This looks like a good buy and vibe are the dogs, currently reduced to £70 from £159
Hi guys I'm Nathan and I own an mint condition z3 2.2l sapphire edition with 50,000 miles
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No I dont have one, I have upgraded all 4 speakers to Vibe and have great sound but I may add a sub
Rear speaker upgraded to 5.25
They're great value and far better sounding then the JVC ones that I fitted first
No mate, it's an older one probably 9 years old now.
It's been brilliant, but started to play up recently which was a dodgy RCA. But after 15 years and a couple of dodgy connectors bodged on one end it was due to be replaced I suppose
. Changed the RCA today and working great again.I saw the Vibe one and I am very tempted to get it, plus I have a Halfords voucher. I have the slicks like you but I'm very happy with the sound and don't want to get the Vibe one anf find out it's not as good. Reviews look decent though. It's so tempting but I know what I've got with mine, works great and fits just about so I don't want to go messing around.
Some pics of mine fitted
No mate, it's an older one probably 9 years old now.
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It's been brilliant, but started to play up recently which was a dodgy RCA. But after 15 years and a couple of dodgy connectors bodged on one end it was due to be replaced I suppose
I saw the Vibe one and I am very tempted to get it, plus I have a Halfords voucher. I have the slicks like you but I'm very happy with the sound and don't want to get the Vibe one anf find out it's not as good. Reviews look decent though. It's so tempting but I know what I've got with mine, works great and fits just about so I don't want to go messing around.
Some pics of mine fitted
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That looks tidy enough pal, do the speakers wire into it
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Speakers are wired directly into the head unit. Sub/amp has a positive and negative to the battery then a dual RCA going into the back of the head unit. The Vibe one looks to have a little more wiring, most amps need some sort of remote wire. I do have a ground loop isolator between the head unit and RCA otherwise I get a humming noise.
I welcome.
I had a basic standard stereo to begin with: 2 rear, 2 footwell and 2 door speakers. No volume or quality to it at all.
I upgraded the entire system and ran complete new cables.
Link to what I did - https://zroadster.org/threads/jims-z3-journey.19286/page-7
I had a basic standard stereo to begin with: 2 rear, 2 footwell and 2 door speakers. No volume or quality to it at all.
I upgraded the entire system and ran complete new cables.
Link to what I did - https://zroadster.org/threads/jims-z3-journey.19286/page-7
I was getting a humming noise with mine,
but I've stopped doing it now..
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Nice car, lots of ///M parts fitted (mirrors, front bumper and side grilles at least).
Are you sure those roll hoops aren't ACS? If they are they're worth a lot of money.
If they are cheap replicas, I'd suggest replacing them - although given the expense of your other additions you might be in luck!
Are you sure those roll hoops aren't ACS? If they are they're worth a lot of money.
If they are cheap replicas, I'd suggest replacing them - although given the expense of your other additions you might be in luck!
Speakers are wired directly into the head unit. Sub/amp has a positive and negative to the battery then a dual RCA going into the back of the head unit. The Vibe one looks to have a little more wiring, most amps need some sort of remote wire. I do have a ground loop isolator between the head unit and RCA otherwise I get a humming noise.[/QUOTEThe humming noise is probably your ear drums,
I tried to order the Vibe one tonight and it appears to be out of stockNo mate, it's an older one probably 9 years old now.
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It's been brilliant, but started to play up recently which was a dodgy RCA. But after 15 years and a couple of dodgy connectors bodged on one end it was due to be replaced I suppose
I saw the Vibe one and I am very tempted to get it, plus I have a Halfords voucher. I have the slicks like you but I'm very happy with the sound and don't want to get the Vibe one anf find out it's not as good. Reviews look decent though. It's so tempting but I know what I've got with mine, works great and fits just about so I don't want to go messing around.
Some pics of mine fitted
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if they have a chrome cross bar they won't be the Schnitzer ones unfortunately
More likely to be the so called "Style Bars" I would think.
Tony.
ps. Having had a second look at the picture that is what they are, the same as I had on my Z3.
Tony.
ps. Having had a second look at the picture that is what they are, the same as I had on my Z3.
I don't think it's out of stock it's just that it's only available from certain stores and they wont ship it to a local one. The nearest one to me is in Neath, South Wales
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Hi Nathan and a big 
to the forum from Southport nr Liverpool, your car looks knock out!!!! 
to the forum from Southport nr Liverpool, your car looks knock out!!!!