Sirius Install
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by MAC5
Just remove either one or both of the rear tail lamps, I did the passenger side since thats the most direct route for running the antenna wire up to the dash. The magnetic antenna mounts right onto the steel rear bumper. Just clean a part of the surface area and it will stick there just fine. I drilled a small hole in the rear compartment wall to pass the antenna wire into the rear compartment. Then ran it up behind the compartment carpeting under the rear fenders, behind the passenger front seat carpeted section, down the center tunnel (under the console) all the way up to the front next to the radio/ashtray area. Very simple.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Dix Hills, NY
Originally Posted by MAC5
Just remove either one or both of the rear tail lamps, I did the passenger side since thats the most direct route for running the antenna wire up to the dash. The magnetic antenna mounts right onto the steel rear bumper. Just clean a part of the surface area and it will stick there just fine. I drilled a small hole in the rear compartment wall to pass the antenna wire into the rear compartment. Then ran it up behind the compartment carpeting under the rear fenders, behind the passenger front seat carpeted section, down the center tunnel (under the console) all the way up to the front next to the radio/ashtray area. Very simple.
Thank you!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by MAC5
Just remove either one or both of the rear tail lamps, I did the passenger side since thats the most direct route for running the antenna wire up to the dash. The magnetic antenna mounts right onto the steel rear bumper. Just clean a part of the surface area and it will stick there just fine. I drilled a small hole in the rear compartment wall to pass the antenna wire into the rear compartment. Then ran it up behind the compartment carpeting under the rear fenders, behind the passenger front seat carpeted section, down the center tunnel (under the console) all the way up to the front next to the radio/ashtray area. Very simple.
Also where did you hardwire the Starmate? I already used the accessory outlet in the passenger footwell for my radar detector. Can I also add the Starmate to the accessory outlet, or is there a better spot? I want to wire it to a source that's hot only when the ignition is on.
Thanks in advance for any help
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Bahston Mass.
That's really interesting - Thanks for the tip!! I'm getting my Sirius put in the new (to me) Vette on Friday, and I was very clear on not putting it on the OUTSIDE of the car.. The installers suggestion was the front corner of the dash. Black on Black, it would be hidden, but your idea is completely out of site.
So even with the antenna hidden, you have NO reception problems??
So even with the antenna hidden, you have NO reception problems??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Bahston Mass.
Originally Posted by sage666
Before getting a Sirius, you might consider XM instead. Sirius and Howard Stern are both about to go down the toilet.
That is so far from the truth it's humorous.
Ask some people, they say Howard/Sirius will be the cause of XM's downfall.
They are up over 4 million subscribers, and the number is growing daily. They are anticipating 7-8 million by the end of the year.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Duluth Georgia
Originally Posted by JB666
That is so far from the truth it's humorous.
Ask some people, they say Howard/Sirius will be the cause of XM's downfall.
They are up over 4 million subscribers, and the number is growing daily. They are anticipating 7-8 million by the end of the year.
Ask some people, they say Howard/Sirius will be the cause of XM's downfall.
They are up over 4 million subscribers, and the number is growing daily. They are anticipating 7-8 million by the end of the year.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Bahston Mass.
Originally Posted by sage666
You should check the latest financial info on Sirius as well as Stern's recent rant about "his" listeners NOT following him to satellite radio.
Last I heard, that was a marketing scheme that he came up with. I'll have to look into his numbers.
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by sage666
You should check the latest financial info on Sirius as well as Stern's recent rant about "his" listeners NOT following him to satellite radio.
As for the antenna, I have it mounted on my dash and sometimes have signal problems. I could have sworn it syas it cant be blocked, and putting it inside the bumper seems like it would be???? I dont get it, if it works so crappy on my dash how can it work so well inside a bumper? I have the DEI aftermarket antenna as my original was glued to the back window of my old Trans Am.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Murrieta ca
Originally Posted by JB666
That's really interesting - Thanks for the tip!! I'm getting my Sirius put in the new (to me) Vette on Friday, and I was very clear on not putting it on the OUTSIDE of the car.. The installers suggestion was the front corner of the dash. Black on Black, it would be hidden, but your idea is completely out of site.
So even with the antenna hidden, you have NO reception problems??
So even with the antenna hidden, you have NO reception problems??
Im not sure if its because the Vettes material composition but I get BETTER reception and almost no drop ever....its awesome
Instructor
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From: Duluth Georgia
Originally Posted by Rogue Leader
That was a quote taken WAY out of context, I'm also a Sirius shareholder and while I have not seen the ridiculous returns I had hoped for, I havent lost my shirt either, they are on an uptick right now...
As for the antenna, I have it mounted on my dash and sometimes have signal problems. I could have sworn it syas it cant be blocked, and putting it inside the bumper seems like it would be???? I dont get it, if it works so crappy on my dash how can it work so well inside a bumper? I have the DEI aftermarket antenna as my original was glued to the back window of my old Trans Am.
As for the antenna, I have it mounted on my dash and sometimes have signal problems. I could have sworn it syas it cant be blocked, and putting it inside the bumper seems like it would be???? I dont get it, if it works so crappy on my dash how can it work so well inside a bumper? I have the DEI aftermarket antenna as my original was glued to the back window of my old Trans Am.
