New Audio/Video Mods '02 4.6is

[ljnlaw]

Here are the new audio/video mods I just had performed in my '02 4.6is:

- New Eclipse AVN 7000 7" stealth/retractible touch screen (DVD, Nav. and CD/MP3 head unit)
- Eclipse backup camera installation
- Eclipse IPOD connect unit
- PAC unit (steering wheel controls to work the new head unit)
- Two 6.5" video headrest monitors for the kiddies (separate DVD unit to mounted in factory trunk audio/video rack)
- Two IR headphones for the kiddies so I can listen to music while they watch a movie
- Diamond 600w amp and Diamond 300w amp w/ fans built into custom floor enclosure in the floor of the trunk which lifts for easy access to the spare tire
- Four Hertz 6.5" Hi-Energy woofers
- Four Hertz 1" tweeters
- One Hertz 10" Hi-Enerergy subwoofer

[ljnlaw]

I forgot to give props to the installers (Chris Klagholz and Mike Janney) at Sound Waves in Prospect Park, PA, just outide of Philly.

[ncx]

Looks nice, congrats

[Ivan22]

Great job on you system. Can you list specifically what was used to retain your steering wheel controls with you head unit?

What is the breakdown of the costs involved with this job?

I would also like to be able to use steering wheel controls with my Panasonic retractable screen.

The floor build looks amazing.

Thanks again!

[ljnlaw]

Thanks Ivan it took Sound Waves 6 days to complete the entire system, they used a steering wheel interface from PAC, you can check it out on crutchfield's website at: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-rxbNiD7...skipvs=T&g=750

The PAC module is inexpensive and allows you the flexibility to keep your steering wheel controls. The PAC unit can also be programmed to accept what ever functions you want to use. The whole system cost was roughly $9,000.

[ChristopherM3]

VERY nice!!! I bet it sounds great in the X!!!! Nice job!!

(You got my boy Patrick on the screens there........)

[powers1]

Very nicely done!Looks really professional!Great work.Where did you install the back up cam?

[NOC]

Great, love the way the woofer in the back was installed

[ljnlaw]

Thanks guys, I am taking the X back to the installer this Wednesday to have the amps tuned (they have been running at 50% power for the last 2 weeks until I broke in the speakers) even at 50% the system rocks, but it should sound awesome once the tuning is done. Since I will not be towing anything in the X I told the installers I wanted the back-up camera mounted as low as possible so they mounted it over the trailer hitch cover, the visibility with the camera is amazing. Happy Motoring!

[acedeucy]

If you ever get a chance to stop by A&L Motors in in Pittsburgh, you should stop in a talk to eith Alex DiFrancisco or Joe Shimko. THey can show you a dual dvd system made specifically for that BMW that will work with your existing in-dash DVD player, therefore, making it a Triple DVD system. SUPER-PIMP! I really like what you have audio audi and video wise in your vehicle. I think you might like they have to offer.

Let me know,

Law