WARNING about amplifier and subwoofers

RaptorKTM · 08-24-2006, 04:49 AM

I just wanted to post this as a warning to some e90 members, today a friend of mine who just purchased his e90 325i went and attempted to install an amp for subs in his car. After installing it he did not mount a cable correctly, a cable which anyone without experience would not put in correctly. Because of the lack of experience and support installing the system, as he was driving the amp caught a flame in the trunk of the car. The reason for this post is just to make the point that if someone makes a DIY and makes the install seem easy because of his steps and watnot, that doesnt mean that you wont make a mistake. So i just wanted to make the point, that when installing something like this, its worth a bit of money to have someone do it or help you do it so that somethign like this doesnt occur. Anyways im sorry for the poor grammer in spelling, but hopefully you got the point of this. Plus who wants there E90 to burn

JSpira · 08-24-2006, 09:55 AM

Wow, sorry to hear but hopefully a lesson for those who think they can casually drop something into the car.

How bad was the damage?

neuronpetkowski · 08-24-2006, 12:33 PM

sorry this happened. let us know, how extensive was damage to the vehicle?

thd13 · 08-24-2006, 03:15 PM

Can you tell us which cable/wire he misplaced? Also, what was his setup?

Thanks Socal!

thd13 · 08-31-2006, 03:59 PM

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PittWm · 09-05-2006, 01:06 AM

Did he forget to fuse near the battery even the amp has a fuse on it? Not more than 9" away from the batt, always remember that.

jojogargoles · 09-05-2006, 01:12 AM

thanks for the heads up!

thd13 · 09-05-2006, 12:25 PM

I still want to know what he did wrong.

08-24-2006, 04:49 AM	#1
RaptorKTM Colonel 244 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	WARNING about amplifier and subwoofers I just wanted to post this as a warning to some e90 members, today a friend of mine who just purchased his e90 325i went and attempted to install an amp for subs in his car. After installing it he did not mount a cable correctly, a cable which anyone without experience would not put in correctly. Because of the lack of experience and support installing the system, as he was driving the amp caught a flame in the trunk of the car. The reason for this post is just to make the point that if someone makes a DIY and makes the install seem easy because of his steps and watnot, that doesnt mean that you wont make a mistake. So i just wanted to make the point, that when installing something like this, its worth a bit of money to have someone do it or help you do it so that somethign like this doesnt occur. Anyways im sorry for the poor grammer in spelling, but hopefully you got the point of this. Plus who wants there E90 to burn
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08-24-2006, 09:55 AM	#2
JSpira Freude am Fahren 352 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	Wow, sorry to hear but hopefully a lesson for those who think they can casually drop something into the car. How bad was the damage? __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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08-24-2006, 12:33 PM	#3
neuronpetkowski Captain 101 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greater Detroit Area iTrader: (13)	sorry this happened. let us know, how extensive was damage to the vehicle? __________________
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08-24-2006, 03:15 PM	#4
thd13 Major 49 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Can you tell us which cable/wire he misplaced? Also, what was his setup? Thanks Socal!
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08-31-2006, 03:59 PM	#5
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09-05-2006, 01:06 AM	#6
PittWm Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 06 330i SP pack, Prem pack, CW Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah KY, USA iTrader: (0)	Did he forget to fuse near the battery even the amp has a fuse on it? Not more than 9" away from the batt, always remember that.
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09-05-2006, 01:12 AM	#7
jojogargoles Lieutenant 9 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: sherman oaks, CA iTrader: (2)	thanks for the heads up! __________________ SpeedTool
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09-05-2006, 12:25 PM	#8
thd13 Major 49 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I still want to know what he did wrong.
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