johnnybu
12-02-2003, 02:13 AM
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Ive been dissatisfied with the stock system in my 325i (non-HK) pretty much since day1. Anyway, to make a long story short, my brother worked for circuit city and I had to make a hasty decision to purchase all the parts i needed with his employee discount because he decided he wanted to quit before the store got real busy for the Christmas season. Here's what i purchased
5.25 Infinity Kappa Perfect components
Alpine MRV-F340 4/3/2 channel amp -to power components
Alpine MRV-T320 2 channel amp -to power stealthboxes
monster cable
rca cables
typhoon amp wiring kit
(still need to buy JL stealthboxes)
For now I want to keep the stock head unit so that i dont lose the steering wheel controls, and I still need to purchase the JL stealthboxes- probably from the shop that will be installing all this crap. I dont know sh*t about sh*t when it comes to car audio, so I have a few questions so that I dont get ripped off too bad when I go take it to a shop, so can you guys help me out with the following questions:
1)What else do I need for the install? My friend was saying i might need to purchase hi/lo converter (wtf is that?!) but my amps might be able to accomodate my stock head unit.
2)I originally got a mono amp to power the stealthboxes, but a friend said i need to get a 2 channel amp to power the stealthboxes if I want the balance control to work on the stealthboxes. Is this correct?
3)how much should installing all this cost me? Anyone reccoment a good shop in Orange county? (I was considering pacific audio & alarm in fullerton.)
I actually a bit hesitant about installing an aftermarket system because of the warranty issue. Ive already had to replace 2 of my regulators on my doors and ive read on quite a few threads about people having 5+ regulators replaced. Will BMW not honor the warranty if I have a aftermarket installed? Im afraid of my windows or some other part giving out just before my 50k warranty goes out, or that I get the aftermarket system installed, and the dealer gives me this BS story about how the install I did screwed up the car and they wont honor the warranty claim.
Also, im thinking of getting the bluetooth phone system installed. Has anyone been successful in installing this with a aftermarket system in their car?
Thanks for reading through the lenghty post. Thanks in advance for your help.
Ive been dissatisfied with the stock system in my 325i (non-HK) pretty much since day1. Anyway, to make a long story short, my brother worked for circuit city and I had to make a hasty decision to purchase all the parts i needed with his employee discount because he decided he wanted to quit before the store got real busy for the Christmas season. Here's what i purchased
5.25 Infinity Kappa Perfect components
Alpine MRV-F340 4/3/2 channel amp -to power components
Alpine MRV-T320 2 channel amp -to power stealthboxes
monster cable
rca cables
typhoon amp wiring kit
(still need to buy JL stealthboxes)
For now I want to keep the stock head unit so that i dont lose the steering wheel controls, and I still need to purchase the JL stealthboxes- probably from the shop that will be installing all this crap. I dont know sh*t about sh*t when it comes to car audio, so I have a few questions so that I dont get ripped off too bad when I go take it to a shop, so can you guys help me out with the following questions:
1)What else do I need for the install? My friend was saying i might need to purchase hi/lo converter (wtf is that?!) but my amps might be able to accomodate my stock head unit.
2)I originally got a mono amp to power the stealthboxes, but a friend said i need to get a 2 channel amp to power the stealthboxes if I want the balance control to work on the stealthboxes. Is this correct?
3)how much should installing all this cost me? Anyone reccoment a good shop in Orange county? (I was considering pacific audio & alarm in fullerton.)
I actually a bit hesitant about installing an aftermarket system because of the warranty issue. Ive already had to replace 2 of my regulators on my doors and ive read on quite a few threads about people having 5+ regulators replaced. Will BMW not honor the warranty if I have a aftermarket installed? Im afraid of my windows or some other part giving out just before my 50k warranty goes out, or that I get the aftermarket system installed, and the dealer gives me this BS story about how the install I did screwed up the car and they wont honor the warranty claim.
Also, im thinking of getting the bluetooth phone system installed. Has anyone been successful in installing this with a aftermarket system in their car?
Thanks for reading through the lenghty post. Thanks in advance for your help.
