My new Pioneer

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:29 pm

I just got my new Pioneer DEH-P5800MP and Sirius satellite tuner from Crutchfield today. I can't wait 'till Saturday so I can install it. I found a post where somebody ran his antenna cable through the stock radio antenna on the roof and it looked pretty good. I'm going to give that a try if I can figure out how to take down the headliner. I admit I'm nervous about taking a three week old car apart. There's somthing to be said for owning beaters that you don't really care too much about. Wish me luck.

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:08 am

Getting the headliner down isn't too hard, but it does take a bit of work, and as long as you're careful and don't rush things, you'll do fine!

LUVROK · Post by **LUVROK** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:39 am

I ran my antenna wire under the driver's side kickpanels. I just barely peeled the headliner back at the drive's rear corner. All the driver's side plastic had to be popped off.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:44 pm

This is my first mod. I just couldn't stand that stock head unit anymore. I still have the stock speakers for now, but I'll be replacing those in the future. I chose this head unit not only for sound, but also for looks. I really like the way the red accent lights and brushed aluminum match the interior. Of course I bought it from Crutchfield. They're the best. I have to thank genvibe for all the help. I learned how to take apart the the dash and got the idea for mounting the Sirius antenna. It looks great in it's location. I never would have been brave enough to do it if I hadn't seen it posted here first. The Sirius antenna is mounted on a bracket behind the glove-box. I mounted it with Velcro, which seems to work pretty good.

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KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:47 pm

Antenna. So far no leaks!

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KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:49 pm

Sirius box. Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to post more than one image on one post.

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shane_c · Post by **shane_c** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:23 pm

How is the sound quality running the Sirius tuner through the deck?

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:45 pm

i was looking at that deck too... i might be goin with clarion though. friend has a hook up for chaep.Nice install and professionally done

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:57 am

I sounds great, at least as good as it can through stock speakers. I used to have the external Audiovox XM rcvr routed through the antenna cable in the back of the stock head unit. I really had no complaints with that setup. I ran that in my Monte Carlo for about two years because that car had a better stock sound system. When I upgraded the Vibe system, I wanted everything in the head unit for a cleaner look.The guy at the local audio store this setup would keep everything digital for a better sound. The Audiovox converted the digital satellite signal to analog before it went to the head unit.

LUVROK · Post by **LUVROK** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:56 am

Looks nice man! Do you ever lose the signal that close to the factory antenna? I don't get the greatest signal in these parts due to local college radio...so I've been told that's the main cause. That head unit goes great with the stock trim.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:20 am

I only lose reception in one place, that's a two lane country road with very thick trees. Most of my driving is on the highway with nothing to block the signal. At first I had it on my dash (just to try it out) and I lost it all the time. The college radio should not effect it. Tall buildings can block it, though, especially it tight spaces, like a city. I don't think the stock antenna is big enough to block the signal anyway. Thanks for all the compliments. I was patting myself on the back all day!

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:09 pm

heres the deck im goin with and the link. Dual back to the topic that looks great! it goes well with the trim pieace and the red and blueish with go with the guages! nice job!

melders · Post by **melders** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:43 am

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »Antenna. So far no leaks!instructions on how to do that would be awesome! that looks good!

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:06 pm

http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=13249I can't take credit for coming up with idea. Here is the thread I used. I didn't remove the headliner. I just popped it loose at the courtesy light and dropped it down enough to get on the antenna nut with a wrench. Be careful when putting it back together, not to pinch the sat ant wire. It takes a little patience and care with a dremmel to channel out a groove in the bottom of the factory antenna for the sat ant line to fit. Then apply some clear RTV and reassemble. It's worth the extra effort because it looks so sweet. Here's a tip. Don't be a dumb-(removed) like me. Turn off the courtesy light before sticking your hands under the headliner. The bulb is exposed and it is very hot. I burned the crap out my fingers when I touched it!

melders · Post by **melders** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:06 am

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=13249 hmm...thanks for the advice...i might have to give it a try...

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