rkhegler

I am going to purchase a SiriusXM radio for my 99 FRC. Anyone have any information on installing this equipment in their Vette?

AtxjusticeZ06

I mounted my antenna directly under the center console. a lot easier than running it to the rear tail lights

rkhegler

Pics? Thought you had to mount the antenna outside the vehicle. That was my main concern.

Where and how did you actually mount the radio itself?

jrose7004

I put my antenna on the dash on the passenger side up by the windshield. Reception is great.

rkhegler

How does it attach? Double Sided Sticky tape?

Illini Al

My antenna is on the driver side corner of the dash up against the window. Perfect reception. Didn't even need or use tape.

pewter99

my antenna is located in the rear on the ledge above the license plate..I also have the old school systems so mine is played via the CD/AUX switch on the head unit and hooked up via the cable for the CD changer

DARRYLZO6

Same side here. Don't need to tape down anything. Great reception.

rkhegler

Update: I received the radio via mail and set out to do the "easy" install. Well, as is always is the case, we are operating under "Bob's Rule." Bob's Rule is, "Nothing is simple and it is always expensive."

I used the quick start step-by-step instructions. Things went really well until I got to step number six. Step six, the so called best option, said to plug in the new radio to the "auxiliary input jack" on the back of the factory radio. Well, there is no auxiliary input jack on a 1999 factory radio in a C5. So, the second option said I could use the FM set up. Well, in order to do that one has to find a blank FM station and then synchronize the factory radio with the SirusXM radio. That means when I leave the area, I have to find a new blank FM station and do the synchronization all over again. Way too much hassle for me.

Being frustrated by the whole mess, I called a couple of auto audio shops in the area. The first guy I called laughed and said he gets 3-4 calls per day addressing this same issue with the SiriusXM radios.

Anyway, after discussing all of the options 1) getting an entirely new radio for a cost of about $500 including install, 2) purchasing an FM module for $100 including install, and 3) using the magnetic tape cassette for a cost of $5.00, no install needed, I opted for the magnetic cassette tape. (It is why they call me cheap Bob.) I was told that the sound would not be as good as the other two options, but it seems to be damned good to me on my premium Bose set up. This afternoon, I did all of the install and hid as many wires as possible under the center console. I put the antenna as far forward in the left hand corner of the dash as possible. It seems to work well.

So, thanks to all of you who assisted me in this little adventure. I appreciate your efforts.

pickleseimer

I had a Sirius setup in another car and the antenna was placed on the dash at the base of the windshield on the passenger side with no tape or other device to hold it in place, similar to what others here have done. Always worked. And very easy to uninstall when the time came.

I also use the magnetic cassette in my C5 - want to keep the car original for a while yet - this was the best option IMO to connect an MP3 player without any mods. The sound is excellent

DARRYLZO6

WTF!! I'm really surprised at what you had to go through. Especially at that price. With that kind of money, I would have gone for a nice Double Din unit. I just plugged mine into the auxiliary plug inside the center console.

Ron C!

You need this.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/SiriusXM...FSemPAod-SUA2A

It mounts behind the radio, transmits the sat signal thru the coax plug o the back of your OEM radio. You will need the 2 coax adapters, GM uses the large diameter coax and the sat unit uses the small.

rkhegler

I did not want to go the FM route.

rkhegler

Well, the radio was free and the sound is good. Once I got it figured out, it was not all that difficult. The main problem is that I am not a "radio tech guy." I have a free subscription for three months and then $9.50 per month for the remaining 12 month period. So, the cost was minimal and the problem is solved.

Ron C!

This is a direct hard wire into the OEM radio. It transmits thru the cable into your radio. You set your FM preset and listen. There is no RF transmission to receive static or any other interference from local stations, no hunting for a new frequency when you travel. It is the best way to go.

GK

This method has worked for me on my vehicles without auxiliary inputs.

If you are concerned about interference, don't be. It plugs directly into your head units antenna jack and then the antenna connects to the RF modulator.

Radio stations don't interfere as the RF modulator "overpowers" radio stations because of the direct connection.

I dedicated one of the presets on all my radios specifically tuned to the frequency it uses. I.E. 88.1, 107.9, etc.

Just food for thought.

rrichar2591

I mounted my XM in the center because I seldom switch stations. This isn't for everybody but I don't worry about theft and it doesn't clutter up the interior.
I mounted the antenna on the dash and get great reception except when I'm around tall buildings or deep canyons.

rrichar2591

That is how mine was installed and I'm very happy with it.

Mr.Bill

I went the easy way, I installed a Pioneer DD with Sat radio.
There is only one guy to contact here when it comes to audio and that is....Dennis @ Double D Mods a forum vendor, His prices and knowledge is fantastic.
Mr.Bill

0Double D Mods

You need the Pac Audio PXDX
connect this to the Sirius or XM module with a 3.5 connection and it will allow direct connect to the radio.

http://shop.doubledmods.com/ZUNE-C5-...?categoryId=-1

The you can unplug it and use with ipod/iphone,mp3, zune ect