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Hi Guys,

I presented some Great BMW E36 Internal Lights photos in a post couple days ago. One of the things that I didn’t even know they existed in BMW E36 cars is the Harmon Kardon audio system. The cars with this optional audio system has a switch that is labeled "HIFI". In that post, I asked you about this switch and if anyone has it, so I got a reply from Seth and he was so kind to provide extra information about this option. You can read the description in his words below:

First off, it has 10 speakers (supposedly) although I have only seen 8 discussed in the forum I belong to. Maybe I was wrong about the subwoofer, because no one had mentioned it. It sure sounds like there’s one, though! (Tony: Valery, can you help?) The only major difference I remember from my first M3 without the upgrade, is the speakers in the front kick panels (granted it’s been 2 and a half years since that car, but I don’t remember any speakers down there), the HIFI switch that turns on an amplifier located in the left side of the trunk, next to the shock tower, and the different speakers with Harmon Kardon (HK) on the speaker shield.

The biggest problem with them is that the mid-range speakers in the front doors are prone to self-destruction at relatively low volume levels. The largest contributing factor is the automatic volume adjustment as the car gains speed (Tony: Wow! that’s a cool feature, isn’t it?). I blew my own that way! Adjust the volume level in the driveway, make it onto the freeway, and KA-POP!

BTW, if you have that annoying feature, I just learned how to fix it while I was researching the Harmon Kardon (HK) stereo. First, you start with the stereo off. Turn it on, and hold the "m" button for approx. 10 sec. The serial # of the radio should appear on the screen. Once it does, use the + and – buttons until you see GAL 1-6 . Then use the < and > buttons to adjust it up or down. 1 is the lowest change, and 6 vice versa. I believe that should also work on British BMW’s as well, even though it was explained for an American M3.

These are some photos of the Harmon Kardon audio system:

What the hell is this?!! It’s funny I have to give them that, but how he’s doing it with a BMW E36? Damn!

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These are one of the best shots that I’ve ever seen for a BMW E36 in the streets. The car looks great and the background is awesome!. I love it. I just wish that I could get larger versions of these photos to put them as my wallpaper. What do you think? I hope you like them.

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Hi all, I found a post on the bimmer forum made by MParallel from the Netherlands. In that post, he took some great photos of the interior of his car at night. I have to say, these photos made me speechless. They’re just great!. Take a look at the CD player, the Phone and the illuminated M3 shift knob. Also take a look at the HIFI switch. This is the first time I see that switch. It seem when you turn it on, it separates the frequencies better and sends a more clear signal to the speakers. Overall, this is one of the best illuminated interiors that I’ve ever seen. What do you guys think? Do you have the HIFI switch?

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Hi all,

It’s my pleasure to announce that this blog has finally reached the 300 subscribers mark. I used to write a post like this every time the blog reaches an increase of 50 subscribers. This time, I decided to wait and write the post after the blog hits the 300 subscribers mark instead.

As you can see, the blog is growing faster and faster everyday. The last time when I hit the 200 subscribers mark was on the 26th of February. After less than two months, an increase of 100 subscribers has been accomplished. Thanks to you 🙂

I just want to thank you all for subscribing to this blog and I want to welcome my new readers. I hope you enjoy the posts that I write and make the most out of them. Please have a wonderful day!

Thanks again!

Tony.

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