Hi All,
Just started reading through the thread and I'm just wondering if anyone has thought of using the driver side compartment where the factory amp/cd setup is. I've already got rid of the factory cd changer in favor of an ipod 2point5 kit see this link: BMWE53V2IPKG. I've got a Jl 10w6v2 and I'm considering using mdf to replace the factory cover for the compartment. I figure I can relocate the factory amp and use the entire compartment which is definetly larger than the one on the passanger side (no fuse box, no fuel latch). Also, I figure I can remove the plastic block used to hold the spare tire compartment cover in favor of more box space. If I carpet it to match the interior it should be pretty good. Also, there are a couple of factory screw holes for mounting near the top of the compartment (to the left and right of where the factory compartment cover's latch is).

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I'll post pics as the project unfolds...

BTW. I've got the factory non-dsp non nav system. I'm in the process of doing a complete gut saving only the factory head unit (love the factory look and my steering wheel controls).

Here's the list of gear I currently have:

Front speakers: DLS iridium 6.3 3 way seperates
Rear Speakers: DLS iridium 6.2 2 way seperates
LOC (to convert high level signal from factory amp): Rockford 3sixty.1
Subwoofer: JL Audio 10w6v2 DVC
Amp 1 (Front/Rear): Old School PPI Art Series 404x (4x100)
Amp 2 (Sub): Jl Audio 500/1

Total Gear cost: About $2500 (The PPI is really old and I've had it for a long time, I forget what I paid but for those in the know, there is no substitute)