pics of my double din Radio install on w220 New Dash Piece!!!

S500 Man · 02-25-2009, 02:29 AM

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vmystikilv · 02-25-2009, 09:08 AM

That is nice, where did you get the kit or did you have to cut the old one?

trudawg · 02-25-2009, 09:46 AM

NICE! Details please????????

sleewell · 02-25-2009, 10:27 AM

maybe look into a flash as your next purchase or something, pics are pretty bad my friend. jk - but it does need more light.

is that a panasonic?? how do you like it so far? is the navigation decent?

S500 Man · 02-25-2009, 07:21 PM

the radio is a pioneer avic-z2....bluetooth 30gb hard drive, dvd player,sirius ready and ipod kit....the dash kit i bought on ebay for 230 with shipping matches oem wood grain....sorry picture taken with my blackberry storm lol

MSackson · 02-25-2009, 08:57 PM

Where did you find the wood kit? I had mine cut to fit the same stereo unit.

S500 Man · 02-26-2009, 12:08 AM

i got my dash piece on ebay for 230 dollars usd

Busa196 · 02-26-2009, 01:45 PM

Nice set up- I'm having a Kenwood installed in mine in a week or 2 and should be identical to yours. I'll post pics when it's done.

My installer is having to custom make/cut the wood trim piece and then send it off to have it coated to match. We'll see how it works out.

MSackson · 02-26-2009, 06:09 PM

Did you buy it from an ebay store? I would like to get one too. I tried to search ebay, but I am not sure what key words you used to find it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

benz_addict · 02-26-2009, 06:17 PM

sweeet man.

Please tell me your steering wheel controls work!

MSackson · 02-26-2009, 07:29 PM

You will loose the steering wheel controls as soon as you move away from the Command system. I believe it is proprietary wiring, that cannot link with a 3rd party stereo. I am sure some one will correct me if I am wrong.

sleewell · 02-26-2009, 08:13 PM

^ there are ways young jedi, there are ways. i think its actually easier with a pioneer than a kenwood but i know its possible for both. i decided i had gained many more valuable features with my aftermarket setup and although i did enjoy the OEM steering wheel controls the money i would have to spend to regain them is better spent elsewhere.

even with aftermarket you do still retain the controls to scroll through the menu and msgs, you just dont have them for volume, track, etc.

better navigation, blue tooth, ipod, dvd in motion all for less than 1k is a way better option imo than staying with OEM and upgrading to those features for way more $$$.

illmeth0d · 02-26-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSackson

Did you buy it from an ebay store? I would like to get one too. I tried to search ebay, but I am not sure what key words you used to find it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here you go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...Q5fAccessories

The steering wheel interface can also be found on ebay or direct from

www.pac-audio.com

The other guy was right that the PIONEER units are easier to integrate.

westcoast5 · 02-27-2009, 02:30 AM

hmm so how much did it cost total?

Oxygen · 02-27-2009, 11:22 AM

That looks great! I'm sure you love this compared to the old COMAND.

S500 Man · 02-27-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busa196

Nice set up- I'm having a Kenwood installed in mine in a week or 2 and should be identical to yours. I'll post pics when it's done.

My installer is having to custom make/cut the wood trim piece and then send it off to have it coated to match. We'll see how it works out.

dont do the custom just order the piece from ebay link is above....matches perfect

sleewell · 02-27-2009, 07:01 PM

yeah i shopped a few different shops around before i found Gold Star Audio. the 2 other places said 600 just for the install!!! some people are crazy and think that people just go to one place and thats it.

i got it installed for way less than 100 bucks in the end and it looks super clean.

300SDLguy · 03-01-2009, 05:35 AM

Looks great, really updates the dash, and SOOOO much more viewing screen.

digital_b · 03-02-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by S500 Man

I live in springfield too. how do you get away with 4% tint?

S500 Man · 03-02-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by digital_b

I live in springfield too. how do you get away with 4% tint?

i just did...till i got pulled over by an undercover cop and got a 250 dollar ticket...

digital_b · 03-02-2009, 03:47 AM

that sucks. I mean yeah he was doing his job but UNDERCOVER? what an *******.

