Anyone mod the ICE in E60?

[creed]

The installation of ICE into my E60 starts today, will keep a logging of pictures and short write-up of the installation so other E60ers would be able to refer

Objectives:
- Remain stock looking
- No wire cutting and utilize all existing speaker wiring
- Able to reverse the installation neatly

Equipments:
OEM wiring harness, BMW connectors
Jehnert Flatline 3-Way speakers
Add a centre channel for Logic7
JBL MS-8 processor
6 channel amp + a monoblock
Reasonable soundproofing

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[BimmerCoder]

Hi Bro,

I have a Focal Access 100CA1 which you can use as the center channel. E6x owners with Logic 7 replace their stock center channel with this since it produces better vocal & midrange tones then the original L7 center channel.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...100CA1-Center-Channel-Speaker-4-quot-for-Sale

It's brand new & unused.
Let me know if you're interested.

The installation of ICE into my E60 starts today, will keep a logging of pictures and short write-up of the installation so other E60ers would be able to refer

Objectives:
- Remain stock looking
- No wire cutting and utilize all existing speaker wiring
- Able to reverse the installation neatly

Equipments:
OEM wiring harness, BMW connectors
Jehnert Flatline 3-Way speakers
Add a centre channel for Logic7
JBL MS-8 processor
6 channel amp + a monoblock
Reasonable soundproofing

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[creed]

Hi princevick,
I have got the Morel as a centre speaker thanks for ur offer

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[naharnms]

Hi Creed..keep the pictures coming too bro ! Sure looks and sound nice !

 

[creed]

Guys,
The installation of the upgraded audio done as of Friday (3rd August 2012), as of the state I'm very happy with the outcome with just a brief calibration through the JBL MS-8 processor; still getting used to the Logic7 sound as there is a new center speaker installed on top of my dash. I guess for the upcoming weekend I'll just be calibrating/tuning the car to get it sounds better

The Jehnert fits perfectly and it is an immediate upgrade of the existing stock speakers, the Technic's harness is great and make things a lot simpler, the soundproofing material did wonders especially the one that applied on the wheel arch. The road noise been cutting down by quite a number.

I'll starts posting pictures on the upcoming threads

 

[creed]

Before the installation, a group photos of the equipment on my house

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A closer capture of the Jehnert Flatline for BMW 1/3/5 series
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Prior to the installation, I too went through quite a number of forums that particularly discuss about audio system upgrade in BMW; I believed if given me myself a good week with some help of a good friend; I actually could pull this off myself; at the same times I'll prefer I can get a place with all the relevant tools and required accessories to make this install a more proper one, hence I went to one of the installer that I couldn't say any more of good things; a very nice guy; took enough trouble to go through your plan together and his workmanship is impeccable; very very happy with how they handled my car and those tiny weeny bit did reflect he is doing the right things to keep customer like me satisfy.

Day 1 (1st August 2012)
- Arrived the shop early and went for breakfast; tabulates all the items on the desks for a clearer view of what goes in and out
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- Chong is checking and marking on all items prior of the installation
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- Things are properly marked and laid on desk ready for the installation
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- Installation about to start
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- Rear seat detached
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- I too helping around by dismantling something which is easier and I could assist, the original rear speaker of E60
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- Front seat out and immediately covered and put at side, door panel out and hang on wall
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- I went ahead and dismantling the factory 8'' mid woofer underneath the seat
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- A test fit of the Jehnert 8'' woofer on the stock enclosure, fits perfects
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[creed]

- Attaching the Technic's harness to get the speaker-level output and input via original BMW speakers wiring
Note: I kinda like this as there isn't any wire cutting and it's totally reversible in future without leaving mark
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- Center Speaker testing in the dash, fits nicely
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- Preparing the Jehnert 8'' underseat with original BMW connector
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- Installing the Jehnert 8'' with enclosure dampened
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- Door sound-dampening; using STP Bomb + 3M Thinsulate material in panel
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- Cable preparation: High-Level output from BMW factory radio; speaker level output back via original BMW speaker wire
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- Soldering the original radio output to JBL MS-8 input via the Technic's harness
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- All cabling ready; times to rest for today and continue tomorrow
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During the 1st day there was a few hours I wasn't around with the installation due to some other urgent matters. I did request some of the photos to be taken so I do not miss some parts of it

 

[creed]

Day 2 (2nd August 2012)
Since I wanted an almost stealth install; been discussing to get the amp rack done in a well thought out areas which wouldn't be obstructive for the boot; so hanging the rack on top might be a viable idea; and by referring to some other install done at oversea 5 series forum I decided to go ahead.

