Aftermarket Options 2005 E55 Recommendations
11-08-2004, 02:55 AM
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where can you get a mirror like CTE's? the one pictured earlier in this thread can be bought at www.beastpower.com in the V1 section. but that is a BMW mirror. where can you get the MB mirror?
11-08-2004, 08:29 AM
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Guys, remember my mirror is the STOCK mirror. It is not aftermarket. Look at the pic T-bone posted and you'll see. Unfortunately I have never seen the actual radar detector in it's location. I will call the place who did it and see if they have any pics.
11-09-2004, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cte430
Unfortunately I have never seen the actual radar detector in it's location...
11-09-2004, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Eleanor Owner
I'm confused...In order for a V1 to work effectively let alone work altogether, it must be mounted in a way such that the sensors have a clear view out of the front and rear windshields. If you cannot see your V1 in your car, that must mean that your V1 cannot see out of the car. You say it's mounted on the rear decklid, right?
11-09-2004, 05:24 PM
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so the shop effectively turned the V1 into a K40, or at least backwards engineered it into the same architecture. i wish V1 would just do this naturally, because ripping apart a V1 possibly could be a very expensive DIY project.
12-21-2004, 04:48 PM
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sorry i've taken so long to post pictures. i've just been very busy with the holiday season. attached are a few. i picked up the car on 11/21. just broke the 1000 mile mark this last weekend.
12-21-2004, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hussain
2) If you mean secure, in the sense of getting stolen or not, any Mercedes is just about the most secure car you can buy. With laser key technology the car does not use a regular key to start the car. Furthermore, there is even a keyless go option which allows you to start the car with the push of a button, while the key remains in your pocket.
3)As far as I know there is a llugnut key in the spare tire area to unlock the rims, however, most members never have problems with theft of wheels and some members have switched to aftermarket wheels costing thousands of dollars more than the stock setup.
4)You can setup your IPOD very cleanly in your car through Mercedes AUX or Auxillary switch, which is also relatively cheap.
3)As far as I know there is a llugnut key in the spare tire area to unlock the rims, however, most members never have problems with theft of wheels and some members have switched to aftermarket wheels costing thousands of dollars more than the stock setup.
4)You can setup your IPOD very cleanly in your car through Mercedes AUX or Auxillary switch, which is also relatively cheap.
2) Laser key technology? Have you been watching too much "Gone In 60 Seconds (Sucky Remake Version)"? Next thing we'll be reading on the forums is how we need to have keys made in Germany at Mercedes' home office!
3) I've never had a Mercedes come with wheel locks. No locks, therefore no key to remove them. If you get locks, that means they are purchased at the dealership. And I am not sure where the ghetto part of Danville is that he needs to be concerned with getting wheels stolen!
4) Does the 2005 have an aux input? Gareth, does yours? I thought this was scheduled for deletion... it certainly was removed from many other models.
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12-22-2004, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by scorchie
I wish I read this earlier!
3) I've never had a Mercedes come with wheel locks. No locks, therefore no key to remove them. If you get locks, that means they are purchased at the dealership. And I am not sure where the ghetto part of Danville is that he needs to be concerned with getting wheels stolen!
4) Does the 2005 have an aux input? Gareth, does yours? I thought this was scheduled for deletion... it certainly was removed from many other models.
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3) I've never had a Mercedes come with wheel locks. No locks, therefore no key to remove them. If you get locks, that means they are purchased at the dealership. And I am not sure where the ghetto part of Danville is that he needs to be concerned with getting wheels stolen!
4) Does the 2005 have an aux input? Gareth, does yours? I thought this was scheduled for deletion... it certainly was removed from many other models.
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4) i have a 2005 and mine has the aux input. tested it with the ipod and it does work. let me know if you want a picture but it looks the same way as what has been described in the forums.
12-22-2004, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
3) no, danville is pretty safe. but some of us drive beyond the local gas 'n sip, scorchie.
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12-22-2004, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Hussain
3)As far as I know there is a llugnut key in the spare tire area to unlock the rims, however, most members never have problems with theft of wheels and some members have switched to aftermarket wheels costing thousands of dollars more than the stock setup.
04-17-2006, 02:56 PM
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I've read good things about the K40 Bluetooth Claibre, which sells for either $900 (front only) or $1600 (front and rear) installed, including the laser defuser. I have an older K40 installed (front only) and it seems to work pretty well. I am not sure that the back makes sense? If they are going to catch up on you from the rear, they can clock you by going the same speed, I therefore think $900 is a good compromise. How much is Valentine installed without the fancy etched mirror?
