The Alpine Hi Fi Upgrade Group Buy 2011 (for cars built before March 2009) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Anneka @ Sytner · 03-30-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Bear_Yid

Anneka - Is there anyway of finding out the spec of the speakers and amp?

Hi,
The amp is made by Alpine and has a 4 x 80 watt RMS output with a harmonic distortion of just 0.5%.

Did you want to know something specific about the speakers?

The_Bear_Yid · 03-30-2011, 06:47 AM

Thanks.

Just the same info about the speakers as you gave for the amp please?

Cyprio · 03-30-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

Hi Cyprio,

The retrofit will be warranted for 2 years on parts and labour, even if your car is out of warranty itself. The warranty is only on the installation itself and doesn't cover you for non related items.

Kind Regards,
Anneka

Hi,
thanks for this.

Also, it mentions in the kit list - ALL MOULDINGS...sorry but what are the mouldings?

Anneka @ Sytner · 03-30-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Bear_Yid

Thanks.

Just the same info about the speakers as you gave for the amp please?

Sorry but I can't find this information. The speakers have an aluminium membrane for improved sound quality. The rating (unknown) will be high enough to manage the power being distributed from the amplifier. The entire system has BMW approval and is designed by Alpine who are one of the worlds leading audio equipment specialists.

Anneka @ Sytner · 03-30-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyprio

Hi,
thanks for this.

Also, it mentions in the kit list - ALL MOULDINGS...sorry but what are the mouldings?

Mouldings refer mostly to any plastic or rubber items that are required to house any parts in the kit. For example, tweeters which are small speakers will be added into the A pillar at the front of the car. The trim/moulding will be replaced to a special one which will cover that speaker.

Hope this makes sense.

Cyprio · 03-30-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

Mouldings refer mostly to any plastic or rubber items that are required to house any parts in the kit. For example, tweeters which are small speakers will be added into the A pillar at the front of the car. The trim/moulding will be replaced to a special one which will cover that speaker.

Hope this makes sense.

Yes it does...Thanks.

335diesel · 03-30-2011, 10:00 AM

I guess on an E91 the amp goes in the recess under the boot floor cover?

My hesitation is that because I have non RFTs, there isn't a lot of room in there (the amp looks quite big) - mostly taken up by the 12v compressor and Tyre Weld. I also have a made to measure Hatchbag so fitting it elsewhere in the boot isn't an option.

Apart from that, it seems spot on!

Billyray911 · 03-30-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

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Originally Posted by Billyray911

As above.Anneka,I remember you mentioning on a previous thread that this upgrade is not suitable for the professional system-any update and how would this differ from what Chris and I already have?

If you have professional radio, you can usually have the Alpine Hi Fi installed.
DAB tends to be a problem.

If you're unsure please send me your vehicle details (last 7 of vin, or original reg).

Thank you to those who have already enquired

I have a DAB,so have sent you my original vrm via pm.
Also,as Matt mentioned, can you confirm where the amp will be located on a touring please?

riga · 04-01-2011, 09:41 AM

Just had this fitted by my local dealer £600 all in,was well worth it as works really well.

Anneka @ Sytner · 04-04-2011, 06:39 AM

Amp in the touring goes in the side/rear quarter of the boot.

Congrats on the upgrade riga, great price too.

charliesum · 04-06-2011, 11:12 AM

is there a price for kit only without the amp as I have a v12 alpine sitting in the garage
many thanks

malc1 · 04-06-2011, 12:12 PM

So that's passenger side rear space where the CD changer also goes?
Does it fit using a bracket of some sort then?

Anyone any photos?

icanseeformiles · 04-07-2011, 05:46 AM

1. robsdesk Sytner High Wycombe - Collect Coupe
2. icanseeformiles - Sytner Coventry - Fit - Coupe

EssexIan · 04-07-2011, 12:01 PM

3. EssexIan - Sytner Chigwell - Collect - Kit Only

EssexIan · 04-07-2011, 12:04 PM

3. EssexIan - Sytner Chigwell - Collect - Kit Only

Twat! - Forgot to say - Touring

bbsboy · 04-08-2011, 09:35 AM

Hello Anneka,

Just a quick question about the Alpine kits, why is it only for cars built before March 09? I have a later 09 320d Coupe and would like the kit too.

Thanks

Steven

Anneka @ Sytner · 04-08-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bbsboy

Hello Anneka,

Just a quick question about the Alpine kits, why is it only for cars built before March 09? I have a later 09 320d Coupe and would like the kit too.

