I DID IT! Finally!

macman0001 · 05-02-2011, 10:18 PM

I finally put in a Kenwood eXcelon 9980HD and replaced my factory AMP...

This head unit is awesome! really nice. I replaced the home screen with a BMW jpg... looks pretty cool

Now all i need to do is replace my factory speakers!!??!!... Although, they sound so much better with the after market amp...

Ideas?? What speakers? Anyone??

Thanks for looking!

JayKay335i · 05-02-2011, 11:14 PM

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Tee212 · 05-02-2011, 11:18 PM

allll lies!!! lol

macman0001 · 05-02-2011, 11:26 PM

All FIXED>>>> Sorry, had a hosting issue. links were broken

Miami · 05-03-2011, 12:10 AM

hey mac....i noticed the background stays when you go into the menu...might wanna try the same bmw roundel background but in black and white and with lowered exposure or maybe a smaller emblem but to the top right or something u know? it would make it a cleaner look while keeping that "originality" factor

rolo2285 · 05-03-2011, 01:56 AM

I did the same in mines

Were you able to get your steering wheel controls to work? I still can't figure it out.

iBoost · 05-04-2011, 01:48 PM

I have a similar set up.. i want to start a thread in the photo section so you guys can contribute there as well

soursamo · 05-04-2011, 03:38 PM

Which adaptor kit is that? The ones I've been looking at ordering all have the temp controls on the top.

rolo2285 · 05-04-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soursamo

Which adaptor kit is that? The ones I've been looking at ordering all have the temp controls on the top.

Metra makes it Metra-95-9306B. Be aware though, it doesn't sit flush. The bottom edges stick out a bit.

So it's gonna be a trade off. The other kit is flush but the unit is too low (IMO) or its higher but the bottom edges of dash kit sticks out. Your choice

soursamo · 05-04-2011, 05:01 PM

Other kits also seem to include a bunch of stuff; wiring extensions, adaptor to move the seat heaters to the ash tray area. But at the same time it's like $200.

Thanks for the info!

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rolo2285 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 07' e92 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern Cal iTrader: (0)	Nice! I did the same in mines Were you able to get your steering wheel controls to work? I still can't figure it out.
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soursamo Captain 167 Rep 805 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BC Canada iTrader: (13)	Which adaptor kit is that? The ones I've been looking at ordering all have the temp controls on the top.
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soursamo Captain 167 Rep 805 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BC Canada iTrader: (13)	Other kits also seem to include a bunch of stuff; wiring extensions, adaptor to move the seat heaters to the ash tray area. But at the same time it's like $200. Thanks for the info!
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