Satelite radio???

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rdavis85
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Satelite radio???

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How and where did you install your aftermarket sateltite radio. Thinking of a wireless unit but not sure about the antenna. Would love to see pictures of how you did it.
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Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller »XM MiFiI put the antenna by the stock antenna ran the wire between the top and the hatchback in the molding till I got to the part betweeen the front and back passanger door--down that molding under the passanger seat and into the console it sits in the compartment under the gear shift. FM wireless built in. Have the power comming out of the center console.Works like a champ....looks OK.What type of mount did you use? I have a Roady2 that I want to install in my Vibe and haven't found the perfect mount. I don't want to do any mods at all. I'm thinking of using the Arkon SR-088 or Arkon SR-033.
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Re: Satelite radio??? (desert_dweller)

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Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller »Not using a mount right now but I might get the:depending on fitThat's one of the two that I was thinking about. The other is this one:Some other options. I used the window mount in my F150 but I want something more discrete and less obtrustive in my Vibe.http://www.arkon.com/xm_mount.php
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eilros,I'm using flexable mount to hold my myfi. I've got it attached to the passenger front left seat/floor bolt. It shoots forward then I bend it up to position the myfi in the space between the shifter and passanger seat front left corner. Orginally I had it come straight up from the seat/floor bolt, but it stood too high for me.I think the Flexible mount does a good job being adjustable yet stays where you put it without moving around while driving.Namron
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Quote, originally posted by Namron »eilros,I'm using flexable mount to hold my myfi. I've got it attached to the passenger front left seat/floor bolt. It shoots forward then I bend it up to position the myfi in the space between the shifter and passanger seat front left corner. Orginally I had it come straight up from the seat/floor bolt, but it stood too high for me.I think the Flexible mount does a good job being adjustable yet stays where you put it without moving around while driving.NamronThanks for the info Namron. I'm glad to hear that the flexible mount works well. Do you use the standard flexible gooseneck or the swivel version?-----------------Swivel VersionRegular Version
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I have a Sirius Sportster mounted in my car... You can see it here. Pretty good spot for it for the most part. Not the best for visibility, but if you're flipping through the channels when in preset tuning mode it's not a problem.
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I believe I'm using the Regular Version. I vagily remember but I think it was the Akron 66.Hope this helps.
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profit mount. its a small metal bracket that attaches to the screws under the chrome trim. antennae ran like his above.

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Re: Satelite radio??? (ColonelPanic)

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Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »I have a Sirius Sportster mounted in my car... You can see it here. Pretty good spot for it for the most part. Not the best for visibility, but if you're flipping through the channels when in preset tuning mode it's not a problem. Thanks for the pics. That's a very nice, clean install. Did you use a special mount for the Sportster?
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Nope, everything I used was included with the car kit.
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Re: Satelite radio??? (desert_dweller)

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Quote, originally posted by desert_dweller »Not using a mount right now but I might get the:depending on fitHave you picked up this mount yet? How does it work?
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Here's where my XM used to be.
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That's an awesome install ragingfish. I want to keep mine down near the console though.
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I went with the Arkon SR-033 Cup Holder mount. Here are some pics:
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Re: Satelite radio??? (rdavis85)

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I used the adhesive mount supplied by Delphi with my Roady II. Populated InstallMount & Wiring DetailI routed the antenna through the sunroof area. I suppose I could have routed the wire under the headliner, but when I originally did it I wanted to make sure I could un-do it for use in other cars -- since I've made it pretty much permanent. Antenna Positioned on RoofAntenna Sunroof Wire Routing DetailAntenna Interior wire Routing, Tucked behind A-Pillar TrimPower is supplied to the XM unit through the supplied AC adapter plugged into a 12V "Extension" cord that is spliced into the radio harness (B2 Gray Switched 12V, A12 Brown Ground)Check it out!
---------------------Chris KnightAlbuquerque, NM2005 Base Vibe Auto, M&T, 6-DiscDynomax custom exhaust, XM RoadyII, Cosmo SR Intake, Custom Engine Cover
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