Avic-Z1 installation QUESTIONS: 2002 Mercedes Benz Clk 430.

[cntrylvr79]

Did the whole install myself, been doing high-end custom install for almost 20 years, now. I remember when Rockford Fosgate amps used an audio sense on their speaker-level inputs to turn on. I'm old.

 

Wow I saw one of those amps once. It was in the junkyard.

[jimmy303]

That was the PAR-220, I believe. It had a little box with bass and treble 3-position selectors you would mount under the dash. I think it came out around 1985.

[djh1981]

if you have not already started on the install - call these guys 770.429.1600

 

http://www.sound-sensations.com/

 

sound sensations (in Marietta GA) - they did my 2001 E55 with a killer setup for the avic z1 - i can send pics - ask for Mark Vickers and tell him Derek sent you and he will hook you up - been using these guys for years for anything in the car - they are on the cutting edge and you have seeen many of thier designs and custom stereo stuff in Hip hop Videos.

[sirswift93]

I have a 2001 CLK320 Cabreolet and was going to purchase the AVIC-z2. However, you guys have me concerned. To resolve the 2ohm issue can't I just replace all the speakers in the car with 4ohm ones?

 

Thanks,

 

Swift

[jimmy303]

If you read my earlier post in this thread, I explain the system in detail. You could go ahead and replace all your speakers with aftermarket, 5 1/4" separates up front, and, if memory serves me, the same in the rear side panels. Your factory sub will not work anymore, but you may be able to add a small mono amp to run that.

[jimmy303]

You can also fit a 6" speaker in there. And the harness for power I have had luck with is the Land Rover harness, Metra's 70-9401, I believe.