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      01-29-2024, 11:09 AM   #23
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I want those mirror caps with the aero splitter on them. I was disappointed to see that the black caps on my i40 xdrive were just black. I think having it the same color as the car would’ve been nicer.

Btw, is it really a cap? If if I found a way to remove it, is the painted version underneath?
The mirror cap can be removed and replaced:

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What’s that on the center channel speaker?
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      02-19-2024, 01:39 PM   #27
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gorgeous color and I love the wheels!
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What’s that on the center channel speaker?
Motorized tweeter/mid mount...
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      02-23-2024, 12:16 AM   #29
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Aftermarket? Or was this some sort of sound option I missed?
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Aftermarket? Or was this some sort of sound option I missed?
This is aftermarket.
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Ok so gotta ask, is it just a drop in replacement? Where did you get it from? My HK center is so muted, it almost sounds like it’s not on. Makes no difference if I enable logic 7.
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Ok so gotta ask, is it just a drop in replacement? Where did you get it from? My HK center is so muted, it almost sounds like it’s not on. Makes no difference if I enable logic 7.
This is a G20 iDrive7 part, it requires a lot of modifications to fit the iDrive 8 dash. The electrical harness is plug and play.
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Oh. So not worth it since I have 8.5 drive.
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Oh. So not worth it since I have 8.5 drive.
This is an iDrive 8.5 - the problem of this center channel trim mod is that this part is made for the iDrive 7 dashboard, not for the iDrive 8/8.5 dashboard. This center channel part looks the same for either dashboard, however the part mounting screws and tabs are completely different between the dashboards.
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This is an iDrive 8.5 - the problem of this center channel trim mod is that this part is made for the iDrive 7 dashboard, not for the iDrive 8/8.5 dashboard. This center channel part looks the same for either dashboard, however the part mounting screws and tabs are completely different between the dashboards.
hi how are your wheels holding up? any tire air leaks? would you buy from them again? and how do u like the silver brushed finish? thanks
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hi how are your wheels holding up? any tire air leaks? would you buy from them again? and how do u like the silver brushed finish? thanks
There are no problems with these wheels.
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Wow this must be custom , is it offered in the USA
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      03-10-2024, 12:12 PM   #38
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Wow this must be custom , is it offered in the USA
This is an US i4 M50 - Florida.
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A Helix V Twelve DSP Mk2 install

Having 10ch of amplification in this OEM HK system and looking to not install multiple aftermarket amps to run the whole system, required a single DSP/amp with at least 10ch of amplification, 10ch of high-level inputs, high-power output in all 10ch, and capable of keeping the HK OEM Logic7 upmixer (7.2.1) direct.

A Helix V Twelve DSP Mk2 was chosen as it has 12ch high-level inputs, up to 160w x 12ch outputs, 31-bands EQ on each channel, can bump bass automatically at low volume, and can adjust output level, time and frequency of each channel in the HK system.

All OEM speakers replaced by aftermarket components and woofers...
  • Morel IP-BMW42 = Front
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The result of these audio upgrades is fantastic. Deep Bass and sub bass at low volume, clarity at all volume, solid mid bass everywhere. The combo of Morel components in the front and a single SWS-8Xi in the OEM sub enclosure should not work as great as in here. Just clarity and sub bass that the stock HK system cannot produce. Very, very happy with this audio upgrade.
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      04-13-2024, 07:19 PM   #40
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Added a Helix Conductor to the V Twelve DSP amp as a subwoofer remote level control knob:
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      04-16-2024, 11:32 AM   #41
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Nice. How are was tuning the DSP?
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      04-16-2024, 10:27 PM   #42
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Nice. How are was tuning the DSP?
We have been tuning Helix/Match DSP in BMWs for years, this was no different.
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