Thinking about Pioneer Z3 double din.

S500 Man · 06-23-2008, 06:40 PM

im thinking about replacing the stock nav/radio with a pioneer Z3 double din radio, with ipod, bluetooth and 60 gb hard drive and 30gb of that with gps built in, and my steering wheel controls will still work. anybody done this before?

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trudawg · 06-23-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by S500 Man

im thinking about replacing the stock nav/radio with a pioneer Z3 double din radio, with ipod, bluetooth and 60 gb hard drive and 30gb of that with gps built in, and my steering wheel controls will still work. anybody done this before?

any pics of one installed already?

S500 Man · 06-23-2008, 07:32 PM

this is a pic of a double din my cousin installed but the pioneer z3 looks way better and is all touch screen so theres no knobs....

this is what the z3 looks like

abhatti55 · 06-23-2008, 11:37 PM

Just ordered it to put in my 740, if all goes well it is going in the S500 as well. Interested in the results if someone is about to do this on a W220 car. Awesome unit, blows the factory stuff out of the water. Bluetooth, Ipod, decent GPS, backup cam...

westcoast5 · 06-24-2008, 02:07 AM

I have it installed in my denali and I love it! If it could be done to the 220 then I will do it too. lol I just want someone to be the first!

S-Clusiv · 06-24-2008, 05:47 AM

If this goes right, I'm in as well. Looks great!

SSM AMG · 06-24-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S500 Man

this is a pic of a double din my cousin installed but the pioneer z3 looks way better and is all touch screen so theres no knobs....

this is what the z3 looks like

Install looks good.

How did he get the steering wheel controls to work?

S500 Man · 06-24-2008, 05:12 PM

my cousin is a beast when it comes to hooking up car audio...hes in paterson nj if anybody needs anything installed 20 mins from nyc....he made the custom fitment for the dash, and hes going to make my custom dash with Matching wood grain....so its going to look completely stock! im taking the pioneer logo off the radio of course....and its got 10 gb built in for music storage. they sell an adapter for my car to make the steering wheel controls work.

the shemdogg · 06-25-2008, 10:54 PM

thats sounds cool, i wanna see yours when its done. how much was that unit?

shem

S500 Man · 06-25-2008, 11:30 PM

prices on the z2 or z3 vary it goes from 800-1500 ebay is cheapest ive seen refurbished...my cousin says he can make my housing around the radio glossy black and put mercedes benz symbol on top strip or make it matching wood grain or flat black what do u guys think?

fkong777 · 07-03-2008, 04:18 PM

Thats awesome.

I installed a AVIC-D3 on my ML55 and it is way better than the OEM unit.

Can you list the part you used to connect to the steering wheel? Please update us how it works out. Will you retain most of the dash displays?

Im getting sick of the primitive Nav on my S. I always thought there were some system and command function that is built in to the head unit and the car will not function correctly without it. I guess it is good new that the HU and be changed.

jfendis430 · 07-04-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by S500 Man

prices on the z2 or z3 vary it goes from 800-1500 ebay is cheapest ive seen refurbished...my cousin says he can make my housing around the radio glossy black and put mercedes benz symbol on top strip or make it matching wood grain or flat black what do u guys think?

IMO I would go with the matching wood grain. I think the rest would not look correct in the car. Post some pics when you get it done Im sure a ton of us want to see the outcome at least I would.

abenner5 · 07-04-2008, 02:23 AM

I would be interested in your research on the steering wheel controls...I looked into this quite a bit for my 600...had Sunil research it as well...he said it was a no go with the steering wheel controls.

I actually found a part number but it had to be ordered overseas (HK maybe) and he indicated he had tried it and it would not work.

I ended up going with the TV out -> blank button option on the existing comand unit...I was not as interested in the nav as the HDD option...now I am having the 300gb HD/DVD in motion to screen/SD flash mem unit installed so will be able to play songs similarly etc.

Just not the nice nav though thats for sure!!!

Perhaps the 2003 would not work, but other years would.

Let me know..Aaron

S500 Man · 09-17-2008, 10:36 AM

finally going to get this done this weekend pics coming soon!

ekogutpl · 09-19-2008, 08:58 AM

i would also be interested in this system, but if the steering wheel controls will work wat aobut the display on the cluster will it also work?

Ickey · 09-19-2008, 12:59 PM

Interested in seeing the outcome of this project. I've always wondered if there was any way to hook up an aftermarket double din navigation system and have it integrate with the steering wheel controls functionality.

