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      01-16-2019, 08:07 AM   #1
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Experience installing the Bavsound subs in new G30s?

Hi all - looking to upgrade the subwoofers (if you can even call them that) in my '19 M550i. I'm handy enough but I haven't done any work on cars before. The videos they show make it look straightforward but before I order I want to get the group's experience in doing these installs.

Is it an easy enough install? Anyone run into issues that required some kind of additional work, outside help, etc.?

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It is easy to install.
I've installed a few of them in house.
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It is easy to install.
I've installed a few of them in house.
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I installed the subs last night and I saw there is a green rubber seal already in the enclosure

Should I remove that green seal first?

Bmw g30 harman kardon

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It is easy to install.
I've installed a few of them in house.
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I installed the subs last night and I saw there is a green rubber seal already in the enclosure

Should I remove that green seal first?

Bmw g30 harman kardon

No, leave that green seal.
I removed the foam gasket that's on the GhostWoofer instead.
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I installed the subs last night and I saw there is a green rubber seal already in the enclosure

Should I remove that green seal first?

Bmw g30 harman kardon

What subs did you install? Did you upgrade the amp and/or speakers also?
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What subs did you install? Did you upgrade the amp and/or speakers also?
Hey,

Bavsound Ghost subs v2
No extra amp
I have the harman kardon kit

I have disconnected the center-speaker and I have not yet decided if I like it or not.

I will most likely replace the speakers as well, at least the front.

Side note: I had an E90 3 series a while back with the base stereo.
I installed the Alpine retro fit kit with it's own amp + 2x earthquake subs with it's own amp(aslo alpine) and that was the best sound I've ever heard in a car. No need for a dedicated sub with this system!
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Hey,

Bavsound Ghost subs v2
No extra amp
I have the harman kardon kit

I have disconnected the center-speaker and I have not yet decided if I like it or not.

I will most likely replace the speakers as well, at least the front.

Side note: I had an E90 3 series a while back with the base stereo.
I installed the Alpine retro fit kit with it's own amp + 2x earthquake subs with it's own amp(aslo alpine) and that was the best sound I've ever heard in a car. No need for a dedicated sub with this system!
Do you intend installing a separate amp in you G30? If so, which one? Also, where did you get the Bavsound subs as they won't deliver to Europe?
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Hey,

Bavsound Ghost subs v2
No extra amp
I have the harman kardon kit

I have disconnected the center-speaker and I have not yet decided if I like it or not.

I will most likely replace the speakers as well, at least the front.

Side note: I had an E90 3 series a while back with the base stereo.
I installed the Alpine retro fit kit with it's own amp + 2x earthquake subs with it's own amp(aslo alpine) and that was the best sound I've ever heard in a car. No need for a dedicated sub with this system!
Do you intend installing a separate amp in you G30? If so, which one? Also, where did you get the Bavsound subs as they won't deliver to Europe?
I have already ordered an amp + loc

Alpine MRV-M500 mono amp
LC2i high/low converter

I will cut the sub cable in the trunk!

@r33_RGSport hooked me up with bavsound, great guy!
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Ok so the Alpine amp is installed.. Oh my god what a difference...
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