Avic-Z110BT Install pics.

[X5SND]

Awesome work! Which path did you choose for the mic wire?

[fe342185]

Originally Posted by X5SND

Awesome work! Which path did you choose for the mic wire?

The Mic wire went up the drivers side pillar and mounted on the rear view mirror. I changed the location since placing it in the OEM mic location prevented treble from being picked up by the mic. Friends tell me that it sounds like I was talking with my hand over my mouth.

[m5james]

Awesome write-up. How did that sub work out for you in such a small enclosure? I've got a single 8 in something about that size, and it definately leaves more to be desired. I've been following along w/ ZeroChief's 10" box that is a very close duplicate of what BSW makes in dimensions, then uses a Pioneer shallow sub. Have you considered remaking your box for more volume or does that Kicker sound good in that enclosure?

BTW - love the bezel idea w/ the bass knob, but $250 is steep for a chunk of plastic . What does the other knob do, or is it just for uniformity.

[fe342185]

The Sub actually is excellent. I have 400W RMS going into it and the specs on the sub allows for a small enclosed enclosure. Not all subs allow for small enclosures. The sub is enough to shake the mirrors and rattle the spoiler. I ended using some dynamat on the inside of the spoiler and the body right behind the sub.

Here are the specs for the Kicker sub 8" L5
Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).33, 9.4Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).75, 21.2
Min Sealed Box = .33 cubic feet
Max Sealed Box = .75 cubic feet

As for the bezel I know it is expensive but I do have to argue it. I do not have any ties to the seller but I will have to admit that it is very good quality. It is made of ABS plastic and its much thicker and harder to the touch than I expected. I thought it would be flimsy but I was wrong and it looks very stock. The stock look was necessary for me since I sometimes park the car in less desirable areas.

Almost everyone who got in the car did not notice that the radio was not stock. Funny how everyone comments on how good the ipod integration was on the BMW. LOL.

The second knob has a rotary switch attached behind it and its connected to switch the headrest monitor on/off.
Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).33, 9.4Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).75, 21.2

[srcstc]

Nice. Mind if I use your pics for my website?

X5 Double-DIN Bezel

[srcstc]

Originally Posted by fe342185

Funny how everyone comments on how good the ipod integration was on the BMW. LOL.

It is really good. I love my Z110BT. Best NAV headunit out right now.

Here's mine. My new Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT Double-DIN (NAV, DVD, Bluetooth, iPhone, etc.) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

[m5james]

Originally Posted by fe342185

The Sub actually is excellent. I have 400W RMS going into it and the specs on the sub allows for a small enclosed enclosure. Not all subs allow for small enclosures. The sub is enough to shake the mirrors and rattle the spoiler. I ended using some dynamat on the inside of the spoiler and the body right behind the sub.

Here are the specs for the Kicker sub 8" L5
Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).33, 9.4Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).75, 21.2
Min Sealed Box = .33 cubic feet
Max Sealed Box = .75 cubic feet

As for the bezel I know it is expensive but I do have to argue it. I do not have any ties to the seller but I will have to admit that it is very good quality. It is made of ABS plastic and its much thicker and harder to the touch than I expected. I thought it would be flimsy but I was wrong and it looks very stock. The stock look was necessary for me since I sometimes park the car in less desirable areas.

Almost everyone who got in the car did not notice that the radio was not stock. Funny how everyone comments on how good the ipod integration was on the BMW. LOL.

The second knob has a rotary switch attached behind it and its connected to switch the headrest monitor on/off.
Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).33, 9.4Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters).75, 21.2

Im looking into either the L5 8" in a Zerochief style .45 cu/ft box, or maybe even adding a little more to the face of his enclosure to make it around .70 and using the L5 10". The L5 being DVC is also nice since I have the perfect monoblock amp to power it.

I just can't decide if I wanna stick w/ the 8" in the smaller enclosure and not deal w/ the extra work needed to customize it myself, or go bigger. Going bigger would make for a louder sub one would naturally assume, but then i'm also stuck the idea of going w/ larger enclosure and using the 8" (min .33) to give it more breathing room or go w/ the 10" (min .65) and get as much cone as possible.

What made you decide to choose the L5 over say the Pioneer shallow everyone has used?

[fe342185]

What made me decide was the power rating. The L5 can handle more RMS power with a smaller foot print. I believe the L5 also has a bigger and heavier magnet. In my opinion the pioneer was made to fill a nitch in the market but subs designed this way will not sound as good as the traditional subs. Otherwise there will be no reason for manufacturers to buld these giant subs.
I have not heard the shallow pioneer and I can be totally wrong but it seems like the better subs are heavy and deeper.

The deeper the sub the more room it has to move up and down in turn moving more air.

[m5james]

I did read general reviews of thin vs normal subs, and while both get the job done, the things simply couldn't hit the low notes due to lack of voicecoil movent. At this point I'm flipping a coin between the L5 8" or 10" depending on what these guys say http://forum.soundillusions.net/30-c...5.html?t=68335 since this is more their territory.

[DocMike]

Originally Posted by fe342185

This was on a 2003 X5 3.0 that had OEM Nav and no DSP.

The speed sensor wire I got from this site but as far as the speakers go I used a 9V battery after tapping the wires. Each pair are twisted together so it made it easier.

The head unit is bypassed so I did not have to find the parking break wire. The passenger can adjust the nav in motion or watch movies.

The only wire that was not on the factory radio harness was the illumination wire. This tells the HU to dim when the lights are on. I found this on one of the harnesses that was plugged into the OEM nav.

None of the factory harnesses were cut with exception to the steering wheel control wire. In order to connect to the SWI-PS steering control module it needed to be cut. The wire color was in the installation guide.

BTW - Up for sale soon are:
OEM Nav MK4 w/ 16:9 screen
Intravee II w/ alpine module
Motorola Bluetooth Kit Hardwired HF1000. Plug and play BTW since I bould all the modules to connect it to the X.
OEM Tuner
OEM Amp
EAS Video module

PM Me if you are interested in any of the parts.

How hard is this install if you are using the factory amp, non DSP?