I also wrote up a DIY on the install in a Jetta GLS. - including making the sat rad turn on with Ign key, or an aftermarket head unit.
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty...x.htm
Ok, with Stern jumping to satellite radio, I am planning on taking the leap with him. I get a lot of Sirius programming at home with Dish Network, and I like the content (techno, rock, jazz, etc..).
I am planning on getting TWO units, the costs of the units are about $50, I am planning on getting the SIRIUS One, Model: SV1, Type: Plug & Play - One for each MK III since I drive them both in equal times a week to work.
SO,
My questions that I'd like people to answer are:
What do you have XM/SIRIUS:
Why did you choose one over the other:
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car:
What model receiver did you get:
Do you use it at home as well as in the car:
Where did you mount the antenna:
How did you mount the unit:
Tips/Tricks:
Do you loose the signal?:
When/Where do you loose the signal:?
Do you use it at home:
Pros:
Cons:
Overall 
or 
Pictures of units, mounting, etc....
Add anything else about mounting one in a MK III, really the issue I have is how to run the antenna or what mods you had to do to make something work.
Modified by Dan J Reed at 2:55 PM 12-11-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Stealth_TDI at 5:08 PM 11-2-2005
What do you have XM/SIRIUS: XM
Why did you choose one over the other: It was just a choice, most because the radio I wanted fit where I wanted it. 
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 98 Jetta TDI
What model receiver did you get: Delphi Roady2
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: Not yet. I still have just one antenna.
Where did you mount the antenna: On the leading edge of the trunk lid.
How did you mount the unit: In the sun visor. 
Tips/Tricks: Buy junkyard visor to practice your cutting techniques!
Do you loose the signal?: Rarely.
When/Where do you loose the signal:? In tunnels and under dense tree coverage. Even under the trees, it only cuts out for a second or so.
Do you use it at home: No. However, I can log in and listen to XM over my network connection.
Pros: No commercials.
Cons: Some songs seem more compressed than others. Most of the time, there's just too much road/wind noise to be able to tell the difference. An A4/B5 owner might be able to hear the difference due to better insulation.
Overall
Rotating GIF showing quick hiding...
Modified by Stealth_TDI at 10:51 AM 2-1-2009
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 6:58 PM 11-2-2005
Visor!! Very trick, I forgot you had that nifty setup..I myself today ordered two of these...
They come with a remote, and I plan to either mount it to the underside of the sunroof cover, or tuck it into the center console.. - so just the display shows (And use the remote to run it..)
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: -DOOMED- at 7:04 PM 11-2-2005
| Quote, originally posted by -DOOMED- » |
| Dan , Paying to listen to the radio , just switch to 93.3 in the morning those guys are way cooler than Stern, i cant stand that whiny turd |
Yea, yea.. 
- they are pretty cool... but its getting to the point where sometimes there is just nothing but crappy commercials, and then no other good radio AT ALL in Philadelphia..
I like the techno stuff on Sirius..
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: -DOOMED- at 7:10 PM 11-2-2005
| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
Yea, yea.. I like the techno stuff on Sirius.. |
| Quote, originally posted by -DOOMED- » |
| i just listen to cds |
| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
| Fact is, it is the future of radio... just like FM crushed AM, and CableTV/HBO crushed "Network TV Drama" - Sat radio will dominate "Radio". Its the next step... |
| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
| Visor!! Very trick, I forgot you had that nifty setup... |
Thanks! I forgot to mention that I have since sourced a gray wire loom to replace the painted one in the picture. As predicted, the paint began to crack and flake off. The new molding looks MUCH better and will not crack or flake. I'll update the photos eventually.
I just drove from SE VA to Louisville, KY... 622-miles without fuel stops and without dropping the XM signal! I return home on Friday.
Post Title:
Posted by: Basenji at 9:15 PM 11-2-2005
Why did you choose one over the other: XM had more music to my taste
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 1997, VW, Jetta 3
What model receiver did you get: Roady, but I'll be using my new head unit for XM, when it gets in...