The '02 navigation system seems so old school to me. I want to upgrade also.

Good luck on this and be sure to post pics!

illmeth0d · 09-20-2008, 09:25 PM

Here's the double din dash piece on ebay. I know the S came without nav in other countries.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...=p4506.c0.m245

Let me know how it comes out

illmeth0d · 09-20-2008, 09:31 PM

Here is the steering wheel adaptor controllers

http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...el%20Interface

S500 Man · 09-22-2008, 09:41 PM

double din install succesfull

westcoast5 · 09-23-2008, 04:12 AM

pics?

Dino I · 09-23-2008, 01:24 PM

pics and story would be nice...

trudawg · 09-23-2008, 02:06 PM

LOL......you know the rules!!

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!

E43 S · 09-23-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trudawg

LOL......you know the rules!!

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!

+1.............

jfendis430 · 09-23-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by E43 S

+1.............

+2

Gondon · 09-23-2008, 11:03 PM

+3

06-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#3
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	this is a pic of a double din my cousin installed but the pioneer z3 looks way better and is all touch screen so theres no knobs.... this is what the z3 looks like __________________ 4% Tint,03+ mirrors, tailights, bi-xenon (done 9/16/07) 20 Inch 06 AMG Replica Wheels(sold) 20 Inch Carlsson Style Wheels (done 9/16/07) Pioneer AVIC-Z3 HD Head Unit W/ Bluetooth,Ipod Kit,DVD, And 60GB Hard Drive. (Done 9/27/08)

06-24-2008, 02:07 AM	#5
westcoast5 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salinas,CA Posts: 546 Drives: 2000 S430	I have it installed in my denali and I love it! If it could be done to the 220 then I will do it too. lol I just want someone to be the first! __________________ 06 headlights, taillights, turn signals\|35% tint\|lowering links\|painted grill,engine covers, bumper lights\|color matched bumper lights\|Brabus flat badge\|modified fenders\|Vip VR-08 20x9,20x10,\|Toyos Proxes T1R\|Wald Executive Line\|08 chrome key\|AMG Exhaust\|

06-24-2008, 05:47 AM	#6
S-Clusiv MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 1,260 Drives: A Long Benz!	If this goes right, I'm in as well. Looks great! __________________ Buy These!

06-24-2008, 05:12 PM	#8
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	my cousin is a beast when it comes to hooking up car audio...hes in paterson nj if anybody needs anything installed 20 mins from nyc....he made the custom fitment for the dash, and hes going to make my custom dash with Matching wood grain....so its going to look completely stock! im taking the pioneer logo off the radio of course....and its got 10 gb built in for music storage. they sell an adapter for my car to make the steering wheel controls work. __________________ 4% Tint,03+ mirrors, tailights, bi-xenon (done 9/16/07) 20 Inch 06 AMG Replica Wheels(sold) 20 Inch Carlsson Style Wheels (done 9/16/07) Pioneer AVIC-Z3 HD Head Unit W/ Bluetooth,Ipod Kit,DVD, And 60GB Hard Drive. (Done 9/27/08)

06-25-2008, 11:30 PM	#10
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	prices on the z2 or z3 vary it goes from 800-1500 ebay is cheapest ive seen refurbished...my cousin says he can make my housing around the radio glossy black and put mercedes benz symbol on top strip or make it matching wood grain or flat black what do u guys think? __________________ 4% Tint,03+ mirrors, tailights, bi-xenon (done 9/16/07) 20 Inch 06 AMG Replica Wheels(sold) 20 Inch Carlsson Style Wheels (done 9/16/07) Pioneer AVIC-Z3 HD Head Unit W/ Bluetooth,Ipod Kit,DVD, And 60GB Hard Drive. (Done 9/27/08)

06-23-2008, 11:37 PM	#4
abhatti55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MS Posts: 257 Drives: '05 E55, '01 SL600, '01 740il Sport, '03 M5	Just ordered it to put in my 740, if all goes well it is going in the S500 as well. Interested in the results if someone is about to do this on a W220 car. Awesome unit, blows the factory stuff out of the water. Bluetooth, Ipod, decent GPS, backup cam...

