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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: Tom on April 24, 2006, 19:40:15

Title: New Becker
Post by: Tom on April 24, 2006, 19:40:15

I thought the Group would be interested in seeing a new prototype radio that takes the old vintage style Becker and updates the design for navigation, phone, MP3 (Ipod) in addition to radio.  I ordered one for my project car.  When on, the screen emulates the old style dial of the classic Becker Mexico radio.



1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Medium Metallic Blue Beige Interior (project car)


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Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: ChrisInNashville on April 24, 2006, 19:48:36

OK, I want one!

Where/How to get?

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: JimVillers on April 24, 2006, 20:06:28

Tom .... Very interesting.  When is you "project" car planned to arrive back in this country?  I want to be one of the first to visit your new "child".

Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, 190E 2.3-16 Kompressor

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: enochbell on April 25, 2006, 04:47:06

Thanks for sharing that, Tom.  I don't suppose you know if it fits the old/smaller 230sl radio hole?

Best,

g

BTW, here is a link with some more description, price is estimated at $1500 Euros:

http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12924


'64 230sl, fully sorted out...ooops, spoke too soon

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: joelj on April 25, 2006, 10:35:39

seems a bit steep. But its nice to know that it is available.
thanks for sharing

Joel-j

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: Tom on April 25, 2006, 13:08:20

Jim,

Project car will be back in June-I will let you know when it arrives so you can come up.

Best,

Tom

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Medium Metallic Blue Beige Interior (project car)

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: waltklatt on April 25, 2006, 14:47:09

Jim,
Don't you realise that Tom is about to be a proud new father to a new stiff baby (contrary to bouncing).  We should all leave him time to bond with the baby first before getting our hands on it.
Walter Klatt
1967 220SL-diesel
1963 230SL-gas

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: ChrisInNashville on April 25, 2006, 16:53:13

Wow!  1500 Euro=$1,800   Ouch!

What are you doing about the speakers?

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: Tom on May 02, 2006, 19:29:53

The question posted is what am I doing with the speakers for the new radio.  I've had new speakers installed with the kick panel built out slightly to support the speakers.  See the attached file.

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1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Medium Metallic Blue Beige Interior (project car)

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: Ed Cave on May 03, 2006, 05:21:57

Very nice installation, Tom. Must sound pretty darn good.

Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: Tom on May 07, 2006, 13:09:09

Ed,

System sounds great-but a little vibration from the parcel tray area needs to be isolated and resolved.  Someone asked for another picture of the speakers with a larger view.  Here it is.

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1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Medium Metallic Blue Beige Interior (project car)

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: hauser on May 07, 2006, 14:53:37

Tom, great looking installation of the new speakers!  

Any chance of a sneak peek of the rest of the car?  I've been dying to see it.  

I see you went with one of my personal favorites, the hard map pockets!

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: ChrisInNashville on May 07, 2006, 15:11:43

Tom, thanks for posting the larger picture.   Outstanding plan!   Looks really great.

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: joelj on May 08, 2006, 07:35:20

Hi Tom,

How did you build the speakers in the kick panes? Is it made of wood or fiberglass? Did you screw it in place? Looks nice and does not take away from the look of the car.

cheers,

Joel - j

1969 280sl auto
White exterior
Blue interior

Title: Re: New Becker
Post by: TR on May 09, 2006, 11:42:56

Tom -- That's a lovely looking installation of, what I am sure are, some very high-quality speakers.

As you may recall, as we were driving around in your car a while back, I tried to desribe the mid-range & tweeter arrangement in my 280SL's kick-panels.  We also had to do a build-up, and this photo will show you what our approach was.  Not totally dissimilar, eh?

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Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced