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Bef
12-15-2005, 02:00 PM
Where do you all have your XM tuners mounted?

Trying to get some good ideas for a creative install...

I have the XM Commander unit, and am trying against all odds to avoid mounting it on the bud vase...
Bonedaddy
12-15-2005, 04:48 PM
www.panavise.com (http://www.panavise.com/nf/comm/indash/idbrandsearchresults.html?command=search&db=%2Fpvdata%2Fidmodel.db&iddescripsort=1&iddescripsdir=as&byrtype=num&byrsort=2&byrsdir=as&nestatusdatarq=H&wosbranddatarq=Volkswagen)
FineExampl
12-15-2005, 05:02 PM
Are you crafty??? If i was using a Commander i'd mount it into the plate surrounding the sunroof dial. Or if you have the sunglass compartment up there, same thing. Other than that, why not install a very small plate underneath the center console and attach there. The cup holders are pretty much useless anyway.

What's your interior like? I'd love to try to mount a Commander. Sounds like a fun project.
pdoel
12-15-2005, 06:43 PM
I have a Sirius radio, but same principle. I installed it right behind the cup holders. It's not in the way, and I can still use all three (mostly for storage).

http://mysite.verizon.net/petedoel/sirius0002.jpg
FineExampl
12-15-2005, 06:55 PM
Nice thing about the Commander as opposed to other receivers, even the roady, it applies itself better to car installations. I've seen them seemlessly installed into all kinds of cars and it ends up looking close to factory.

There are ProFit mounts that attach onto the passenger grab bar (see my pics linked below) that work well. If you could get a chuck of sheet metal and put some crafty bends and holes you could do the same for much less. The ProFit mount is about $30.

WIsh you lived in Jersey. I am dying to play crafts with someone's car (and my own).
Bef
12-15-2005, 07:13 PM
My BF has an Audi TT... The Commander was in there, and he had the stereo shop mount it underneath the heater controls, where the ashtray used to be. They removed the ash tray and mounted the Commander beside the lighter plug, and built a little surround thingy and covered it with black vinyl, to match the rest of the console area. It was pretty sweet! Looked factory, to be sure!!

I wanted to do something like that, that blends into the scenery, but I got short arms and it's a bit of a reach down there for me in my NB!! (Yeah... I'm THAT short...) :p I don't want to clutter up the interior - it's the Snap Color Concept, and it's already busy enough in there!!

I like the idea of mounting it up near the sunroof knob...
FineExampl
12-15-2005, 07:43 PM
That panel comes off. If you are crafty like that, slowly dremel out the shape of it. You could than maybe glue the edges together. I'm sure it'd work. GOD i want to do it! Too bad my ex stole my dremel too when she left. Ihad all the accessories too.
SIX SPEED
12-16-2005, 03:48 AM
Yah the nice flower vase...... go for it..... wait the commander its a little big huh? :p
CyberGreenBaby
12-28-2005, 05:58 PM
I have a Sirius radio, but same principle. I installed it right behind the cup holders. It's not in the way, and I can still use all three (mostly for storage).

http://mysite.verizon.net/petedoel/sirius0002.jpg
Is your receiver easy to see from there Pete? I could always use the remote but I would think where it is it might be hard to see the screen from there. :confused:

I'm getting my XM soon!! :clap:
FineExampl
12-28-2005, 06:34 PM
Amy, your receiver is kinda about the same size as that Sirius unit there. Me, i'm all knees and would break that where it is. I know Pete likes it there though. Check the site i showed you, myradiostore.com. ALL kinds of mounts...even vent clips.
CyberGreenBaby
12-28-2005, 06:38 PM
Amy, your receiver is kinda about the same size as that Sirius unit there. Me, i'm all knees and would break that where it is. I know Pete likes it there though. Check the site i showed you, myradiostore.com. ALL kinds of mounts...even vent clips.
I just looked at your mount and posted on your pic thread. I like that one. The SkyFi2 is the same size as the SkyFi right?
FineExampl
12-28-2005, 06:43 PM
I just looked at your mount and posted on your pic thread. I like that one. The SkyFi2 is the same size as the SkyFi right?Same exact size. In fact, if you ever upgrade to SkyFi2 you wouldn't need to change the cradle at all. :goodjob: Just pop the new receiver in!
FineExampl
12-29-2005, 03:09 PM
Is that an 06?? That looks great!
pdoel
12-29-2005, 03:47 PM
Is your receiver easy to see from there Pete? I could always use the remote but I would think where it is it might be hard to see the screen from there. :confused:

I'm getting my XM soon!! :clap:

Yup, I can see the display just fine. It can be a bit of a stretch to change channels, but not too bad. It's not a real far reach, but not just right in front of you either. But yeah, the display is easy to see.
squeebug
01-03-2006, 08:38 PM
that mount looks awsome!
Notorious B.U.G.
01-28-2006, 07:09 PM
http://imediaweb.com/images/DSCN0396.jpg
Notorious B.U.G.
01-28-2006, 07:10 PM
http://imediaweb.com/images/DSCN0393.jpg
Oyveychris
01-28-2006, 11:53 PM
Here's my mount...I'll try to show night time pics when I get a chance.
marvins_dad
01-29-2006, 12:10 AM
Pro-Fit VSM
Oyveychris
01-29-2006, 12:39 AM
my only worry with the grab bar mount was (god forbid) the airbag deploying, and the radio becoming a projectile...:rolleyes:
GA_Bug
02-12-2006, 07:51 PM
We got an XM 2go for Xmas. it comes with just about all the vehicle mounting options you can think of. We choose the vent mount. I ran the antenna cable through the console, up the right A-Beam, through the headliner, clock/temp console, the sunroof control console, and out the sunroof. The signal is delivered to the radio via. the built-in FM modulator (usng the AUX input sounded bad for some reason.) Only gripe is that it is kinda hard to see it in sunlight since it's tiled up a bit. You also can't see it from the passenger seat.

Anyone else have a different method for mounting the XM 2go?
FineExampl
02-12-2006, 08:05 PM
I was almost gona upgrade to the MyFi, but than i saw the new units coming out next month. I gotta save my money for the Pioneer Inno or Samsung Helix. They are the same unit aside from cosmetic differences. I'm leaning toward the Inno due to the brushed aluminum face and the better earbuds. Plus it'll match the Motorola Razr if i decide to get that next week.
ktbug78
02-13-2006, 02:55 PM
mine is on dash.
Geed
02-20-2006, 12:29 AM
I just finished installing a Delphi XM Roady XT in my '06 NB. I placed the XM antenna right behind the AM/FM mast on the roof and it works great. I'm using the FM modulator option to get the sound into the Monsoon because I'm reserving the AUX plug for a future ipod upgrade down the road.

I just stuck the sticky pad mount to the rubber insert in the center console try in front of the shifter. It's a little wobbly but seems to be held in place good enough.