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: Oh yeah, XM online radio is great :thumbsup:
Where did you mount the antenna: Right next to my excising one. Looks fine since my XM antenna is small
How did you mount the unit: I put it in my cup holders, held in place with velcro. Nothing fancy here!
Tips/Tricks: Might as well use the cup holders for something, eh?
Do you loose the signal?: Almost never. And if I do, it comes right back. 
When/Where do you loose the signal:? On this one weird road I have to take to get to my job. Trees everywhere. And of course, in my garage. Trees usually don't bother it, just this one road...
Do you use it at home: Didn't you ask that?
Pros: Wide choice of music, O&A are awesome, always something on, NO COMMERCIALS!
Cons: Price is the only bad
Overall:
*Edit*- Gave it some more space
Modified by Basenji at 9:19 PM 11-2-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Stealth_TDI)
Posted by: vdubturbo at 9:17 PM 11-2-2005
What do you have XM/SIRIUS: Sirius
Why did you choose one over the other: Howard Stern, NFL Broadcasts, Better Programming, More interactive DJ's.
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: '96 GTI
What model receiver did you get: Kenwood EZ-500
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: I have Dish Network, so I use that for Sirius at home.
Where did you mount the antenna: Next to the stubby on the roof.
How did you mount the unit: Full head unit.
Tips/Tricks: If you want to go this route, buy the EZ-700. Sirius tuner built in instead of seperate unit in the trunk. Still cheap at ~$260
Do you loose the signal?: Sometimes, Usually under specific overpasses. Seems to work in parking garages though! 
When/Where do you loose the signal:? In tunnels and under dense tree coverage. Even under the trees, it only cuts out for a second or so. (Ditto)
Do you use it at home: See a few answers above.
Pros: Exceptional sound quality. Sirius seems to be much brighter and full sounding than the XM units I've used. I love the programming. DJ's are fun and interactive, but not overwhealming (XM seemed too much like Musac). Oh yeah, awesome traffic and weather for major metro areas.
Cons: My head unit seems to take a little longer when changing channels than most, but I still love it.
Overall I love the head unit. Lots of great features hidden in there for a really cheap price. I love the knobs! Its a well integrated, good sounding unit with a lot of features.
Post Title: Re: (Basenji)
Posted by: vdubbun at 9:31 PM 11-2-2005
or ;thumbdown: : Pictures of units, mounting, etc....
Post Title: Re: (Basenji)
Posted by: shorty53186 at 9:32 PM 11-2-2005
Also, when running the wire to the outside was ther modifacation involved with the roof/antenna or did the cable just slip between the antenna and the roof?
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: SpeedFreak03 at 10:20 PM 11-2-2005
What do you have XM/SIRIUS: Sirius
Why did you choose one over the other: I feel Sirius has better stations but really its a toss-up.
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 95 Jetta GL
What model receiver did you get: Alpine CDA-9847 with Alpine SIRIUS tuner
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: Nope
Where did you mount the antenna: On the trunk lid
How did you mount the unit: N/A really but my tuner box is under the seat if you care 
Tips/Tricks: I mounted the antenna on the trunklid vs the roof because its a lot easier to run the wire into the cabin and same signal anyway
Do you loose the signal?: Very Rarely
When/Where do you loose the signal:? Under tunnels is the ONLY time
Do you use it at home: Nope but i might invest in the boombox thing and get another subscription because FM sucks!!
Pros: Sound quality (very important to me), no commercials, EVERY type of music a button away, no more flipping through CDs really
Cons: Not free
Overall or
I couldnt be happier with Sirius, definetly the best $120 a year I spend, makes the commute much more enjoyable for me.
