New system for Z3

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I'd like to completely replace the OEM audio system in my 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster. I have no idea where to start. I'd like to replace the amp, add a sub, replace all the speakers, and the head unit. Can you help with recommendations that require as little modification to the car as possible? Thanks

exalted512

budget?
-Cody

neomagus00

ooh, im all over the non-mod bit.

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$1500

neomagus00

crotchfield lists 1 set of 5-1/4 in the kicks, so based on that:

sq setup: wont be enormously loud, but will sound damn good:
300 for cdt braxial 5-1/4
powered by the alpine mrv-f340 for 400
in the rear, a usamps usa-1000 for who knows how much, powering a diamond audio tdx10d4 for a lot.

controlled by an eclipse or alpine hu, along w/ second skin for dampening (talk to cody), some cash for the sub box and wiring, some more for oh-**** money... and we're way way beyond the price limit... pick something else for the sub and it's amp, im tired. and dont bother me for a spl setup, i dont like em. theres my 2 cents.

btw, this is almost entirely drop-in. the amps are (relatively) small, the sub needs only a tiny sealed box, and the braxials are literally an exchange. well, excepting speaker wire and the xovers. and the dampening, but that's hidden.

exalted512

1500...hmm...that could be hard...ill go to sounddomain later tonite and see what i can come up with
-Cody

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Great advice - thanks for the links too. Very Helpful!

Question - the dampening material - in the doors, in the trunk, both? Do you just line whatever sheet metal is showing?

exalted512

both, its advised to even do the headliner
i wouldnt, but people do
-Cody

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so I think I'll skip that step :-)