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stunt · #1 03-20-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by e30cabrio

I'd be interested in the sub, I need it to send to a friend to make an enclosure. And don't want to lose mine. What do you want for it?

I'm not sure yet if I'll end up modding my current enclosure to fit a single 10", or go some other route. Either way, I'm not selling it yet as it is part of the current system until I decide what do to. I'll let you know if/when it becomes available.

e30cabrio · #2 03-20-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stunt

I'm not sure yet if I'll end up modding my current enclosure to fit a single 10", or go some other route. Either way, I'm not selling it yet as it is part of the current system until I decide what do to. I'll let you know if/when it becomes available.

Okidoke, add it to the tools for whenever list please.

jsoto · #3 03-19-2014, 09:57 PM

Stunt -

Use the link above for BMW direct but I might as well ask.
Where are you buying your stuff from.

I ask because any reputable OE Equivalent would have been something like Graf or Saleri.
ALL of them, including the OEM from BMW are REMAN units. The thermostat would have been a Behr.

I would not lump it all that non OEM is junk. I think where you are sourcing the parts may be the issue...

stunt · #4 03-20-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jsoto

Where are you buying your stuff from.

I would not lump it all that non OEM is junk. I think where you are sourcing the parts may be the issue...

I'm pretty sure that's the issue. I sourced the water pump and thermostat from eBay. I think I paid $80 for the water pump and $55 for the thermostat. Lesson learned. Both eBay vendors had good ratings, but I guess that can be very subjective. Thermostat guy did give me a full store credit, but I doubt I'll use it. Water pump vendor offered a full refund, but I didn't have the time to pull it have him receive with within the 10 days allowed.

Like I said, lesson learned. Should have done some more research here on this forum before ordering those items.

racingbmwm3 · #5 03-20-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stunt

I'm pretty sure that's the issue. I sourced the water pump and thermostat from eBay. I think I paid $80 for the water pump and $55 for the thermostat. Lesson learned. Both eBay vendors had good ratings, but I guess that can be very subjective. Thermostat guy did give me a full store credit, but I doubt I'll use it. Water pump vendor offered a full refund, but I didn't have the time to pull it have him receive with within the 10 days allowed.

Like I said, lesson learned. Should have done some more research here on this forum before ordering those items.

ebay is only good for finding hard to locate USED items, not new.

jsoto · #6 03-20-2014, 08:49 AM

Tons of reputable OE sits. Pelicanparts, AutoHausAz, RME, etc.

Hell, even the part # for the water pump from the dealer, is a Refurbished Core unit....

Good luck. For hoses, gaskets, etc - Dealer. Getbmwparts.com
For the rest, cheaper options on the OE sites . SOMETIMES even better IMO when looking at suspension options...(more bushing selection)

jsoto · #7 03-20-2014, 08:50 AM

Tons of reputable OE sits. Pelicanparts, AutoHausAz, RME, etc.

Hell, even the part # for the water pump from the dealer, is a Refurbished Core unit....

Good luck. For hoses, gaskets, etc - Dealer. Getbmwparts.com
For the rest, cheaper options on the OE sites . SOMETIMES even better IMO when looking at suspension options...(more bushing selection)

admranger · #8 03-20-2014, 03:16 PM

Good info on the aftermarket parts, Stunt.

I get mine (mostly) from FCPEuro.com So far so good.

As for your sub project (assuming you ever want to touch the X5 again after this massive project), I had surprisingly good results dropping in ever so slightly modified (trim the mounting rings a bit) a pair of JL 6" subs. They go down pretty low -- low enough to feel the bass on London Grammar's "Hey now". Pretty musical too, picking up the low end that the HAT Imagine's leave off in the front. Not the best, but nothing to sneeze at either. Minimal modification to the stock housing.

racingbmwm3 · #9 03-20-2014, 04:32 PM

I'm assuming you no longer have the amp that is looking for a 2ohm load? I imagine replacing 2ohm speakers with 4ohm would significantly affect the sound output.

BigBlack48is · #10 03-21-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by racingbmwm3

I'm assuming you no longer have the amp that is looking for a 2ohm load? I imagine replacing 2ohm speakers with 4ohm would significantly affect the sound output.

If you run a dual voice coil 10" you should be fine... but the trick is going to be finding a 10" sub that will work with the power output of the am in relation to the volume of the box

keep up posted stunt! I've been thinking of trying the same thing in mine since I bought the truck...