Modified by SpeedFreak03 at 10:22 PM 11-2-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: wolf799 at 11:19 PM 11-2-2005
NFL Channel
98 MkIII Jetta
Kenwood
Yes
Trunk Lid
IN the Centre bin under the dash with the cupholders
Hard wired the power source to a switched circut so it turns off when you turn off the car
Tunnels
Pros: no comercials, can listen to the same station regardleess of the length of your trip. Can see what's on other channels before you switch to them with the channel guide, and many more
Cons: none... I LOVE mine
Modified by wolf799 at 4:23 AM 11-3-2005
Modified by wolf799 at 10:35 PM 11-10-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: swimmerafrank86 at 11:38 PM 11-2-2005
http://forums.newbeetle.org/sh...21897 - Yea I know its for the NB... but there is a pic of a SLICK install with a stock Fuba roof mount Worth the check out.. I may do this on my Golf..
http://www.frankmos.net/car/car%20pics.html - Good pics of a start - finish install in a MK III Jetta. And another slick Fuba roof/sat mount!
And here is a link to that original thread.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1971004
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: GTI_UNIT at 8:17 PM 11-4-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: shorty53186 at 8:45 PM 11-5-2005
Just installed it today... Here are the results...
Modified by shorty53186 at 6:11 PM 11-6-2005
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Modified by shorty53186 at 6:58 PM 11-6-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Oo0martelle0oO at 4:39 PM 11-6-2005
| Quote » |
| What do you have XM/SIRIUS: |
XM
| Quote » |
| Why did you choose one over the other: |
I chose XM cause at the time Sirus Was bunk, But now things have cahnged
| Quote » |
| Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: |
98 2.0 GTI
| Quote » |
| What model receiver did you get: |
I'm running and Alpine head unit and Alpine XM receiver
| Quote » |
| Do you use it at home as well as in the car: |
Nope
| Quote » |
| Where did you mount the antenna: |
Mine is Mounted right behine the Fuba
| Quote » |
| How did you mount the unit: |
Just sits under the rear seat
| Quote » |
| Tips/Tricks: |
Take your time when installing
| Quote » |
| Do you loose the signal?: |
About the only time I loose my signal is when I'm in the mountains. They block it
| Quote » |
| Do you use it at home: |
Nope
| Quote » |
| Pros: |
I never listem to FM
| Quote » |
| Cons: |
Stern isn't on XM I guess I'am switching 
Post Title: Re: (Basenji)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:54 AM 12-11-2005
What do you have XM/SIRIUS: Sirius
Why did you choose one over the other: Stern
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 1995 Golf Gti, 98 Jetta GLS
What model receiver did you get: SV1 (Both cars)
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: I listen at work online, as well as at home (Dish Network), my the units stay in the cars
Where did you mount the antenna: Jetta - Rear roof, Golf out of the back of the Fuba mount. Both units re-broadcast on 88.1 fm (you can choose any station), the Golf setup is hard wired as an AUX input to my aftermarket head unit. Uses amp-turn on wire to power up Sirius unit (w/relay). The Jetta uses the stock head unit and FM option.
How did you mount the unit: Jetta - Center console - Golf modded into ash tray
Tips/Tricks: I made some DIYs on both installs.
Do you loose the signal?: I didn't know this, but in most major cities both XM and Siruis broadcast a land based signal, so it works in parking garages, underpasses etc..
When/Where do you loose the signal:? On a recent 5 hour trip I lost the signal for about 1 second under a long overpass out in NY state.
Do you use it at home: Dish Network.
Pros: NO COMMERCIALS!, More music choices than FM.
Cons: Price,, but they are comming down (units and bulk pricing for a year etc..), wish the sound quality was a *little* better. Music stations sound about as good as FM, the talk stations are very compressed.
Overall:
DIY - Golf http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty...x.htm
DIY - Jetta - http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty...x.htm
Golf Roof Mount -
Ash Tray Install
Jetta Roof Mount -
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Posted by: dankvwguy at 11:31 AM 12-11-2005
Did someone take a dump on your console?
Also why wouldn't you hose the turd off before you re-installed.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Banzai KG at 1:36 PM 12-11-2005
Old pic of the satellite radio antenna on the roof, new location mounted in the rear above the rear window. Same location as Dan J. Reed's Jetta mount.
