06-04-2016, 03:04 PM | #89 |
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Step 1:Ordering the grills from the dealer - DONE
Part #51459239291 for my 03/2014 F30 I happen to not exactly have the same grills as you, older model, so the place for the clips is different Step 2:Cut into the dash - DONE Check that there is indeed a space for a 10cm mid and a tweeter; and there is indeed Step 3: Order another Focal 100KRS kit - DONE Step 4: mount the speaker & wires - coming next
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I'll provide some pictures later, I haven't completely finished the job, I cut out the center part where the speakers lie, but not yet the holes for the attachment points.
Your template was definitely useful in guiding for the center part, and in any case for giving me the method, and the confidence to go ahead Cutting is actually not too difficult, but not very easy either: material is composed of soft foam (abt 4-5mm thick) + 2mm hard plastic (ABS probably), which requires some efforts to cut into, in a very narrow space. For the bigger part it was a 15min job with a cutter; now I think I need to buy a scalpel to manage the smaller holes.
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Got a 4gc with base audio - installed bav speakers. Next is the bimmer-tech amp - question - how to configure the MODE switches for base woofers and bav stage one?
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06-06-2016, 03:38 PM | #93 |
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I think you can leave them alone until you have listened to your setup with the bimmertech EQ for the BAV speakers defined. Only then you'll know if you need a boost of the sound level, or just for the subs.
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06-06-2016, 05:30 PM | #94 |
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Ok - installed the amp - front speakers gone! Is this because the signal went through the disconnected sub wire? What's the fix?
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06-07-2016, 03:34 AM | #97 |
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Where did you plug the 12V cable? The amp stays on most of the time normally.
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Wonder if it's a coding issue? |
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I use this point just on the wheel arch as a secure earth point:
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Center speaker installation continued
Dash after cutout and speakers installed:
Not the prettiest job in the world... but it does the job. Grill in position And pushed into place: Now i'm much more happy with the sound, no more this imbalanced level between a very close to the ear left speaker and a very far right speaker, it's much more even and enjoyable, despite what some purists say about the stereo image not being good with the center speaker, I like it a lot.
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Brilliant! I plan to do the same. Just need to buy the speaker from BSW.
I think I should do my underseat subs first though.
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beanbaguk, Have you been able to resolve all your issues? Are you satsified with the bimmertech amp and is it worth the investment? much better sound or diminishing returns? Am new to this forum and have a 2013 f30 with base stereo, upgraded with Bavsound stage 1 and ghost subs. Now I am looking to add the bimmertech amp. Could you share the installation instructions/video you were developping? thanks, greatly appreciated |
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Hi does anyone know if the below cable comes with the standard base cable kit? or need to special order from Bimmertech? I plan to add the center speaker to my BimmerTech Base System which was installed by a shop and i don't remember if my cable was like below or not. Would like to know this info so i'll know what parts i need to prepare before hand. Thank you!
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07-20-2016, 01:03 PM | #108 |
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These are three pairs of cable, you probably used two pairs for the underseat subs, the third pair should be left unwired for use; this is the one i used for the center speaker.
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Bimmertech agreed to make a small harness that takes the signals of all the speakers at the ASD (yes, they are all there). That is a lot easier to install because the ASD is where you put the amp! (no need for a harness going all the way to the head-unit). It took some time because I had to deliver them the serial numbers of the ASD plug and then vacation etc. Also this small harness creates an installation that has the exact same sequence as an OEM Hifi setup: HU > ASD > AMP > SPEAKERS. The harness is being shipped from USA to Poland, and then to me. ETA: not sure I'm looking forward to the install and finally to test my new setup! |
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New TUNE Alert :
F36 Gran Coupe with Full Bavsound speaker upgrade including ghost underseat woofers. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9...VpUcjZMbjZxOW8 |
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