Satellite Radio mount and location ideas?

[BMan5150]

I just bought an XM radio (think it's the audiovox Xpress) and I'm having trouble finding a good aftermarket mount. I don't want to use the sticky tape that came with the unit - I want to mount it on the side of the HVAC/radio trim cover (passenger side, but under the pass airbag area.) Any thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[bullitt 5561]

Antenna Mounted next to wipers

and trade the XM for Sirius

 

[ChingonStang]

That's exactly how my father in law has his mounted. Is that a wired FM connection? And if yes, how does it sound?

 

[bullitt 5561]

yes wired, sounds great

 

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i have a sirius starmate replay mounted under the traction control button. ill get pics of it tomorrow

 

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Antenna Mounted next to wipers

and trade the XM for Sirius

i have my mounted under the cowl next to the hinge. so you cant see it

 

[bullitt 5561]

i have my mounted under the cowl next to the hinge. so you cant see it

thats clever, I assume you have no reception issues.

 

[68torinogt]

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sirius but you get the idea. nobody can see in unless your in the car. and i can see it great when driving

 

[bullitt 5561]

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sirius but you get the idea. nobody can see in unless your in the car. and i can see it great when driving

clever spot also, I plan on getting an indash headunit with sirius for chirstmas. or do I get DD Bullitts? HMMMMMMMMM

 

[68torinogt]

clever spot also, I plan on getting an indash headunit with sirius for chirstmas. or do I get DD Bullitts? HMMMMMMMMM

dd bullits , the radio may change

 

[bullitt 5561]

dd bullits , the radio may change

the radio may change?

 

[68torinogt]

the radio may change?

ya they are only like $50 you can upgrade

 

[bullitt 5561]

gotcha

 

[Mustang5L5]

Here's mine.

It's hardwired to the radio using a PIE connector. GREAT sound quality. In the center console, out of sight, is my IPOD which is also hardwired to the Mach460 through the same PIE connector. Once again..GREAT sound quality


BTW..it's a PRO-fit mount.

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thats clever, I assume you have no reception issues.

only under bridges and trees.

 

[bullitt 5561]

only under bridges and trees.

got any pics of that setup??

 

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got any pics of that setup??

i dont have any pics of the antenna. thier is a flat spot under the cowl right next to the passanger side hinge. the antenna fits perfect.

 

[Mustang5L5]

How are you securing the antenna.

I have my antenna just sitting on the speaker deck un the back window. It's velcroed to the center so it doesn't move, but sometimes when i go on roads with dense trees, i lose signal.

I'm wondering if moving to the cowl will fix this. That raised spot looks like it was designed for it!

 

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How are you securing the antenna.

I have my antenna just sitting on the speaker deck un the back window. It's velcroed to the center so it doesn't move, but sometimes when i go on roads with dense trees, i lose signal.

I'm wondering if moving to the cowl will fix this. That raised spot looks like it was designed for it!

mine is magnetic so it just sticks to the metal cowl. and nothing will fix the loss of signal under trees