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bmw135fan · 12-08-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 555

When I looked into the model number for those 4" Alpine splits, I was asked why would I bother with the 4" and not go the 5.25" ... If there is definately room for the 5.25" then I'd be going for those instead!!

Definitely go for 5.25" if they would fit.

takahashi · 12-13-2009, 05:07 PM

My kit is done today.

The amp is in the boot in front of the battery.

The tweeter is very nice. The high frequency sound is much better than before. Base is not as obvious but it is there. I used to have settings of Treble 6 and base 4 but now I can put them in Treble 3 Base 2 and get better clearer sound. Very happy.

Dabaitu · 12-14-2009, 01:13 AM

What speaker option did you have originally, Taka? Standard, Hi-Fi 10spr, or Hi-Fi 10spr with Logic7 (or whatever it is)?

takahashi · 12-14-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

What speaker option did you have originally, Taka? Standard, Hi-Fi 10spr, or Hi-Fi 10spr with Logic7 (or whatever it is)?

Standard. The more I listen to it ... now I appreciate more of the good range it gives. I learn not to put too much base or treble from the unit now. I think this is better than the Bose unit in my Mazda RX-8

(which has 9 speakers)

MrBBQwer · 12-20-2009, 01:45 AM

Hi Guys,

got a quotation for my car , The cost for installation will be $ 1640.00 includes 15% Loyalty , GST and Fitting.

compare to Taka, there is 300aud difference. quotation from bmw sydney

current speaker is standard 325i E93 2007, how much better performance if I upgrade it?

Taka, How long it takes for installation ?

cheers

pech135 · 12-20-2009, 07:09 AM

BBQ- speak to northshore BMW, they quoted me $1395 inc GST fitted. Tell them your M3 will be through them and you may even get a better discount

takahashi · 12-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

Hi Guys,

got a quotation for my car , The cost for installation will be $ 1640.00 includes 15% Loyalty , GST and Fitting.

compare to Taka, there is 300aud difference. quotation from bmw sydney

current speaker is standard 325i E93 2007, how much better performance if I upgrade it?

Taka, How long it takes for installation ?

cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by pech135

BBQ- speak to northshore BMW, they quoted me $1395 inc GST fitted. Tell them your M3 will be through them and you may even get a better discount

I got it even cheaper that what I said but not by much. Keep hassling them.

Having said that they have to take the sides off, the sill of the car on bothside (plastic next to the side step plate), and wiring it to the boot, hooking up the battery. It is a big job. There is $3X0 of the labour and I think that is 3 hour (or ?3.5 hour) of job.

I will go to someone who does not do dodgy job. It is not hard to make it right though.

I left the car with them for a week, since I went to Central Queensland for a strict wife companion trip... (or a professional escort for my wife, while she is on a business trip)

TMI I know.

Omarko · 01-20-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pech135

BBQ- speak to northshore BMW, they quoted me $1395 inc GST fitted. Tell them your M3 will be through them and you may even get a better discount

I contacted them yesterday , guy by name of Luke quoted me $1800 inc parts, fitting and GST. why the diff?

takahashi · 01-20-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Omarko

I contacted them yesterday , guy by name of Luke quoted me $1800 inc parts, fitting and GST. why the diff?

He is not given you any discount that is why. RRP is about $15XX and $300 installation is ok--ish.

Omarko · 01-20-2010, 04:47 PM

he replied back saying that $1600 is best he can do and that he can't match the $1395 ....

is it worth getting these or should I go to a dedicated car audio specialist and upgrade the sound system through them ? which will work out better in terms of price?

BBK · 01-20-2010, 08:10 PM

Thats crap... I was quoted and even an email sent out to BMW owners quoting $13** installed by Westside and Brisbane BMW.

Omarko · 01-20-2010, 10:14 PM

Would u still have a copy of that email? Anyone? Ta

BBK · 01-20-2010, 11:13 PM

Yes I have it :-)

It quotes it $1385 and has a 'brochure' about it attached. PM me your email and I can forward it to you.

takahashi · 01-21-2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Omarko

he replied back saying that $1600 is best he can do and that he can't match the $1395 ....

is it worth getting these or should I go to a dedicated car audio specialist and upgrade the sound system through them ? which will work out better in terms of price?

I absolutely love it. It does the middle and high pitch very well. It makes the base more pronounced but will not feel the "dooh"... if you know what I mean.

Recently not quite legally download a set of songs of FIFA 10 sound tracks... love those south american soccer music months before the world cup.

Ah... I was writing to say you can get one done very easily for $13XX.

BMWRX · 10-31-2010, 11:47 PM

Had a word with Westside BMW today while my car is in for a service. Umm'd and ahh'd a bit but decided to get it installed when they agreed to knock a little off the price. Will update everyone once I get the car back tomorrow afternoon.