S500 Man · 03-02-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digital_b

that sucks. I mean yeah he was doing his job but UNDERCOVER? what an *******.

yea well young 22 yr old black on black s500 chrome rims, spanish, and 4% tint, stereotyping is crazy!!

digital_b · 03-03-2009, 12:05 AM

been there man, been there.

#1dad408 · 03-03-2009, 02:13 AM

s500 did you use the stock amp with your new set-up? or a separate 5 channel amp?

S500 Man · 03-03-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by digital_b

been there man, been there.

I probably know you lol

02-25-2009, 10:27 AM	#4
sleewell Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 623 Drives: 2006 C230	maybe look into a flash as your next purchase or something, pics are pretty bad my friend. jk - but it does need more light. is that a panasonic?? how do you like it so far? is the navigation decent? __________________

02-25-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	the radio is a pioneer avic-z2....bluetooth 30gb hard drive, dvd player,sirius ready and ipod kit....the dash kit i bought on ebay for 230 with shipping matches oem wood grain....sorry picture taken with my blackberry storm lol __________________ 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)

02-25-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
MSackson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 60 Drives: 00 S500 & 2008 E350 Wagon	Where did you find the wood kit? I had mine cut to fit the same stereo unit. __________________ ---------------------- 2008 E350 4Matic Wagon 2004 Volvo XC90 2000 S500

02-26-2009, 12:08 AM	#7
S500 Man Super Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield Mass. Posts: 837 Drives: Mercedes Benz S500	i got my dash piece on ebay for 230 dollars usd __________________ 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)

02-26-2009, 01:45 PM	#8
Busa196 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 227 Drives: 2006 S65	Nice set up- I'm having a Kenwood installed in mine in a week or 2 and should be identical to yours. I'll post pics when it's done. My installer is having to custom make/cut the wood trim piece and then send it off to have it coated to match. We'll see how it works out. __________________ Previous: 2000 ProCharged C5 550rwhp/515rwtq 2002 Heads/Cam C5 440rwhp/420rwtq 2005 ProCharged C6 600rwhp/535rwtq Current: 2006 S65 - 11.54@122 100% stock on DR's 585rwhp/844rwtq with ECU tune- compliments of Jerry at L.E.T. Vid Here: http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/b...nt=1159122.flv

02-25-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
vmystikilv Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 158 Drives: S Class	That is nice, where did you get the kit or did you have to cut the old one?

02-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#3
trudawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 318 Drives: 01' S430, 08' C300, 64' Impala, 04' Q56	NICE! Details please????????

02-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#9
MSackson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 60 Drives: 00 S500 & 2008 E350 Wagon	Did you buy it from an ebay store? I would like to get one too. I tried to search ebay, but I am not sure what key words you used to find it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ ---------------------- 2008 E350 4Matic Wagon 2004 Volvo XC90 2000 S500

02-26-2009, 06:17 PM	#10
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02-26-2009, 07:29 PM	#11
MSackson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 60 Drives: 00 S500 & 2008 E350 Wagon	You will loose the steering wheel controls as soon as you move away from the Command system. I believe it is proprietary wiring, that cannot link with a 3rd party stereo. I am sure some one will correct me if I am wrong. __________________ ---------------------- 2008 E350 4Matic Wagon 2004 Volvo XC90 2000 S500

02-26-2009, 08:13 PM	#12
sleewell Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 623 Drives: 2006 C230	^ there are ways young jedi, there are ways. i think its actually easier with a pioneer than a kenwood but i know its possible for both. i decided i had gained many more valuable features with my aftermarket setup and although i did enjoy the OEM steering wheel controls the money i would have to spend to regain them is better spent elsewhere. even with aftermarket you do still retain the controls to scroll through the menu and msgs, you just dont have them for volume, track, etc. better navigation, blue tooth, ipod, dvd in motion all for less than 1k is a way better option imo than staying with OEM and upgrading to those features for way more $$$. __________________

02-27-2009, 02:30 AM	#14
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02-27-2009, 07:01 PM	#17
sleewell Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 623 Drives: 2006 C230	yeah i shopped a few different shops around before i found Gold Star Audio. the 2 other places said 600 just for the install!!! some people are crazy and think that people just go to one place and thats it. i got it installed for way less than 100 bucks in the end and it looks super clean. __________________

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