The cigarette lighter plug to power the Kenwood H2A will be rewired soon to a switch.
The round switch below the Kenwood H2A is to turn on/off the FM modulator.
Modified by Banzai KG at 10:40 AM 12-11-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: MaSeDoGG at 2:46 PM 12-11-2005
i went with xm b/c i liked the stations better than serious. and, xm uses a different compression, so the sound quality is technically a little bit better (or least it was at the time when i had this ish).
sat. radio is great, BUT
unless you have a pretty much permanent instal, you'll need to move it around if you go to an automated touch car wash.
i worked at a touch-wash, and we had to take off antennae all the time. i saw some really crafty instals, but none in mark3s.... still haven't found or seen the "best" position. all are mediocre.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (jblfitness1971)
Posted by: 'dubber at 8:01 PM 12-11-2005
They still need approx 2million subscribers to begin making money though, and we'll see how long $12.95 and no fcc interference lasts .
Whoops I wanted to say that my buddy has it and I do think that it is pretty cool, he has the unit with the color screen that you can load mp3's onto and it has a remote, he is getting it installed soon so we'll see what he ends up with.
Modified by 'dubber at 8:06 PM 12-11-2005
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (jblfitness1971)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:51 PM 12-11-2005
| Quote, originally posted by jblfitness1971 » |
| Sirius sucks and so does Car Toys!! |
Thanks for sh!++ing up the thread jerk.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Talus at 2:15 AM 12-12-2005
Why did you choose one over the other: Partly because of content/partly because of price- get the online trials from both before you choose
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 97 Jetta
What model receiver did you get: Roady2
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: I got a radio shack AC/DC converter and used to bring the unit inside, but since I move into my house I just use the onlind version.
Where did you mount the antenna: Roof outside the rear driver side door. It just goes inside the door and traces the b-pillar to under the driver seat.
How did you mount the unit: double-sided tape to the ash tray on a swivel mount.
Tips/Tricks: With the antenna out the door I can pull the whole thing out within seconds and put it in any other vehicle. I pull it out and put it in the trucks at work when I have a long trip.
Do you loose the signal?: Rarely.
When/Where do you loose the signal:? Right next to certain tall buildings and in very steep canyons it cuts out here and there. At the bank drive-up window too. Keeps the singnall in my garage, though.
Do you use it at home: Yes
Pros: Good music, good variety
Cons: Sound quality through the FM transmitter is not the best, Some stations have better sound quality than others. Placement of the reciever is limited in mkIII's
Overall:
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Banzai KG at 3:04 AM 12-12-2005
| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
| Thanks for sh!++ing up the thread jerk. |
I second that.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: oopseyesharted at 9:07 AM 12-12-2005
Why did you choose one over the other:opie and anthony
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car:1996 jetta
What model receiver did you get: pioneer i-pbus add-on box
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: no
Where did you mount the antenna: on the trunk of my 96 jetta
How did you mount the unit: under my rear seat integrated pioneer unit
Tips/Tricks: do not try putting it inside your jetta on the rear deck. reception is terrible.
Do you loose the signal?: yes
When/Where do you loose the signal:? when goin into toll booths
Do you use it at home: no
Pros:sweet sound, 80's, 90's, and comedy channels are awesome
Cons: crappy internet listening
Post Title: Re: (FrameSparks)
Posted by: jaysvw at 10:02 AM 12-12-2005
| Quote, originally posted by FrameSparks » |
| Did someone take a dump on your console? Also why wouldn't you hose the turd off before you re-installed. |
Seriously, gross.
Post Title: Re: (eurozex)
Posted by: oopseyesharted at 3:51 PM 12-12-2005
| Quote, originally posted by The Blue Blur » |
| How did you wrap the openning with vinyl/leather like that? Did you put padding too? I'd like to know what sort of adhesive you suggest working with that material. |
I used lots and lots of staples:
The screws are to hold the different wood panels in place securely.
This small piece serves two purposes. One it keeps the unit from falling back into the console and two it gives it a cleaner look when the unit is not in the car.
