[Carrera RSR]

Originally Posted by trixman

Right, think i'll go with the L7 tweets, stick with standard components for now, get the blaupunkt tha-555 amp and run the cables to some earthquake subs.

Being a complete idiot, how much would I get charged installation for that lot?

ETA: cant find e92 on the blaupunkt site, under bmw adaptors. Take it its the same loom as the e90?

Are you upgrading from a standard sound system with Pro Nav? That's what I am running at the moment. I have read previous threads on this upgrade but I am now contemplating this again. Keep us updated on your progress please.

[trixman]

Yep, although I might give the tweeters a go. Would like to order this week so they are here for next, where is everyone ordering them from.. bmw directly?

[trixman]

Originally Posted by carrerarsr

Are you upgrading from a standard sound system with Pro Nav? That's what I am running at the moment. I have read previous threads on this upgrade but I am now contemplating this again. Keep us updated on your progress please.

Yep, exactly right. I'll let you know how I get on. I'll install the tweets myself as seems fairly simple. The amp/sub install I'll have done professionally (I ain't taking the risk messing with the electrics being a class A thicko)

[Carrera RSR]

Originally Posted by trixman

Yep, exactly right. I'll let you know how I get on. I'll install the tweets myself as seems fairly simple. The amp/sub install I'll have done professionally (I ain't taking the risk messing with the electrics being a class A thicko)

UK or Marbella?

[trixman]

hmmmm. Good point. Its coming on the lorry middle of October so wont have much chance to get it done in england. I'll buy the tweeters when i'm over next week. Suppose I'll have to hand it over to someone in Spain, christ that's daunting.
Had a full install (in Spain) on an old audi i had a while ago, guys completely messed it up and all speakers ended up blowing. Maybe safer to let spanish bmw garage have a go at it.

[MOB]

Originally Posted by trixman

Yep, exactly right. I'll let you know how I get on. I'll install the tweets myself as seems fairly simple. The amp/sub install I'll have done professionally (I ain't taking the risk messing with the electrics being a class A thicko)

I'm class A thicko with honours, and I managed to do it all

For the amp;

- remove the head unit (fairly simple)
- unplug big plastic connector
- plug in Blaupunkt cabling, plug that into head unit
- route that cable from behind the head unit to the boot - easy to tuck in under the centre console trim
- decide where to put the amp - plug in end of Blaupunkt cable
- connect live wire to battery
- connect earth wire to earthing point
- turn it on check etc
- put head unit & trim back in - the only tricky part in my experience - there is little room behind the head unit to start with, the blaupunkt plug makes this worse - I spent ages cursing and trying to do this bit

I wouldn't pay more than 2 hours labour for this.

[trixman]

Originally Posted by MOB

I'm class A thicko with honours, and I managed to do it all

For the amp;

- remove the head unit (fairly simple)
- unplug big plastic connector
- plug in Blaupunkt cabling, plug that into head unit
- route that cable from behind the head unit to the boot - easy to tuck in under the centre console trim
- decide where to put the amp - plug in end of Blaupunkt cable
- connect live wire to battery
- connect earth wire to earthing point
- turn it on check etc
- put head unit & trim back in - the only tricky part in my experience - there is little room behind the head unit to start with, the blaupunkt plug makes this worse - I spent ages cursing and trying to do this bit

I wouldn't pay more than 2 hours labour for this.

I read your threads though mate, you were having a mare at one point!

I'd like to get the subs and amp sorted at the same time, I'll order the parts seperately and get someone to install them. Only parts I'll do is the tweeters, as running seperates to the subs is a bit more of a jobby than I'm willing to play with.

Do I order the tweeters and surrounds from my local bmw dealer?

[gr4z]

Do you need surrounds? I have been hanging around trying to decide on what to do.

Get the Blaupunkt amp and install tweaters using the BMW kit. Do people reckon the fronts should be replaced as well?

[AlanQS]

Gizze used the original surrounds for the tweeters if I recall so as to point the tweeters where he wanted them but I've just ordered the full kit from my dealer for £74 including the foam fillers. (He didn't know if the price for the tweeters was for a pair or for one so the biull may increase by £30)

Once I build up the nerve to do it, I will do a photo record.

