Wicks Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Sorry for the delay, had a lot going on. Hope you're ready for a lotta pics. Before we get to the box build, here's a quick wiring update. I ordered some Stinger 8ga from eBay: Thanks USPS! If you care, then you probably wouldn't treat my packages like a football... Luckily it was just wire and it was fine. Instead of RCA's I wanted to try something different and run RG6 coax cable: I read some good reviews on this Canare LV-77s. It's got a stranded center conductor and DOUBLE braided jacket which really helps on noise immunity. All copper BTW. It is a little stiff compared to a simple RCA's but it should be a good trade off. My Alpine HU only has 2V pre-outs so I wanted to ensure I get a good clean signal back to the trunk. FYI, its great marketing hype, but twisted pair wire (RCAs) are only effective if you have balanced (differential) outputs from your source. A coax cable with shielding all around the center conductor is a much more effective way to eliminating noise. If you want to go with the extra expense and hassle. If your system works fine with basic RCA's then by all means go with it. I just wanted to try something different. Here's the coax with some compression fit RCA connectors. Wires run to the trunk. If you're curious, here's the factory "subwoofers" provided by Harmon Kardon. The little black box next to the subs is the amp. 2 ohms... Factory navigation, amps , etc... No need for you so ya gotta go. Factory battery location. See the black terminal at the end of the power wire which connects to the battery? That is an explosive device that disconnects your battery when the airbags go off. Wasn't happy see that and having to figure out what to do with it. In my experimentation with the cable, sure enough, the custom T-nut at the end broke and I had to order a new one.......for about $20 with shipping. Anyway the stock battery comes out and a new XS Power XP3000 goes in....and another on the other side of the trunk. Let's get on to to some box buildin'! This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was wondering when there was gonna be more lol. Cool idea for the rcas, sounds like something high tech that would belong in a BMW. More pics! DC SOUND LAB NUT HUGGERCurrently Own 4 - 18" lvl 6s (m3) w/full Carbon Fiber option 2 - DC 5k lvl 4 motor lvl 2 motor On 8/2/2013 at 8:13 PM, n8ball2013 said: this is much worse. Its old n8 without the time or patience to hold fucking hands. I'm supposed to be doing school work but yet here i am making sure jr fuck fuck isn't trying to poke the other kids with a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Very nice, I kinda want a 2001 325 when my Caddy finally decides to go. My Caddy is the same way with the battery except it is under the backseat, I too have that positive terminal under the hood. It looks like the positive alt is ran to that terminal but then fused after then run through to the actual battery in the rear? 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrd6 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Looks great so far! My friend wants me to do a system in his 325 this summer so I may have a few questions for you haha I like the drill hole in the copper terminals to fill with solder, i had the exact same idea when i did mine, works great! My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...-sundown-power/ Team NorthWestSPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'll take 2 of them, this build is looking like a good one. I'm going to keep posted on this thread My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was wondering when there was gonna be more lol. Cool idea for the rcas, sounds like something high tech that would belong in a BMW. More pics! Thx! We'll see how they work when I get the amps in. Been rollin' around with just my iPhone.....blechh. LOTS more pics to come! This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Very nice, I kinda want a 2001 325 when my Caddy finally decides to go. My Caddy is the same way with the battery except it is under the backseat, I too have that positive terminal under the hood. It looks like the positive alt is ran to that terminal but then fused after then run through to the actual battery in the rear? Thx! Alt positive goes to an open space under the hood where it's fused. Then runs back to the rear battery. Gonna add another 300A fuse before the battery to cover both directions in case of a short in the middle. This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Looks great so far! My friend wants me to do a system in his 325 this summer so I may have a few questions for you haha I like the drill hole in the copper terminals to fill with solder, i had the exact same idea when i did mine, works great! Thx Man! Bring on the questions, I learned a lot tearing this thing apart...whew. Yep, I like the hole in the lug idea! Beefy terminal with easy soldering! Win-win. This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'll take 2 of them, this build is looking like a good one. I'm going to keep posted on this thread Thank you Sir, appreciate it. Moar good stuff coming SOON! This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler_Krupa Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 See the black terminal at the end of the power wire which connects to the battery? That is an explosive device that disconnects your battery when the airbags go off. hmmm thats an interesting feature? I have never heard of something like that before. Loving the build so far. tuned in. YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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