530i Audio Build Log
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Well this should be the last round of pics because the project is done. All that remains is tuning. Without further ado here are the pics.
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0005.jpg)
The MS8 is mount upside down under one amp. While the Line8 is mounted under the other amp.
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0006.jpg)
I still can't believe how much wiring is in the wheel well.
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0007.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0016-1.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0011.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0012.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0013.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0014-1.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0017-1.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0018.jpg)
All buttoned up and ready for use. Just because you have a system doesn't mean you need to lose your trunk.
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0005.jpg)
The MS8 is mount upside down under one amp. While the Line8 is mounted under the other amp.
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0006.jpg)
I still can't believe how much wiring is in the wheel well.
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0007.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0016-1.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0011.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0012.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0013.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0014-1.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0017-1.jpg)
![](http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww305/OctaveAudio/Nelson/IMG_0018.jpg)
All buttoned up and ready for use. Just because you have a system doesn't mean you need to lose your trunk.
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One word, Remarkable and astounding!! Ok, that's two words!
Great job Nelson. Can't believe this project is finally approaching completion. It has been a long journey for you. Congrats again!
Great job Nelson. Can't believe this project is finally approaching completion. It has been a long journey for you. Congrats again!
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My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
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The build came out beautiful. Congrats man.
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My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
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Quick update.
I had a couple of annoying rattles in the interior that were making go crazy. Russ and his friend Richard spend 6 hrs locating each one and im happy to report that my interior is completely dead quiet!!!!! The Esotars2 1200s sound 10x better. I'm still amazed at the detail of these subs. You can hear and feel every single bass note, Pure sonic bliss!!!!! I will never own another set of subs. I've converted to Esotarscism
These are going with me to my grave!!!!!
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/6ef537fc.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/1489fd2b.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/39831d6b.jpg)
As per my request Russ changed the gray grills to black. I like it a lot more and i love the contrast.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/24f38274.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/ed654635.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/8c65682e.jpg)
Russ also surprised me with a little more Alcantara love
Thanks bro, i love it!!!!!
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/7343e357.jpg)
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That's it for now...Next upgrade will be a new DSP, hopefully withing the next month or so.
I had a couple of annoying rattles in the interior that were making go crazy. Russ and his friend Richard spend 6 hrs locating each one and im happy to report that my interior is completely dead quiet!!!!! The Esotars2 1200s sound 10x better. I'm still amazed at the detail of these subs. You can hear and feel every single bass note, Pure sonic bliss!!!!! I will never own another set of subs. I've converted to Esotarscism
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![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/6ef537fc.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/1489fd2b.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/39831d6b.jpg)
As per my request Russ changed the gray grills to black. I like it a lot more and i love the contrast.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/24f38274.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/ed654635.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/8c65682e.jpg)
Russ also surprised me with a little more Alcantara love
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![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/7343e357.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x179/nepl29/0d050b1f.jpg)
That's it for now...Next upgrade will be a new DSP, hopefully withing the next month or so.
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when you drive does your leg blocking the kick pod make a difference? I always wondered that? In my car teh pod would be completed blocked by my leg