Add Premium Subs to Stock Audio System

juiced135 · 09-19-2008, 10:43 AM

I am sure that this has been addressed before, but from my searches, everything seems to be unclear. I want to add subs from the premium package into the stock system.

I'm not an audiphobe so is this something i can do myself?
Would it involve splicing into other wires?
Will i need to purchase an amp? OR is there a preexisting amp with the stock system?

If anyone could address those questions, I'd really appreciate it.

Bye Bye GTI · 09-19-2008, 01:04 PM

you will run into issues as the premium subs are 4 ohms and the standard system is 2 ohms. With the factory amp still in place you will half your power to them. If you want to go this route -you should buy an new amp.

juiced135 · 09-19-2008, 05:44 PM

I dont mind buying a new amp, wheres the stock one located?

wa128 · 09-19-2008, 07:03 PM

DC5TC, I sent you a PM.

bye bye GTI is correct. I didn't realize that the premium subs were 4 ohms. Instead of recommending that you get a new amp I agree with bye by GTI that you need to get a new amp.

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Bye Bye GTI Private First Class 8 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	you will run into issues as the premium subs are 4 ohms and the standard system is 2 ohms. With the factory amp still in place you will half your power to them. If you want to go this route -you should buy an new amp.
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