My stereo system, Lots of pictures and a write-up to go with it.

**martattack** · 05-13-2005, 01:29 AM

I don't want to post all the pictures here for the sake of bogging down the thread, but here are the links!

Stereo system write-up:
http://202tech.mkosonen.com/stereo.html

Pictures Only (more pics than just the write-up):
http://202tech.mkosonen.com/stereo/piconly.html

Let me know what you think.

Martin

**Superpnoy** · 05-13-2005, 05:38 AM

wow! nice clean work man!

**Superpnoy** · 05-13-2005, 05:42 AM

oh btw off topic Martin, on removing the door panels...is it the same process with side airbags? because my door panels have airbags...let me know...thanks!

-Carlo

**neema12** · 05-13-2005, 07:20 AM

Very clean and sharp. Dont you love the feeling of doing your own work

, hehe. Is the alram a rsx 3.5? Did you install it? Also, have you every heard the w202 with tweets in the doors A pillar? The position seems to be much better than the stock location but making the car looks stock and clean is a plus too. Good job.

**JDoggery** · 05-13-2005, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Superpnoy
oh btw off topic Martin, on removing the door panels...is it the same process with side airbags? because my door panels have airbags...let me know...thanks!

-Carlo

It's a little different. See link below:

Removing door panels with side airbags.

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**martattack** · 05-13-2005, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by neema12
Very clean and sharp. Dont you love the feeling of doing your own work, hehe. Is the alram a rsx 3.5? Did you install it? Also, have you every heard the w202 with tweets in the doors A pillar? The position seems to be much better than the stock location but making the car looks stock and clean is a plus too. Good job.

Yeah, doing it myself is something I have always done. Why pay someone else to do it, if I can do it myself for free?! heh
The alarm is the RSX 3.5, and I put it in. It was a pain in the ass but it works great. I set up the remote start, and I also can raise and lower the windows with the remote.

I considered putting them in the A-pillar because that's where I had them on my previous car and it sounded really nice, but I jst wanted to utilize the factory locations. The sound output is still pretty good.

**antb_ball7** · 05-13-2005, 09:06 AM

wow... nice clean set up with your subs/amps... is your spare tire still under there too?... im planning on upgrading my crap type e's to type R's or X's... how are the type R 12's hitting?

**martattack** · 05-13-2005, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by antb_ball7
wow... nice clean set up with your subs/amps... is your spare tire still under there too?... im planning on upgrading my crap type e's to type R's or X's... how are the type R 12's hitting?

Thanks. Yeah, the spare tire and battery are still completely accessible. That was one of the key features that I wanted when designing it. The Type R 12s are pretty nice. They have a pretty good mix of SPL to sound quality.

**alphanumeric** · 05-13-2005, 11:26 AM

wow man that is a really good job!! I love the DIY work.. keeps it real.

I wanted to install my amp like that.. (alpine 5ch v12 amp) but I had no idea how I could do it myself. now if I ever want to I know how thanks to you.

BUT I dont think I will anymore. I made the dumb mistake of buying a 5ch amp and not 2 seperate amps.. becuzz now when I add something more then my 10inch bazooka to my 5ch amp.. it shuts itself down when as soon as I bring the volume up.

**neema12** · 05-13-2005, 01:07 PM

Yeah, doing it myself is something I have always done. Why pay someone else to do it, if I can do it myself for free?! heh

The alarm is the RSX 3.5, and I put it in. It was a pain in the ass but it works great. I set up the remote start, and I also can raise and lower the windows with the remote.

I considered putting them in the A-pillar because that's where I had them on my previous car and it sounded really nice, but I jst wanted to utilize the factory locations. The sound output is still pretty good.

Nice job, you must have some alarm install experience to put one in a benz. You needed a bypass to get the windows to roll down right? Where did you get that. Also, you cant get the trunk pop, hu? Thanks

**kameraguy** · 05-13-2005, 04:07 PM

I know nothing about car stereo, but I loved your article and learned quite a bit. Looks great!!

**Dr. ///AMG** · 05-14-2005, 12:07 AM

I like it, clean and simple. Im doing the same in my W210 but instead of ugly carpet (albeit useful as it is tough to wistand most use), I will go with suede or maybe old school vinyl. Daddy likes!