You can also see some of the rips in the fabric from the first wrapping.
I didn't use any padding just some whisper black marine vinyl from Joanne Fabric. I didn't use any adhesive either I was afraid it would be a b!tch to get off if I screwed up, which I did the first time around:
The top is the first cut for the center hole panel, I stretched the fabric too much and it ripped. The bottom or clean cut one is a practice cut to get the fabric to cover but not tear.
Post Title: Re: (tjm0852)
Posted by: Ghetto-8v at 12:41 PM 2-6-2006
| Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed » |
| Fact is, it is the future of radio... just like FM crushed AM, and CableTV/HBO crushed "Network TV Drama" - Sat radio will dominate "Radio". Its the next step... |
I will have to disagree
The networks still do very well, they were not "crushed"
Shows like "The Sopranos" get a lot of recognition, but they only get a couple million viewers...that's miniscule compared to the numbers the networks still enjoy.
FM crushed AM for two reasons:
1) it was better
2) it was free
As long as satellite radio is a paid subscription service, it will NEVER dominate over FM radio.
Satellite radio is cool though. The only two things stopping me from doing it are: I don't want to pay for something that's really not that important, and I don't want a big ugly antenna on my car.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Mace_Windu)
Posted by: 98silverGTIVR6 at 1:13 PM 2-6-2006
Xm
alpine head unit with intigrated xm controls... best money i ever spent. i have 3 units one for each car...
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: vwnobby at 4:01 PM 2-7-2006
What do you have: SIRIUS
Why did you choose one over the other: Howard Stern
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 97 Jetta GLX
What model receiver did you get: Sportster Replay
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: Yes
Where did you mount the antenna: Below roof mount antenna
How did you mount the unit: Suction cup to windshield, looking for a gooseneck type mount
Tips/Tricks:
Do you loose the signal?: Yes, occasionaly
When/Where do you loose the signal:? Going under overpasses
Do you use it at home: Yes
Pros: I'm into Techno/Trance/Progressive/Electronica/etc. - You can't get that on FM. Great Variety overall.
Cons: Subscription price. Not all channels are available for listening online
Overall: Worth it
Modified by vwnobby at 4:03 PM 2-7-2006
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (DeathsHead1979)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 11:22 AM 2-8-2006
So far that makes three posts in here trying to "convince" people that XM is somehow "better" than Sirius.. and the main reason people seem to point is that "Stern sucks".. Whatever.. I think "Opie and Anthony" suck.. ok?
Modified by Dan J Reed at 4:28 PM 2-8-2006
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Ghetto-8v at 12:00 PM 2-8-2006
XM Radio has sirius beat hands down equipment wise, Sirius dosent even have a portable unit that recieves live audio!,
Xm is releasing 2 new portable units that record 50 hours of audio AND Mp3, Yay!, 
Sirius just has a recording device, not to mention that there units are like 1940s supercomputers in size, its hard to mount alot of these sirius units since they are so large in size. XMs, (especially the new units coming in march.)
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 94 jetta gl
What model receiver did you get: Xpress and Delphi skyfi 2
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: Yes
Where did you mount the antenna: on the hood between the two pissers.
Tips/Tricks: use AUX in, fm modulators suck!, even most satelite ready headunits under $500 have sucky displays, (you cant display artist and song title at the same time, really bad at displaying pad data,) not to mention most hu's you need to buy $125 worth of add-on boxes.
Do you loose the signal?: somtimes briefly, red lights sitting under overpasses, heavy treelines and steep cliff/mountains. somtimes hurt signal, especially wet leaves affect signal, other then on my drive to work i prolly loose 15 seconds in a 1.5 hour ride.
Do you use it at home: Yes
Pros:all punk rock channel,(Fungus 53) Sirius mixes pop punk on a channel with rap and metal, huh? Again, Opie and anthony and the Ron and fez show.
