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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-28-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
the harness is in the dash, connected to the...

the harness is in the dash, connected to the factory radio. Mine has 8 speakers (no sub) and all the 8 are in use after the new radio is installed
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-26-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
Good thing i had the thread subscription still...

Good thing i had the thread subscription still active.

Yes you are correct in that you need to connect the speaker wires directly into the harness. Either there is no amp or the amp is smart...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-28-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,341
Posted By ravic
The pioneer sub in the other thread requires a...

The pioneer sub in the other thread requires a 23.8 cm (9 1/3") hole to be cut. So i think that will fit.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-25-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
I would definitely use the OEM box. You can...

I would definitely use the OEM box.

You can always close the second 5" hole with a cirular cut piece of 1/2" MDF and some liquid nails adhesive.

Then expand cut another hole with 23.8...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-25-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Yeah, i did not have many tools also when i...

Yeah, i did not have many tools also when i started.

I purchased a speed saw (Ryobi version of Roto-Zip) to cut the circual hole. most of these come with a circular cutting tool. ($39 without...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Now i tweaked the outputs a little (Enabled high...

Now i tweaked the outputs a little (Enabled high pass filter for all the speakers to filter out low freq and set the low pass freq for the sub)

It sounds even better. I will try to get some...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
I just finished installing the sub and amp. It...

I just finished installing the sub and amp. It sounds awesome.

I have an aftermarket NAV system (Pioneer AVIC-F90BT). So i am using the Sub RCA Pre-outs coming from the head unit. There are a lot...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Question about powering the amp. I see a...

Question about powering the amp.

I see a blue/white box to the top left of the spare tire. Is that where we need to power our amp from? How do you open that box?

I do not see a green box. My...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
I guess we are ok with a slightly smaller box ...

I guess we are ok with a slightly smaller box

http://www.diysubwoofers.org/faq.htm

Thanks for the awesome upgrade Essam, I canl't wait to wire the amp and power it up.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Also, I was able to fit the Alpine MRP-M450 amp...

Also, I was able to fit the Alpine MRP-M450 amp in the area where the GPS and stuff are typically installed. I was worried that M450 would not fit, since M350 was slightly smaller in size.

But...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Should'nt your MDF thickness avg be 2CM (to...

Should'nt your MDF thickness avg be 2CM (to account for both sides)?

I am using a MDF of 1.8 CM and 1.2 CM thickness (Same as what carlgo used). That is probably is even lower on mine.

Wonder...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-24-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
I built the box and am ready to install the sub...

I built the box and am ready to install the sub in it.

One question came to mind.

According the ammended dimensions the internal volume comes to 7.139 Cubic litres. Is that right? Does...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-21-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Thanks, Glad i asked before cutting. I did...

Thanks, Glad i asked before cutting.

I did pickup the stuff i need during lunch hour. Home depot had the Cork based shelf lining. I got that to use as sound deadening material for inside the box...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-21-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
I do have one other question before i cut. Are...

I do have one other question before i cut. Are the dimension posted, the size of the pieces i need to cut? or are they including the thickness of the MDF?

I am assuming that those are the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-21-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
Thanks for the reminder. I wrote them down. ...

Thanks for the reminder. I wrote them down.

I was working on installing my pioneer NAV system last weeknd. I went to home depot at least two times a day. Good thing it is only 1/2 a mile from...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-21-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
I aquired a Pioneer TS-SW251 sub and a Alpine...

I aquired a Pioneer TS-SW251 sub and a Alpine amp.
Will be going to home depot to get some MDF tonight.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-19-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
Thanks. I am trying to make the bezel with wood....

Thanks. I am trying to make the bezel with wood. But i might actually just go ahead and buy the one from Rich. Dont know yet.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-18-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
Just finished my install of the Pioneer...

Just finished my install of the Pioneer AVIC-F90BT using NextGen's instructions from two years ago (Thanks to NextGen and other great contributors on this forum). Everything went well except for...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-13-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 187,118
Posted By ravic
where can i get the "crimp and snap" connectors?...

where can i get the "crimp and snap" connectors? Does radioshack carry them also?

BTW, Awesome work. You have inspired me to do this as the next project after my Pioneer AVIC install.

Edit:...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-13-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
Thanks for the info guys. I just purchased...

Thanks for the info guys.

I just purchased AVIC-F90BT and the harness.

I am also planning on installing some rear head rest displays too.

I read through NextGen's thread about his AVIC...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-12-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
So, I looked at the driver side space in the...

So, I looked at the driver side space in the trunk and confirmed that there is an black box (amp) with lots of twisted pair cables (as you mentioned) going in to it.
The aftermarket head unit has a...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-12-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
Thanks for the responses. I am plannin on...

Thanks for the responses.

I am plannin on going with a pioneer AVIC-F90BT

I will check out those harnesses too.

I will do some diggining in the next day or so.
If there is an amp, do i...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-12-2009, 01:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,966
Posted By ravic
Is there an amp in a non-nav non-dsp 2004 x5?

Hi,

I am getting ready to purchase my aftermarket head unit and would like to find out if there is an amp in a 2004 x5 with no dsp or nav.

I read here that the speaker cables are directly...
Forum: Bluetooth 11-08-2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,552
Posted By ravic
My 06/04 E53 did not come with an ULF, it came...

My 06/04 E53 did not come with an ULF, it came with a TCU. Even had a bluetooth symbol and a passkey in the manual and on the module.

However, BMW could never get bluetooth working until late...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By ravic
I am looking for the same also. Any info is...

I am looking for the same also. Any info is appreciated. I will search for the other thread reference above to link it here.
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