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Marko535i
01-19-2007, 03:26 AM
Hi guys.
I really dont know much about the e34 stock sound system. I did search around this site, and i only know that the black box in my trunk is the stock amp AND crossover. I bought some subs and amp, from a buddy, and i really have no idea how to plug the amp into the existant stock crossover. OR if its even possible???
Are there any links, or pictures that you pros could offer to help me wire up some subs to my car? :(

Any help is appreciated.

Michael999
01-19-2007, 03:42 AM
Does the amp have "high level in/out" on it?

If so, just wire your rear 5" speakers through here.
It will not be "great" quality, but its the easiest way to do it, and given your leaving the stock system in im assuming your not looking for leaps and bounds in quality just yet.

kev535i
01-19-2007, 04:05 AM
try reading this thread it may be of use http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=19977

Marko535i
01-19-2007, 08:20 PM
is there an amp pre-out in the stock HU?
and
is there anyway to lets say, open the stock crossover in the back and wire the new amp (alpine mrd-m605) from that?

angrypancake
01-19-2007, 08:27 PM
if there's a amp preout in the headunit (have you replaced it or is it stock) then you can run the wire from there.

have you done a sub install before?

Incantation
01-19-2007, 10:10 PM
yea do this.. simplest solution.

Marko535i
01-20-2007, 02:14 AM
Stock HU in my car, and no, i havent done a sub install IN a car, i did install it in my liviing room with a car battery, to test it. i know how to hook it all up, i just want to know if thers an "out" in the stock HU

thanks guys

Marko535i
01-20-2007, 04:17 PM
K. i got it all figured out, thanks to www.bmwe34.net.

im having trouble finding where the "remote" for the power supply wire comes from tho..