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DISCUSSION => Interior => Topic started by: dakon on October 17, 2010, 12:06:09 AM

Title: Dynaudio 220mkII in the front kick panels?
Post by: dakon on October 17, 2010, 12:06:09 AM

i have a pair of Dynaudio 220mk II's sitting on my desk, from my last car and would like to know if i can fit these in the front kick panel of my 318is?


here is a link to the product i have, the woofer is a 5 3/4" and the tweeter is a 1.1" tweeter..

http://www.dynaudio.com/eng/auto/mobile/220mk2.php


now i know "anything" can be done, but i want to know if i can put these in with a minimal amount of fabrication. i would like to also be able to put the cross over behind the kick panel as well, if it will fit.

i am most likely going to be powering these off of the head unit, i may at some point get a small 2 channel amp later, but that would be several months away...

i am hopping to use the Dyn's rather than buying some full range 5.25"s...


Thanks for any help!

Title: Dynaudio 220mkII in the front kick panels?
Post by: carlos318is on October 17, 2010, 08:02:07 AM

Dont put the cross over in the kick panel as when the water gets in there they will get wet I know I did it:mad:

Title: Dynaudio 220mkII in the front kick panels?
Post by: DesktopDave on October 17, 2010, 08:55:00 AM

I'm not sure if it'd work...but if it was me, I'd just grind out the opening.  You can always return it to stock later & nobody would care (or even know).  A purist would be uptight, so I'd only do it on a higher-mileage example.  If you have less than 150k miles, I'd stick with stock and get the correct 5 1/2" size.  Collectors are aware of this car...if the current economy improves I suspect they'll bump up considerably in value.

Option 1 requires cutting or fab work.  An extra 1/2" diameter is a problem.  I tried the same 5 3/4" thing on the rear deck - the speakers are better than OEM but it required a lot of cutting and the speakers have to sit pretty high.

Option 2 is to use a spacer & a grille.  That way you won't need any sheet metal work.  The hood latch will likely be a problem, might need a spacer.  Washers would likely do the trick.  If you push the speaker cone up out of the opening it'll fit.

Option 3 is upgrading the stock speakers to the BMW Premium housings with better aftermarket stuff.  It's the most expensive but ultimately the best.  It requires no fabrication, improves collector value, and allows you to design the system a bit better.

This car sucks for audio IMHO.  If I was really into music I'd design a  better mousetrap.  Upgraded speakers, better amp.  Stock tweeter pods in front and another pair in the  rear c-pillars, mid-ranges in the rear side panels and center console,  woofer box through the center of the rear seat.