Adding an aftermarket amplifier and subwoofers - plug and play
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you will have to be a bit more specific 'mounting depth' can means so many things you won't believe..
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Originally Posted by southgate' post='597136' date='Jun 6 2008, 06:27 PM
Sorry,
I meant the space of the enclosure, where the Subs go?
I meant the space of the enclosure, where the Subs go?
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='501831' date='Dec 2 2007, 02:35 PM
I don't intend to make any holes or anything. There is plenty of room in the space for the heat to escape plus as mentioned the air flaps are just above the amp itself. If I do feel that the heat is getting excessive I always have the option of simply not installing the oddment tray, then the amp can use the entire boot to dissipate.
All connections including power are taken from the car's wiring harness itself that was going to the OEM amp. See my first post you'll see that all the amp's wires terminate at the DIY plug itself. The wire gauge is 4mm and that should be good enough for my intended volume level. Ofcourse if I was the thumping type then that wire may be a tad too thin for the power. But as mentioned I'm truely impressed by the quality of the BMW OEM wires and thats the reason I spent money and bought them as spares. The BMW dealer must have never sold BMW wire to anyone before :-)
All connections including power are taken from the car's wiring harness itself that was going to the OEM amp. See my first post you'll see that all the amp's wires terminate at the DIY plug itself. The wire gauge is 4mm and that should be good enough for my intended volume level. Ofcourse if I was the thumping type then that wire may be a tad too thin for the power. But as mentioned I'm truely impressed by the quality of the BMW OEM wires and thats the reason I spent money and bought them as spares. The BMW dealer must have never sold BMW wire to anyone before :-)
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Originally Posted by Anthony517' post='500416' date='Nov 29 2007, 12:57 AM
I'm getting sick of the stock amp also. I listen to all kinds of music and I hate no having any bass, so I decided to get a small box. 2 10" Orion subs with a built in amp. I got a price of $300 installed form a local place.
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Really depends on how much money you spend on your amp. The speakers are pretty much standard costs.
. Wanna do something with the stereo before school start 