Best XM system.....
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Melting Slicks
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Best XM system.....
I've tried the search feature to find answers...but it seems to not be working well at the moment. I'm trying to decide between the Commander and the Delphi Roady. Seems like many of you go either way. I have a stock (1 day old 
) '04 Z06 and i need XM. I don't plan on doing much in the way of modifiying the system....i just want the best, cleanest looking set-up for the stock system. Thanks for any and all help.... 
) '04 Z06 and i need XM. I don't plan on doing much in the way of modifiying the system....i just want the best, cleanest looking set-up for the stock system. Thanks for any and all help....
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Re: Best XM system..... (NEW77GUY)
I am in the middle of making my mind up on a head unit also.. im just curious why you chose xm over sirius... dishnet just added 100 sirius channels and its amazing.. i have been leaning their way, just looking for any input
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Re: Best XM system..... (RoadRebel1)
I choose the roady and xm because bigger and I think GM owns xm. Roady is easy to use and install. If you are not going to mod your HU, then you will be using the fm modulator which is easy to use and remove.
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Re: Best XM system..... (NEW77GUY)
I like my XM Commander 
Unit is in the ashtray area and antenna is inside rear bumper. Works great.
[Modified by GB Vette, 10:36 AM 5/26/2004]
Unit is in the ashtray area and antenna is inside rear bumper. Works great. [Modified by GB Vette, 10:36 AM 5/26/2004]
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Re: Best XM system..... (GB Vette)
I like my XM Commander Unit is in the ashtray area and antenna is inside rear bumper. Works great.
[Modified by GB Vette, 10:36 AM 5/26/2004]
Unit is in the ashtray area and antenna is inside rear bumper. Works great. [Modified by GB Vette, 10:36 AM 5/26/2004]
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Re: Best XM system..... (NEW77GUY)
Panasonic 7200 Great picture quality. Take a look at my post here - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=826508
BTW - I'm down in Suffolk, VA
Great picture quality. Take a look at my post here - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=826508BTW - I'm down in Suffolk, VA
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Re: Best XM system..... (GB Vette)
I like my XM Commander Unit is in the ashtray area and antenna is inside rear bumper. Works great.
[Modified by GB Vette, 10:36 AM 5/26/2004]
Unit is in the ashtray area and antenna is inside rear bumper. Works great. [Modified by GB Vette, 10:36 AM 5/26/2004]
GB,
Did you make that frame for the XM commander or was it purchased.
Looks great!!
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GB,
Did you make that frame for the XM commander or was it purchased.
Looks great!!
Did you make that frame for the XM commander or was it purchased.
Looks great!!
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Re: Best XM system..... (GB Vette)
GB,
I have AVIC-N1 that I'm installing in my A4. I want to install my head unit in the same location as yours, including the climate control unit. Does your A4 shifter interfere when it slides in and out? Also, is there enough slack in the AC wires to move it up to the top? The AVIC-N1 has a small hide-away unit that I'm thinking of hiding behind the astray slot, its about the size of a single DIN radio, but only half the height.
thanks for your help,
john
I have AVIC-N1 that I'm installing in my A4. I want to install my head unit in the same location as yours, including the climate control unit. Does your A4 shifter interfere when it slides in and out? Also, is there enough slack in the AC wires to move it up to the top? The AVIC-N1 has a small hide-away unit that I'm thinking of hiding behind the astray slot, its about the size of a single DIN radio, but only half the height.
thanks for your help,
john
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Re: Best XM system..... (Nox)
I just put the roady in the wifes Jeep Grand Cherokee.....love it. I have an XM Commander for my Vette that goes in this weekend. I don't have to use the FM modulator because my HU has an aux input so I will get CD quality digital.
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GB,
I have AVIC-N1 that I'm installing in my A4. I want to install my head unit in the same location as yours, including the climate control unit. Does your A4 shifter interfere when it slides in and out? Also, is there enough slack in the AC wires to move it up to the top? The AVIC-N1 has a small hide-away unit that I'm thinking of hiding behind the astray slot, its about the size of a single DIN radio, but only half the height.
thanks for your help,
john
I have AVIC-N1 that I'm installing in my A4. I want to install my head unit in the same location as yours, including the climate control unit. Does your A4 shifter interfere when it slides in and out? Also, is there enough slack in the AC wires to move it up to the top? The AVIC-N1 has a small hide-away unit that I'm thinking of hiding behind the astray slot, its about the size of a single DIN radio, but only half the height.
thanks for your help,
john
Sorry it took so long to respond. The screen does very slightly touch the shifter when it is in the "Park" position. No problem when in other positions. I put my hide-a-way unit behind the passenger seat for ease of access to hookup other things to it. Hope this helps
GB
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Re: Best XM system..... (NEW77GUY)
Love my Roady. I take it in all my cars and in my garage. Small and easy to carry. The FM modulator rules! no installation required, just plug it in the cig. lighter and youÂ’re connected. I keep a FM mod. and antenna in all my vehicles and a home adapter in the garage so that I'm never without my XM radio. :flag
[Modified by BigD904, 10:17 PM 6/7/2004]
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