EX-BEEMER

Just a few questions about Sirius. I was just wondering if any of the '04 E55 guys had the Sat radio button on their cars yet, and if they did, did you activate it?

If activated...how does it work...does the artist and album info display on the main screen?

Hows the quality of sound?

Just idle wondering on my part to help me keep my sanity while I want the approx. 60 days yet for my car to arrive.

04E55 AMG

Dealer informed me that the device needed is not available for install until Jan/Feb timeframe.

Rob Hephner

The main display will show the stream title.

One of the soft keys will say info, when you press it the main display will show the song title and artist. The instrument display will show the stream title.

You will love the sound quality, not to mention the lack of commercials.

Rob Hephner

Having problems trying to give photos here, try this.

Rob Hephner

Got it! And here is the second screen.

t-bone

How much did it cost you?

When did you get it?

And what dealership did it?

Thanks....

bmms8

i wanted to ask the same Q's

Rob Hephner

I do consulting for some electronics companies, and this is the near final product. I do not yet know pricing, but when available any dealer will be able to do it.

oktane

So is it just a software update, or is an additional satellite antenna plus other hardware required?

Thanks for the pics.

Rob Hephner

You will need an additional antenna and the Sat box. The box will flash upgrade the system automatically.

Mr. Xristo

very nice product!

rgbyhkr

Rob,

Thanks for giving all of us an early insight into the Sirius option. I assume there will be separate presets for Sirius stations. Any idea on how many? Also, any not so obvious cool features that come with the Sirius option? Thanks.

Jeff

Rob Hephner

10 presets 1 though 0 they list by stream name on the screen.

Seperate bass treble and balance setting seperate from other audio settings.

You will be able to tune by catagory...Rock, Jazz, Entertainment...

Look at www.siriusradio.com and you will see what they are.

By pressing the star button you can direct enter a stream number.

Your clock will be correct wherever you are, and it even changes when you cross a time zone. (This might be a NAV feature, I am not sure)

dleffler

Rob, any chance it can be retrofitted to a 2001 E55?

04E55 AMG

Picked up my car over the weekend. Dealer informed me that it will be ready in March. Will have to wait and bring the car in then.

Eddie Knopp

I heard March too from my parts guys this weekend. I have a feeling that'll be longer - the initial word was Jan.

Rob Hephner

I do not know of any retrofit. Yo can however use one of several shuttle type devices to modulate the signal onto your FM. Yes, it is not as good and does not show on the display, but it is still much better than static on long trips.

corgiman

Additional antenna - that wil look like crap. Are you sure?

Rob Hephner

The antenna is actually quite small now, about the size of a silver dollar and a quarter of an inch tall.

Not the huge hockey puck you might have seen from the first gen stuff.

Eddie Knopp

Where is the antenna supposed to be mounted ?

Rob Hephner

As high as possible on the roof, and in some cases on the trunck lid.

But, if you have the option, high on the roof, centered in the back of the vehicle.

It needs a clear view of as much of the sky as possible.

corgiman

Won't the existing antenna at the top of the rear glass handle this?

Rob Hephner

No, it will not.

04E55 AMG

My understanding for the delay was what color the antenna should be. The color of the car or black.

Rob Hephner

OK, you do not really believe that do you?