In case anyone comes across this thread looking for pics, here’s a link I found from GAS: http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...o-for-500.html
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Originally posted by raj View Postin case anyone comes across this thread looking for pics, here’s a link i found from gas: http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...o-for-500.html1990 325is
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g260 (1987 325is 5spd tranny)
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Just a quick comment here. It took me a while, however I finally have amazing sound in my e30.
*I was lucky enough to find a Luke box.
* I went with a Continental Head Unit as I wanted the lights from the head unit to be as close as possible to the rest of the dash lights. (The dash lights are a reddish orange, whereas the head unit is more of a sherbet orange. Not a match as far as I'm concerned, but still era correct [emoji106]).
* I used a Planet Audio 1800.5 Amplifier. I used the original oem speaker wiring to the speakers, and wired the head unit wiring to the high level inputs on the amp.
* I was thrown back at how good the sound is! I haven't tuned it yet, and am excited to hear everything after the tune..
No hissing, no rattling, just clean rich sound!
Im guessing that Luke won't read this however Luke, thank you for this thread. Thanks to all the people who contributed to this thread as well, as it was a huge help to me being someone who is not great at this stuff (especially having to figure out what to do with oem wiring/aftermarket wiring, along with oem and aftermarket parts all put together.
I'm really happy, cheers!
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Originally posted by TeXJ View PostI was wondering if anyone has the dimensions to the box? Then we can just make our own.Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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Originally posted by george graves View Posturrg. If I make a box and post the dimensions, cut plans and what glue to use, would most of you have access to a circular saw? (if not, walmart has one for like $25)
When It comes to wiring, I'm a complete newb.1990 325is
m52b28
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g260 (1987 325is 5spd tranny)
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Originally posted by TeXJ View PostIt's knowing the dimensions for the speaker that is being used is the hard part.Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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Originally posted by george graves View PostSurely you don't mean the speaker hole. I think you mean the interior volume. You could easily have a spreadsheet that refers to dimension A, B and C with a bunch of volume calculated. Then you just build your box to those dimensions.1990 325is
m52b28
3.73lsd
g260 (1987 325is 5spd tranny)
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Originally posted by TeXJ View Postof course, so if the volume can just be calculated, why hasn't anybody replicated these boxes? Im no audio aficionado by any means, so I'm here to learn.
But it's so much easier to make your own box, and learn. If you screw up, it's a $20 mistake. Rebuild and make a different one.Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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I've had a Luke box since about 2012 and have been very happy with the sound quality. My only issue would be weight. What materials could be used to make it quite a bit lighter? I would consider pulling mine out and making a new one with lighter material and happy to share the dimensions.sigpic
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Originally posted by aaron325ix View PostI've had a Luke box since about 2012 and have been very happy with the sound quality. My only issue would be weight. What materials could be used to make it quite a bit lighter? I would consider pulling mine out and making a new one with lighter material and happy to share the dimensions.
The manufacturer should know the optimum volume of air needed for a speaker. Find the dimensions that fit that need and there ya go. Again, just thinking here, no real world experience.1990 325is
m52b28
3.73lsd
g260 (1987 325is 5spd tranny)
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Hi everybody.
I wonder how good this Lukebox performs if you don't have the hole in your rear seats?
I have a normal 12" BR Subwoofer in my trunk, faced to the ski panel i removed.
Without the rear seats it sounds amazing. Clear and hard bass is entering the drivers cabin. But if I put the seats back in it just grumbles. Nowhere near as clear...
Does anyone have experience with the Lukebox and with rear seats in that can describe the sound? Maybe someone who has had a different Sub in the drunk before.
Greetings from Germany
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