xm radio

[1FSTBUGG]

ok people i need a good xm setup to install in my g/f's car it can be permanent or removable though its staying in her car and not coming out regardless. This is one of the things im getting her for her bugg for x-mas....anybody who's done it themselves chime in let me know where you got your stuff how hard was it to put in and how much? please let me know .....thanks for any help !!

[ChristopherC]

You've come to the right forum. Since this subject has been discussed quite a lot, the "Search" button is your new best friend.

From an installation standpoint there is little difference between XM & Sirius so be sure to search on both keywords.
Also, a search on "75X" would be helpful - it's an alternate power source instead of the cigarette lighter power supply.

[MedfordBumbleBee]

I have XM installed in our minivan but not our Beetle yet and will be doing an install for Christmas for my wife.

Check out xmfan.com as that site has a ton of install pictures, suggestions, etc.

I installed a whole XM hookup in my Volvo than switched the system into my Windstar for under $50.00. That included the XM receiver (Roady II) and also the direct FM Modulator connect. Made a custom home made installation bracket out of an old license plate.

Good luck.

Ed

[1FSTBUGG]

where you get your stuff to install the xm radio ?

[racer12306]

When I bought my XM it came with everything I needed.

[Zivko Edge]

Originally Posted by 1FSTBUGG

ok people i need a good xm setup to install in my g/f's car it can be permanent or removable though its staying in her car and not coming out regardless. This is one of the things im getting her for her bugg for x-mas....anybody who's done it themselves chime in let me know where you got your stuff how hard was it to put in and how much? please let me know .....thanks for any help !!

A few ways you can go, I recently installed the XM Commander, got it off Ebay brand new in the box for $75.00 then added the Blitzsafe adaptor which was more expensive then the XM Commander I got but I knew it was well worth it.

Blitzsafe makes two adaptors specifically for the XM Commander and VW. One which plugs in to your factory CD Changer cable in the trunk and the other which plugs directly into your factory head unit. I went with the one in the trunk, it was all plug and play and the adaptor also uses power from the radio so you don't need to worry about running a power tap. Another nice feature is you can turn the XM Commander off/on with your factory head unit. Also another plus with the Blitzsafe is the sound quality, it's as good as you can get since it's direct connection.

After experiementing with some antenna mounting locations, I came to the conclusion that it works just fine on the dash, I have it mounted right on top of the center cover with double-edge tape at the very edge, no drilling or mods required. Signal strength is excellent, I have 3 full bars with no dropouts, of course this may vary by your location (# of ground repeaters).

I originally looked into using the OEM NBC or Hardtop Sat. antenna, but after pricing the units I determined it wasn't too cost effective nor did I want to remove my roof antenna in the case of the hardtop.

[1FSTBUGG]

hey i bought her a roady 2 setup would the Blitzsafe adaptor work with it cause i really need something like that to put on her car ...? let me know thanks

[Zivko Edge]

Originally Posted by 1FSTBUGG

hey i bought her a roady 2 setup would the Blitzsafe adaptor work with it cause i really need something like that to put on her car ...? let me know thanks

No,the Blitzsafe Adaptors I mentioned will only work with the XM Commander since it has RCA outputs and a specific power plug, the Roady 2 doesn't have these.

For the Roady 2 there are two available from P.I.E. that should work for your application, it's very similar to Blitzsafe and uses power from your headunit and installs in your trunk if you have the factory CD changer or cable in that location.

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...IE_XM6_VW.html

If you don't have the cable in the trunk, you can use the other one XM6-VWR which installs behind your head unit (you have to remove the radio to plug it in).

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...E_XM6_VWR.html

I would contact Enfig directly and ask them to be sure. Make sure you verify the car you have year, what radio and etc.

[1FSTBUGG]

hey that looks ok but can i still have the cd changer in her car i need one that i guess plugs in the back of the headunit and still is able to keep the cd changer?? any hope man i need to hurry x-mas is coming fast gezzzzzzzz...help!!!

[Zivko Edge]

Originally Posted by 1FSTBUGG

hey that looks ok but can i still have the cd changer in her car i need one that i guess plugs in the back of the headunit and still is able to keep the cd changer?? any hope man i need to hurry x-mas is coming fast gezzzzzzzz...help!!!

No, if you use the Blitzsafe or P.I.E. Adaptor, you lose your CD changer since it uses the input on the head unit for the Sat. The only way to still use the CD changer would be to manually unplug/plug it back in with just that adaptor, however there are input switchers on the market that allow switching between several devices, like this one:

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...e/html/X3.html

Only thing is I don't know if the P.I.E or Blitzsafe adaptor will function with it inline or not, if you have a factory CD changer I doubt it since there are no RCA plugs. It's a more expensive option in the end.

This is another one, but it's only good for say an iPod and XM, no CD changer.

http://www.usaspec.com/aux2.html

Like I said, I would contact Enfig directly to find your best solution. Good luck....

[1FSTBUGG]

is it possible to keep her cd changer in the console and still have a adapter to use the xm radio thru? i would prefer a adapter that mounts in the back of the headunit that way its outta the way and a clean install other than routing the xm antenna wire thru the car to the back roof.....someone help i gotta get this adapter if their is such one made as said above and installed before christmas... .....HELP!!!!!!!

[1FSTBUGG]

Anybody ?????

[chelsie]

I have XM in my bug. I put the unit in the glovebox and ran the wires up to the radio. You loose the storage but It was the best place I could think of. Seems to work pretty well. I should also add that I do not have the stock radio. Best of luck! I ran the antenna wiring from the back of the glovebox around and under the dash and mounted it in the middle of the dashboard. Looks pretty clean. I can post pictures in need be.

-Chels

[ophawk]

how does every open have there XM wired up for power. Do you have it hard wired or just the plug. and if you have it hard wired what is it wired in to?? Please tell and if you can post a few pic,s.

[boogety boogety]

On a lot of the aftermarket XM kits that have the cig lighter plug, you can't hard-wire them, since the plug drops the voltage down from your 12v to, I believe IIRC, 5v. If you hard-wire it to your fuse box bypassing the plug, you'll fry your XM receiver. Please don't ask me how I know this with such certainty...

You can always hard-wire a female cig lighter plug to a switched fuse and then plug your kit into this and hide everything under the dash somewhere (not so much that you can't find it when you need to change a fuse). Then program your kit to turn on automatically when power comes on (check your owner's manual for the kit) so you don't have to worry about turning it on every time or, more importantly, turning the thing off when you turn off the car. Not a very elegant solution, but it would work...

[ophawk]

Thanks, that is what i did in my truck. but i was hopeing for a easyer way, since there is no room