- Preparing the amp rack by soldering the iron bar
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- Bracing on the body and test fitting
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- Since the idea must support ease of access for future adjustment; a hinge would be installed so the hanging-rack can be dropped down for servicing and provide adjustment of the audio equipment with ease
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- Amp rack done and fitting of equipment commences , all fits nicely and matched to the drilled hole precisely
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- After power connected and rack all done; practically called it a day for works and tuning started; I thoroughly enjoy the processes throughout and I enjoy sweat myself and joining in for the installation, exchanging ideas and learning from the sifus
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Apart from the last picture shown on the boot with a subwoofer; all my interior stays as original as it gets; no one actually noticed its been tampered with; guys handled my car like their own and I sincerely very happy with the installation; the tuning might takes quite some times as I've been experiencing with difference setting and setup.

The brief calibration already brings tonnes and tonnes of improvement compare to the stock; am not aiming for the star but at least I felt all things are well installed and I particularly like it stays the stock look.

Wife noticed the differences immediately she stepped in the car and commented it sounded a lot nicer...that's some compliment from my home minister.

 

[creed]

Reserved 3

 

[initialM]

Wow very nice and tempting!

Mod I've requested this thread to be sticky! good reference for E60 ICE.....

 

[beemerback]

"the soundproofing material did wonders especially the one that applied on the wheel arch. The road noise been cutting down by quite a number" - creed

bro do you have any photos on the soundproofing applied onto the wheel arches? tks

 

[creed]

I do have it, its by STP; its a material that you applied by painted on the wheel arch; just give me some times to keep the thread updated, been busy lately. I really felt the differences after the stuff applied and the cruising along the highway especially makes the differences.

http://www.stp-distribution.com/en/products.html?id=134

 

[t2ribena]

just got these fitted under my seat...it's from my previous e60...it's a pair of Earthquake SWS-8...deeper bass compared to the stocks which is flat...

must say that nowadays the passion to DIY not very strong liau... actually wanted to drive these from the Alpine Amplifier which is the same setup I had in the previous e60 but so lazy to do the battery, grounding, signal connections and fittings...

on my previous e60, I had the M-ASK system without Amp in stock, I just change the speakers to Kenwood component driving it from the M-ASK itself and for the SWS-8 woofer, it is driven by the Alpine Amp. Also added tweeter to the rear...all this is at least 100% nicer to the ori setup with minimal modification and DIYed...

 

[creed]

Yeap, the SWS is nice enough actually, but the SWS doesn't come cheap; one of my friend paid close to RM1800 shipped from US; of course the items kena stuck at custom and need to pay for 25% tax as usual. The RM1.8k are incl. of all; shipping, price of the SWS in pair; and also the 25% custom fees.

I've heard it pushing by a small JL Audio amp; nice

 

[t2ribena]

got mine shipped from US for USD700 new and the customs officer was nice enough to release it with rm100 tax...ur fren got a better price...

the stock individual audio amplifier has got no juice on low volume but at high volume the sound is just nice...i should find sometime to fit in the amp as im not a fan of loud music...like it soft but rich...this despite the fact that the individual audio option is a more expensive option than the logic7 but the logic7 sounds much much better in low volume sound quality than the individual...but at high volume logic7 not nice...

Yeap, the SWS is nice enough actually, but the SWS doesn't come cheap; one of my friend paid close to RM1800 shipped from US; of course the items kena stuck at custom and need to pay for 25% tax as usual. The RM1.8k are incl. of all; shipping, price of the SWS in pair; and also the 25% custom fees.

I've heard it pushing by a small JL Audio amp; nice

 

[creed]

Am not sure where my friend bought it from though, after that the fitting there was some issue and he have to get a spacer made for BMW that costs USD70 shipped, coz the SWS required a spacer to fit into the weird shape of the enclosure

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[shiva73]

Bro creed.. nice job . Simple and neat without disturbing the system . Mind sharing where u did this . Maybe wana tiru ur style too. tq

 

[hoodpeter]

My ICE set up (Full DA)