2001 BMW 7 series audio install

speedfreak28 · 03-19-2010, 03:52 PM

jesus thats alot of bondo, the idea is to use as little as possible

bigaudiofanat · 03-19-2010, 04:09 PM

LOL ya it was a bit much sanding was a B**** but its going to come out looking good.

bigaudiofanat · 03-19-2010, 05:10 PM

Well taking a little break so more pictures.

Sanded the kick panel down have to fill in a few spots.

Left side crossover and speakers installed.

Back together.

Started the amp rack

Will probably put two fans one on each side one in and one out for cooling.

Upgraded the ground wire.

Started the left kick panel, going to be a little more complex with the hood release and trunk release button.

Taking a break

speedfreak28 · 03-19-2010, 11:40 PM

Cmon matt, always do the more difficult kick first. what if its not possible to image that mid the same as the right and now you have no option?

bigaudiofanat · 03-20-2010, 10:51 PM

Yes Mike I worked on them today, will be done tomorrow.

Routed all the speaker wires to the trunk

Re did the false floor

Tonight I did wire everything up for a audio test. Sounds amazing plenty of bass as well as crystal clear highs. Tomorrow I will sand primer and paint the pods and intall them.

Still to do:

Install rear camera
Paint and permanently install the pods
Wrap the sub box and floor install the plexi and neon lights

speedaudio64 · 03-20-2010, 11:29 PM

Simply put man, SICK keep up the great work. Take your time and do it right "as you are doing"

bigaudiofanat · 03-21-2010, 01:28 PM

Today has been a bit busy, my father was suppose to deploy for Iraq today but after getting there and waiting 2 hours they had to delay it until tomorrow. Just got back home and will try to get a few things done today even though 5 hours was killed. Just a bit off subject but here is me and him.

bigaudiofanat · 03-21-2010, 09:20 PM

To be honest did not get much done today. Between this morning and having to study for a math test tomorrow coming back from spring break, I got a few things done.

Got the left kick panel started and the right one starting the paining.

Mounted the fuse block

cosgrc · 03-21-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Bondoed the kick panel lots of sanding to do tomorrow.

Holy Hell at the Bondo - a little heavy huh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

jesus thats alot of bondo, the idea is to use as little as possible

Ding Ding Ding!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Re did the false floor

It looks like the surrounds of the subs may hit the floor? Maybe not? Also, if that false floor gets wet, it is going to bow up and splt.....MDF would be better here IMO. Maybe 3/8 inch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Got the left kick panel started and the right one starting the paining.

You should wrap the kicks if at all possible.....If you don't wrap and continue to paint, you need to use what is called "icing" to touchup the imperfections in the bondo.

Oh yeah, glad the car is automatic.........no room for a clutch pedal with those kicks

PapoZalsa · 03-21-2010, 11:05 PM

WOW, are you getting in audio competition?

bigaudiofanat · 03-21-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosgrc

It looks like the surrounds of the subs may hit the floor? Maybe not? Also, if that false floor gets wet, it is going to bow up and splt.....MDF would be better here IMO. Maybe 3/8 inch.

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If you go with mdf and water hits that they will swell up like a sponge. Plywood is much better to go with for a floor. Subs are clear from the floor the plywood does not even get close to the woofer.

bigaudiofanat · 03-21-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

WOW, are you getting in audio competition?

Not me the owner just wanted a nice system.

bigaudiofanat · 03-25-2010, 04:50 PM

Yesterday and today starting to finish things up.

Power wire ran

iPod cables ran, one is for video and audio the other is for just audio and can be controlled threw the head unit.

Left kick panel going to require some work but will get it done. The hood release and all is a pain to work around.

Wrapped the right panel.

Just a note the metal grill will be put overtop of the speakers.

bigaudiofanat · 03-27-2010, 11:43 AM

Got the mat laid on the left panel today will sand it bondo and carpet it.

The trunk got wrapped, the top lip where the indent starts will be shaved for the plexi glass. That is why the carpet there is not defined cleanly.

bigaudiofanat · 03-30-2010, 10:07 PM

Worked on the kick panel yesterday, going to clean up with some more bondo and sanding. than wrapped. The trunk and hod release are difficult to work around.

03-19-2010, 04:09 PM	#62 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	LOL ya it was a bit much sanding was a B** but its going to come out looking good. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know** Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-19-2010, 05:10 PM	#63 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Well taking a little break so more pictures. Sanded the kick panel down have to fill in a few spots. Left side crossover and speakers installed. Back together. Started the amp rack Will probably put two fans one on each side one in and one out for cooling. Upgraded the ground wire. Started the left kick panel, going to be a little more complex with the hood release and trunk release button. Taking a break __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-20-2010, 10:51 PM	#65 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yes Mike I worked on them today, will be done tomorrow. Routed all the speaker wires to the trunk Re did the false floor Tonight I did wire everything up for a audio test. Sounds amazing plenty of bass as well as crystal clear highs. Tomorrow I will sand primer and paint the pods and intall them. Still to do: Install rear camera Paint and permanently install the pods Wrap the sub box and floor install the plexi and neon lights __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-21-2010, 01:28 PM	#67 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Today has been a bit busy, my father was suppose to deploy for Iraq today but after getting there and waiting 2 hours they had to delay it until tomorrow. Just got back home and will try to get a few things done today even though 5 hours was killed. Just a bit off subject but here is me and him. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-21-2010, 09:20 PM	#68 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	To be honest did not get much done today. Between this morning and having to study for a math test tomorrow coming back from spring break, I got a few things done. Got the left kick panel started and the right one starting the paining. Mounted the fuse block __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-19-2010, 03:52 PM	#61 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	jesus thats alot of bondo, the idea is to use as little as possible

03-19-2010, 11:40 PM	#64 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	Cmon matt, always do the more difficult kick first. what if its not possible to image that mid the same as the right and now you have no option?

03-20-2010, 11:29 PM	#66 (permalink)
speedaudio64 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 18 Drives: None right now Rep Power: 16	Simply put man, SICK keep up the great work. Take your time and do it right "as you are doing"

03-21-2010, 11:05 PM	#70 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	WOW, are you getting in audio competition? __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-25-2010, 04:50 PM	#73 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yesterday and today starting to finish things up. Power wire ran iPod cables ran, one is for video and audio the other is for just audio and can be controlled threw the head unit. Left kick panel going to require some work but will get it done. The hood release and all is a pain to work around. Wrapped the right panel. Just a note the metal grill will be put overtop of the speakers. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-27-2010, 11:43 AM	#74 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Got the mat laid on the left panel today will sand it bondo and carpet it. The trunk got wrapped, the top lip where the indent starts will be shaved for the plexi glass. That is why the carpet there is not defined cleanly. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 03-27-2010 at 12:09 PM.

03-30-2010, 10:07 PM	#75 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Worked on the kick panel yesterday, going to clean up with some more bondo and sanding. than wrapped. The trunk and hod release are difficult to work around. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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