i got stock E30 tweeter

[frankenbeemer]

I bet he's got that dash out by now.

[jrobie79]

Wow. I'm on here looking for info on how to wire up the stock premium tweeters to an aftermarket head unit and aftermarket 5.25s and I come across this. The poor kid. I've read some bullshit threads in my day but this has to take the cake. The only other thread I've ever seen with this much thrusting on someone was when someone mentioned Vlad. Unreal. I've actually bought parts off some of you guys in this thread too...

well said Eddie

[Eddiefury]

Wow. I'm on here looking for info on how to wire up the stock premium tweeters to an aftermarket head unit and aftermarket 5.25s and I come across this. The poor kid. I've read some bullshit threads in my day but this has to take the cake. The only other thread I've ever seen with this much thrusting on someone was when someone mentioned Vlad. Unreal. I've actually bought parts off some of you guys in this thread too...

[Fidhle007]

And another thought, while you have the dash out you should really check/replace your capacitors. After 20 years they're almost certainly running at about half of their potential if not already dead. This will make a huge difference in your overall sound quality and is 100% worth the effort!

They're housed in small black box between the heater and the firewall, it's held shut with a single 10mm nut in the center. Pop it open and check all of them and if you can get new ones, replace them. Pay special attention to the flux capacitor as that one handles some of the clock functions on the car as well as the audio. Like I said, it's a real bitch to get to so it's best to just swap it now so you don't have to go back to it in the future.

[george graves]

Let us know when you get the dash out.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Dig deeper ma brotha.

[Swift]

update: i pulled out my deck and i check for the wire but no lucky the wire that i saw was blue and yellow?>

[Fidhle007]

i've done so wiring in the bmw and its really confusing, but Brandon is the stereo god. He has been dub so at the shop, and i agree. although hes speakers don't thump like mine >.< good luck on your endeavor.

Thanks man!

[RedStar240]

i've done so wiring in the bmw and its really confusing, but Brandon is the stereo god. He has been dub so at the shop, and i agree. although hes speakers don't thump like mine >.< good luck on your endeavor.

[Fidhle007]

Green and Purple are the colors you're looking for, you'll want to bridge them with a jumper and then wire your tweeters to the jumper. BMW uses a different ground setup than most other car manufacturers so you have to know these little tricks. This was one of the first things I learned as a tech, they taught me how to wire up my stock tweeters to my alpine deck just like I described and it worked great!

Be sure to take pictures when you do this, it would make a great "How To" thread for those who come after you!

[Fidhle007]

Uh guys, you're completely messing up this poor guy. The wires he needs to tap into are the wires BEHIND the heater unit, which you really have to remove in order to do it right. At that rate he may be best off just pulling out the whole dash, it only takes me a few minutes to do. Swift: Once you get the center console out, start by removing the glove box and the panels inside, and then the knee bolster under the steering wheel. You'll then want to unbolt your pedals and pull them at least part way out, as the wires in question run behind them. There's then a bunch of plugs to remove (it's pretty self-explanatory) and some bolts on each side under the dash that hold it in. Once you undo that the dash should pull out, you may have to give it a good yank though. Then you should see the heater box, it's the big black thing in the center of the car. This is usually just press-fit in so grab a big crowbar and wedge it under there and pry it out. Once you pull it out you should see the wires you need, but of course I'm forgetting the colors. Anyone else want to chime in there? Just splice in your tweeters and put everything back and you're good to go! Installation is the reverse of removal.

Good luck!

[Farbin Kaiber]

So, how long for the write up? I have some Ford Aspire tweeters in my parts shed (milk crate) waiting for the install with the headunit I'll be buying. What do you guys think of these brands for the rest of my components?

American Pro
Audiobank
Blackmore Mobile Electronics
Blitz
DHD
Diesel Audio
Kenford
Kole Audio
Legacy
Majestic
Performance Teknique
Phase Linear
Pyle
Pyramid
Rockwood
Sherwood
SPL
Solid Audio
Sound Storm
Street Edge
Ultra Linear
XFile Audio

I don't know what to buy? What do you guys run? Blunt, Can I use old telephone wire to jump those connections? I'm sorry but I dont use the music feature in my car much, this is more for showing of in parking lots with all the doors open and trunk and hood too. I just want to look cool on saturday nights at bob's big boy.

[george graves]

in other words, they speak English better than you!

Dude - it's MORE BETTER...they speak more better english. If you are going to correct him get it right

[Swift]

Hey kid, learn some fucking english.

Seriously, if you cannot spell or type at all, if you cannot get your point across, quit typing. Step back from the keyboard, go get some skills, learn English.

We have plenty of members on here who have English as a second language, and we can understand them just fine...in other words, they speak English better than you!

I assure you that your piss poor attempt at spelling and typing will get you banned.

Shape the fuck up, immediately.

Luke

what's all the hype i was just asking what color are the wires

[StereoInstaller1]

Hey kid, learn some fucking english.

Seriously, if you cannot spell or type at all, if you cannot get your point across, quit typing. Step back from the keyboard, go get some skills, learn English.

We have plenty of members on here who have English as a second language, and we can understand them just fine...in other words, they speak English better than you!

I assure you that your piss poor attempt at spelling and typing will get you banned.

Shape the fuck up, immediately.

Luke