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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-28-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Posted By malcris
Hey waffles, I just finished an extensive...

Hey waffles, I just finished an extensive overhaul of my X-5's audio system and incorporated the intravee. Depending on what your trying to get out of the system I'd keep it pretty basic and go with...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-28-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By malcris
Just make sure that it is setup for both analog...

Just make sure that it is setup for both analog and digital. I've got an 05 and the setup is a little whacky because the dsp amp has digital output/input to the bluetooth and both analog and digital...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,247
Posted By malcris
front stage

I'm in the process of doing my second E53 and I've got to say that's some nice clean work....As far as your front stage I'd avoid the dls because they are tough to deal with in the u.s. I would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,234
Posted By malcris
avoid '06

My indy mechanic has urged, no pleaded with me to avoid the '06 4.4 as BMW changed the engine block in '06. He has told me that in addition to the normal valve cover issues in the 4.4's the newer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,243
Posted By malcris
Fix it well....

Couple of things.
1. Where you have the dsp setup your best bet is to tap the wires on the speaker side of the amp. Because BMW puts their battery's in the trunk of the car and runs power wires...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By malcris
pressure regulators

Your problem is most likely the pressure solenoid's in the tranny. I believe there are 3 of them and it's a fairly simple procedure to replace them. I think they run around a $100-$200 each. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,997
Posted By malcris
Tranny Fix

Hi all,
Got same problem here as well. '03 X5 w/100009 on the clock. I've been having this problem since 70K or so. I had the fluid changed at 80K with no luck in resolving the problem. I've read...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,122
Posted By malcris
haven't found the solution yet. Just happened a...

haven't found the solution yet. Just happened a couple of weeks ago when I moved the changer from the stock location and put it in the glove box. I'm using a factory BMW cable and have it installed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,122
Posted By malcris
cd problem

Mark,
is the problem with the in dash cd or the cd changer. I've had problems with my changer where it only plays on one side....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 164,549
Posted By malcris
If you are referring to the box in the back of my...

If you are referring to the box in the back of my X I used a plastic angle guide I bought at Home depot for like $5 to get the angle. I figure everyone's truck is a little different so this should...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 02-11-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,996
Posted By malcris
the install looks pretty clean with minimal loss...

the install looks pretty clean with minimal loss of space (no real useable space anyway) and the bonus, its modular. I ran the power wire from the battery, the ground from the factory ground point...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 02-11-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,996
Posted By malcris
sorry james here's the pics.....Had trouble...

sorry james here's the pics.....Had trouble uploading
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 02-11-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,996
Posted By malcris
Fiberglass Sub box

Hi guys,
sorry I've been abscent for a while, had my whole truck apart in about 1200 pieces.......Here's an update on the glass box.....I tried both sides to create a fiberglass box with no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
Charlie, you wouldn't have a part # for the...

Charlie, you wouldn't have a part # for the harnesses? Are these the ones that connect directly to the head, or do they plug in at the Amp plug?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
Thanks Charlie or should I call you Pete (Rose). ...

Thanks Charlie or should I call you Pete (Rose). The Rockford 3sixty.2 is pretty much the same thing as the AC LC6 except for the fact that the Rockford allows a bit more fine tuning via a bluetooth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
nope....

nope....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
Yeah they won't fit.....I put my sub amp in the...

Yeah they won't fit.....I put my sub amp in the Pass compartment and my amps to power the cabin spkrs in the tire well. My enclosure is only in the Layup stage but I removed the plastic piece with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
thanks, that's a good idea... Unfortunately my...

thanks, that's a good idea... Unfortunately my loc requires a lot of setup and that's kind of not an option. I've got a Rockford 3sixty.2 which requires a full programing via a laptop before it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
I like the factory look so I'm going to keep it. ...

I like the factory look so I'm going to keep it. My question relates to the fm tuner module and If I remove the factory amp will I still have use of it. I've purchased a LOC with summing, dsp,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
Tried BSW, they really didn't know...But I'll...

Tried BSW, they really didn't know...But I'll definitely check out BF audio forums. Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,643
Posted By malcris
Aftermarket Amps with stock Non-DSP head unit

Hello All,
I'm in the process of performing a complete gut job to the stock radio system in my 2003 X 3.0 and I had a couple of questions regarding some of the wiring. I've seen the other threads...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 164,549
Posted By malcris
James, don't use the foam!!!!!!! I tried an...

James, don't use the foam!!!!!!! I tried an experiment last week and what a disaster.... The foam needs to be in contact with the air to harden. Therefore, the outside of the foam hardened and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 164,549
Posted By malcris
Actually James, I've already got all of my...

Actually James,
I've already got all of my gear. I've got a jl 500/1 to power a jl 10w6v2D4. Xtant A4004 (Bridged) to power my front's DLS iridium 6.3's, PPI (old School A404.2) Bridged to power...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 164,549
Posted By malcris
Getting back to the enclosure I was...

Getting back to the enclosure I was making.........MDF is simply not an option if you want to maximize the space in the rear cargo holds and use a normal sized subwoofer . It doesn't make any sense...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 164,549
Posted By malcris
Don't know the power rating on that but I'm sure...

Don't know the power rating on that but I'm sure a decent aftermarket will provide much better output, especially since the factory is only pushing 2-6" drivers. The 10" will need significantly more...
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