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      09-11-2021, 12:29 PM   #177
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I bought the Up 7DSP, MEC-Analog, and PP-BMW 1.7RAM like it was stated many times in this thread was needed for iDrive 7 w/ RAM module. Many times it was said that the Up 7BMW will not work with cars that have the RAM module and you need to get the DSP instead. Now apparently I find out basically the same thing is available but in a plug n play version.
This was July 2020: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=10

This is simple - tell your seller (not anybody in this thread) to exchange the UP-7DSP with the UP-7BMW with the bracket. That's it.
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      09-11-2021, 03:51 PM   #178
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This was July 2020: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=10

This is simple - tell your seller (not anybody in this thread) to exchange the UP-7DSP with the UP-7BMW with the bracket. That's it.
My confusion was that other people here said things like:
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Apparently make sure you buy the UP7DSP not the BMW branded one.
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I’ve bought the Match UP7BMW, but realized and confirmed by Audiotec Fischer I needed the UP7DSP including the 1.7 RAM harness.
but I now see where you said that either would work as long as you install the mec-analog. Strange that Audiotec Fischer themselves would say otherwise though.

Unfortunately my seller is in Austria so it will cost $$$ to swap amps.
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      09-11-2021, 04:36 PM   #179
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I bought the Up 7DSP, MEC-Analog, and PP-BMW 1.7RAM like it was stated many times in this thread was needed for iDrive 7 w/ RAM module. Many times it was said that the Up 7BMW will not work with cars that have the RAM module and you need to get the DSP instead. Now apparently I find out basically the same thing is available but in a plug n play version.
FWIW that's what I have in my car. It isn't that difficult to do yourself if you want to give it a go. It might be cheaper than sending it back?

Or take it to an installer?

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      09-11-2021, 04:54 PM   #180
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All it is needed is to run a cable from the battery, that’s as good as PnP with the RAM harness.

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My confusion was that other people here said things like:

and:


but I now see where you said that either would work as long as you install the mec-analog. Strange that Audiotec Fischer themselves would say otherwise though.

Unfortunately my seller is in Austria so it will cost $$$ to swap amps.
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      09-12-2021, 09:09 AM   #181
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I had UP 7DSP/MEC-Analog installed in my 2021 G21 with PP-BMW 1.7RAM cable, this is confirmed by Audiotec Fischer that what I need to have. It's a little inconvenient because I need to hardwire the power cable to the car battery, if UP 7BMW can run without power cable, why Audiotec Fischer wants us to use 7DSP?
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I had UP 7DSP/MEC-Analog installed in my 2021 G21 with PP-BMW 1.7RAM cable, this is confirmed by Audiotec Fischer that what I need to have. It's a little inconvenient because I need to hardwire the power cable to the car battery, if UP 7BMW can run without power cable, why Audiotec Fischer wants us to use 7DSP?
The PP-BMW 1.7RAM harness has no 12V/ground wires in it for the UP-7BMW. That is the reason that the UP-7DSP is the only one compatible with their harness as is. If a customer insists in a PnP install then the harness can be modified by adding those two wires and using an UP-7BMW.
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      09-13-2021, 01:24 PM   #183
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Trying to install the MEC-Analog -

Should the input sensitivity be set to 11v/3.5v or 30v/8v? Should the jumper be on or off?

Should the highlevel input auto remote turn-on function be set to on or off?

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Trying to install the MEC-Analog -

Should the input sensitivity be set to 11v/3.5v or 30v/8v? Should the jumper be on or off?

Should the highlevel input auto remote turn-on function be set to on or off?

Leave everything on default.
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      09-15-2021, 04:17 PM   #185
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The Saga Continues...

4 gauge wire kit I bought power wire was way too big after stripping to fit the 7DSP's power molex connector. Returning it for an 8 gauge kit.

In terms of the battery should I be running the 12v cable to the terminal on the battery itself? Or to the little red box that sits next to the battery?

Still not sure how I'm going to secure the amp to the car...don't think I have anything that can drill through the metal. Wonder if I can just buy the mounting bracket and screw plugs separate from bimmertech...
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      09-16-2021, 03:24 AM   #186
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Connect the power wire directly to the battery and use inline fuse with 50A would be safe, this is the recommendation from the user manual.
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      09-18-2021, 11:07 PM   #187
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Connect the power wire directly to the battery and use inline fuse with 50A would be safe, this is the recommendation from the user manual.
Yes but seems like everyone else here ran it to the little red box next to the battery
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      09-19-2021, 02:55 AM   #188
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I don't think it really matters, it's more about what is easier to access as both are close enough to the battery. But yes, my installer (AF certified) used the junction box.
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I don't think it really matters, it's more about what is easier to access as both are close enough to the battery. But yes, my installer (AF certified) used the junction box.
Exactly what AustraliaG20 wrote.
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Alright, after a herculean effort under the beating sun in this sweltering heat I installed everything properly (i hope) nice and snug (i hope) and put everything back together fitting properly with no bulges or anything looking amiss.

Dealing with the DSP pc tool now...

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Awesome! Good luck.
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      09-20-2021, 09:02 PM   #192
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Here is what mine looks like:

Is that right?

Also on the main tab AMP Out A has a red square as does Front L Full. Is that bad?



Also should I have Sub Xpander, Clarity Xpander, or Stage Xpander enabled? For sub xpander what should the Dynamic Boost settings be?
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      09-20-2021, 11:57 PM   #193
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I got mine done by the tuner, but can you start with one of the setups from here?

https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/m...ase/soundIndex
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Do you happen to know how you tun e the gong and PDC sounds?
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How did you physically mount the Match amp? I've watched a couple install videos (the Bimmertech one is the best) but they include a specific mounting bracket to relocate the existing RAM unit, leaving the original mounting position for the Match amp. I don't have that bracket. My first thought was to just velcro it down but I'm wondering if there is a more sophisticated method.
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      09-22-2021, 10:18 AM   #195
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For subwoofers, the frequency should be set from 20Hz to 80Hz, slope can be -24db on high frequency, this will filter high frequency signal sending to them.
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How did you physically mount the Match amp? I've watched a couple install videos (the Bimmertech one is the best) but they include a specific mounting bracket to relocate the existing RAM unit, leaving the original mounting position for the Match amp. I don't have that bracket. My first thought was to just velcro it down but I'm wondering if there is a more sophisticated method.
I used 3M velcro. Great minds think alike.
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Has anyone installed this amp on a G20 with the base 6 speaker sound system?
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      10-31-2021, 11:32 AM   #198
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Has anyone installed this amp on a G20 with the base 6 speaker sound system?
The 6-speaker system may be not wired for the harness of this AF amp, depending on having a RAM-system or an OEM HU-system with 6 speakers.

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