XM/Sirrius Installations
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XM/Sirrius Installations
Sorry, I got nothing from the search. Please give me some information about the units installed and locations as well as WHERE the antenna has been installed (I prefer that it not be on the glass or roof).
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Ashburn VA
Got my XM commander permenantly mounted in my ash tray console so the lid can close and it still looks stock. As far as the antenna, I have it in the rear bumper facia sitting on top of the rear bumper mount. It works pretty good, still fades out from time to time, but it beats having it up on the roof. Here are some pics.
XM Radio on:
Lid closed:
antenna location:
XM Radio on:
Lid closed:
antenna location:
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 14,606
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From: Ohio
I have basically the same install. The XM Commander control in the ashtray space. The control box under the passenger seat. The system hardwired by a professional installer into the ignition circuit. The antenna in the passenger side inner tail-light on the frame. See the following pictures.
I did drill a hole to allow the antenna cable to enter the rear hatch area. I also did the Dynamat Extreme install at the same time to make the most out of the hidden wire installation process.
I get occasional, transient drop-outs with the antenna mounted inside the rear fascia, but minimal. Nice invisible install.
Good luck...the XM is great (IMHO).
Looking forward to MLB this season on XM.
I did drill a hole to allow the antenna cable to enter the rear hatch area. I also did the Dynamat Extreme install at the same time to make the most out of the hidden wire installation process.
I get occasional, transient drop-outs with the antenna mounted inside the rear fascia, but minimal. Nice invisible install.
Good luck...the XM is great (IMHO).
Looking forward to MLB this season on XM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,256
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From: Olathe KS
I just installed my SIRIUS STARMATE in my C5 yesterday....
The StarMate is about the size of a pack of smokes, but that is the entire unit, no other unit is hidden under the seat or anything.
I have a small support that comes up from the right side of the console. I used this for my MP3 player, and it works great.
I did not want to cut my power cord up, so i used a couple of compression splicers (you just press it together with a pair of pliers, no cutting) to install a third power plug that I keep inside the console itself with the power adapter plugged in to it. I tapped the existing power plug inside the console cover. It worked out better than I had hoped.
I put the new, tiny antenna on my dash up by the passenger corner and hid the wire. The only thing showing is the actual antenna nub. I get 100% reception and it did not drop out on me even one time yesterday on the test drive.
I also tie the sound in to the PIE connector that plugs in to the CD-Changer plug. I also had this from the MP3 player already installed. I will post a better right-up when i take some photos
The StarMate is about the size of a pack of smokes, but that is the entire unit, no other unit is hidden under the seat or anything.
I have a small support that comes up from the right side of the console. I used this for my MP3 player, and it works great.
I did not want to cut my power cord up, so i used a couple of compression splicers (you just press it together with a pair of pliers, no cutting) to install a third power plug that I keep inside the console itself with the power adapter plugged in to it. I tapped the existing power plug inside the console cover. It worked out better than I had hoped.
I put the new, tiny antenna on my dash up by the passenger corner and hid the wire. The only thing showing is the actual antenna nub. I get 100% reception and it did not drop out on me even one time yesterday on the test drive.
I also tie the sound in to the PIE connector that plugs in to the CD-Changer plug. I also had this from the MP3 player already installed. I will post a better right-up when i take some photos
Racer
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From: Newport News VA
Le Mans Master
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
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here's my sirius install.
basicaly the same as the XM commander.
Door Closed
Receiver in center rear storage compartment.
the antenna is mounted under the rear fascia (like others have done with their XM antennas) on top of the right tailight opening with double sided tape.
basicaly the same as the XM commander.
Door Closed
Receiver in center rear storage compartment.
the antenna is mounted under the rear fascia (like others have done with their XM antennas) on top of the right tailight opening with double sided tape.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Denver Colorado
Same here, in the ashtray location with the lid still in place (mine's a vert, so I wanted to hide it). Antenna under the dash somewhere. It does get bad reception every once in a while, but overall a really good set-up.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Memphis Tennessee
Originally Posted by jrose7004
I've got a XM MyFi, its wireless with an internal antenna!
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by allegro
That's the way I am going. No antenna, no wiring (except for power) and I can move it from vehicle to vehicle including the boat and motorhome.
Any pics of this install?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Memphis TN
Originally Posted by allegro
That's the way I am going. No antenna, no wiring (except for power) and I can move it from vehicle to vehicle including the boat and motorhome.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Louisville TN
St. Jude Donor 06
Originally Posted by NoelsTorchredZ
Got my XM commander permenantly mounted in my ash tray console so the lid can close and it still looks stock. As far as the antenna, I have it in the rear bumper facia sitting on top of the rear bumper mount. It works pretty good, still fades out from time to time, but it beats having it up on the roof. Here are some pics.
XM Radio on:
Lid closed:
antenna location:
XM Radio on:
Lid closed:
antenna location:
Same setup, works really nice.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 746
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From: Williamsburg, Va
Installed a Sky Fi 2 in my vette. Velcro'd the unit on the cup holder lid (with the pivoting adapter that was included). Ran the antenna under carpet through storage area and out through a hole I drilled in the inner tail light (sealed hole with silicone). Antenna now on the metal "bumper" under the rear fascia. Works well. It is really out of the way more than the photo shows. I am happy with the arrangement.
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