New Car, Need New Sound System (Technic and VP Electricity: LOOK)

mattyjman · 01-10-2011, 02:53 PM

Hey guys... new to the forum. I just picked up my first BMW, a 2008 335i Convertible.

In the past few days leading up to the purchase i have been reading on here and have just a few questions.

I have i-Drive with the Top HIFI sound... I need to integrate this into an MS8, and understand that Technic makes a harness? Where would i find this and how much is it?

Also, I understand that VP Electricity has manufactured some mounting plates for the door speakers. Anyone know where to find these? Also trim rings for the under seat boxes?

Thanks,
Matt

tafan321 · 01-10-2011, 03:07 PM

Awesome! Welcome to the board!

Also, try contacting Technic and VP directly about whatever goods they provide.

biz77 · 01-10-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyjman

Hey guys... new to the forum. I just picked up my first BMW, a 2008 335i Convertible.

In the past few days leading up to the purchase i have been reading on here and have just a few questions.

I have i-Drive with the Top HIFI sound... I need to integrate this into an MS8, and understand that Technic makes a harness? Where would i find this and how much is it?

Also, I understand that VP Electricity has manufactured some mounting plates for the door speakers. Anyone know where to find these? Also trim rings for the under seat boxes?

Thanks,
Matt

Looks like you've been on here reading up, as you already seem to know what you need. I'll throw you a bone since your post count is too low to PM other users.

You can contact MusicarNW via phone to have all of your questions answered. They carry everything you need, including the Technic harnesses.

DieselDiner · 01-10-2011, 03:55 PM

To the OP, VP Electricity = MusicarNW.

Technic · 01-10-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyjman

Hey guys... new to the forum. I just picked up my first BMW, a 2008 335i Convertible.

In the past few days leading up to the purchase i have been reading on here and have just a few questions.

I have i-Drive with the Top HIFI sound... I need to integrate this into an MS8, and understand that Technic makes a harness? Where would i find this and how much is it?

Also, I understand that VP Electricity has manufactured some mounting plates for the door speakers. Anyone know where to find these? Also trim rings for the under seat boxes?

Thanks,
Matt

This was an install in an E93 M3 with standard HiFi: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405224

The SWS-8 installed (not shown in tha thread) used these spacers: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=314849

VP Electricity can set you up with a full package.

VP Electricity · 01-10-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biz77

You can contact MusicarNW via phone to have all of your questions answered.

Thanks! Unless I am swimming in projects, in which case, the Contact Us form on the musicarnw.com site works best - easier to sort threads than in PMs anyway!

mattyjman · 01-10-2011, 07:47 PM

thanks for the assistance guys .. i know technic and vp from some other forums but saw they frequented here more, so this really was a PM, although i can't pm.

i'll be sure to post up a build log on here when i am done... 2 12's in the vert while maintaining the skipass and not raising the floor will definitely be a challange

mattyjman · 01-15-2011, 09:28 PM

i didn't feel like starting a new thread for just a simple question, but i have the e93 2008 with Logic 7... i haven't yet had a chance to start digging into things, but i have two questions:

what's under the tub pictured?

whats under the circled section of the tub? i have seen another car, e90 with no logic 7, and that circled section wasn't there, and there was a recess in the tub, maybe to store things? any thoughts?

Placey · 01-15-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyjman

i didn't feel like starting a new thread for just a simple question, but i have the e93 2008 with Logic 7... i haven't yet had a chance to start digging into things, but i have two questions:

what's under the tub pictured?

whats under the circled section of the tub? i have seen another car, e90 with no logic 7, and that circled section wasn't there, and there was a recess in the tub, maybe to store things? any thoughts?

The goods for the convertible to operate are located under there... Cant move it or change anything about it if you want your vert to operate....

mattyjman · 01-15-2011, 10:53 PM

^ thanks....

any info on the entire tub itself... is there anything underneath it?

NiCko · 01-19-2011, 07:28 AM

VP, you ship the spacers to the UK? Just got my first 3 Series and looking to fix the terrible sound... Also keen to know if any of the PnP amps are any good?

Not looking for crazy bass etc but just want something reasonable without rewiring half the car

. Any help appreciated, cheers! Feels like i've read so many threads on this stuff but no clear answer on that and a little confused on speaker depth for an E92 :O... Sorry

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tafan321 Private First Class 5 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2010 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington State iTrader: (1)	Awesome! Welcome to the board! Also, try contacting Technic and VP directly about whatever goods they provide.
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mattyjman First Lieutenant 24 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PHX iTrader: (4)	thanks for the assistance guys .. i know technic and vp from some other forums but saw they frequented here more, so this really was a PM, although i can't pm. i'll be sure to post up a build log on here when i am done... 2 12's in the vert while maintaining the skipass and not raising the floor will definitely be a challange
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mattyjman First Lieutenant 24 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PHX iTrader: (4)	i didn't feel like starting a new thread for just a simple question, but i have the e93 2008 with Logic 7... i haven't yet had a chance to start digging into things, but i have two questions: what's under the tub pictured? whats under the circled section of the tub? i have seen another car, e90 with no logic 7, and that circled section wasn't there, and there was a recess in the tub, maybe to store things? any thoughts?
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NiCko Hmmm... 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 57' E92 330i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 (57) BMW 330i ... [0.00]	VP, you ship the spacers to the UK? Just got my first 3 Series and looking to fix the terrible sound... Also keen to know if any of the PnP amps are any good? Not looking for crazy bass etc but just want something reasonable without rewiring half the car . Any help appreciated, cheers! Feels like i've read so many threads on this stuff but no clear answer on that and a little confused on speaker depth for an E92 :O... Sorry
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