JL Stealth box Install created rattles

[chefwong]

Kerr -

I am not familiar with the Stage 1...but when I very briefly look at their offerings, IMO, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CAR AUDIO SHOP . I'm sure a decent and reputable one will be able to guide you to what you want, within your budget and no be a out of a box solution.

[m5james]

With all the measurements listed on various threads, just make one yourself for like $50 in materials. I've never made a box myself, but it wasn't that hard. Zerochiefs is definately the hardest since it has the most cuts. There are measurements floating around for Essam's box, which is easier to make, and a duplicate of the Elemental Designs box as well. Easy weekend projects w/ a sheet or two of MDF, a tape measure, caulk, screws and a table/skil saw.

[Kerr]

Hey thanks for the replies guys esp m5james excellent links ill try those out fo sho...and post some pics.

I also just did Dinan stage 3 - software,exhaust, CAI, throttle body...now lookin for some factory E70 Y spokes!!!!!!1

[m5james]

Off topic, but you can also throw on a pre-VANOS intake manifold for about $50 vs Dinan's $1300 to add another intake mod to your list.

[Kerr]

intake manifold....so that would be in addition to what I have now? I didnt know dinan offered one,,,,I thought I bought everything dinan could offer?

[m5james]

I'm a former Dinan fan before I realized where they were cutting corners and reselling stock pieces, and since more aftermarket manfacturers have come into the playing field, there are cheaper and more efficient alternatives...but each has its tradeoffs as well. If you've got the 4.4, Dinan sells an intake manifold that is nothing more than a factory pre-VANOS manfiold and/or the same one used on the 4.6 motor. 540 and 740 owners have done this mod plenty of times, but it appears not many X5 owners know about this. I got mine from a guy who wrecked his 740 for $50 shipped, otherwise you can find them all over junkyard websites like Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market.

[Kerr]

Darn...I have the 4.8is but I am always open for mod suggestions?

[m5james]

There's always turbo You wouldn't be the first to FI a 4.8, but tuning is going to be the biggest hurdle.

[Schrei-x5]

Originally Posted by m5james

There's always turbo You wouldn't be the first to FI a 4.8, but tuning is going to be the biggest hurdle.

Tuning? Piston compression, intercooler,fuel throttle and injectors are needed at the very least.. more than tuning troll

[dskyers]

i put in two tens in a regular box with an amp and every thing in my car now rattles... the sunroof has a lot of rattle sounds like the bass loosend up the light thing in the middle of roof.. kind of annoying but when music is on cant hear it anyways lol