Factory amp location

[OldGuy]

Where is the factory amp located in a 96' 328iS? Is the 3 way component set hooked to a dedicated crossover or are the crossovers in line? Does the factory head unit have RCA outs to the amp or is it connected via speaker level inputs?
Sorry for posting here but I need to get this info before the weekend...

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kirby]

In my '94 325 the factory amp is in the left rear fender well, directly above the rear wheel. The crossovers are integral to the factory amp, you have separate speaker wires for each speaker, so you need to provide new crossover circuitry. The factory head provides line level output through a proprietary BMW connector, not RCAs.

Again this applies to my 94 325, I assume the 96 is the same....

 

[OldGuy]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I really wanted to avoid running new RCA's, speaker wire, messing with crossovers, etc... I've put alot of effort into past installs only to have my cars broken into. Kinda sucks the life right out of you. The last time I got hit they were pros and bypassed the alarm......................