My custom stereo install
12-02-2008, 11:55 AM
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My Ride: 07 BMW 525i Premium Package, Xenon Lighting Package, manual Transmission. Titanium Grey, 20% Tint around the back, 70% V-Kool on front.
Planned mods: Style 71 wheels with Toyo Proxy 4 tires, Sachs suspension upgrade, upgraded stereo, and many more to come.
Please see the link below for my custom install on my E60:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ad.php?t=50535
He did a great job keeping everything stock looking. The mid extrudes a little more from the door than what I like, but he manages to fit in a 6.5" in that tight of a space and it actually look pretty nice. Any more questions feel free to ask here or PM me.
This system is completely separate from the idrive, meaning I now have two audio systems (separate HUs, separate speakers). So I still have my bluetooth capability, although I do miss the steering volume control a little... There's a sub volume control mounted underneath the steering column (well hidden and a good location IMO).
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ad.php?t=50535
He did a great job keeping everything stock looking. The mid extrudes a little more from the door than what I like, but he manages to fit in a 6.5" in that tight of a space and it actually look pretty nice. Any more questions feel free to ask here or PM me.
This system is completely separate from the idrive, meaning I now have two audio systems (separate HUs, separate speakers). So I still have my bluetooth capability, although I do miss the steering volume control a little... There's a sub volume control mounted underneath the steering column (well hidden and a good location IMO).
12-02-2008, 12:22 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
You can buy a CAN interface that you can connect your new HU and that will give you steering wheel controls.
See http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/p...ts_id/6977.html
See http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/p...ts_id/6977.html
12-02-2008, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='736199' date='Dec 2 2008, 04:22 PM
You can buy a CAN interface that you can connect your new HU and that will give you steering wheel controls.
See http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/p...ts_id/6977.html
See http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/p...ts_id/6977.html
Bruce,
Quick Question, I have an aftermarket kenwood double din indash can I use this cable as well to be able to get steering wheel control???
thanks
12-02-2008, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
looks good, pretty clean hope it sounds good too 
12-02-2008, 01:05 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='736205' date='Dec 2 2008, 09:30 PM
Bruce,
Quick Question, I have an aftermarket kenwood double din indash can I use this cable as well to be able to get steering wheel control???
thanks
Quick Question, I have an aftermarket kenwood double din indash can I use this cable as well to be able to get steering wheel control???
thanks
12-02-2008, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Nice custom setup.
12-05-2008, 12:53 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Custom Matt White Paint by PLATINUM VIP | Sport Pkg | Cold Weather Pkg | 6 Speed Manual | Premium Sound | Oem ///M5 Front Bumper | Oem ///M5 Rear Bumper | OEM ///M5 Side Skirts | Oem ///M5 Trunk Finisher | Oem ///M5 Fenders | 20% Tint | Vip Modular Wheels | 21x9.5 F | 21 x11 R | Magnaflow Exhaust | AAA Oval Tips | RPI Scoops | KW V2 Coilovers | Predator Ice V2 Angel Eyes | LED Side Turn Signal Markers ( Smoked ) Cross Drilled Rotors | CF Engine cover | Axxis Deluxe Break Pads | K&N Drop in
good job !!