X53 sub install
 

Hi Guys
Im looking to install a sub unit in my 3.0d sport.
it has the standard BMW sat nav screen with BM54 tuner in the rear.
I can pick up a BMW sub unit on the Bay of E for reasonable money, just need to know if it would be plug and play or am I wasting my time!!!
Cheers
Paul
:dunno:

Wasting your time. It's NOT at all plug and play but more importantly they are a HUGE waste of time. Horrible sound quality once volume gets turned up a bit and you won't hear it in front seats.
Buy a used amp and sub in sub box.

I am currently modifying a factory.sub box to accept a shallow mount 10" MB Quart sub, but even that is a serious undertaking.
I should have just bought one of those carpeted sub boxes that were sold from Europe (like a JL Stealth box) years ago since they were cheap and available back then. None to be found on eBay anymore :(

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Thanks for that!! I thought it seemed like an easy cheap option!!
Should have known better!!!
I’ll follow your advice!!
Cheers
;);)

Crutchfield still has the JL Audio custom fit subs available. Kinda pricey, but worth it if you want a stealth install and want to retain full use of your rear cargo space! I had one in the past and loved it. Just ordered one for the new (to me) 4.6is!

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_136942...tealthbox.html

Like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-E5...AAAOSws3xfI-ht

Seller does only ship to EU unfortunately, maybe if you contact him he will make an exception.

I have made my own sub enclosure on the left side of the trunk with a 10'' JBL Sub. I love it, one of the best mods I have done together with the Android headunit.

Hopefully the bulbs last long because getting that sub out of there will be a challenge. :rofl:

https://i.imgur.com/mQmK6hGh.jpg

SpookX5, yes exactly like that sub box.
The seller used to ship to Canada all the time but I feel with Covid, it's not worth it as shipments are 6-8 weeks delayed.
Good price, now that I realize how much time I've been fooling around with cutting up the factory ABS plastic one to accept a single 10" shallow mount sub.

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This listing can ship to the US, looks like the same box. I wanted to get this also but i wound up buying a used BSW sub.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MDF-closed-...QAAOSwv2VfKYip

Wonderful, thanks!
I will admit, last night I was able to make a great template for front of factory sub box where I have to mount MDF and cut 230mm hole. I hope to be done this experiment in next 2 weeks (going camping for a week now) and sub is not delivered yet.

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