**martattack** · 05-14-2005, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by neema12
Nice job, you must have some alarm install experience to put one in a benz. You needed a bypass to get the windows to roll down right? Where did you get that. Also, you cant get the trunk pop, hu? Thanks

Thanks.. I have installed a couple alarms before.. nothing professional or anything, just for friend's and what not. The Benz wasn't really any different than any other car. To roll the windows down, I just put an auxiliary on the lock trigger wire, and another auxiliary on the unlock trigger wire. Since the window down/up is already built into the car, it works the same way. For as long as I hold the button to open/close the windows,, they will do the same. I didn't really care to have the trunk pop. I could put a solenoid in if if I wanted to, but rarely do I put anything in the trunk anyway. I have a third auxiliary that I still want to do something with.. Not sure what though.

**audiophile** · 05-14-2005, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by BoominBenz
Thanks.. I have installed a couple alarms before.. nothing professional or anything, just for friend's and what not. The Benz wasn't really any different than any other car. To roll the windows down, I just put an auxiliary on the lock trigger wire, and another auxiliary on the unlock trigger wire. Since the window down/up is already built into the car, it works the same way. For as long as I hold the button to open/close the windows,, they will do the same. I didn't really care to have the trunk pop. I could put a solenoid in if if I wanted to, but rarely do I put anything in the trunk anyway. I have a third auxiliary that I still want to do something with.. Not sure what though.

a really nice feature would be if you connected the 3rd aux. to the radio, so you hit the button and boom the radio turns on.

**martattack** · 05-15-2005, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by audiophile
a really nice feature would be if you connected the 3rd aux. to the radio, so you hit the button and boom the radio turns on.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking about doing.. It was either that, or turning on my Whelen 90 watt police strobes. hehe

**jstrat85** · 05-15-2005, 03:18 PM

nice work!!! i like how it came out! let me ask you a question do you know the dimensions of the top piece you made. the piece thats sits flush. thank you

**martattack** · 05-15-2005, 03:39 PM

I can measure it. I'll post it up a little bit this evening

**locopr31** · 08-04-2005, 05:28 AM

Quick Question:

How did you like your MB quart rce 213. I am in the process to byy a pair but i will like to know if they are what you expected. Please let me know.

Thanks

Zeke.

**martattack** · 08-04-2005, 01:41 PM

I love how they sound. Even mounted in stock locations, it sounds very natural and crisp. It's always good to power them with an external amplifier!

**Beau M** · 08-04-2005, 08:05 PM

Hey Boomin.

Im getting ready to do an install here shortly. Mine will be different than yours in many ways, so I too will do a write up. I just have one question.... I thought the front mids were 6.5".... are they 5.25? and, are the mids in the rear doors 5.25 also? Thanks, and mabey I will hear or see ya bumpin areound the area.

-Beau

**martattack** · 08-04-2005, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Beau M
Hey Boomin.

Im getting ready to do an install here shortly. Mine will be different than yours in many ways, so I too will do a write up. I just have one question.... I thought the front mids were 6.5".... are they 5.25? and, are the mids in the rear doors 5.25 also? Thanks, and mabey I will hear or see ya bumpin areound the area.

-Beau

I've got 5.25" al around. Can't wait to see pics. If you have any questions, drop me a line..

Martin

**locopr31** · 08-05-2005, 03:56 AM

Hi Boomi:

Thanks for the info. I order the set yesterday from tweeters.com I got them fro 189.00 I guess that was the cheapest I could find. Also you say the same size will fit the rear door? if that is correct I will order another set. On the rear doors. Did you use the tweeter or you just didn't bother? Please let me know.

thanks

zeke

**martattack** · 08-05-2005, 10:36 AM

I just used a standard 5.25" MB Quart speaker. Not a component set.

**locopr31** · 08-05-2005, 10:40 AM

Hi Boomin:

Could you tell me wich one you use. As you can see I am not too good at this. But I want it to sound good. I already have the subs. I need to set up the speakers. Must likely I will use your pictures to do the same set up as you.

Thank you
Zeke

**nokia8860** · 08-05-2005, 10:59 AM

Very nice setup and instructions.

I like the carpet look as it matches the trunk.

Do you have any grills in place to protect the subs when you place things in the trunk?

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