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Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 04-14-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 166
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Posted By ca1242
All speakers are different. While this makes a...

All speakers are different. While this makes a marked improvement for most speakers, results may vary.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 10-15-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By ca1242
Get an adapter from best buy.

Get an adapter from best buy.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 09-08-2012, 09:18 AM
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Posted By ca1242
It might improve sound, but probably not the same...

It might improve sound, but probably not the same results. You are going to be listening to your stereo for a long time, do it right!
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 09-02-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
Screws on panel around shifter, hvac panel, panel...

Screws on panel around shifter, hvac panel, panel under the dash. Just take your time.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 08-27-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
Go up drivers side. Remove panel under radio and...

Go up drivers side. Remove panel under radio and panel under dash for access to cut across. Then remove door sills and rear seat.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 08-26-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
If you are getting new amps, then run RCAs to...

If you are getting new amps, then run RCAs to the back. You can reuse existing wires from OEM amp harness to go to stock speaker locations. Speaker crossovers would go in the back. You can run...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 08-26-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 64,290
Posted By ca1242
3.75" is close to the limit, but I think it might...

3.75" is close to the limit, but I think it might be doable. Take the plunge and make it work!
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 08-26-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
Check the links sticky for details. To answer...

Check the links sticky for details. To answer your questions directly:
a) it is easier to remove ac vent so you can push wires and harnesses out of the way. You can either push them on top of the...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-30-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,780
Posted By ca1242
those things end up enlarging tabs that make...

those things end up enlarging tabs that make contact with fuse, causing a loose connection over time. If you plan to keep the car for a long time, it is best to tap into a wire by removing a part of...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 03-29-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By ca1242
Not true. As soon as I bought my car, I replaced...

Not true. As soon as I bought my car, I replaced oem radio with aftermarket. I have reprogrammed my headlights and locks at the dealer since.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 10-27-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By ca1242
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/15422Audio_...

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Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 09-16-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,624
Posted By ca1242
I would just run all power wires from radio...

I would just run all power wires from radio harness in the trunk. If something shorts out, you lose the radio. You can find power up front, but if you tap into something critical such as cluster,...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 09-11-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,624
Posted By ca1242
There might or might not be antenna and power...

There might or might not be antenna and power cables up front, but most likely not. Only way to know for sure is to remove head unit.

I prefer to run RCAs down the middle of the car to avoid...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 06-17-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,153
Posted By ca1242
shorted speaker can short out amplifier output.

shorted speaker can short out amplifier output.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 06-15-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,153
Posted By ca1242
There is a connector at the door, held up by a...

There is a connector at the door, held up by a screw. Take screw out, wiggle connector away from the door, unplug and check pins. Are they corroded? Wouldn't hurt to spray them with electronic...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-27-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
click on my name (ca1242) and then select send...

click on my name (ca1242) and then select send "email" I'd rather not post it on the forum directly.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-26-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
As Jae said, I have a ton of power going to front...

As Jae said, I have a ton of power going to front speakers. Only drawback of the Boston's I have is that they are very inneficient, but they get loud enough for me. Even though tweeters are in the...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-26-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
My goal was to have a clean install that is not...

My goal was to have a clean install that is not too flashy and maximizes trunk space.

Processor was mounted to carpeted wood pieces that were screwed to the OEM brackets.

Box was built to match...
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-26-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
Still alive, but don't have much time to roam...

Still alive, but don't have much time to roam forums as I used to. Good to see you are still around.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-25-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By ca1242
If you are adding batteries, I would ensure...

If you are adding batteries, I would ensure charging system can handle additional load.
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 05-25-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 64,290
Posted By ca1242
You might be able to move up a bit, but not sure...

You might be able to move up a bit, but not sure if all the way up to clear the whole. I personally would leave it alone and not mess with it. Not really necessary.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-07-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,038
Posted By ca1242
Sometimes you can stick a very fine pick and pry...

Sometimes you can stick a very fine pick and pry it out. If you have the round pins, you can buy a de-pinning tool from radio shack.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,038
Posted By ca1242
You could de-pin the wire, solder and pin it...

You could de-pin the wire, solder and pin it back.

Shouldn't be a problem to solder if key is off.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,038
Posted By ca1242
You can solder the wires and insulate with tape.

You can solder the wires and insulate with tape.
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 04-25-2011, 06:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,371
Posted By ca1242
Typically, you connect all the wires at the...

Typically, you connect all the wires at the steering wheel, but as long as you properly fuse things and connect to the right wires, should be able to do it by the glove box. You would still need to...
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