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Lordy · Apr 2nd, 2007, 12:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

I have had the pillar trims with tweeter holes on order since November

when these come available, can i fit additional speakers to the system you fitted, not that it needs them , its great, its just the point that if i can have more of a good thing , then why not,

DyeLooper · Apr 2nd, 2007, 02:01 PM

MiketheMini, I am looking to do some stereo upgrdae and since I live way over here I thought I would pick your brain alittle. Just a few questions. I have seen alot of your posts and not seen these questions/answers.
1. Your pics you just posted, are those 16.5cm/6.5" in the bottom of the door?
2. The amp that's in the boot, is this the only amp? If not, where is the other one?
3. If there are two, which amp controls what?
4. Do all the speakers have crossovers in them? Could we eliminate the crossovers if we wanted to.
5. Are you splicing the wires to connect to the new speakers you are installing or have you noticed if the connectors going to the speakers happens to be something Mini/BMW has been using for a few years now?

Hope you have a few minutes to get back to me, would appreciate it.

mikeythemini · Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:50 AM

There's another striptease going on in the shop right now

Westerley · Apr 3rd, 2007, 12:01 PM

marx87 · Apr 3rd, 2007, 12:05 PM

Keep us updated

mikeythemini · Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:29 PM

Currently in the workshop getting my upgrade

KenL · Apr 3rd, 2007, 09:22 PM

Do you REALLY need to take so many bits out? I know you know what you are doing but it brings me out in a cold sweat seeing a MINI like that

Are there any wires/fibres in place on the right side for fitting the DAB module?

Westerley · Apr 3rd, 2007, 09:59 PM

I feel sick. That's going to be my car tomorrow. That is, if I decide to turn up!

ScottieCoop · Apr 3rd, 2007, 10:52 PM

I'm hyperventilating at this very moment looking at those pics. What fool would get that done to their car.

Oh and led door handles. Much better off getting the Hi-Fi upgrade.

now mike don't be

Westerley · Apr 4th, 2007, 08:19 PM

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO MIKEY THE MINI - as he will spend all day texting you pictures of the carnage he enjoys creating with your beloved car

BUT it was worth the torture, every little bit of it

Can't get this big grin off my face. Speechless, oh and a bit hard of hearing too after a 2.5 hour drive home with my new audio system!

Stacks of bass, stacks of power, loads of depth, you name it it's there.

Can you tell I'm pleased?!!

Credit where it's due, Mikey you're a legend, and such a nice guy with it

Thank you so much

mikeythemini · Apr 4th, 2007, 08:43 PM

Glad you like it

Just don't sue me if you go deaf - those tweeters are amazing.
Still keep chuckling when I think of your text "just thrown myself in the Mersey"

Now where did I put those pics

mikeythemini · Apr 4th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Some pics of the 2 cars completed today
The amp is fitted under the passenger seat, it is only just seen with the seat fully forward
Rear speakers - my favourite Kenwood 6*9 3 ways
Fronts - the awesome Clarion 16.5cm mid, tweeter & modified crossover package, the tweeter is angled up

mikeythemini · Apr 4th, 2007, 09:36 PM

The cars

Westerley · Apr 4th, 2007, 09:43 PM

I feel sick all over again.

mikeythemini · Apr 4th, 2007, 10:02 PM

Found a few more in my phone

CC07ERS · Apr 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM

The upgrade looks a hell of a job mikey how many have you done then?

robble · Apr 5th, 2007, 01:20 AM

What is it you are doing behind the dash? You aren't changing the head unti are you?

Where do you tap into the headunit output to feed the amp?

Thanks!

Lordy · Apr 5th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Westerley (original)

I feel sick all over again.

well im glad it was worth it, so that means you must trust every word i say from now on. i was not wrong about mikey and the sound differance was I , ( smug glow again !! )

Westerley · Apr 5th, 2007, 08:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original)

well im glad it was worth it, so that means you must trust every word i say from now on. i was not wrong about mikey and the sound differance was I , ( smug glow again !! )

I'm a trusting kinda soul, me

I researched the subject extensively (which included contacting Mikey, you and a myriad of other people!) and decided it was the best option for what I wanted. Still took a big risk by my standards as I had no idea how it was going to sound or whether it was going to be what I wanted but I just had this feeling everything would turn out right. And boy it did!

