Now and then, a truly unique project rolls into Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland, Florida. In this case, the client wanted a real audio system installed in a BMW Power Wheels. If you are not familiar with Power Wheels, they are battery-operated ride-on toys for kids. We talked to the client about how he wanted the system to sound and subsequently designed something unique for this Power Wheels audio build.
Amp Rack
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- One of our technicians works on the BMW wiring.
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- The compact JL Audio amplifier was a perfect match for this build.
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- Sitting atop the rear of the BMW is the amplifier and trim plate.
To power the system, we used a JL Audio HX280/4 amplifier. This four-channel amp is capable of producing 50 watts of power per channel into a 4 ohm load or can be bridged to produce 140 watts of power to a single driver. We made an amp rack that looks like the cover for a convertible top and finished it in heavy-duty truck bed undercoating.
Subwoofer Enclosure and Speakers
The enclosure was constructed out of a durable plastic.
Our team created a subwoofer enclosure for a single JL Audio 6W3 6.5-inch subwoofer. We constructed the compact bandpass enclosure out of white expanded PVC plastic. The enclosure is located at the very rear of the vehicle, essentially under the amp rack. We mounted it using stainless steel brackets and fasteners.
To provide clear and detailed high-frequency performance, we installed a set of JL Audio TR 650 6.5-inch coaxial speakers. We mounted the speakers on either side of the cockpit on reinforcement panels and applied bed liner material to the speaker panels to protect them from water damage.
Simple Signal Source
Since space was at a premium, we used a JL Audio MBT-CRX Bluetooth receiver to serve as the “head unit” for the system. All the client has to do is pair his, or his kid’s, smartphone to the JL receiver. He can control system volume by using the volume control on the phone or the controls on the face of the JL unit. Since the MBT-CRX includes the AVRCP Bluetooth profile, the driver can change tracks remotely as well.
Accents and Lighting
All of the wiring was neatly run, and LED lighting accents the BMW.
We installed RBG LED strips under the vehicle and in the wheel wells to give the little BMW some extra bling. The headlights are now home to a set of high-output LEDs for a little more realism. We smoked the taillights of the BMW for that stormtrooper look as the final addition to the project.
Power Wheels Audio System Delivery
The Power Wheels audio project was a lot of fun for everyone here at Tunes-N-Tint. It gave our technicians a chance to do something a little different. The system sounds great and gets amazingly loud for the size of the vehicle. The client was thrilled.
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