e93 bmw speaker up grade

reid 1974 · 07-04-2010, 07:39 AM

hi anyone upgraded a e93 conv i have ordered custom sub box which sits under load tray had full system in car but got ripped out before i got it so starting from scratch looks like had amp fitted behind arm rest in rear seats so looking for advise

BOSSBMW · 07-04-2010, 10:17 AM

I think the only advice you'll find on this forum is:

DONT DO IT!

You're risking electrical component malfunction, which BMW's are notorious for. I've seen a few successfully pull it off, but me? I wouldn't risk it.

CarForHire · 07-04-2010, 01:06 PM

How bad do you want it?

MendotaMike · 07-07-2010, 01:11 PM

I didn't install a sub box, but here's my thread on upgrading an e93.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392400
Good luck with yours.

e90TiAg335i · 07-07-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beneliezer

I think the only advice you'll find on this forum is:

DONT DO IT!

You're risking electrical component malfunction, which BMW's are notorious for. I've seen a few successfully pull it off, but me? I wouldn't risk it.

I'd say just the opposite... DO IT!!! Well worth the risk and reward. Mine's not even tuned yet and it's night and day to factory!

Neither my 01 325i nor my 10 335i so far have had any electrical problems. Only issue on my 335i has, of couorse, been the HPFP.
Just take your time, cut as little as possible or better yet, get Technic's harness and cut nothing! Awsome product!

As long as you aren't looking to go overboard with amps, power wise, I doubt you'll have any electrical problems related to the stereo.
Good luck!

mathematics · 07-08-2010, 06:26 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315379

I've made changes though...

black front floor mats, replaced Zapco DSP6 with JBL MS-8, removed line drivers, added Kenwood head unit...more pics if you like tomorrow. let me know

VP Electricity · 07-09-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by beneliezer

I think the only advice you'll find on this forum is:

DONT DO IT!

You're risking electrical component malfunction, which BMW's are notorious for. I've seen a few successfully pull it off, but me? I wouldn't risk it.

This was OBVIOUSLY before the question got moved to the section of the forum where manly men do manly things - the A/V forum!

Seriously, that piece of advice has a couple of problems. One is, it's really narrow in experience - we've upgraded dozens of E9x, not counting E70, E60, and X3 and 1 whose codes I forget. Happens all the time.

Secondly, it's based on fear, not facts. It's absolutely true that poor installers and poor DIY jobs can damage any car. Conversely, there isn't ANY car that we can't upgrade the audio in - safely and effectively.

mathematics · 07-11-2010, 08:50 AM

Technic · 07-11-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by reid 1974

hi anyone upgraded a e93 conv i have ordered custom sub box which sits under load tray had full system in car but got ripped out before i got it so starting from scratch looks like had amp fitted behind arm rest in rear seats so looking for advise

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405224

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