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christyles
10-26-2004, 05:56 PM
It's here. Now for the install when I get my car back.
I guess i have to cut part of the carpet on top the rear strut tower right?
jessica
10-26-2004, 06:16 PM
Yey! the AA front strut's gf is here! :D
eezzie
10-26-2004, 06:20 PM
oohh la la..bring on the bling..very nice. I gotta get one of those.
christyles
10-26-2004, 06:22 PM
oohh la la..bring on the bling..very nice. I gotta get one of those.
Dinan? Maybe they should "sponsor" you now...
7jkt1
10-26-2004, 06:37 PM
Chris, this the bar get in the way of your audio setup?
christyles
10-26-2004, 06:49 PM
Chris, this the bar get in the way of your audio setup?
Yeah...that's why I'll really have to go with an in-floor setup.
BlueSky
10-26-2004, 07:49 PM
very nice Chris~ :cool:
audiophilia
10-26-2004, 08:14 PM
oohh la la..bring on the bling..very nice. I gotta get one of those.
I got two! I'm keeping both. You can't have one:D :D
Regin8r
10-27-2004, 07:44 AM
:thumbsup:
M333ee
10-27-2004, 07:51 AM
Chris,

Install a system just under the bar. There are some nice systems out the with the bar in use also.

Try and make a system which includes a spare tire in the setup if you do ever need it....
SmoothMoka
10-27-2004, 08:08 AM
:eek: woohoo!
man...you're gonna run out of space listing all your mods on your sig if you dont stop now! but keep on going...more power to you pimp! str8pimp
christyles
10-27-2004, 09:10 AM
Chris,

Install a system just under the bar. There are some nice systems out the with the bar in use also.

Try and make a system which includes a spare tire in the setup if you do ever need it....
The spare is uselss anyways cause it's a 16" style 45 conti. I'm on 17". So it's just weight in the car i don't need. And I only have 4 17" with no spare rim.

Besides, that's what CAA & BMW Assistance is for. Why get your hands dirty when you pay someone to get their hands dirty. Others may think otherwise. I didn't buy this car to change my own friggin spare.

in-floor setup, with the ski-sock removed so the trunk will breathe more is my idea now. Let's see what Ken Hifi says...
M333ee
10-27-2004, 10:47 AM
Yeh get rid of the spare.

The 40+lbs of weight can be offset with the audio equipment.

I say go JL Audio. I used to compete with their subs and I give them :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I've been reading good things about the W7's
christyles
10-27-2004, 10:56 AM
Yeh get rid of the spare.

The 40+lbs of weight can be offset with the audio equipment.

I say go JL Audio. I used to compete with their subs and I give them :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I've been reading good things about the W7's
yeah JL is nice. But i have my audio already. 2 Cerwin Vegas HED-100 10" subs (2), Alpine V12 MRV-T707amp, Audio Control 2xs series II crossover.

It'll make me happy. i won't send more on Audio that's for sure. Rather do perf. mods than audio.
M333ee
10-27-2004, 11:02 AM
I forgot you had all that equipment :)

You need a DVD player for the dash though :devil:
christyles
10-27-2004, 11:12 AM
I forgot you had all that equipment :)

You need a DVD player for the dash though :devil:
Thought about the DVD but no... i don't live in my car nor do I want to. I think it would take away the classiness and just make it bling. I don't like bling. I like classy mods. No extra superfluous stuff like monitors and PS2 and Xboxes. I'm sure it'd be fun on long drive, but before I do that, I'll rent a ride instead.
Quickid
10-27-2004, 01:00 PM
It's here. Now for the install when I get my car back.
I guess i have to cut part of the carpet on top the rear strut tower right?
You have to cut the carpet and also the rubber insulation to expose the shock mount. Removing the turnk liner was a PITA.
christyles
10-27-2004, 01:24 PM
You have to cut the carpet and also the rubber insulation to expose the shock mount. Removing the turnk liner was a PITA.
Ok. Thanks Quickid. I guess I'll be going to Cross then. I don't have patience for PITA's.
BlueSky
10-27-2004, 03:29 PM
it isn't that hard to remove the trunk liner though...
i find it fun to take apart the rear... ;)
christyles
10-27-2004, 11:29 PM
it isn't that hard to remove the trunk liner though...
i find it fun to take apart the rear... ;)
it's not fun though, if something gets messed up then I have to get a replacement.
M333ee
10-28-2004, 07:32 AM
Chris, I've removed the trunk liners soooo many times on the coupes. The sedans shouldn't be that much different. Do you have folding rear seats?
Quickid
10-28-2004, 07:46 AM
it's not fun though, if something gets messed up then I have to get a replacement.
Don't get me wrong, all I meant is it requires some patience pulling it out and lining it up afterwards. You won't mess anything up.

Installing the rear bar doesn't warrant a trip to Cross Avenue Auto.
christyles
10-28-2004, 08:10 AM
Don't get me wrong, all I meant is it requires some patience pulling it out and lining it up afterwards. You won't mess anything up.

Installing the rear bar doesn't warrant a trip to Cross Avenue Auto.
Oh ok then. I thought it might be some serious thing. Cool. Save gas. Thanks Quickid. I'll give it a shot as soon as I get my car back from the body shop.