(another) Sirius in the ashtray
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That looks great, I just purchased a Starbase model and I'm considering the ashtray as well.
I wanted to ask how you are interfacing with the factory stereo; FM modulator? Where did you mount your antennae?
I was thinking of just placing my antennae on the dashboard. Anyone think that will be problematic when it comes to reception?
I wanted to ask how you are interfacing with the factory stereo; FM modulator? Where did you mount your antennae?
I was thinking of just placing my antennae on the dashboard. Anyone think that will be problematic when it comes to reception?
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Originally Posted by ineedspeed
That looks great, I just purchased a Starbase model and I'm considering the ashtray as well.
I wanted to ask how you are interfacing with the factory stereo; FM modulator? Where did you mount your antennae?
I was thinking of just placing my antennae on the dashboard. Anyone think that will be problematic when it comes to reception?
I wanted to ask how you are interfacing with the factory stereo; FM modulator? Where did you mount your antennae?
I was thinking of just placing my antennae on the dashboard. Anyone think that will be problematic when it comes to reception?
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Originally Posted by jstkilntim
Almost like they were designed to go there.
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Originally Posted by PeteC
Can you send me a pic of the modded ashtray with the radio out? Thanks.
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I really wasn't interested in getting a sat radio setup till I saw this. I really know nothing about setting these things up, is this something I can buy and set up myself?
JRH13NJ, did you have to modify anything in the tray?
JRH13NJ, did you have to modify anything in the tray?
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Originally Posted by vOc
I really wasn't interested in getting a sat radio setup till I saw this. I really know nothing about setting these things up, is this something I can buy and set up myself?
JRH13NJ, did you have to modify anything in the tray?
JRH13NJ, did you have to modify anything in the tray?
Yeah I had to cut and trim pieces off in the tray in order to make it fit
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Originally Posted by vOc
Also in concern to units:
Is that the only one that will fit in the tray? Is that a "good" model?
Is that the only one that will fit in the tray? Is that a "good" model?
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hehe I guess I might be able to do that later, just took a dremel and cut the middle piece out first and then using the dremel I just sanded down some other areas in the tray
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Looks very nice. I originally put mine there with the plan to eventually put it in the sunglasses holder for a stealth install, but if you can close your ashtray lid then I say POST SOME PICS and a DIY!
The guy at Best Buy said that the number buttons at the bottom of the unit tend to burn out so I bought the warranty. So far, so good.
I mounted the antenae on the inside rear deck with some doublesided tape. I want everything as hidden as possible.
The guy at Best Buy said that the number buttons at the bottom of the unit tend to burn out so I bought the warranty. So far, so good.
I mounted the antenae on the inside rear deck with some doublesided tape. I want everything as hidden as possible.
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I'm baffled. Why wouldn't you just acquire a Mazda OEM Sirius unit? Is your head unit not Sirius-ready? This is not a flame at all, I am an XM'er and of course I had no alternative but to use an aftermarket setup, but it seems like a lot of work for you to have gone through if you had the option of the ULTIMATE in clean.
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
I'm baffled. Why wouldn't you just acquire a Mazda OEM Sirius unit? Is your head unit not Sirius-ready? This is not a flame at all, I am an XM'er and of course I had no alternative but to use an aftermarket setup, but it seems like a lot of work for you to have gone through if you had the option of the ULTIMATE in clean.
cuz it would cost like $600 more plus can't use it anywhere else like the house
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Originally Posted by NVMYGT
Looks very nice. I originally put mine there with the plan to eventually put it in the sunglasses holder for a stealth install, but if you can close your ashtray lid then I say POST SOME PICS and a DIY!
The guy at Best Buy said that the number buttons at the bottom of the unit tend to burn out so I bought the warranty. So far, so good.
I mounted the antenae on the inside rear deck with some doublesided tape. I want everything as hidden as possible.
The guy at Best Buy said that the number buttons at the bottom of the unit tend to burn out so I bought the warranty. So far, so good.
I mounted the antenae on the inside rear deck with some doublesided tape. I want everything as hidden as possible.
yeah the unit gets so hot for some reason thats in and out of the tray.
my ant is hidden more then yours lol I put mine on the child restraint metal clip and then closed the plastic cover! its sick haha
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Originally Posted by JRH13NJ
cuz it would cost like $600 more plus can't use it anywhere else like the house
I've never looked into Sirius, so I honestly didn't realize it was so expensive... I thought that the Mazda setup could be done for a lot less than that!
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Originally Posted by vOc
I don't spend time in the back, nor do I have a kid...where's the child restraint metal clip located/look like?