Amping an old e30 radio

[Alex]

ive got an old e30 blaupunkt radio and i keep thinking about buying one of these

http://caraudiovideowholesale.com/BOSS- ... LP4RMQ.htm

and wireing it up to my amp which is connected to 6.5's, front comps that are in tweeter pods, and sub (which wont be in too long)

basically i want it to look oem but be quite lively and bassy

what do you think ???? or will it sound shite

i think ive got an oem fettish i want to remove my clear indicators too

[Alex]

i would eventually go to ebay.de and get something like this

http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-BAVARIA-Electron ... dZViewItem

[ImysE30]

I've got a similar thing fitted in my Civic as the standard stereo has no sub outputs. Works well for me

[Alex]

i could also build a fm transmittor into the ashtray or behind the glovebox so that i can stick my mp3 player in

[ImysE30]

That would be cool

[Alex]

it would look good next to my 13 button obc

[ImysE30]

[e30_singh]

I have seen this kind of setup in the past and it does not sound that good.

If the head unit you are using has good sound quality then maybe you can pull of a fair result. Otherwise avoid at all costs!

[Alex]

ummm thanks e30_singh

looks v quality really

[secondtimelucky]

I have seen this kind of setup in the past and it does not sound that good.

If the head unit you are using has good sound quality then maybe you can pull of a fair result. Otherwise avoid at all costs!

I have to disagree with that, ive got a similar setup in my current car, VDO head unit, hi/lo adaptor, 4ch amp, 6x9s, components. I must say that there is no noticeable drop in quality over my old JVC Chameleon running through phonos. I think the the issue here is the quality of the adaptor, im using an Autoleads which seems to be excellent quality, however i wouldn't be so sure of the likes of ebay etc

[Alex]

umm would be pretty cool to have a stealth sound system running out of an old bmw bavaria electronic head unit

so a decent adapter should be ok

i relise i will loose some quality over my fancy clarion

[secondtimelucky]

Yep, go for it bud, the only hi/lo adaptor i can recommend is the Autoleads one though as its all iv used, less than a tenner too

[Alex]

cool where is the best place to get one ??? net

[secondtimelucky]

probably net, or some halfrauds stock autoleads stuff

[Alex]

cheers

now i think im going to keep a look out for a better e30 radio as mine is a bit tempremetal

an old bmw bavaria cd would look cool and i will be able to play cds too

[miniblob]

You can get good results like this, but not sure about the quality of that unit!! It's very cheap!!!

I would look for an amp that has built in high level inputs, so you don't need the adaptor - just take the speaker leads straight into the amp!!

Could always get a period aftermarked head unit??? Have a browse on ebay!!

[bss325i]

I have one of these in my wardrobe.

It has high level speaker inputs.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/audioco ... fq4vpjif43

I may sell it for the right price.

[Alex]

i'am looking at getting a period pioneer unit

most seem to have pre outs

[bss325i]

i'am looking at getting a period pioneer unit

most seem to have pre outs

I also have a period pioneer cassette head unit with disc changer. This has pre outs. This i will let go for sensible money.

I have a period Alpine pull out tape deck with pre outs.

I have just bought a Blaupunkt Memphis SRQ 88 with seperate amp and remote eq on a stalk. All optional in 89!

[Alex]

i'am going to hold on a few weeks before i buy any more bits on the e30, ive spent a fortune on bits and pieces ove the last few weeks, just baught some rear headrests today too

if you have a price in mind for the multi changer you could drop me a pm, but it wont be till next month or so if i decide to buy