[kaigoss69]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

Kaigoss, I just wanted to clarify the 18" length for the power. Is the 18" from the battery to the inline-fuse? or 18" total from battery to the fuse block?

Thank you.

Yes, make it about 12" long and you can place it on top or next to the battery. Then the distributor block near the amp and ms8.

[hoonywise]

Originally Posted by kaigoss69

Yes, make it about 12" long and you can place it on top or next to the battery. Then the distributor block near the amp and ms8.

Did you mean it like this? What amp should I use for the inline fuse?

[hoonywise]

It looks like Technic's power wire comes with a inline fuse holder (Pm from Technic). So it looks like the above wire diagram is good to go, but I just need a confirmation of the amp rating for the inline fuse for Technic's wire? Do I still use 50amp fuse for 4 gauge Technic's wire??

Please help a brother out! Thank you so much!

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

It looks like Technic's power wire comes with a inline fuse holder (Pm from Technic). So it looks like the above wire diagram is good to go, but I just need a confirmation of the amp rating for the inline fuse for Technic's wire? Do I still use 50amp fuse for 4 gauge Technic's wire??

Please help a brother out! Thank you so much!

It's pointless to fuse it twice. I would just get rid of the distribution block and use Technics power wire and inline fuse for the amp , and a seperate 10 or 12 gauge wiring kit for the ms8.

Either that or get rid of the inline fuse and put your fused distribution block as close to the battery as possible (no more than 12-18 inches).

[hoonywise]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

It's pointless to fuse it twice. I would just get rid of the distribution block and use Technics power wire and inline fuse for the amp , and a seperate 10 or 12 gauge wiring kit for the ms8.

Either that or get rid of the inline fuse and put your fused distribution block as close to the battery as possible (no more than 12-18 inches).

Thank you for the reply.

If I were to get rid of the distribution block, then what amp rating fuse should I use for Technic's inline?

If I were to get rid of the inline fuse and use the block, then the amp ratings for the 2 power output fuses stays the same as kaigoss69's diagram?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

Thank you for the reply.

If I were to get rid of the distribution block, then what amp rating fuse should I use for Technic's inline?

If I were to get rid of the inline fuse and use the block, then the amp ratings for the 2 power output fuses stays the same as kaigoss69's diagram?

Add up the fuse ratings on the amp use a fuse with the same rating or slightly higher.

Yes the fuse ratings in the diagram should be fine. The inline fuse is just to protect the power wire, not the amp. As long as you don't fuse higher than the wire can handle it will be fine.

[hoonywise]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Add up the fuse ratings on the amp use a fuse with the same rating or slightly higher.

Yes the fuse ratings in the diagram should be fine. The inline fuse is just to protect the power wire, not the amp. As long as you don't fuse higher than the wire can handle it will be fine.

Thank you for clearing this up bmw325i. I will go ahead and use 50 amp fuse as suggested by kaigoss69 originally.

I am due to get all the parts in a week or two. I will post up a finished project with pictures in due course.

Thank you all for the help!!

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

It's pointless to fuse it twice. I would just get rid of the distribution block and use Technics power wire and inline fuse for the amp , and a seperate 10 or 12 gauge wiring kit for the ms8.

Either that or get rid of the inline fuse and put your fused distribution block as close to the battery as possible (no more than 12-18 inches).

Its not pointless, unless you have the fuse very close to the battery. Using the battery distro block protects your car if you had a short in your power line.

Edit: to be more clear this is an alternate option if you have the added fused distro block in the amp cd changer area.

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by taibanl

Its not pointless, unless you have the fuse very close to the battery. Using the battery distro block protects your car if you had a short in your power line.

Edit: to be more clear this is an alternate option if you have the added fused distro block in the amp cd changer area.

I think you misunderstood me. I meant its pointless to have both a inline fuse and a fused distribution block I didn't mean the distribution block that's already on the battery although that's fused as well.

If your going to use a fused distribution block the inline fuse isn't needed as long as the distribution block is close enough to the battery.

[kaigoss69]

Yes of course you can put the distro block near the battery (within 18") and not use an inline fuse holder. I've always set up my systems like I drew it up, because I like the simplicity of just running one power cable and having the distro block located near the amps.

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by kaigoss69

Yes of course you can put the distro block near the battery (within 18") and not use an inline fuse holder. I've always set up my systems like I drew it up, because I like the simplicity of just running one power cable and having the distro block located near the amps.

Only reason I suggest doing it that way is because fuses add resistance to the positive wire. Realistically I doubt it really matters. That's also why I'd rather use 4 gauge for the mids and highs amp.

[hoonywise]

After much more reading, I am leaning toward recoding my L7 HU to HIFI and replacing my OEM L7 amp with MS-8 to drive all speakers except the underseat woofers. I believe I can do it with NCSExpert (prior experience). Might as well tackle it now then having to dig in the car later..

