CLK W209 Stereo Upgrade

[V12]

I haven't fitted the interface yet, been too busy to bother taking it out...I want to fit the reversing camera at the same time. Once i get it working, there will be pics/a video.

 

[V12]

Finally the snow has given me a chance to fit the steering wheel adapter.
Very pleased that it works so great, but it doesn't display the same as it does on the W203 c -class (same adapter used)

Reversing camera possibly later on today if the girlfriend gives me a break!

 

[Alps]

looking good V12, have you had the rear shelf trimmed yet?, when you do, you may as well cut the sub area out to avoid any vibration, make an MDF frame to go around the area to strengthen (underneath the shelf), then maybe grill that and then acoustic cloth cover it. This way you still keep the shape of the original shelf but strenthen it as well as cover it for a neat look. remember to get good quality acoustic covering as it fades quickly over time.

 

[V12]

One job i haven't got around to yet.
I've basically used the piece i cut out to make a sort of "plug" that is MDF and quite weighty and sits in the hole perfectly.
The original cardboard Shelf has been reinforced with fibreglass(did 2 layers) but once this got really solid and rigid it did cause a tiny bit of vibration.
To cure this at the moment i've used some more pieces of the original torn up foam and staple gunned it to the mdf board and glued loads of it to the under side of the cardboard shelf.
This has given a really snug fit having to work hard to get the shelf back in because of all the padding, but i don't get any rattle at all!

The previous problem i had of the actual metal shelf and the rear window flexing is still quite a problem despite reinforcing with MDF.
I am intending on welding 2 steel braces to the underside of the metal shelf to eliminate any flex, but the window will forever be a problem...never mind, i very rarely play it that loud anyway!

 

[V12]

Great point on using good quality acoustic cloth, the original stuff i used in my old 190 kept tearing because it was so terrible, changed it for some "premium" stuff, but that is now faded after 5 or 6 years (and a bit saggy) .

 

[V12]

Have been struggling with the mid bass ever since i did the original install.

Finally got round to doing something about it.

Disconnected the second pair of mids ages ago to get some focus on the front end.

Ditched the fibreglass / body filler reinforced pods i originally made and threw some mdf one together for a comparison. Massive difference! I also did an extra layer of sound deadening under the original Mercedes layer and another layer onto the inside of the outer skin.

As you can see from the pics i also completely removed the second pair of mid basses and sealed the hole to really tighten the sound up.

Highly recommend this to any people considering an upgrade. The rear mids are a bit useless as they point straight into my seat anyway.

P.S. I found out my sander was dead and so they look pretty rough from a raw free hand jigsaw cut...but they do the job well and are hidden anyway!

 

[V12]

I also finally fitted this...

What a pig of a job!

 

[V12]

Hey Alps, did you get my message on TA?

 

[Alps]

Hi Mate, no i didnt! , pm me on here!

 

[Badoui]

V 12 I need your help

Dear V12 ,

Im new here my name is Badoui , i think you are the only one that can help decide . I was thinking of fitting a Pioneer Avic f920bt in my 2004 CLK 320 with command 2.0 .

My friend has already done it and he said it worked for him without changing the speakers and the fiberoptic wiring .

Do you think it is possible to use mercedes wiring and speakers with the avic 920 bt headunit .

Thank you for your support ,

Regards ,

Badoui

 

[V12]

Do you have Bose / Harmon Kardon?
Is your car a UK model?

 

[V12]

looking good V12, have you had the rear shelf trimmed yet?, when you do, you may as well cut the sub area out to avoid any vibration, make an MDF frame to go around the area to strengthen (underneath the shelf), then maybe grill that and then acoustic cloth cover it. This way you still keep the shape of the original shelf but strenthen it as well as cover it for a neat look. remember to get good quality acoustic covering as it fades quickly over time.

I've finally done it!

 

[RobMorris]

great build and inspiration for my install!

 

[HKPOSSE]

Great job V12!

 

[jarvellous]

Hi there, I know this is quite a while since you posted this, but any tips on how to remove the cubby hole thing from the dash?

I want to replace with a cupholder as you did, but just need to know how it fits?

Any help appreciated!

I also finally fitted this...

What a pig of a job!

 

[SchwarzesAMG]

I will be fitting one soon so i will let you know!
Its not as easy as it seems, glovebox etc have to be removed!

 

[V12]

Removing the glovebox is the easiest part by far. I can't remember exactly how i did it, but it was one of the trickiest fiddliest jobs i've done on any car. I have particularly fat big hands which made it even more difficult.
Shame my memory is so bad and i can't offer you any reassurance!

 

[grech]

V12 I just wanna say thanks for the immensely helpful thread. Your install is a great resource for me and very beneficial in my upcoming audio install soon.

 

[clever dicky]

You've now got the same stereo as me even down to the same boot pic.
What odds eh?

Very nice setup, but not sure about infinite baffle. (wheres the baffle

 

[reggie musson]

Very intersting, great pics