BBK · 11-01-2010, 12:08 AM

How much?!

OOOSQ · 11-01-2010, 01:40 AM

So over stereos!

BBK · 11-01-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OOOSQ

So over stereos!

Haven't had one in quite a few years... So I miss it sometimes!

sbce90 · 11-01-2010, 02:02 AM

Alpine failed totally for me. I had it installed but didnt work properly. After several months of inspecting etc... it was taken out last week. not happy at all.

BMW86 · 11-01-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

Had a word with Westside BMW today while my car is in for a service. Umm'd and ahh'd a bit but decided to get it installed when they agreed to knock a little off the price. Will update everyone once I get the car back tomorrow afternoon.

I thought your car looked familiar

I think the Alpine Kit is great value, I look forward to hearing at the next meet-up.

BMWRX · 11-01-2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I thought your car looked familiar

I think the Alpine Kit is great value, I look forward to hearing at the next meet-up.

Agreed. Sure, you could get better upgrades for the same money after market, but to get the BMW kit, maintain my standard warranty (remember I'm forever fighting rattles), and get two years warranty on the kit seems good a good deal to me.

BMW86 · 11-01-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

Agreed. Sure, you could get better upgrades for the same money after market, but to get the BMW kit, maintain my standard warranty (remember I'm forever fighting rattles), and get two years warranty on the kit seems good a good deal to me.

For sure. I've had aftermarket stereos in all of my previous cars and they take up plenty of space and these days I prefer the clean OEM look. From what I understand it brings the base stereo up to spec and possibly a bit better than the 10 speaker option which I've got and I'm more than happy with how it sounds. Do you like yours so far? + 1 an aftermarket boomy sound system would only make rattles x10 worse.

12-13-2009, 05:07 PM	#68
takahashi Retired trackie Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0)	My kit is done today. The amp is in the boot in front of the battery. The tweeter is very nice. The high frequency sound is much better than before. Base is not as obvious but it is there. I used to have settings of Treble 6 and base 4 but now I can put them in Treble 3 Base 2 and get better clearer sound. Very happy. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.

10-31-2010, 11:47 PM	#81
BMWRX Captain Drives: 135i TS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 871 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Subaru Impreza ... [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	Had a word with Westside BMW today while my car is in for a service. Umm'd and ahh'd a bit but decided to get it installed when they agreed to knock a little off the price. Will update everyone once I get the car back tomorrow afternoon. __________________ 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver 2005 Subaru WRX Club Spec 8 - Crystal Grey Metallic - Fiddled with a bit - SOLD

11-01-2010, 01:40 AM	#83
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	So over stereos! __________________ My X3

11-01-2010, 02:02 AM	#85
sbce90 Me Boosta Drives: 320i / MB C63 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,848 iTrader: (3)	Alpine failed totally for me. I had it installed but didnt work properly. After several months of inspecting etc... it was taken out last week. not happy at all. __________________

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12-14-2009, 01:13 AM	#69
Dabaitu Colonel Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au Posts: 2,556 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i S ... [5.00]	What speaker option did you have originally, Taka? Standard, Hi-Fi 10spr, or Hi-Fi 10spr with Logic7 (or whatever it is)?

12-20-2009, 01:45 AM	#71
MrBBQwer Private First Class Drives: E93 325i, is350 F Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys, got a quotation for my car , The cost for installation will be $ 1640.00 includes 15% Loyalty , GST and Fitting. compare to Taka, there is 300aud difference. quotation from bmw sydney current speaker is standard 325i E93 2007, how much better performance if I upgrade it? Taka, How long it takes for installation ? cheers

12-20-2009, 07:09 AM	#72
pech135 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	BBQ- speak to northshore BMW, they quoted me $1395 inc GST fitted. Tell them your M3 will be through them and you may even get a better discount

01-20-2010, 04:47 PM	#76
Omarko Enlisted Member Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	he replied back saying that $1600 is best he can do and that he can't match the $1395 .... is it worth getting these or should I go to a dedicated car audio specialist and upgrade the sound system through them ? which will work out better in terms of price?

01-20-2010, 08:10 PM	#77
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Thats crap... I was quoted and even an email sent out to BMW owners quoting $13** installed by Westside and Brisbane BMW.

01-20-2010, 10:14 PM	#78
Omarko Enlisted Member Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Would u still have a copy of that email? Anyone? Ta

01-20-2010, 11:13 PM	#79
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Yes I have it :-) It quotes it $1385 and has a 'brochure' about it attached. PM me your email and I can forward it to you.

11-01-2010, 12:08 AM	#82
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	How much?!