Need help upgrade stock AMP

[Keik E92 M3]

Hey guys, i had some water open up in my trunk and messed up my stock amp. Now i get no sound at all not even a beep from opening the door. What aftermarket amp is equal or better than the stock amp?

Thank you.

[THE TECH]

It's not that simple. I would first try air drying it and see if it will work.

If you really want to replace the amp, you'll find that there is definitely more involved that pulling it out and putting something in its place.

[Keik E92 M3]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

It's not that simple. I would first try air drying it and see if it will work.

If you really want to replace the amp, you'll find that there is definitely more involved that pulling it out and putting something in its place.

Yikes that is what i was affraid of. I tried air drying it but i still can't seem to get any sound or even a beep from the door opening. Does it really control all that? Every sound etc?

[THE TECH]

Yep all sounds go through it. To go with an aftermarket setup, there are several things you would need depending on what system you have.

[Mike Benvo]

Is your AMP a HiFi amp or Enhanced Premium sound?

[Keik E92 M3]

I believe i have enhanced



This is what got wet.

[THE TECH]

Looks like HiFi to me.

[Keik E92 M3]

Yeah it says: Top-HIFI M L6

Anything i can do to get the sound back ?


amazing how driving a car with no sound can get so borrowing..

[Mike Benvo]

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

I believe i have enhanced



This is what got wet.

That's the enhanced premium AMP. I have a brand new one for sale if you are interested..

[Keik E92 M3]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

That's the enhanced premium AMP. I have a brand new one for sale if you are interested..

How much? I heard there pretty pricey..

[Mike Benvo]

Here's pics of the AMP I have - produced 9/11 and sitting here for months. I bought it to retrofit it to my 2008 M3, and had no idea that the wiring was different for the enhanced premium sound between 2008 and 2012 models. So it became an expensive paperweight for me unfortunately..

I would disconnect your current amp if there is water damage to prevent it from back-feeding the car or something to that effect.

The part number is 65127845163

Part Number 65127845163
Part Name AMPLIFIER FOR INDIVI
MSRP $1,371.80
Core $0.00
Save $230.47
Online Price $1,141.34

That's the cheapest I was able to find it online. It's really a top notch high quality amp. Personally I wouldn't go aftermarket but that's up to you.

Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours.

Mike

[Keik E92 M3]

Thats a good deal! But its out of my budget... sux i just bought mods.

[Mike Benvo]

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

Thats a good deal! But its out of my budget... sux i just bought mods.

What's a good deal? I didn't even post a price.. just the cheapest I found online and said make an offer

At least you can hear the engine more now! Like I said, if you offer something reasonable the AMP is yours. Plug and play of course and you'll be good again.

Water and electronics don't mix!

[THE TECH]

People amaze me.

[Keik E92 M3]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

What's a good deal? I didn't even post a price.. just the cheapest I found online and said make an offer

At least you can hear the engine more now!

Oh i thought your 1100 was the price.. LOL BMW of Bakersfield quoted me $1900.00

But yeah engine noise is getting old with kids on the car lol.

Well i don't want to low ball you too much. I was looking for the cheapest way to get my sound back up and running.

[Mike Benvo]

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

Oh i thought your 1100 was the price.. LOL BMW of Bakersfield quoted me $1900.00

But yeah engine noise is getting old with kids on the car lol.

Well make a reasonable offer and I'm sure youll get it for less than half of what Bakersfield wanted.

[ottoblotto]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

People amaze me.

lol!

[Keik E92 M3]

Well i was looking more of a 200-400 dollar alternative.

[Mike Benvo]

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

Well i was looking more of a 200-400 dollar alternative.

You have a car that's roughly 80K... with a $3000 Premium Audio package that's carefully tailored to the car... and you want to put in a $400 aftermarket AMP?

As Tech said... "people amaze me". +10

[Technic]

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

Well i was looking more of a 200-400 dollar alternative.

Be real, please...

Even if you do the aftermarket conversion and recoding you will be looking at a minimum of $600 in equipment and install parts and no labor. And only 10 out of 16 speakers will sound after that...

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Here's pics of the AMP I have - produced 9/11 and sitting here for months. I bought it to retrofit it to my 2008 M3, and had no idea that the wiring was different for the enhanced premium sound between 2008 and 2012 models. So it became an expensive paperweight for me unfortunately..

I would disconnect your current amp if there is water damage to prevent it from back-feeding the car or something to that effect.

The part number is 65127845163

Part Number 65127845163
Part Name AMPLIFIER FOR INDIVI
MSRP $1,371.80
Core $0.00
Save $230.47
Online Price $1,141.34

That's the cheapest I was able to find it online. It's really a top notch high quality amp. Personally I wouldn't go aftermarket but that's up to you.

Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours.

Mike

Mike... that OEM amp will not work in that car without extra parts and custom wiring. The OP's is in exactly the same situation as yours: the current EPS OEM amp in the car is the old version, the one that you got is the latest version with the power separated from the 20-pin connector.

[Keik E92 M3]

Originally Posted by Technic

Be real, please...

Even if you do the aftermarket conversion and recoding you will be looking at a minimum of $600 in equipment and install parts and no labor. And only 10 out of 16 speakers will sound after that...

How was i not being real? That is why i created this thread, because i had no clue about this stock amp thing. I had 3 BMW previously and had system installed easily with upgraded amps. All under 500. I have never just had to replace an amp though, that is why i created this thread to get some knowledge. Just because i paid 60-70k for a car i have to pay alot for a amp?