So this weekend I'm finally tackling a project that I've had waiting since I got the car. I had to order some additional parts from Crutchfield to make the speaker install possible, but I'm ready now.
I'm installing a new set of component speakrs, Alpine Type S, 600c into my front doors and an aftermarket amplifier. I've already Installed a couple Subs, so running wire to the trunk isn't a problem at all, and will be done in no time. The issue I have it the speaker wire. I was originally going to run new speaker wire to the front doors and started doing some research and found that most with e46s just tapped into the speaker wires running to the factory amp.
Lastly I'm going to be installing the ASWC steering wheel control integration as well.
My questions are as follows:
1. Is it best to tap into the wires in the trunk or run new wire? My new wire is a much thicker guage then the OEM wires.
2. Has anyone installed the steering wheel interface and is there a DIY on it, coudn't seem to find any real information on this.
3. If I do tap into the wires in the trunk, can I just buy wire taps, or do i need to solder the connections for best sound? I'm looking for something convieniend and not too time consuming if I decide to tap.
4. Has anyone run new speaker wires to the front doors before? How hard is it?
I have a 2002 325i Sedan.
I'm installing a new set of component speakrs, Alpine Type S, 600c into my front doors and an aftermarket amplifier. I've already Installed a couple Subs, so running wire to the trunk isn't a problem at all, and will be done in no time. The issue I have it the speaker wire. I was originally going to run new speaker wire to the front doors and started doing some research and found that most with e46s just tapped into the speaker wires running to the factory amp.
Lastly I'm going to be installing the ASWC steering wheel control integration as well.
My questions are as follows:
1. Is it best to tap into the wires in the trunk or run new wire? My new wire is a much thicker guage then the OEM wires.
2. Has anyone installed the steering wheel interface and is there a DIY on it, coudn't seem to find any real information on this.
3. If I do tap into the wires in the trunk, can I just buy wire taps, or do i need to solder the connections for best sound? I'm looking for something convieniend and not too time consuming if I decide to tap.
4. Has anyone run new speaker wires to the front doors before? How hard is it?
I have a 2002 325i Sedan.