BMW Quick-Start Guide, When choosing a mounting location remember: Leave at least 3 inches of clearance for the cable. The PhatBox should be mounted parallel or perpendicular to the floor of the car. Don’t mount near wiring or fuel lines. Leave the front of the PhatBox unobstructed for easy insertion of and removal of the cartridge. The unit should be mounted to a hard stable surface, such as particle board or sheet metal.
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The Division of Research May 2002 In 1992 South Carolina reached a milestone in economic development. While the U.S. economy was mired in recession, BMW AG announced it would construct an advanced automotive assembly plant on 1,039 acres of Spartanburg County farmland along Interstate 85, potentially employing thousands of workers. Ten years later, the promise of 1992 has turned into reality, with a powerful economic impact that has spread across South Carolina.
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Trunk Interface Kit. If vehicle has DSP, please see BMW-DSP supplement in addition to this guide. BMW Model Year Part Number Known Limitations* Compatible Radio Systems 3-Series 96-05 i-BMW-T 1(except ‘96 318ti) BMW Standard/Business 5-Series 97-03 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business 7-Series 9/98-01 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business X3 04-06 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business X5 00-06 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business Z3 96-02 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business Z4 03-06 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business M-Roadster 99-02 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business M-Coupe 99-02 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business M3 96-06 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business M5 00-03 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business Z8 00-03 i-BMW-T 1 BMW Standard/Business
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BMW’s philosophy is to build driving machines that respond faithfully and enjoyably to their driver’s commands while also providing the safety, practicality, style, quality, reliability, and durability that help make long-term ownership a rewarding experience. It was BMW’s policy to develop new platforms for its series of cars every 7 to 8 years. New platforms were not simply modifications, but completely new structures. According to Friedrich Nitschke, manager for the BMW 3 series development project, there were three goals for the new 3 series platform that came to market in the 1999 model year.
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The most interesting characteristic about the 2004 BMW 5 Series, from a collision repair perspective, is its construction. The front-end structure from the cowl forward is all-aluminum, while the rest of the vehicle’s structure is steel. The front portion of the lower rails is aluminum; the portion of the lower rails under the floor pan is steel.
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BMW Premium Selection The best cars don’t become second-best overnight. Experience the pleasure ?rst hand. The BMW 7 Series rede?ned the world of motoring. Re?nements and innovations combined harmoniously with classic style and timeless design principles. It was built to be at the very top of its class in every sense. Read the rest of this entry »

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Our first upgrade will address the biggest shortcoming of all the stock BMW sound systems, BASS, or lack thereof. Use of an a/d/s/ AC502 remote subwoofer level control will allow us to control the volume of our subwoofer from the front of the car. How convenient! This way, we can match the bass level to our own personal taste or to compensate for bass masked by road or wind noise.
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BMW’s first production V-10 engine is a technological masterpiece, deriving much of its design and engineering brief from the BMW Formula 1 V-10, such as the individual throttle butterflies and the lightweight alloy construction. Displacing five liters– the same as the last-generation M5’s V-8–this high-revving engine delivers a breathtaking 500 horsepower at 7750 rpm and 409 pound-feet of torque at 100 rpm and is mated to a super-quick seven- speed sequential-manual transmission.
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