Xm Radio For 03 Bugg ???

[1FSTBUGG]

Hey everyone i was wanting ot know some info on anyone that has put xm in their cars, is there a easy way to do it?? my g/f wants it in her bugg. i was interested in hearing anybody's options or ideas they got when they had it put in hteir cars or did it themselves....regardless i was also thinking about putting one of those shark looking fin antennas in place of her original antenna. anybody know what im talking about are they any good?? thanks for any info i greatly appreciate it

[MedfordBumbleBee]

Hey, XM rocks! I have XM installed in my other vehicle but not my Beetle yet.

Easiest way to install XM is to buy one of the receiver units and use the wireless FM modulator. All you have to do with that is power the unit and run wires. Of course, that method will give you the worst quality sound.

I have my unit in our minivan installed with a direct connect FM modulator so basically I tune my FM tuner to 88.1 and XM plays through that. Many of the units come with tape adapters too.

The best way in my opinion is to swap out the entire head unit with a XM ready receiver.

Check out this site, www.xmfan.com for tons of information on XM installs, products, etc.

Good luck. Once you go with Sat Radio, gets pretty hard to listen to commercial filled radio!

Ed

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well maybe anybody else put a xm setup in their bugg or had it done whats the best route my g/f wants it for christmas and im just wanting to get a plan of action before christmas hits y'know....i just want to know if i can install a setup with excellent reception or should i take it to somewhere like circuit city ????? anybody??? if so please include pics of where you put the setup...

[jarrettcoggin]

I installed mine last night in roughly an hour. I am running it under the weatherstripping. The only thing I have left to do is get the 2 foot of excess cord by putting it under the dash. I'll post some pictures of my current install.

[mojo_trixie]

No wires are showing on my install. Fits perfectly there.

[jarrettcoggin]

How did you manage to get under the dashboard? This is my only problem so far.

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Originally Posted by mojo_trixie

No wires are showing on my install. Fits perfectly there.

I mounted a XM Roady in the same location. Depending on which side the wires come out, I used the left AC vent to run the wires. Simple install. Mounted the antenna on the front dash, near the window. Wireless FM modulator works great. Highly recommend if you want a simple add-on system.