Possibly getting satellite radio (show your pics)

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Whelan
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Possibly getting satellite radio (show your pics)

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I think I may be getting satellite radio for my birthday but am unsure.Show your pics of where you mounted yours. I am one of those neat frea people and want it to look clean so I will probably run wires behind the dash to keep them out of sight. Let me know what you did with yours. Like I said, I cannot stand having it on the window or protruding out somewhere with the wires going all over. I may just have to do something custom which I wouldnt mind either.
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Here's my Sirius unit mounted in the console. Since I took the pic, I snaked the power under the console and added the outlet in the storage bin (something the 05s didn't get from the factory) to get power. Also, when I sell the Vibe, I can remove it with a minimum of effort.

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Here is my set up
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Both of those are clean. I think I like the left pocket idea a little bette because it is totally out of the way. I often use my tray and center hidden storage compartment (great place for my smokes)Did you have to custom mount these in any way and how hard is it to see in that left pocket area while driving?Anymore would be helpful as well!
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It is pretty easy to see, trust me! I like the fact that I only can see it. Plus I need to find a use for the left side cubby lol.I used 3M tape to secure it (nice and clean, not messy at all) It has passed with flying colors the "Montreal road test"Let me know if you need more info
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Re: Possibly getting satellite radio (new05vibeowner)

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Quote, originally posted by new05vibeowner »Here's my Sirius unit mounted in the console. Since I took the pic, I snaked the power under the console and added the outlet in the storage bin (something the 05s didn't get from the factory) to get power. Also, when I sell the Vibe, I can remove it with a minimum of effort.I like the way yours is where its easy to get to but its out of plain view from the outside...
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Mine is mounted in the center console, forward of the cupholders. We took out the little "carpet" thing in there and stuck it down directly to the plastic. It fits there rather well and is easy to get to but out of the way.
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They all look clean, I am wondering if she did get me one if it would most likely be sirius. May be a conflict since the interior is all red at night. lol.
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Do you want XM or Sirius?
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Quote, originally posted by Whelan »They all look clean, I am wondering if she did get me one if it would most likely be sirius. May be a conflict since the interior is all red at night. lol.Most of the replay models for sirius have a blue backlight and the regular ones are usually amber
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P Warren, Columbia, TN, USA Traded my 03 Satellite Monotone Vibe "Slick" for a 05 Satellite Monotone Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner "Freak" in May '08
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My Sirius display is red. Bought it off eBay.
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Quote, originally posted by new05vibeowner »My Sirius display is red. Bought it off eBay.Thats funny, almost every one i have seen is usually amber or blue, i did see a yellow one a couple of years agojust out of curiosity, whats the make/model, and how ild is the unit???I would like to find one in red
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After some Ideas and Inspiration....I set mine up incognitoDon't mind the mess
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Re: Possibly getting satellite radio (silvrhawk7)

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I have the Jensen (Audiovox) Jam Pack. There's a brand new one on eBay right now.http://cgi.ebay.com/SIRIUS-RAD...wItemThe red display matches perfectly, and the black/silver trim matches the console as well.
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