[sinbad4]

Is done.

[MountaineerX3]

I'm interested and will PM you. Is there any specific purchase requirement (i.e. entire system or just subs)?

Thanks for doing this!

[sinbad4]

Originally Posted by MountaineerX3

I'm interested and will PM you. Is there any specific purchase requirement (i.e. entire system or just subs)?

Thanks for doing this!

No. Either kit (sub kit or speaker kit). Orders have to be in by April 15.

[Tchgrif]

maybe put group pressure on them to up their game and get the revenant amp for our cars.

[Alias1431]

Is that possible? I thought you could only do that with the non-HK system.

[sinbad4]

Amps can be a tricky business. My 2008 M Roadster has "Carver" amp.. nice amp; but BMW tied it into CANBUS and they use it for some of the sound processing - normally done by the head unit. In short, I cannot replace the head unit without also replacing the amp.

[stepal]

How does one get in on the group buy?

[Alias1431]

I believe it fell through.

[dmicah]

I think you just have to PM sinbad4. I haven't seen any indication that it fell through. The orders have to be placed by 4/15, as he has indicated in this thread.

[sinbad4]

Group Buy ended early.

Those that got in early scored. My BavSound kits delivered Sunday. I installed same day. I am surprised by how much improved the sound is and am now a huge BavSound fan.

I regret more people weren't able to get in on the deal.

They do run specials from time to time. You can send email to Justin Rowley, justin@bavsound.com and see if their are any current or upcoming deals.

[gugin]

A few questions:

1. Did you disconnect the battery before you began the speaker replacement?
2. If not, did you just shut down the head unit by pressing the on/off button for a few seconds?
3. Did you have to disconnect any wire harnesses going to the seats or can you access the underseat subs by moving the seats without the need to disconnect any wires?

[newsmarr]

Originally Posted by sinbad4

Group Buy ended early.

Those that got in early scored. My BavSound kits delivered Sunday. I installed same day. I am surprised by how much improved the sound is and am now a huge BavSound fan.

I regret more people weren't able to get in on the deal.

They do run specials from time to time. You can send email to Justin Rowley, justin@bavsound.com and see if their are any current or upcoming deals.

I have been browsing this forum for the last 6 months but recently joined and I am astounded at how little aftermarket companies chase after our business. However Justin@bavsound jumper through hoops with me even though I haven't bought anything...Yet

[Alias1431]

Originally Posted by newsmarr

I am astounded at how little aftermarket companies chase after our business.

It's against forum rules to just straight up solicit outside their designated forum for that. Thankfully. I hate spam. If it's a good product we'll probably talk about it.

[Tchgrif]

Originally Posted by gugin

A few questions:

1. Did you disconnect the battery before you began the speaker replacement?
2. If not, did you just shut down the head unit by pressing the on/off button for a few seconds?
3. Did you have to disconnect any wire harnesses going to the seats or can you access the underseat subs by moving the seats without the need to disconnect any wires?

no you do not need to disconnect the battery but obviously the car has not been started
if you never start the vehicle you do not need to turn it off
no you can just unbolt the front seats and lean them back into the rears

[sinbad4]

Originally Posted by gugin

A few questions:

1. Did you disconnect the battery before you began the speaker replacement?
2. If not, did you just shut down the head unit by pressing the on/off button for a few seconds?
3. Did you have to disconnect any wire harnesses going to the seats or can you access the underseat subs by moving the seats without the need to disconnect any wires?

I did not disconnect batter.

I did not shut down head unit.

I disconnected driver's seat, but the cable tie thing was sticky.. didn't really need to remove so I didn't. On the passenger side, I didn't disconnect cable at all.

As you probably guessed, but I did not; I ended up with Restraint Error afterwards which didn't want to go away by itself. I used BimmerCode to code a value in the safety module. After BimmerCode does any code changes, it clears all errors. It cleared my Restraint Error.

Including photo showing seat propped up still attached.

[383vett]

Looks like a nice mod. It must sound great.

[Alias1431]

How's it sound? Imaging? Bass?

[gugin]

Originally Posted by sinbad4

Including photo showing seat propped up still attached.

I love how your seat is propped up using a hammer. Did you use the hammer for anything during the speaker replacement?

[sinbad4]

Originally Posted by gugin

I love how your seat is propped up using a hammer. Did you use the hammer for anything during the speaker replacement?

Ha! *blush* Yes.

Subs are glued into the housing. Was a PITA to get out. Found heat helped. Heat gun along the front edge, then big screw driver hammered in and twisted. Funny enough, the hammer is the officially BavSound recommended tool - BavSound video take apart went easier than mine did:

[Jeepersjoey]

I wish someone would remove all their speakers and then see which speakers actually transmit the engine sound to the cabin.

I bought the harness to bypass the noise and today while Idling I thought "there is no way that is NOT still being piped into the car!"

Anyone want to be the tester?
(a)Paul(d)

[gugin]

I am not sure I understand the point of the experiment you are suggesting. Are you suggesting that there are some additional speakers in the car that are entirely dedicated to playing the engine sound? That is, these speakers operate on a completely different "circuit" from the speakers connected to the audio amplifier and the ASD module. Like there is a microphone in the engine bay and small amplifier somewhere in the car powering a speaker under the dash? If you disconnected the ASD module with the bypass harness, why don't you believe that what you hear is simply 100% the noise of the engine itself? Maybe I misunderstand your question.

[sinbad4]

Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I wish someone would remove all their speakers and then see which speakers actually transmit the engine sound to the cabin.

I bought the harness to bypass the noise and today while Idling I thought "there is no way that is NOT still being piped into the car!"

Anyone want to be the tester?
(a)Paul(d)

Just use BimmerCode. Turning off ASD made easy... and lots of other goodies.