She's Done - Full custom install *no 56k*

teammac · 11-18-2007, 02:44 PM

I thought I would post the final shots of my custom install. This is my latest and last I hope.

What was done: custom painted trim, two toned parts of the interior, VHub, M740BT, New Amps, Focal, Custom Trunk and lighting, custom ported enclosure that ports into the cabin, single JL 8W6, stealth radar install, and lot's of love tuning the Biotch.

The Focal's took some taming,ut man do they sound FVCKing Sweet!!!! Not harsh or too bright. The only step remaining is and AudioControl DSP EQ which I anticipate being complete before the holidays.

Take a look and let me know what you think. Thank you Rich for a great bezel - and feel free to use all the shots.

grnbmr808 · 11-18-2007, 02:54 PM

did you do this yourself? It looks nice, and expensive if you paid someone to do it. What made you want to go with an 8 inch w7? If i spent all that money on an install or all my time doing it myself I would want to put more than a single 8, maybe a 10 at least, but otherwise it looks clean.

teammac · 11-18-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by grnbmr808

did you do this yourself? It looks nice, and expensive if you paid someone to do it. What made you want to go with an 8 inch w7? If i spent all that money on an install or all my time doing it myself I would want to put more than a single 8, maybe a 10 at least, but otherwise it looks clean.

I was going for total sound quality and believe it or not, the way the box is made - she rocks and sound so very clear. Literally, you can hear the metallic sound of the kick drum (great mids & Higs) then feel it pound. Love it. BTW I had a 10W - too sloppy for me.

Lastly, paid for the install.

grnbmr808 · 11-18-2007, 03:13 PM

yea for sound quality this is a great setup, the 8 still pounds hard, i once had 3 of them. was ur 10w a 7 or a 3, the 10 w7 doest sound sloppy at all but the w3's sure do.

teammac · 11-18-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by grnbmr808

yea for sound quality this is a great setup, the 8 still pounds hard, i once had 3 of them. was ur 10w a 7 or a 3, the 10 w7 doest sound sloppy at all but the w3's sure do.

It was a 10W3 and you are right she was all over the place. Gave it to my nephew who does not have any ears yet.

ruan916 · 11-18-2007, 04:12 PM

Very nice!!!

kpeng · 11-18-2007, 04:18 PM

Dude...that looks like someone wedged a couch into your trunk...

teammac · 11-18-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kpeng

Dude...that looks like someone wedged a couch into your trunk...

Nice and comfy! With sweet blissful music and no-rattles whatsoever.

SrCsTc@MyBimmer.net · 11-19-2007, 01:04 PM

Nice! Mind if I use your pics?

BigT330Ci · 11-19-2007, 01:09 PM

Looks good and I bet it sounds great. One question - if you did pay for the install why the wrinkles/creases on the vinyl? I'd have them fix that.

Otherwise -- looks good.

teammac · 11-20-2007, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigT330Ci

Looks good and I bet it sounds great. One question - if you did pay for the install why the wrinkles/creases on the vinyl? I'd have them fix that.

Otherwise -- looks good.

Yeah, I did pay and I agree with you on the wrinkles in the vinyl but it is not easy to get vinyl to take every contour. The side panels need to be reworked the back and bottom are good. I have one more piece going in the trunk, and AudioControl EQ/DSP and will have the sides reworked then.

teammac · 11-20-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SrCsTc@MyBimmer.net

Nice! Mind if I use your pics?

use em

BigT330Ci · 11-20-2007, 09:21 AM

Who did the install?

gazfatha323i · 11-20-2007, 09:30 AM

SrCsTc - what system are you currently using Alpine or Z2?

teammac · 11-20-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigT330Ci

Who did the install?

Sound Advice in Fort Myers did the install and trunk work, but for final tuning, AudioControl EQ, and to rework trunk pieces it will go to Carisma Audio in Tampa.

Paint work was done by Kramer Coachwork in Naples.

Now as soon as the stereo work gets completed I can drop it and install the new OZ's sitting in my garage.

SrCsTc@MyBimmer.net · 11-20-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gazfatha323i

SrCsTc - what system are you currently using Alpine or Z2?

Z2 right now.

itsmike · 11-20-2007, 08:26 PM

Looks awsome.. is that pic in your sig a pic of how it used to look?

teammac · 11-20-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike

Looks awsome.. is that pic in your sig a pic of how it used to look?

YEAH that was how looked before. I guess it looked good but the sound was not where it needed to be.

SQBMW · 11-20-2007, 10:51 PM

Very nicely done.

Bob

teammac · 11-21-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SQBMW

Very nicely done.

