What are the upgrades for a Mercedes SL500?
The hub of the upgrades for this vehicle was a Kenwood Excelon navigation unit. We chose this unit because it gave the customer all of the modern connectivity functions he would normally have in a new vehicle. He gained Bluetooth for both hands-free calling and music streaming.
Can a Mercedes Benz aftermarket navigation system replace a factory radio?
Aftermarket navigation system is specially designed to replace Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230) factory radio. It has the same harness and plug as original radio.
Where is the CD changer on a Mercedes SL500?
As you can see in the pictures, we removed the existing CD changer behind the driver’s seat and made a concealed, custom metal rack to hold those two pieces of equipment in the same location. By our doing this, the client lost none of the already-precious cargo space. It also makes servicing the equipment easier, should the need ever arise.
Where is the Kenwood radio on a JML SL500?
Just one of the things that sets JML apart. The microphone for the Kenwood radio hands-free Bluetooth was tucked neatly in the top of the roof, right next to the rear view mirror. Anyone not familiar with what the factory radio looks like in this SL500 would surely think this was it!
What did I get with the SL500 upgrade?
He gained Bluetooth for both hands-free calling and music streaming. He owned an iPod with an extensive music collection, so we gave him control over that as well. Adding SiriusXM Radio and HD radio gave him a much larger selection of radio stations that now sound noticeably better than traditional, analog FM radio.
What kind of connectivity does a Mercedes SL500 have?
What we realized early on in the conversation was the client was looking for what we call our Modern Connectivity Package. Essentially, this takes a vehicle with a little bit of age and gives it connectivity to smartphones, digital media, satellite radio and HD radio.
Aftermarket navigation system is specially designed to replace Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230) factory radio. It has the same harness and plug as original radio.
As you can see in the pictures, we removed the existing CD changer behind the driver’s seat and made a concealed, custom metal rack to hold those two pieces of equipment in the same location. By our doing this, the client lost none of the already-precious cargo space. It also makes servicing the equipment easier, should the need ever arise.