XM Commander Install ?
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Racer
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From: Pasadena MD
XM Commander Install ?
Have any of you guys installed the XM commander in you Vettes? The antenna is a magnetic mount, so it will not stick to the surface of the car. Just wondering if anyone has an XM radio in the Vette?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Als98C5
Have any of you guys installed the XM commander in you Vettes? The antenna is a magnetic mount, so it will not stick to the surface of the car. Just wondering if anyone has an XM radio in the Vette?
I have an XM modulator and I crammed the modulater behind the factory head unit. I wrapped it in foam so it would not make any noise back there and it fits nice and tight.
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Racer
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From: Pasadena MD
Thank you John,
Do you have any problems with the signal strength with positioning the antenna back there? The tech support people said I should buy a piece of Dynamat and install the antenna inside the car on top of the mat but I like the way you positioned it a lot better.
Do you have any problems with the signal strength with positioning the antenna back there? The tech support people said I should buy a piece of Dynamat and install the antenna inside the car on top of the mat but I like the way you positioned it a lot better.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
I mounted my Commander on the ashtray door so that I could put it back to stock at some point if I wanted. No cutting in this install. Heres some pics.
The antenna mounted behind the pass side tailight
The modulator mounted behind the a/c controls
The head mounted on the ashtray door (I mounted it to the left for visability reasons).
The antenna mounted behind the pass side tailight
The modulator mounted behind the a/c controls
The head mounted on the ashtray door (I mounted it to the left for visability reasons).
Burning Brakes
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From: Ashburn VA
I did pretty much the same thing. I'm going to cut out my ash tray all together though and mount it flush with the a/c and radio hu. I have no use for the ash tray and it makes it look like it was meant to be there all the time!
Pro
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From: St. Louis MO
Originally Posted by NoelsTorchredZ
I did pretty much the same thing. I'm going to cut out my ash tray all together though and mount it flush with the a/c and radio hu. I have no use for the ash tray and it makes it look like it was meant to be there all the time!
Pro
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From: Bainbridge Island Wa
I put mine on the dash under the windscreen. It works well in most places except for where I live. THen it is directional. I saw a red vette in Jackson Wy who used double back tape and put the antenna on the crossover for the roof, ie a coupe. He ran the wire up the rubber. It looks ok there and probably better than under the windscreen. My commander head is in the ashtry, using double back tape. Works fine there. Your gonna like XM or Sirius, either one is better than listening to hog reports in Iowa.
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I had mine on the dash but with as hot as it gets in Florida no 2 sided tape can live up to the pressure. I had problems with it moving during spirited driving.
Putting inside rear fascia works well.
Putting inside rear fascia works well.
Pro
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From: St. Louis MO
Originally Posted by Als98C5
Thanks for all the inputs guys
Where did you find power for the install? Where is easiest switched DC to hook into?
Where did you find power for the install? Where is easiest switched DC to hook into?
I will take a pic when I get home from work as it is easier to see than to explain.
