Adding an Amp and Subwoofer

[escobar929]

Hey guys!

I'm in the middle of parting out my G35. I have a JL 500/1 amp and a JL 10w6, I really love this set up and dont want to sell it

What will I need to do to make this work w/ the stock headunit? would I just need a LOC?

The 135i I'm ordering will have HiFi system, iPod and smart phone integration

I've done lots of research but can only find people switching the stock Subwoofers

Should I just sell it and swap out the OEM Subwoofer for SWS 8xi?

Thanks

[morscode]

It's pretty much the same setup as everyone has been doing. The benefit to the SWS is the incognito style of added bass.

You'll just need a signal processor like the PDX-5, or JL Cleansweep

[rawbert54]

he said he has hifi, not top hifi. so i believe that means no signal processor like cleansweep will be needed.

PDX-5 is an amp isn't it? not a signal processor, though it does have built in crossover.

[mineo77]

I figured you would need the LC6i to keep the head unit and use your amp, at least that is what i have picked up from reading. I have heard switching out the subs in the car is a great option. I currently have PrecisionPower bridged amp to 2x 12 JL, and PP amp to my Mb quarts up front in my current car...but it eats the trunk space! So i was planning on keeping the stock HU, adding the LC6i and hooking up an amp to the interior 8" subs and MBquarts up front. I just got the std radio.

I am still waiting for my car...so no real input yet

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by rawbert54

he said he has hifi, not top hifi. so i believe that means no signal processor like cleansweep will be needed.

PDX-5 is an amp isn't it? not a signal processor, though it does have built in crossover.

by top hifi do you mean HD radio? i thought 2010 models will come w/ HD radio?

thanks for all the help so far guys

i loe a lil bass, nothing crazy. maybe the stock system will be enough

how do you guys like the hifi system?

[mineo77]

correct, the standard radio is HD in the 2010

Hopefully they also improved the HPFP!!!!

[TPLSM3]

Here's a couple pics of my setup. I was in a similar situation as you being that I had a JL 500/1 & W6 10" in my old M3. Didn't want to just sell them for the Earthquake subs (I haven't heard the earthquakes, but I'm sure they're not as good as the JLs), so I ended up with this:

[BMW86]

thats a clean install i love it

[driftdriven]

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

Here's a couple pics of my setup. I was in a similar situation as you being that I had a JL 500/1 & W6 10" in my old M3. Didn't want to just sell them for the Earthquake subs (I haven't heard the earthquakes, but I'm sure they're not as good as the JLs), so I ended up with this:

More details please!

IS it a DIY or audio shop built?

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

Here's a couple pics of my setup. I was in a similar situation as you being that I had a JL 500/1 & W6 10" in my old M3. Didn't want to just sell them for the Earthquake subs (I haven't heard the earthquakes, but I'm sure they're not as good as the JLs), so I ended up with this:

Very nice. I hadn't thought about how easy the battery location makes adding an amp. No long power leads is great!

[TPLSM3]

I wouldn't say it's a DIY for all unless you've done fiberglass work before. I wish I took pics along the way to show the process. I didn't want to take up all the room in the trunk or add excessive weight by building a full box. I wanted a clean setup so I decided to use my JL W6 10" in the corner and hide the JL 500/1 amp under the cover. Suprisingly the amp fits PERFECTLY. Looks like it was meant to be there. I used a LOC for the amp & ran the remote wire from the fuse box behind the glovebox.

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

I wouldn't say it's a DIY for all unless you've done fiberglass work before. I wish I took pics along the way to show the process. I didn't want to take up all the room in the trunk or add excessive weight by building a full box. I wanted a clean setup so I decided to use my JL W6 10" in the corner and hide the JL 500/1 amp under the cover. Suprisingly the amp fits PERFECTLY. Looks like it was meant to be there. I used a LOC for the amp & ran the remote wire from the fuse box behind the glovebox.

thank you so much, you just made the choice for me. thats exactly how i want mine

any pics of how the remote is mounted in the glove box?

i might be hitting you up w/ some questions in the near future

thanks again

[jtsherri]

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

Didn't want to just sell them for the Earthquake subs (I haven't heard the earthquakes, but I'm sure they're not as good as the JLs), so I ended up with this:

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I've had both the Earthquakes and a similar JL setup (10W7 + 500/1) and can tell you the Earthquakes come nowhere close. The Earthquakes are DEFINITELY better than stock; however, the JL setup is probably the best stock-ISH system I've ever heard.

The only thing I wish I had is an enclosure like the one you have. The current, ported enclosure takes up A LOT of room. Did you build this or have it done? If it's your own build, do you think you could do another for a reasonable price?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by escobar929

thank you so much, you just made the choice for me. thats exactly how i want mine

any pics of how the remote is mounted in the glove box?

i might be hitting you up w/ some questions in the near future

thanks again

There is a remote line at pin 10 (thin black wire) in the OEM HiFi (non-Logic7) amp connector in the trunk. The remote wire in the Logic7 system is located in pin 13 in the back of the OEM HU or iDrive computer.

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by jtsherri

do you think you could do another for a reasonable price?

+1 make more of these, you will make a killing!

i would buy one this second!

Originally Posted by Technic

There is a remote line at pin 10 (thin black wire) in the OEM HiFi (non-Logic7) amp connector in the trunk. The remote wire in the Logic7 system is located in pin 13 in the back of the OEM HU or iDrive computer.

thanks man!

[TPLSM3]

I made the enclosure myself. Never really thought about making more to sell. I do it more as a hobby. I guess it's really the best setup for in trunk since it doesn't take up too much room. I tried to tap the remote wire off the thin black wire off the factory amp, but I guess the JL amp I'm using required a stronger signal so I ended up tapping it from the fusebox behind the glovebox. I don't recall which fuse I ended up using, but I'll check it out tomorrow.

[BMW86]

the enclosure, fit and finish is top notch !

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

I made the enclosure myself. Never really thought about making more to sell. I do it more as a hobby. I guess it's really the best setup for in trunk since it doesn't take up too much room. I tried to tap the remote wire off the thin black wire off the factory amp, but I guess the JL amp I'm using required a stronger signal so I ended up tapping it from the fusebox behind the glovebox. I don't recall which fuse I ended up using, but I'll check it out tomorrow.

the best hobbys are the ones were you can make money of

[driftdriven]

Make more enclosures!!!!!

The other companies are taking forever to make anything fit the 1er.

I would be interested if you made some more!

[TPLSM3]

What would you guys be willing to pay for an enclosure like that? Like I said before, I do it more as a hobby, but if there's interests & it's worth the time I put into them, I don't mind making more. I probably wouldn't recommend anything bigger than a 10" do to size restrictions on the side. I have a JL W6 12" that I was thinking about using, but it definitely wouldn't have fit right. So.....what would you guys be willing to pay for an enclosure like that? I can either wrap in carpet like mine, or paint if you want a flashy look. Let me know what you guys think!

[superpowers]

i offer 160 for a jl 10w3 fitment

[mangotangoe]

I would be very interested in this enclosure.