[raksamit]

I'm in the middle of the "standard" E90 Hi-Fi upgrade: PDX-5, SWS-8, and Rainbow SLC 210.25 front comps.

I wanted to know how successful members have been in fitting the PDX-5 into the previous Hi-Fi amp location. I would prefer not to purchase a new trunk trim piece with the extended height and door.

Will I be able to snap the plastic cover back on with my current setup? (similar photo below) Some members have reported a very tight fit.

Any advice on how best to mount the amp in the limited height?

[scampos1984]

I've seen more than one guy installing the PDX in that location, so it should fit (tight but fit).

[Technic]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=18

[raksamit]

Originally Posted by Technic

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=18

From Badfish's same post:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=32

Hence, the question if anyone else has been successful, and their recommendations.

[badfish]

Originally Posted by raksamit

From Badfish's same post:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=32

Hence, the question if anyone else has been successful, and their recommendations.

There isn't going to be any variations between cars. If you put a mounting panel as I did, then the plastic part cover will certainly not snap back over. I used 1/4" birch plywood, I don't think even if you didn't use a panel that it would snap back over.

I did purchase a new trunk cover which adds the space for the CD changer so it will fit fine once I install that new cover. It's been sitting in my living room for over a year it seems... Looks like I can easily stack another PDX amplifier on top of it but I'm reluctant to do that because the PDX amps are not good for bass. I could either add equalization or go with another amplifier...

[ken530i]

Originally Posted by raksamit

I'm in the middle of the "standard" E90 Hi-Fi upgrade: PDX-5, SWS-8, and Rainbow SLC 210.25 front comps.

I wanted to know how successful members have been in fitting the PDX-5 into the previous Hi-Fi amp location. I would prefer not to purchase a new trunk trim piece with the extended height and door.

Will I be able to snap the plastic cover back on with my current setup? (similar photo below) Some members have reported a very tight fit.

Any advice on how best to mount the amp in the limited height?

I would be interested in your comments on the rainbows used with the pdx5. Pls post a review after your install.\\

Thks!
Ken