XM Radio Antenna... Stupid or Tech? You Tell Me!
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XM Radio Antenna... Stupid or Tech? You Tell Me!
I just installed a antenna to my ride and I was wondering what you think. I have to put it somwhere, so I thought, why not put it right in the middle, instead of it hanging out the window. Tell me what you think... Pro or No?!!
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I exposed the wiring a little so you can see what I did... you can not see the wiring at all when I was done.
When I got to the last part, all I needed to do was pull the carpet and plug it in to the back of my head unit. And Bada Bing! I have XM Satelite Radio!
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[/IMG]I exposed the wiring a little so you can see what I did... you can not see the wiring at all when I was done.
When I got to the last part, all I needed to do was pull the carpet and plug it in to the back of my head unit. And Bada Bing! I have XM Satelite Radio!
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pretty slick! I would have maybe mounted it behind the sunroof and hit it up with a coat of white krylon fusion, but the way you did it is very clean... i say 'pro'!
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
I would have placed it in the middle of the trunk on the edge. Or the back edge of the roof.
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
You may have a leak once it rains with the wire passing through the seal for the sunroof.
Other than that it looks pretty pro to me.
Other than that it looks pretty pro to me.
Good point, though!
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Originally Posted by Koolwipski
I put mine on the trunk lid just behind the window. Looks good there. Yours looks good as well. Just posting my input.
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I will when I get the car back. The rear brakes locked up on me oday so it is in the shop. Funny thing is, I started to run out to the garage with my camera then realized the car is not there. I think it looks really sharp on the trunk lid. I had three of my neighbors help me with the antenna location and we all agreed that was the best spot.
It sits on the trunk lid centered on the third brake light.
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It sits on the trunk lid centered on the third brake light.
Steve
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Originally Posted by Koolwipski
I will when I get the car back. The rear brakes locked up on me oday so it is in the shop. Funny thing is, I started to run out to the garage with my camera then realized the car is not there. I think it looks really sharp on the trunk lid. I had three of my neighbors help me with the antenna location and we all agreed that was the best spot.
It sits on the trunk lid centered on the third brake light.
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It sits on the trunk lid centered on the third brake light.
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sounds good what you did, though! I appreciate you taking the time to take pictures for me. I'm realy curious to know how you did the wiring! Thanx again, Kool!! GOOOOOOOO TEXAS!!
I was @ the championship game, going for SC, of course (even though i'm UCLA fan). It was a sad event for me. 1st I watch the Bruins get their butts kicked by SC, then I watch SC get their butts kicked by Texas... No fun! (I was @ the SC Bruins game too)
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Originally Posted by Koolwipski
Here are some pics of the antenna on the trunk lid.
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NIIIICE!! I might just have to do it that way! It'll look sick if I paint it white!
Thanx alot, Kool! Looks Good!!!
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
Bump.
... because I'd like to know what's a good Sirius adapter for my Alpine headunit to get for my car. Let me know - I'd like to get this by the end of next week!
... because I'd like to know what's a good Sirius adapter for my Alpine headunit to get for my car. Let me know - I'd like to get this by the end of next week!
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How did you get the wire thru to the trunk? I spent a lot of time trying to figure that out... I now have the antenna sitting on my rear speaker grill, which is metal.
I like the antenna thru the sunroof, I actually thought about doing that!!
I like the antenna thru the sunroof, I actually thought about doing that!!
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Just pull out the rear seat, the seat bottom will pop out when you depress the two red tabs and pull up on the seat, then, the seat back will pull out when you grab the bottom of the seat back and pull up, towards the roof. The seat back it hooked onto the interior frame with several tabs. Just pull up then out. At that point, you can see where the "holes" are to run your wire. Good luck.
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That should be fun in a coupe 
But thanks for the info... I knew that the seat bottoms came out, and I did pull them out to see about getting wire thru... but I will check the removal of the back seat back.
But thanks for the info... I knew that the seat bottoms came out, and I did pull them out to see about getting wire thru... but I will check the removal of the back seat back.
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Removal
1 Push detent at left and right to the rear and remove rear seat cushions.
2 Unscrew lower fastening screws outside and in center.
3 Swivel headrests in rear passenger compartment toward the rear.
4 Remove rear seat backrest in upward direction.
2 Unscrew lower fastening screws outside and in center.
3 Swivel headrests in rear passenger compartment toward the rear.
4 Remove rear seat backrest in upward direction.
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Installation
5 Engage rear seat backrest in upper holding links, paying attention to correct location of rear safety belts.
6 Screw on backrest below, paying attention to installation position of foam members in range of belt locks. Make sure that the foam members are not pinched-in behind seat backrest frame.
7 When installing rear seat, expose lap belt and engage rear seat at front in detent.
T-Sedan
Remove and install
1 Actuate handle on rear seat cushion and tilt rear seat cushion in upward direction.
2 Pull up locking lever on underside of seat cushion and remove seat cushion in upward direction out of bearing pin.
3 Expose belt locks at rear seat backrest, forcing off holder for this purpose and pulling elastic band out in downward direction.
4 Slide trim on backrest hinge in upward direction and remove.
5 Unscrew screws (3 each) on backrest hinge.
6 Pull lock from bearing bolt.
7 Pull rear seat backrest out of bearing and remove.
6 Screw on backrest below, paying attention to installation position of foam members in range of belt locks. Make sure that the foam members are not pinched-in behind seat backrest frame.
7 When installing rear seat, expose lap belt and engage rear seat at front in detent.
T-Sedan
Remove and install
1 Actuate handle on rear seat cushion and tilt rear seat cushion in upward direction.
2 Pull up locking lever on underside of seat cushion and remove seat cushion in upward direction out of bearing pin.
3 Expose belt locks at rear seat backrest, forcing off holder for this purpose and pulling elastic band out in downward direction.
4 Slide trim on backrest hinge in upward direction and remove.
5 Unscrew screws (3 each) on backrest hinge.
6 Pull lock from bearing bolt.
7 Pull rear seat backrest out of bearing and remove.