Still grinning! Thanks for your help Lordy

mikeythemini · Apr 5th, 2007, 09:08 PM

A few pics of the factory speakers with my replacements

Apr 2nd, 2007, 02:01 PM	#62 (permalink)
DyeLooper Proud Owner 07' MCT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Perryville, MD Local Time: 09:13 PM Posts: 36 Offline	MiketheMini, I am looking to do some stereo upgrdae and since I live way over here I thought I would pick your brain alittle. Just a few questions. I have seen alot of your posts and not seen these questions/answers. 1. Your pics you just posted, are those 16.5cm/6.5" in the bottom of the door? 2. The amp that's in the boot, is this the only amp? If not, where is the other one? 3. If there are two, which amp controls what? 4. Do all the speakers have crossovers in them? Could we eliminate the crossovers if we wanted to. 5. Are you splicing the wires to connect to the new speakers you are installing or have you noticed if the connectors going to the speakers happens to be something Mini/BMW has been using for a few years now? Hope you have a few minutes to get back to me, would appreciate it. DyeLooper Last edited by DyeLooper : Apr 2nd, 2007 at 02:09 PM. Reason: Screwed Up!

Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:50 AM	#63 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	There's another striptease going on in the shop right now Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:29 PM	#66 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Currently in the workshop getting my upgrade Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 3rd, 2007, 09:22 PM	#67 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Do you REALLY need to take so many bits out? I know you know what you are doing but it brings me out in a cold sweat seeing a MINI like that Are there any wires/fibres in place on the right side for fitting the DAB module? Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Apr 2nd, 2007, 12:35 PM	#61
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) I have had the pillar trims with tweeter holes on order since November when these come available, can i fit additional speakers to the system you fitted, not that it needs them , its great, its just the point that if i can have more of a good thing , then why not,

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Apr 3rd, 2007, 12:01 PM	#64 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 132 Offline

Apr 3rd, 2007, 12:05 PM	#65 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 472 Offline	Keep us updated

Apr 3rd, 2007, 09:59 PM	#68 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 132 Offline	I feel sick. That's going to be my car tomorrow. That is, if I decide to turn up!

Apr 4th, 2007, 08:19 PM	#70 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 132 Offline	DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO MIKEY THE MINI - as he will spend all day texting you pictures of the carnage he enjoys creating with your beloved car BUT it was worth the torture, every little bit of it Can't get this big grin off my face. Speechless, oh and a bit hard of hearing too after a 2.5 hour drive home with my new audio system! Stacks of bass, stacks of power, loads of depth, you name it it's there. Can you tell I'm pleased?!! Credit where it's due, Mikey you're a legend, and such a nice guy with it Thank you so much

Apr 4th, 2007, 08:43 PM	#71 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Glad you like it Just don't sue me if you go deaf - those tweeters are amazing. Still keep chuckling when I think of your text "just thrown myself in the Mersey" Now where did I put those pics Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 4th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#72 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Some pics of the 2 cars completed today The amp is fitted under the passenger seat, it is only just seen with the seat fully forward Rear speakers - my favourite Kenwood 69 3 ways Fronts - the awesome Clarion 16.5cm mid, tweeter & modified crossover package, the tweeter is angled up Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon* Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 4th, 2007, 09:36 PM	#73 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	The cars Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 4th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#74 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 132 Offline	I feel sick all over again.

Apr 4th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#75 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Found a few more in my phone Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM	#76 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	The upgrade looks a hell of a job mikey how many have you done then?

Apr 5th, 2007, 01:20 AM	#77 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 04:13 PM Posts: 144 Offline	What is it you are doing behind the dash? You aren't changing the head unti are you? Where do you tap into the headunit output to feed the amp? Thanks!

Apr 5th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#78 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Westerley (original) I feel sick all over again. well im glad it was worth it, so that means you must trust every word i say from now on. i was not wrong about mikey and the sound differance was I , ( smug glow again !! )

Apr 5th, 2007, 08:33 AM	#79 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original) well im glad it was worth it, so that means you must trust every word i say from now on. i was not wrong about mikey and the sound differance was I , ( smug glow again !! ) I'm a trusting kinda soul, me I researched the subject extensively (which included contacting Mikey, you and a myriad of other people!) and decided it was the best option for what I wanted. Still took a big risk by my standards as I had no idea how it was going to sound or whether it was going to be what I wanted but I just had this feeling everything would turn out right. And boy it did! Still grinning! Thanks for your help Lordy

Apr 5th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#80 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 8,955 Offline	A few pics of the factory speakers with my replacements Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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