Thanks

Steven

Hi Steven, this kit is just for cars built before March 09. Cars built after require a different kit and coding. We will be starting a thread about that very soon.

bbsboy · 04-09-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Anneka @ Sytner

Hi Steven, this kit is just for cars built before March 09. Cars built after require a different kit and coding. We will be starting a thread about that very soon.

If you could sort something for the later cars it would be great.

Thanks

Steven

BobaKet · 04-09-2011, 05:11 AM

Also interested in the later one for a 2011 Saloon

Thanks

Chris100 · 04-11-2011, 08:22 AM

Hi Anneka, I would be really interested in this as well.

I was going to buy the kit and have my ICE dealer fit for me, is this now not possible as my car requires coding for the new setup to function?

I have a 2010(FEB) E92.

Thanks.

Anneka @ Sytner · 04-11-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris100

Hi Anneka, I would be really interested in this as well.

I was going to buy the kit and have my ICE dealer fit for me, is this now not possible as my car requires coding for the new setup to function?

I have a 2010(FEB) E92.

Thanks.

Hi Chris,

The car will require both coding and programming post installation, I'm not sure whether your ICE dealer will be able to carry this out.

Anneka

Chris100 · 04-11-2011, 11:23 AM

Thanks, looks like I'll have to give it a miss then. I wouldn't trust my dealer to fit it.

03-30-2011, 10:00 AM	#29
335diesel Brigadier General Drives: 335d Touring Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 4,009 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 335d SE Touring [0.00]	I guess on an E91 the amp goes in the recess under the boot floor cover? My hesitation is that because I have non RFTs, there isn't a lot of room in there (the amp looks quite big) - mostly taken up by the 12v compressor and Tyre Weld. I also have a made to measure Hatchbag so fitting it elsewhere in the boot isn't an option. Apart from that, it seems spot on! __________________ E91 335d SE Touring Also Land Rover Puma Defender 110 XS station wagon

04-01-2011, 09:41 AM	#31
riga New Member Drives: x3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: kent Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	alpine upgrade Just had this fitted by my local dealer £600 all in,was well worth it as works really well.

04-06-2011, 11:12 AM	#33
charliesum First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pompey Posts: 353 iTrader: (1)	is there a price for kit only without the amp as I have a v12 alpine sitting in the garage many thanks __________________ vxr8 only car ive ever had and asked to make the exhaust quieter

04-06-2011, 12:12 PM	#34
malc1 Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 BMW 330 E91 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evesham,Worcs UK Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	So that's passenger side rear space where the CD changer also goes? Does it fit using a bracket of some sort then? Anyone any photos? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- 2006 E91 330i M Sport -----------------------------------------------------

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03-30-2011, 06:47 AM	#24
The_Bear_Yid BM Noob Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 776 iTrader: (1)	Thanks. Just the same info about the speakers as you gave for the amp please?

04-04-2011, 06:39 AM	#32
Anneka @ Sytner Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: - Posts: 834 iTrader: (0)	Amp in the touring goes in the side/rear quarter of the boot. Congrats on the upgrade riga, great price too.

04-07-2011, 05:46 AM	#35
icanseeformiles New Member Drives: 2006 e92 325i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: England Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	1. robsdesk Sytner High Wycombe - Collect Coupe 2. icanseeformiles - Sytner Coventry - Fit - Coupe

04-07-2011, 12:01 PM	#36
EssexIan Private First Class Drives: E91 335d MSport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunny Essex Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	3. EssexIan - Sytner Chigwell - Collect - Kit Only

04-07-2011, 12:04 PM	#37
EssexIan Private First Class Drives: E91 335d MSport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunny Essex Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	3. EssexIan - Sytner Chigwell - Collect - Kit Only Twat! - Forgot to say - Touring

04-08-2011, 09:35 AM	#38
bbsboy Private Drives: e92 320d M-Sport Highline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 56 iTrader: (1)	Hello Anneka, Just a quick question about the Alpine kits, why is it only for cars built before March 09? I have a later 09 320d Coupe and would like the kit too. Thanks Steven

04-09-2011, 05:11 AM	#41
BobaKet New Member Drives: 320d M Sport Le Man Blue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GB Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Also interested in the later one for a 2011 Saloon Thanks

04-11-2011, 08:22 AM	#42
Chris100 First Lieutenant Drives: 320d M Sport Highline Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Hi Anneka, I would be really interested in this as well. I was going to buy the kit and have my ICE dealer fit for me, is this now not possible as my car requires coding for the new setup to function? I have a 2010(FEB) E92. Thanks.

04-11-2011, 11:23 AM	#44
Chris100 First Lieutenant Drives: 320d M Sport Highline Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, looks like I'll have to give it a miss then. I wouldn't trust my dealer to fit it.