Cons: none, I gladly pay the price for all three of my radios,
Cons for Sirius: they are talking about raising there rates,and are thinking about censoring, due to the fact they do not have channel blocking.
Modified by DeathsHead1979 at 5:34 PM 2-8-2006
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (DeathsHead1979)
Posted by: Mace_Windu at 12:31 PM 2-8-2006
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (DeathsHead1979)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 1:38 PM 2-8-2006
They do have channel blocking, you do it with the radio... Just like a cable TV remote... or Dish... or whatever.
And there is no censoring... on either XM or Sirius. As for rates, they can't charge me more than the amount I paid for already (a year) so in a year, if it goes up... I'll take it... I am sure XM will follow as well with higher rates.. its just the nature of the business.
Frankly, they could charge me double, and I'd still listen. I may as well no longer have a "tuner function" on my head unit. Radio in Philly sucks 110%.
As for unit size... Huh? Mine fits in an ashtray, I'd hardly call that 1940's tech...
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: VW Acolyte at 2:28 PM 2-8-2006
| Quote, originally posted by DeathsHead1979 » |
| 90% of the time if a headunit is sirius ready it is also xm ready as well. it depends on the xm direct or sirius box used. |
Why did you choose one over the other: I didn't care for Howard so thats one reason, plus when I looked through the channels on my girlfriends brothers Sirius unit...nothing was organized by genre's like XM has, they where just all the different types of genre's mixed together.
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 1997 VW Jetta GLX and a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport
What model receiver did you get: Audiovox Xpress
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: Sometimes...but most of the time its in the cars...I'll log in through the web and listen in when at home or at work.
Where did you mount the antenna: On both the VW and the Jeep on the roof in the center above the window/hatch
How did you mount the unit: On the dash with Vehicle Specific Mounts from http://www.xmfanstore.com
Tips/Tricks: Not really
Do you loose the signal?: So far I've only lost it in the parking garage at the mall. I've driven through the tunnel in downtown and only lose one bar of service though the tunnel isnt long but still big but no signal loss
When/Where do you loose the signal:? Parking garages
Do you use it at home: When I bring it inside or else i'll listen to it through the web
Pros: Many different types of channels, music, talk shows, sports, comedy, etc and what not to listen too with no commercials like FM channels have and that I can take the XM unit into both of my cars and my home.
Cons: Subrscription fee (as always but worth it when you pay the full year) and the fact that I don't have an aux inputs on my Jeep's radio (because the cd changer uses them) so sound quality isnt top notch through an FM station though in the VW it goes through the AUX inputs and sounds mint.
Overall:
I still need to get pics of the the antena placements as I didn't think about it when I took these....
VW:
Jeep:
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (vwnobby)
Posted by: jtdunc at 1:31 AM 8-29-2006
For those people that mounted their antenna's on the trunk lid, how is your reception?
Could you please show all of us how they mounted to your trunk lids?
Thanks.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (jtdunc)
Posted by: jtdunc at 8:36 PM 8-29-2006
is the xm subscription per radio or per subscriber?
if i had 2 radios would i have to pay for 2 subscriptions?
steve
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (vanaman)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:26 PM 8-29-2006
I know for a fact that Sirius lets you change a radio (one type for another) say, if you upgrade..
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (vanaman)
Posted by: Slowsol1.8T at 9:28 PM 8-29-2006
| Quote, originally posted by vanaman » |
| okay here is a question is the xm subscription per radio or per subscriber?
|
I to Have 2 radios, The first one is $12.95 and the Second is $6.95 per month. Well Worth it tho!!!
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 9:30 PM 8-29-2006
steve
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (vanaman)
Posted by: jtdunc at 1:34 AM 8-30-2006
| Quote, originally posted by vanaman » |
| i still can justify it with good stations here in columbus. steve |
Hear yeah! Used to live in Dublin not far off of Sawmill.
Anyone have any pix of their trunk antenna install?
I'm thinking of buying this XM Terk module and adapter for my Alpine CDA-7875 headunit.
Anyone have this XM setup?
Like it?
