any good vendors out there????

justinwrock

buy a used puck off CL or the forum...


Can be had for less than $100.

Toadster

anyone have one they want to part with?

justinwrock

maybe...

what hardware do you have in your center console?

Toadster

i have the following:

upper deck


center console

GregMB

CarTronics was the vendor who passed away.... My understanding however, was that he didn't actually develop the products he sold.


Check out the following link:

http://www.mobridge.us/


Some of these look a whole lot like the stuff CarTronics used to sell. I like the option that adds Bluetooth phone and the iPod functionality through the COMAND. A little pricey, but looks like a well integrated solution.

-G

Toadster

wow $699!

GregMB

At some point during your ownership of an E55 you will need to put on the big boy pants.... Not every product you want can be purchased from a Chinese website for $13.00!!!!

-G

Toadster

LOL I can probably live with the BT Puck for $100

that sure does look nice though - seems to fully integrate everything into the steering wheel, and COMMAND unit!

Toadster

$499 here - I wonder if it's the same unit?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...ht_1988wt_1397

HeissRod

Anyone ever used one of those Mobridge units? I'm really intrigued by it.

HeissRod

Judging by the part number, that is only for integrating audio in E-class W211s without COMMAND. Phone integration is not a feature of that kit.

http://www.mobridge.us/products/most-ipod-aux

GregMB

No Bluetooth on that one.

-G

Toadster

no kidding, seems like all the MB goodies at 1/3rd of the price!

Denroll

I'm also looking for an iPhone integration solution. Phone and music. Can't be that difficult.

I actually was looking for the cartonics solution a few days ago when I found out the bad news. I'm ready to buy something now.

Toadster

so if i get the puck - I still need the cradle... and reprogrammed...dangit!

jayjmuir

I'm about to have this installed next week. The factory bluetooth has given me nothing but problems and the factory ipod kit sounds horrible in my car.

If this doesn't improve sound quality, I'm going to rip the entire COMMAND and MOST system out and go straight after-market.

http://www.dension.com/product/gateway-500s-bluetooth

Toadster

looks good - what's the cost? (can't find it on their site)

cij911

Todd, If you go with the factory setup it will cost you ~$1000 installed. I believe the aftermarket systems are about the same cost (I have never seen the unit mentioned above).

Similarly, any idea how to incorporate a back up camera on the factory screen ? I have been told that it can be done, but I am curious how it is integrated.

Toadster

so just the puck won't work?

cij911

Correct. There are a number of threads on this subject, so just search and read.

Update : I saw a thread on Youtube that just plugged the puck into the SOS link. The guy that posted the video said he would post a part 2 showing how it worked, but he never did....I wonder if it was more complex than he thought...

jayjmuir

I was quoted about $700, including the install for that unit. At that price point, I would rather just go a different direction. So, I ended up backing out on the entire thing and have now decided to just rip the entire COMMAND system out and go aftermarket.

I'm removing everything stock (HUD, entire MOST ring, navigation unit, cd changer, bluetooth puk, factory ipod connector, AGW, HK amp, and HK speakers, teleaid stuff, all associated wiring, and anything else the shop finds that won't be needed anymore), so if anyone wants something just let me know.

I will probably post a for sale thread once everything is out.