Now, is the following wiring diagram correct for what I am about to do?
- What do I do with the rest of Technic's L7 harness? Do I cut it completely in half this time?
- Am I supposed to add any LOC? <-- I am thinking NO since all inputs to MS-8 are balanced (low), to the amp is balanced, then to speakers are "speaker level" (high)?

Rockford Fosgate P300x2 comes with Remote Turn On Input. Is this wired properly as well?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

After much more reading, I am leaning toward recoding my L7 HU to HIFI and replacing my OEM L7 amp with MS-8 to drive all speakers except the underseat woofers. I believe I can do it with NCSExpert (prior experience). Might as well tackle it now then having to dig in the car later..

Now, is the following wiring diagram correct for what I am about to do?
- What do I do with the rest of Technic's L7 harness? Do I cut it completely in half this time?
- Am I supposed to add any LOC? <-- I am thinking NO since all inputs to MS-8 are balanced (low), to the amp is balanced, then to speakers are "speaker level" (high)?

Rockford Fosgate P300x2 comes with Remote Turn On Input. Is this wired properly as well?

Attachment 935439

Looks good to me. If you don't want to buy the most loop you can also move the fiber optic wires to the unused distribution block behind the rear seat bolster. If you are planning on returning it to stock in the future it's probably a better idea to just use the loop though just because its less work.

[kaigoss69]

Yes, in that case you only use half of the Technic harness, the other half is not needed. Looks like a good plan!

I think you use the low level inputs. Taibanl will chime in I'm sure and let you know for sure! I think he had/has noise issues with that setup though...

[hoonywise]

I am hoping this is the last question.

In regards to connecting the remote turn on from HU to MS-8, without using technic's HIFI + remote turn on harness, can I tap 12v from the OEM loom for remote turn on input for MS-8?

Or, I guess if I wanted to leave anything OEM untouched, tap technic's L7 harness for remote turn on 12v for MS-8?

[hoonywise]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

I am hoping this is the last question.

In regards to connecting the remote turn on from HU to MS-8, without using technic's HIFI + remote turn on harness, can I tap 12v from the OEM loom for remote turn on input for MS-8?

Or, I guess if I wanted to leave anything OEM untouched, tap technic's L7 harness for remote turn on 12v for MS-8?

Is this the answer? Adding this to technic's L7 harness:

http://www.amazon.com/PAC-TR-4-Volta.../dp/B0002J22BE

[kaigoss69]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

Is this the answer? Adding this to technic's L7 harness:

http://www.amazon.com/PAC-TR-4-Volta.../dp/B0002J22BE

No, you need to run a wire from the back of the HU to the MS-8. Technic's HiFi harness may already have this integrated but I'm not sure.

[hoonywise]

Originally Posted by kaigoss69

No, you need to run a wire from the back of the HU to the MS-8. Technic's HiFi harness may already have this integrated but I'm not sure.

Technic's harness seems to have this integrated (the blue part):




But:

Originally Posted by Technic

No... if you are going to install a MS-8 in your HK what you could do is add a PAC TR4 to my harness and then you will have the remote turn on output right at the OEM amp.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=471

Is this post outdated? It is the only reference I could find. I guess using technic's hifi harness above would make a cleaner install. I'm still waiting on technic's quote on this harness. But since bmw325i is selling his harness+wire, I am wondering if getting this plus the PAC-tr4 for tapping OEM loom would be more cost efficient.

Thank you in advance for your kind advice.

[kaigoss69]

That post refers to the HK (L7) system where the harness is hooked up to the amp in the trunk. In your case you need to get to the back of the HU to get the signal, and there is where you will find the remote turn on connection at pin 13.

Originally Posted by hoonywise

Technic's harness seems to have this integrated (the blue part):




But:



http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=471

Is this post outdated? It is the only reference I could find. I guess using technic's hifi harness above would make a cleaner install. I'm still waiting on technic's quote on this harness. But since bmw325i is selling his harness+wire, I am wondering if getting this plus the PAC-tr4 for tapping OEM loom would be more cost efficient.

Thank you in advance for your kind advice.

[hoonywise]

Originally Posted by kaigoss69

That post refers to the HK (L7) system where the harness is hooked up to the amp in the trunk. In your case you need to get to the back of the HU to get the signal, and there is where you will find the remote turn on connection at pin 13.

Thanks again kaigoss69!

edit: Added corrected wire diagram for replacing OEM Logic 7 amp with MS-8

[hoonywise]

Do I connect the circled wires below to 12v and ground?

Or do I leave them disconnected as is?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by hoonywise

Do I connect the circled wires below to 12v and ground?

Or do I leave them disconnected as is?

If you already have 8 or 10 gauge wire for you should use that to power the ms8. You can use the 12v as your remote wire though. If your not going to use them you can remove the pins from the harness.