ICE install advice

[TW]Fox · 26 Sep 2006 at 23:39

Right so yes.

New car, rubbish, rubbish stereo. I'd like to sort it out. Had a nice install in the Mondeo which I was happy with but unfortunately the speakers dont fit the 530i and the sub is a little too small to be effective in the seperate sealed boot. So that install is staying in the Mondy where it will continue to give good service. Moving on..

I intend to retain the use of my Sony CDX-M9900 head unit, so I need to buy...

Some Speakers
An amplifier
A sub.

I've got no idea what i am doing. I had Alpine SPS-171A's running off the head unit before, and they sounded great but high volume was lacking. This time, I'd like to run both the speakers and the sub off a half decent amp. But I'm a clueless numpty so I'd like you guys to guide me!

What do I buy? How much should I spend? Ideally, I want to spend about 250-300 quid tops really..

E39 specific stuff - can I buy a set of decent components and simply stick the tweeter where the factory one currently is in the door? I note I have 6 speakers in the front, though.. surely there isn't two tweaters per speaker?

I don't want to take up the entire boot with a huge chavvy sub, just something discreet and subtle which will sound decent.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[TW]Fox · 27 Sep 2006 at 00:02

Don't want a new HU, my Sony is fine and I can't be without my PDA

[TW]Fox · 27 Sep 2006 at 08:11

Pinter75 said:
Fox, How are you gonna install a DIN unit into your dash?

I would think you will have to re-locate the computer.

I have the Low OBC so its located in the instrument panel only.

[TW]Fox · 27 Sep 2006 at 19:04

R124/LA420 said:
Your car has no "Ski hatch" ?

I've not even looked but I don't think so

Tom's M5 system is awesome unfortunately I do not have several thousand pounds to retro fit the BMW navigation system, television and custom positioned Alpine HU

[TW]Fox · 27 Sep 2006 at 20:29

Tom can I please have your exhuast and your mirrors?

Thanks ever so much

[TW]Fox · 27 Sep 2006 at 22:19

TomO said:
fox - i am looking at getting a hayward and scott system that is manifold back soon. i was debating replacing the back section too, so if you are interested then let me know.

might be difficult to fit though as you would need a custom section built in mid section to match it up.

I don't think it would even fit unfortunately becuase I have a spare wheel well where you have the right hand backbox

[TW]Fox · 27 Sep 2006 at 22:31

TomO said:
who needs a spare wheel

BMW think I do, I was most suprised after the steel space saver in the Mondeo to find a full size 17" alloy spare!