Can anyone tell me if it is worth fitting the L7 front door speakers at the same time - that way the door cards don't have to come off twice.

[MOB]

I have only fitted the tweeters so far, but its such a simple job that having the door card off twice isn't an issue - in fact mine are coming off again this weekend to fit the foam inserts....................

@ trixman - get the tweeters, triangular plastic thingys and the foam inserts all from the BMW dealer - took my dealer 2 days to get them in for me

[kend]

Can anyone tell me if it is worth fitting the L7 front door speakers at the same time - that way the door cards don't have to come off twice.[/QUOTE]

I only added the standard tweeters and amp. I do not feel the need to change the mid range speakers. it really is a 5 minute job to take off the door card so I would add the tweeters first and see what you think.

[MOB]

Thats what I've done - once I've got the SWS-8's in, I'll then see if I'm happy with the setup.

[AlanQS]

Logic 7 Tweeter parts

B51.33.7.184.198 Corner moulding
B65.13.6.964.013 Speaker - Set
B51.33.7.119.173 Seal
B51.33.7.182.524 Spring clip
B51.33.7.119.174 Seal
B51.33.7.184.197 Corner moulding

I think the word "SET" means a pair of tweeters but still to be confirmed.
Get 2 Nr spring clips but you may not need them.

[MOB]

I wonder what the spring clips are for - dont think I have them!!

[kend]

When I bought the tweeters they were priced individually, 2 covers and 2 standard tweeters about £65 in total.

I also got the spring clips. The spring clips reside in the centre part of the moulding and can spring off when you take the cover off. Of course they can never be found! as the clips are a few pence each they are worth getting.

MOB - is this why you have wind noise from the tweeter moulding, the clip does hold the moulding in tight to the door. i used the clips without foam and have no windnoise.

[trixman]

Just got off the phone with the dealers, ordered the above (came to just over 120 quid!!!! Got ripped off there me thinks).

Ordered the 2 spring clips... what are they for? (in case i brake one taking the doors off?)

Funny though, guy at the dealers saying "never heard of anyone doing this by themselves though, are you sure you want to do that?"... er, you mean rather than pay hundreds for an hours work? you betcha

ETA: nevermind, just read the post above

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by AlanQS

Logic 7 Tweeter parts

B51.33.7.184.198 Corner moulding
B65.13.6.964.013 Speaker - Set
B51.33.7.119.173 Seal
B51.33.7.182.524 Spring clip
B51.33.7.119.174 Seal
B51.33.7.184.197 Corner moulding

I think the word "SET" means a pair of tweeters but still to be confirmed.
Get 2 Nr spring clips but you may not need them.

Are those codes for e92 only ?

[kend]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Are those codes for e92 only ?

The corner mouldings differ on E92 to E90.
The original Blaupunkt thread has all the part numbers

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by kend

The corner mouldings differ on E92 to E90.
The original Blaupunkt thread has all the part numbers

cheers

[trixman]

BALLS. Just used those part numbers to order mine and didn't check which model, what an idiot (told ya, and you expect me to fit these myself?!).

Of course they are closed now, give them a call in the morning. Thought it was strange but the guy never even asked me the model or which car etc.

ETA: Mind u AlanQS, yours is an E92 so Im guessing those are what you ordered (ie. mine being e92, so it being correct)

[misterS3]

Originally Posted by trixman

BALLS. Just used those part numbers to order mine and didn't check which model, what an idiot (told ya, and you expect me to fit these myself?!).

Of course they are closed now, give them a call in the morning. Thought it was strange but the guy never even asked me the model or which car etc.

ETA: Mind u AlanQS, yours is an E92 so Im guessing those are what you ordered (ie. mine being e92, so it being correct)

Always worthwhile telling them the last 7 letters/numbers of your chassis number so they can check what car you have and they have the responsibility of getting the right parts

[AlanQS]

Yes, those are the codes he gave me on my order and it was for an E92.