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ctuna · 05-15-2013, 01:51 AM

You better consult Technic
tell him where you want to end up .
I don't know if the ms-8 harness by technic differs from the standard Hi Fi Harness or not .
I don't think its to different .
If you are going to get an ms-8 you really should run a center channel
to the dash or at least that's a standard procedure and that needs a wire run that does not exist with the Hi Fi system .

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=processor

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532585

Technic · 05-15-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tmac01

One more question ! I'm going to buy a guys MS-8 off of here and it comes with the harness I just need one correct ? Thanks

You need to ask what kind of harness (original or mine) is included with that MS-8 to the seller.

Using one of my harnesses requires that the OEM harness in your car is intact. Otherwise it is useless.

tmac01 · 05-15-2013, 08:03 AM

It's your harness Technic and when you mean the OEM harness intact you mean not cut or spliced ? I asked my installer and he said everything is the way it was when he installed it he made no mods.

tmac01 · 05-15-2013, 08:04 AM

I meant to say when he installed my stereo.

tmac01 · 05-15-2013, 10:15 AM

Technic I have verified its your harness and it came out of a 2010 335 and my car is a 2008 328i so will it work if of course my oem harness is intact as I was told it was. Thank you so much......

tmac01 · 05-15-2013, 01:05 PM

Ctuna I know the MS8s have been ran without a center channel and it has 8 outputs compared to Audisons and Fosgates 6 channel processors. I am running 7 channels right now with components, SWSs and sub so I have to use the MS8
plus all the reviews are so great. I just am still confused on how many harnesses I will need to run two after market amps and the MS8 and which harnesses I'm just waiting on Technic to come through here again to advise me :-)

ctuna · 05-16-2013, 12:04 AM

You are probably OK with what you have
Because the MS-8 generates the other channels (8 channels) of the Front 2 I believe.
You should read that MS-8 thread I gave you.
Also download and read the MS-8 manual .
You don't actually need the ms-8 as your could run you sub of Input channels I believe. I am assuming your sub amp has frequency adjustments .

You need to put more thought into this and do your homework . It would help if you block diagrammed all the connections.

Technic · 05-16-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tmac01

Ctuna I know the MS8s have been ran without a center channel and it has 8 outputs compared to Audisons and Fosgates 6 channel processors. I am running 7 channels right now with components, SWSs and sub so I have to use the MS8
plus all the reviews are so great. I just am still confused on how many harnesses I will need to run two after market amps and the MS8 and which harnesses I'm just waiting on Technic to come through here again to advise me :-)

I really do not know what kind of harness you got because there was no HiFi system in 2010 and I do not sell Logic7 MS-8 harnesses.

You need to either post photos or find a better installer locally.

tmac01 · 05-16-2013, 10:13 AM

Technic the harness I got was for a base stereo in a 2010 335 that was the harness for the MS8 will that work in my 2008 328i ? will i need other harnesses for my aftermarket amps or the MS8 ? I don't live in a big town it's small and the only shop here is a Kicker, MTX shop I don't have many choices in Hicksville I'm in the country : )Thank you Technic.

Technic · 05-16-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmac01

Technic the harness I got was for a base stereo in a 2010 335 that was the harness for the MS8 will that work in my 2008 328i ? will i need other harnesses for my aftermarket amps or the MS8 ? I don't live in a big town it's small and the only shop here is a Kicker, MTX shop I don't have many choices in Hicksville I'm in the country : )Thank you Technic.

No, it won't. Two different OEM systems using different connectors.

Please send PM for details,

ctuna · 05-16-2013, 12:13 PM

If you are halfway competent with small tools.
And can think logically and not get panicky its not that
hard to DIY some of this stuff.

tmac01 · 05-16-2013, 12:56 PM

Hey Ctuna,
I use to install car stereos just the basics so I'm decent with the stuff and understand the basics : )

tmac01 · 05-16-2013, 01:03 PM

Technic I have sent you a PM ! Thank you !!!!

ctuna · 05-16-2013, 03:15 PM

tmac01 · 05-16-2013, 07:19 PM

Thanks Ctuna I've read and read for months on this site but I will look over everyone one of these links again. Now i have a 2008 328i with the hi fi system just wanted to clarify that one more time :-) Hey I cant thank you enough I appreciate it.

