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      11-19-2012, 10:16 PM   #1
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2010 Base stereo question

Hello gents,

I'm guessing this is redundant, but I'm having a hard time muddling through all of the variants in our stereos. I'm hoping you guys can clear some things up for me.

I have a 2010 E92 base stereo, and am planning to upgrade the front stage, and add a sub in the trunk. I wrote Technic regarding harnesses, but it seems he doesn't make a sub harness. I'm wondering if I can recode the HU to hifi and then grab the rear speaker signal to run the sub? How can I tell if my HU is one that will accept the recode?

Thanks for the insight!

-Mike
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      11-19-2012, 10:21 PM   #2
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so from what i understand your headunit will recode to hifi but you will need an amp to power all channels at that point (front and rear)
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      11-20-2012, 07:22 AM   #3
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Also, IIRC you cannot tap the rear speaker leads for the subs.

I'm sure that others will chime in here, but first check the stickies here - you're not the first to head down this path...
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Hello gents,

I'm guessing this is redundant, but I'm having a hard time muddling through all of the variants in our stereos. I'm hoping you guys can clear some things up for me.

I have a 2010 E92 base stereo, and am planning to upgrade the front stage, and add a sub in the trunk. I wrote Technic regarding harnesses, but it seems he doesn't make a sub harness. I'm wondering if I can recode the HU to hifi and then grab the rear speaker signal to run the sub? How can I tell if my HU is one that will accept the recode?

Thanks for the insight!

-Mike
If you just want to add a sub to your Stereo system then tap the woofer wires under the seats with a 2-ch LOC. Pin 2 is negative, pin 3 is positive.

That's it.
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      11-20-2012, 05:52 PM   #5
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Thanks for the help. Technic, I'll be in touch in the coming days to purchase a harness. I just need to get my mind around what I want to do with the cabin.

Thanks again!

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