Anyone mod the ICE in E60?
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tangan sudah gatal nampak.. :love:
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haywire;636894 said:
That we call passion. Not many people willing to spend money on wear and tear item. Mod is nothing without a good condition car.:love:
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Stock sound is not lembik... just not up to your expectation only :4: right??? I'm also on stock speakers and so far satisfied with the sound.. although it definitely can do better! According to my trusted ICE guy.. another 5-channel amp (Alpine.. to power up existing subwoofer under the seats & the new speakers), crossover plus 2X 6" speaker modified on the front doors ought to do the trick! I have seen one E60 with this setting and it was simply awesome! The damage?? About RM4-5k including everything! My only problem is the $$$ though.. lol! And of course, this is just the beginning and if you have really deep pocket.. give him 20k and money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with his works. How confident is that??
Yes... E60 is full of electronic and that's why don't send your car to Brother's or places like that! But since you are in JB.. it's hard to recommend, unless you come to KL/PJ :top:
Yes... E60 is full of electronic and that's why don't send your car to Brother's or places like that! But since you are in JB.. it's hard to recommend, unless you come to KL/PJ :top:
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thule;637885 said:
Lets bring IM to CV audio and racun him kaw2. :listen:
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abuhasan;637975 said:
CN Audio didnt familiar well with E60 which is full of electronic module bro.. E46 dia familiar dah boh
Ok guys and gals, also specifically for bro IM who requested this...
Before we start, i would like to point out that my car is a '05 UK-spec 523i with M-sport kit and Magnesium engine. This ICE system was already in the car when i bought it in January 2011, so i inherited the ICE from the previous UK owner, dun know if the previous owner is an orang putih or orang hitam or orang kulit kaler apa...
I also have to say that the sales personnel at Ally Azran Jln Ampang where i bought the car didn't have any idea how to operate the DVD player. They thought it didn't work, haha, so tekan for some discount.
After taking delivery of the car, i went to my usual car accessory haunt, HT Audio in Kg Tunku, PJ to have it assessed and find out how things worked. They promptly thought me how to operate the system. They also did find that the speakers have been changed, no longer ori.
Btw, the brand of the system is called Directed, no idea bout this brand, never heard bout it before this. My car audio friend was cucuking me to change/upgrade to better components like Alpine and just maintain the cabling, but i told him that i will do so at a later date after i've finished with my preventive maintenance programme for the car, but that is a different story.
This is how it looks;
so nicely cut into the headrests;
This is where the DVD player hides, a bit unsightly in my opinion;
From the DVD player, the hidden cabling under the carpet hooks up to the I-Drive in the center dash.
After turning on the DVD player and the screens, insert a DVD disc into the player and select 87.9 frequency on the I-drive screen to get the sound.
My audio expert tells me that should we pass thru an area where a radio station operates on that very same frequency, then the radio will override the DVD sound output, but i dunno about any radio station here in Malaysia with an 87.9 frequency, hopefully none.
Before we start, i would like to point out that my car is a '05 UK-spec 523i with M-sport kit and Magnesium engine. This ICE system was already in the car when i bought it in January 2011, so i inherited the ICE from the previous UK owner, dun know if the previous owner is an orang putih or orang hitam or orang kulit kaler apa...
I also have to say that the sales personnel at Ally Azran Jln Ampang where i bought the car didn't have any idea how to operate the DVD player. They thought it didn't work, haha, so tekan for some discount.
After taking delivery of the car, i went to my usual car accessory haunt, HT Audio in Kg Tunku, PJ to have it assessed and find out how things worked. They promptly thought me how to operate the system. They also did find that the speakers have been changed, no longer ori.
Btw, the brand of the system is called Directed, no idea bout this brand, never heard bout it before this. My car audio friend was cucuking me to change/upgrade to better components like Alpine and just maintain the cabling, but i told him that i will do so at a later date after i've finished with my preventive maintenance programme for the car, but that is a different story.
This is how it looks;
so nicely cut into the headrests;
This is where the DVD player hides, a bit unsightly in my opinion;
From the DVD player, the hidden cabling under the carpet hooks up to the I-Drive in the center dash.
After turning on the DVD player and the screens, insert a DVD disc into the player and select 87.9 frequency on the I-drive screen to get the sound.
My audio expert tells me that should we pass thru an area where a radio station operates on that very same frequency, then the radio will override the DVD sound output, but i dunno about any radio station here in Malaysia with an 87.9 frequency, hopefully none.
Personally, and not just being humble or bragging, there is nothing great about the ICE in my car. I would like though to upgrade the components later. Tunggu budget...my credit card like bro IM's....yes, bro, i have been following your thread and i have been spending on my car but not as much as you. This month i am changing the engine fan and radiator hoses pulak... Dun ask what i have changed in the past 5 months, haha
However, i also like to point out that so far i have no issues with the ICE system. The diagnostic computer (GT1/GT2?) have not shown any faults arising from the ICE setup. I guess if done properly, there shouldn't be any issues.
The only thing i like bout the setup, is my 2 kids ( 2 & 5 yrs) sitting quietly at the back watching their favorite show and not disturb my driving.
However, i also like to point out that so far i have no issues with the ICE system. The diagnostic computer (GT1/GT2?) have not shown any faults arising from the ICE setup. I guess if done properly, there shouldn't be any issues.
The only thing i like bout the setup, is my 2 kids ( 2 & 5 yrs) sitting quietly at the back watching their favorite show and not disturb my driving.
