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So I haven't totally settled yet. Not sure if I want the SkyFi or the roady. But I installed the SkyFi anyway, and am giving it a test drive.Here's how it looks with my new HU. This is a crude install. Haven't run all the wiring yet. Nothing final. But I think so far, it's pretty damn cool.Here the pics:http://www.ragingfish.com/xm/Will get better ones in daylight...

Looks pretty sweet to me! Good job bro!

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »So I haven't totally settled yet. Not sure if I want the SkyFi or the roady. But I installed the SkyFi anyway, and am giving it a test drive.Here's how it looks with my new HU. This is a crude install. Haven't run all the wiring yet. Nothing final. But I think so far, it's pretty damn cool.Looks good! Minus the scattered wiring.. I kid..but yeah, it looks good. I ended up putting the Roady in my Vibe cuz the SkiFi would wash out during the day. I love the skifi, but it was annoying as all heck to not be able to read it..You gonna put a lighter socket behind the dash to hide the power for the SkiFi? It'll look a lot cleaner..I'll probably open up my dash next week, add a little more to the "Wiring for XM" thread.Good stuff, dude!

Quote, originally posted by jahntassa »Looks good! Minus the scattered wiring.. I kid..but yeah, it looks good. I ended up putting the Roady in my Vibe cuz the SkiFi would wash out during the day. I love the skifi, but it was annoying as all heck to not be able to read it..I'm gonna give it a week or so and see if I experience the same problem. Maybe with mine being a touch lower than yours I won't experience that. But judging by the XMfan forums, a lot of people has similar feelings.I'm also gonna buy that little swivel mount thing you can get from the XMFan store that lets you rotate it on the VSM.Quote, originally posted by jahntassa »You gonna put a lighter socket behind the dash to hide the power for the SkiFi? It'll look a lot cleaner..Yep. Gonna hit up radio shack in the next day or so and nab that. Then just need a warmer RAIN FREE day to install it. And Nick, I promise I'll unhook the battery this time...Quote, originally posted by jahntassa »I'll probably open up my dash next week, add a little more to the "Wiring for XM" thread.Good stuff, dude!Lookin forward to the updates!

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »And Nick, I promise I'll unhook the battery this time...I'll assume you did something not good..but..heh.I don't even bother disconnecting the batt unless i'm messing with my capacitor.. As far as killing the battery over time, I just shut off the dome light..the little "door open" light in the dash doesn't pull much power..I think the 12v socket is $5.99.. Or it was the other day..

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »I'll assume you did something not good..but..heh.I don't even bother disconnecting the batt unless i'm messing with my capacitor.. As far as killing the battery over time, I just shut off the dome light..the little "door open" light in the dash doesn't pull much power..Yeah, last night reinstalling my HU I fried the CIG fuse. I have a tendency to fry fuses...must've friend at least half a daozen in the last month doing various wiring tasks...

Updated pictures!Finally did a permanent antenna run, and added a swivel mount to my VSM.You can see all the pics in high resolution at: http://www.ragingfish.com/xmHere's the quick rundown:I located the antenna on the hatch instead of on the roof. Keeps it from getting blocked by the regular antenna, and this way, when you read it from behind the car, it's facing you. Unlike Jahntassa, rather than go through the door seal, I fidgeted with the gromet for the washer fluid hose until it came loose. Then I ran the antenna wire through there. Less risk of rushing, and less risk of water leak! From there, the wire ran through the headliner, through the passenger rear quarter-panel trim, and again, rather than go down and finish the run along the bottom of the car, I continued along top, tucking the cable under the door seals, behind the top of the B-pillar, under the front door seal, then into the A-pillar.From the A-pillar, it goes down, into the dash, behind the glovebox, and will come out with the other cables.Now, for a permanent hidden power source, I installed another 12V outlet under the dash, under the glovebox. See here: This socket is using power from the radio harness, and is grounded on the right lower screw of the airbox, which is the same screw I used to mount the socket as well.The wires, instead of coming from under the shifter, come out the glovebox door. They're flat enough they don't interfere with the door operation. A night shot: And of course, what installation is complete without a decal! These are just the main focus points. The entire install, with larger high-resolution pictures, can be found at the above URL.Unfortunately, we all know I can't accomplish a project without at least one casualty. Normally, it's a fuse. Tonight, unfortunately, i was a retainer clip for the passenger B-piller. Split right apart. Thankfully, it's small, not crucial, and will be a snap to replace (pun intended! )Enjoy the pics guys, and if anyone has any questions, lemme know!Thanks a bunch to Jahntassa for his help!

Now it looks really good! Nice pics thanks for sharing!I am still in the hunt for a HU and some speakers......

I'm debating if I realy need speakers...Thes sound pretty good...but I think I need a new amp, this one puts ou alo of white noise...bugs me

Well I have the base sound system in my Vibe so I will get rid of the speakers as soon as I find a HU......so far the Infinity Series Speakers look good, but I have some time...it's the damn head unit that is driving me crazy!

What about the HU bugs you? You mean a factory HU right?I love my Pioneer! I highly recommend 'em...http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/or: Pioneer of Canada

Sorry bro late at night not making myself clear.....I want to replace the HU and I am trying to find one that has all I need, that is what is driving me crazy! I might have found a Kenwood that answers all my needs, maybe after Christmas

What features are you looking for in a HU?

A colorful display, one that can play Mp3s, one with cd text support and the most (removed) of the bunch LOL radio display!Oh one day I will find it LOL

By the way...Alpine just came out with a HU that'll be released in January...built-in XM tuner... $349 and you just need to spend $40 on the antenna..

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »A colorful display, one that can play Mp3s, one with cd text support and the most (removed) of the bunch LOL radio display!Oh one day I will find it LOL Mine probaly fits your needs! Click here for DEH-P7500MP

Thanks Mike, just looking for something a little less expensive....but I have had Pioneers before and they rule!

As an aside, if anyone manages to be as clumsy as me and break a retainer clip that holds the A-pillar trim to the pillar, here is the info to order new ones:GM Part Number: 88972500Description: RETAINERList Price: $3.70