Goblenator Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 I just got a 1999 BMW 740iL and want to upgrade the sound system. Anyone worked with this car before and how would i go about adding a Pioneer cd player and upgraded door speakers?
WillPwn4Food Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=981776 As far as speakers, your doors each have (1) 5.25" speaker and 1 tweeter. The rear deck is (2) 5.25" speakers but are odd-shaped iirc. You'd probably have to find an adapter or custom make one to fit a proper 5.25. Wall build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174827-walled-taurus-with-lambo-doors/#entry2571893 real men dont use fuses Neither do moronsSays the guy with lambo doors on his Ford Taurus.
WastedTalent Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 Find Wicks build log. I doubt you two have the same BMW since I forgot what his is, but he has a beemer that at least from his build log, sick as hell. Plus he can give you a few tips and tricks. Sheena = pedobear
Wicks Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 Find Wicks build log. I doubt you two have the same BMW since I forgot what his is, but he has a beemer that at least from his build log, sick as hell. Plus he can give you a few tips and tricks. Thx Dude! Mines an '04 M3 so probly a bit different but I'll try to help as much as possible..... 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
Wicks Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 Just checked out the link above. The dash does look somewhat similar. You going for single DIN or double? If you want a double and its anything like mine, then you're in for a battle... 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
Eturnulrs704 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 Ive worked on 740, 540i, 528i. all my own. Dsp and non dsp systems.. not really that difficult at all... more or less the same electrical..
Goblenator Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Posted February 6, 2013 Mine is the Dsp system and i'm looking to do a single DIN. I was wanting to know how difficult it would be to get a dash kit for that and how difficult it would be to use my own 4 channel amp?
Wicks Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 Mine is the Dsp system and i'm looking to do a single DIN. I was wanting to know how difficult it would be to get a dash kit for that and how difficult it would be to use my own 4 channel amp? If you're staying with single DIN then its much easier. You just need a dash kit, something like this: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=265-820 How big is the amp? Are you wanting to use factory speaker wiring? I would suggest running new speaker wire as the stock wire is always a bit small. 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
Goblenator Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Posted February 6, 2013 i'm gonna be running the new crescendo 1100.4. haven't decided on speakers yet. may modify the doors to install the new crescendo mezzo 6.5 components
-X-RaTeD- Posted February 6, 2013 Report Posted February 6, 2013 I have an 01 E38. Will be keeping an eye out for your setup for sure. When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest. ~Henry David Thoreau
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