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (jtdunc)
Posted by: Slowsol1.8T at 9:51 AM 8-30-2006
| Quote, originally posted by jtdunc » |
| Hear yeah! Used to live in Dublin not far off of Sawmill. Anyone have any pix of their trunk antenna install? I'm thinking of buying this XM Terk module and adapter for my Alpine CDA-7875 headunit.
Anyone have this XM setup? Like it? |
I have the same setup on my Alpine 7892 and have not had any problems at all. I like the way it works and still displays all the Song/station/channel info on the screen.
I would say go for it. For the price I liked the Plug and Play feature and not having another unit to mount in the car.
Good Luck
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (vanaman)
Posted by: DaddyOfPayton at 11:06 AM 8-30-2006
| Quote, originally posted by vanaman » |
| i still can justify it with good stations here in columbus. steve |
OT: Central OH here too. I only listen to CD-101; Corporate owned (read: ClearChannel) radio is the suck, and only Jack FM is worse.
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Stealth_TDI)
Posted by: VReihenmotor6 at 4:43 PM 9-17-2006
What do you have XM/SIRIUS: XM
Why did you choose one over the other: I've had more experince with xm in friends cars and at work
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 97 jetta glx
What model receiver did you get: Audiovoxx express
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: yup
Where did you mount the antenna: in the jetta is mounted in a custom AM/FM/XM sharkfin antenna
How did you mount the unit: custom center console mount
Do you loose the signal?: Rarely.
When/Where do you loose the signal:? In tunnels and under dense tree coverage. Even under the trees, it only cuts out for a second or so.
Do you use it at home: yup, the streaming XM seems to slow down my comp
Pros: its kinda cool not having to choose your own music
Cons: gotta pay for it
Overall
install in the jetta:
radio removed:
antenna:
I import the audio directly to radio by using the aux input of the DICE ipod interface to the stock radio
the saab:
the antenna is on the dash, and I use the FM transmitter cause the saab's radio hates tape adapters 
and at home:
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Slowsol1.8T)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 5:17 PM 12-30-2006
Why did you choose one over the other: I had an older sony HU that only worked with an xm radio
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 94 golf gl
What model receiver did you get: terk adaptor unit
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: nah its pretty much hardwired into the car
Where did you mount the antenna: above the passenger side front door next to the sunroof
How did you mount the unit: hidden under my console/dash
Tips/Tricks: take your time so you dont mess up the interior
Do you loose the signal?: not often at all
When/Where do you loose the signal:? tunnels, forests, and in a city near tall buildings.
Do you use it at home: negative but i can listen to it online for free because i have the unit in my car.
Pros: No commercials, newest music, kick ass dj's
Cons: no oldschool gangster rap, no howard stern
Overall: HIGH FIVVEEE
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (Dan J Reed)
Posted by: vr6power ! at 10:41 PM 9-26-2007
my contribution:
What do you have XM/SIRIUS: SIRIUS
Why did you choose one over the other: I get free service (I work for Ford)
Year, VW, Golf/Jetta (others) of car: 95 GTI VR
What model receiver did you get: Streamer GT
Do you use it at home as well as in the car: No
Where did you mount the antenna: On the dashboard by the windshield.
How did you mount the unit: Fitted perfectly above the cupholders
Tips/Tricks: Never liked how the antenna looked outside the car and is the reason I mounted it inside the car and it works great... no loss of signal so far.
Do you loose the signal?: No
When/Where do you loose the signal:? Tunnels
Pros: Music selection is great.
Cons: None so far
Overall:
now to the pics...
antenna inside..
antenna outside the windshield
unit..
Post Title: Re: Satellite Radio Install " Offical Thread " (vr6power !)
Posted by: Dan J Reed at 10:47 PM 9-26-2007
Below are some pics.
Ben
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Posted by: 4690 at 8:39 PM 2-25-2008
been awhile since anyone has posted in this.
thinking about getting sirius, and curious about what everone else is running.
Modified by 4690 at 5:50 PM 2-25-2008
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