Bob

Just took a look at your setup. Very impressive! Mine almost looks like amateur hour comparatively

11-18-2007, 02:44 PM	#1
teammac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 331 My Ride: 323Cic View My Garage	She's Done - Full custom install no 56k I thought I would post the final shots of my custom install. This is my latest and last I hope. What was done: custom painted trim, two toned parts of the interior, VHub, M740BT, New Amps, Focal, Custom Trunk and lighting, custom ported enclosure that ports into the cabin, single JL 8W6, stealth radar install, and lot's of love tuning the Biotch. The Focal's took some taming,ut man do they sound FVCKing Sweet!!!! Not harsh or too bright. The only step remaining is and AudioControl DSP EQ which I anticipate being complete before the holidays. Take a look and let me know what you think. Thank you Rich for a great bezel - and feel free to use all the shots. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Alpine VHub\|JL Audio 500/1 v2\|JL 450/4 v2\|Focals 130 K2P\|Focal 110 KP\|JL 8W7 Sub\|Alpine IVA-W205\|BlackBirdNavigation\|SR7 Radar Detector\|ZR3 Shifter\|OZ Ultraleggera\|UUC Pedals\|WilWood BBK\|Bilstein PSS Coilovers\|Sway Barbarian's\|UUC Short Shifter EVO3\|UUC FCAB

11-18-2007, 02:54 PM	#2
grnbmr808 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hawaii Posts: 544 My Ride: green 4 da money 323 View My Garage	did you do this yourself? It looks nice, and expensive if you paid someone to do it. What made you want to go with an 8 inch w7? If i spent all that money on an install or all my time doing it myself I would want to put more than a single 8, maybe a 10 at least, but otherwise it looks clean. __________________ 5% tint-cf emblems-blackout grill-smoked front corners and side markers-smoked led tails-alpine iva-d105 dvd deck-7 inch headrest screens-alpine mids/highs-15" kicker L7 sub-3000 watt sub amp-600 watt 4 channel amp-3 farad cap-removed 3rd brake light-debadged-xenon bulbs in exterior-xenon interior coversion-green fogs-replaced all trims/cowl-shaved antenna-new paint job

11-18-2007, 03:13 PM	#4
grnbmr808 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hawaii Posts: 544 My Ride: green 4 da money 323 View My Garage	yea for sound quality this is a great setup, the 8 still pounds hard, i once had 3 of them. was ur 10w a 7 or a 3, the 10 w7 doest sound sloppy at all but the w3's sure do. __________________ 5% tint-cf emblems-blackout grill-smoked front corners and side markers-smoked led tails-alpine iva-d105 dvd deck-7 inch headrest screens-alpine mids/highs-15" kicker L7 sub-3000 watt sub amp-600 watt 4 channel amp-3 farad cap-removed 3rd brake light-debadged-xenon bulbs in exterior-xenon interior coversion-green fogs-replaced all trims/cowl-shaved antenna-new paint job

11-18-2007, 04:18 PM	#7
kpeng E46Fanatics Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gainesville, Florida Status: Greatest Member Ever Noobs Destroyed: 50,000 Posts: 24,099 My Ride: SC 04 330i & 88 325e View My Garage	Dude...that looks like someone wedged a couch into your trunk... __________________ MAR: The Official Kpeng Fanclub of E46fanatics *Class of 2010: Possibly the Dumbest Class Ever.*

11-20-2007, 09:30 AM	#14
gazfatha323i E46 Spartan Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 504 My Ride: 04 CB/IR M3 View My Garage	SrCsTc - what system are you currently using Alpine or Z2? __________________ Carbon Black / IR ///M

11-18-2007, 04:12 PM	#6
ruan916 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 50 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	Very nice!!!

11-19-2007, 01:04 PM	#9
SrCsTc@MyBimmer.net Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,545 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	Nice! Mind if I use your pics?

11-19-2007, 01:09 PM	#10
BigT330Ci Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mahwah, NJ Posts: 221 My Ride: 2009 VW CC 2.0T View My Garage	Looks good and I bet it sounds great. One question - if you did pay for the install why the wrinkles/creases on the vinyl? I'd have them fix that. Otherwise -- looks good.

11-20-2007, 09:21 AM	#13
BigT330Ci Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mahwah, NJ Posts: 221 My Ride: 2009 VW CC 2.0T View My Garage	Who did the install?

11-20-2007, 08:26 PM	#17
itsmike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 87 My Ride: e46 View My Garage	Looks awsome.. is that pic in your sig a pic of how it used to look?

11-20-2007, 10:51 PM	#19
SQBMW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Swedesboro NJ./ Philly area Posts: 100 My Ride: 1987 BMW 535I View My Garage	Very nicely done. Bob __________________ Ride: 1987 BMW E28 535I 2003 CLK55 AMG SOLD! 1999 BMW 328I E46 SOLD! To Snickwad on E46fanatics 2005 Slap SQ Expert Street 2nd Place National Championships 2004 Slap SQ Expert Street 5th Place National Championships 2003 Slap SQ Pro Street 601+ National Champion 2002 Slap SQ Pro Street 601+ National Champion

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