06-25-2008, 10:54 PM	#9
the shemdogg Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: san francisco bay area Posts: 36 Drives: 300e	thats sounds cool, i wanna see yours when its done. how much was that unit? shem

07-03-2008, 04:18 PM	#11
fkong777 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 412 Drives: 02 S430, 00 ML55, 95 M540i, 91 NSX	Thats awesome. I installed a AVIC-D3 on my ML55 and it is way better than the OEM unit. Can you list the part you used to connect to the steering wheel? Please update us how it works out. Will you retain most of the dash displays? Im getting sick of the primitive Nav on my S. I always thought there were some system and command function that is built in to the head unit and the car will not function correctly without it. I guess it is good new that the HU and be changed. __________________ 02 W220 S430, 00 W163 ML55 AMG, 91 NA1 NSX MT

07-04-2008, 02:23 AM	#13
abenner5 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 105 Drives: 2003 S600 ; 1999 E55 (sold)	I would be interested in your research on the steering wheel controls...I looked into this quite a bit for my 600...had Sunil research it as well...he said it was a no go with the steering wheel controls. I actually found a part number but it had to be ordered overseas (HK maybe) and he indicated he had tried it and it would not work. I ended up going with the TV out -> blank button option on the existing comand unit...I was not as interested in the nav as the HDD option...now I am having the 300gb HD/DVD in motion to screen/SD flash mem unit installed so will be able to play songs similarly etc. Just not the nice nav though thats for sure!!! Perhaps the 2003 would not work, but other years would. Let me know..Aaron

09-17-2008, 10:36 AM	#14
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	finally going to get this done this weekend pics coming soon! __________________ 4% Tint,03+ mirrors, tailights, bi-xenon (done 9/16/07) 20 Inch 06 AMG Replica Wheels(sold) 20 Inch Carlsson Style Wheels (done 9/16/07) Pioneer AVIC-Z3 HD Head Unit W/ Bluetooth,Ipod Kit,DVD, And 60GB Hard Drive. (Done 9/27/08)

09-19-2008, 08:58 AM	#15
ekogutpl Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 81	i would also be interested in this system, but if the steering wheel controls will work wat aobut the display on the cluster will it also work?

09-19-2008, 12:59 PM	#16
Ickey Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 83 Drives: MB	Interested in seeing the outcome of this project. I've always wondered if there was any way to hook up an aftermarket double din navigation system and have it integrate with the steering wheel controls functionality. The '02 navigation system seems so old school to me. I want to upgrade also. Good luck on this and be sure to post pics! __________________ 2002 W220 S430 - Lowering Links, 20" Staggered XIX, '03 + Headlights, HID, LED Turn Sigs, Black Grill and Hood Grill 2008 GMC Denali - HID 6000K

09-20-2008, 09:25 PM	#17
illmeth0d Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: long island ny Posts: 157 Drives: 2000 S430	Here's the double din dash piece on ebay. I know the S came without nav in other countries. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...=p4506.c0.m245 Let me know how it comes out

09-20-2008, 09:31 PM	#18
illmeth0d Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: long island ny Posts: 157 Drives: 2000 S430	Here is the steering wheel adaptor controllers http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...el%20Interface

09-22-2008, 09:41 PM	#19
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	double din install succesfull __________________ 4% Tint,03+ mirrors, tailights, bi-xenon (done 9/16/07) 20 Inch 06 AMG Replica Wheels(sold) 20 Inch Carlsson Style Wheels (done 9/16/07) Pioneer AVIC-Z3 HD Head Unit W/ Bluetooth,Ipod Kit,DVD, And 60GB Hard Drive. (Done 9/27/08)

09-23-2008, 01:24 PM	#21
Dino I Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 80 Drives: 2005 S500 4Matic	pics and story would be nice... __________________ Frank 2005 S500 4Matic (just bought at 48K Miles) 1992 500 SEL (sold after 12 yrs at 223K Miles) 1980 380 SE (sold after 8 yrs at 194K Miles) 1984 280 SE (somebody crashed into it)

09-23-2008, 04:12 AM	#20
westcoast5 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salinas,CA Posts: 546 Drives: 2000 S430	pics? __________________ 06 headlights, taillights, turn signals\|35% tint\|lowering links\|painted grill,engine covers, bumper lights\|color matched bumper lights\|Brabus flat badge\|modified fenders\|Vip VR-08 20x9,20x10,\|Toyos Proxes T1R\|Wald Executive Line\|08 chrome key\|AMG Exhaust\|

09-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#22
trudawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 318 Drives: 01' S430, 08' C300, 64' Impala, 04' Q56	LOL......you know the rules!! PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!

09-23-2008, 11:03 PM	#25
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