tmac01 · 05-17-2013, 12:56 AM

Hey Technic are you getting my PMs ? Thanks

05-15-2013, 01:51 AM	#23
ctuna Lieutenant General 2098 Rep 13,467 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You better consult Technic You better consult Technic tell him where you want to end up . I don't know if the ms-8 harness by technic differs from the standard Hi Fi Harness or not . I don't think its to different . If you are going to get an ms-8 you really should run a center channel to the dash or at least that's a standard procedure and that needs a wire run that does not exist with the Hi Fi system . http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=processor http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532585 Last edited by ctuna; 05-15-2013 at 02:12 AM..
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tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	It's your harness Technic and when you mean the OEM harness intact you mean not cut or spliced ? I asked my installer and he said everything is the way it was when he installed it he made no mods.
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tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I meant to say when he installed my stereo.
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tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Technic I have verified its your harness and it came out of a 2010 335 and my car is a 2008 328i so will it work if of course my oem harness is intact as I was told it was. Thank you so much......
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tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Ctuna I know the MS8s have been ran without a center channel and it has 8 outputs compared to Audisons and Fosgates 6 channel processors. I am running 7 channels right now with components, SWSs and sub so I have to use the MS8 plus all the reviews are so great. I just am still confused on how many harnesses I will need to run two after market amps and the MS8 and which harnesses I'm just waiting on Technic to come through here again to advise me :-)
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05-16-2013, 12:04 AM	#29
ctuna Lieutenant General 2098 Rep 13,467 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You are probably OK with what you have You are probably OK with what you have Because the MS-8 generates the other channels (8 channels) of the Front 2 I believe. You should read that MS-8 thread I gave you. Also download and read the MS-8 manual . You don't actually need the ms-8 as your could run you sub of Input channels I believe. I am assuming your sub amp has frequency adjustments . You need to put more thought into this and do your homework . It would help if you block diagrammed all the connections. Last edited by ctuna; 05-16-2013 at 01:56 AM..
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05-16-2013, 10:13 AM	#31
tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Technic the harness I got was for a base stereo in a 2010 335 that was the harness for the MS8 will that work in my 2008 328i ? will i need other harnesses for my aftermarket amps or the MS8 ? I don't live in a big town it's small and the only shop here is a Kicker, MTX shop I don't have many choices in Hicksville I'm in the country : )Thank you Technic. Last edited by tmac01; 05-16-2013 at 10:19 AM..
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05-16-2013, 12:13 PM	#33
ctuna Lieutenant General 2098 Rep 13,467 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If you are halfway competent with small tools. If you are halfway competent with small tools. And can think logically and not get panicky its not that hard to DIY some of this stuff.
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05-16-2013, 12:56 PM	#34
tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Hey Ctuna, I use to install car stereos just the basics so I'm decent with the stuff and understand the basics : )
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05-16-2013, 01:03 PM	#35
tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Technic I have sent you a PM ! Thank you !!!!
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05-16-2013, 03:15 PM	#36
ctuna Lieutenant General 2098 Rep 13,467 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Study these links BMW stereo types http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138949 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865 http://www.bawarec.ru/manuals/3er/e9...3er-e90-12.pdf http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 There are three different systems world wide and the 2010 early 2011 got short changed for the Hi Fi system in the US it was the lowest level system the US got previously. It has an ampless system (called stereo)in 2010 early 2011 no wiring to the trunk for amps. That makes the Technic harness for that system considerably different.(not the one you want) Block diagram you final system or your possibility's for a final system . Last edited by ctuna; 05-16-2013 at 03:20 PM..
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05-16-2013, 07:19 PM	#37
tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks Ctuna I've read and read for months on this site but I will look over everyone one of these links again. Now i have a 2008 328i with the hi fi system just wanted to clarify that one more time :-) Hey I cant thank you enough I appreciate it.
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05-17-2013, 12:56 AM	#38
tmac01 Private First Class 6 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Hey Technic are you getting my PMs ? Thanks
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