Since I don't have a cassette deck I need to install an fm modulator in order to get my XM radio to work. Any ideas as to where I can find directions as to how to pull the Bose receiver so I can get to its back panel?

Thanks.

 

Hi jodynich

You have come to the right place! Just do a search on the word Commander and you will find all kinds of info on XM Radio installation in your RX-8 (for the XM Commander and other sat radios as well). I had absolutely no trouble pulling the Bose radio and installing my XM Commander and FM modulator from the step by step instruction found in this forum.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

 

If you buy the (Sirius) Audiovox Satellite Radio system, the FM modulator is right on the cradle. You don't have worry about messing with pulling out the factory system to install. Just plug it into cigarette lighter, run the antenna wire (put mine on the trunk lid) and your done. Mine works perfect on FM 88.1.

 

How is the sound quality with the fm modulator? I hesitate to install any audio input system (xm radio or digital music storage system) that doesnt have a direct input to the head unit.

 

We have the Delphi system with the orange screen and little pod of a tuner. Its really neat, im sure it could be hidden in the arm rest.

 

Here is what a few of us came up with... personally I like the XM commander.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...r&pagenumber=1

 

I can't really tell any difference in quality when listening to a CD vs. the FM Mod (coming from the Sirius unit). That's how good mine is in my area (Central Texas).