XM Satellite Radio Install?
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XM Satellite Radio Install?
Does anyone know if its possible to install an XM unit into an RX8 with the Bose system? Id normally just take apart the dash and check myself but it seems to be fit together rather nicely so was wondering if anyone else has. With my existing XM unit I can either go through an FM modulator, stereo jack or RCA jacks to get sound from the unit/controler to the stereo. Does this thing have an Aux input somewhere?
I currently have the Delphi SkyFi unit
I would have used search but you cant search for XM since its under 3 characters
-Chris
I currently have the Delphi SkyFi unit
I would have used search but you cant search for XM since its under 3 characters
-Chris
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Re: XM Satellite Radio Install?
Originally posted by synthtk
Does anyone know if its possible to install an XM unit into an RX8 with the Bose system? Id normally just take apart the dash and check myself but it seems to be fit together rather nicely so was wondering if anyone else has. With my existing XM unit I can either go through an FM modulator, stereo jack or RCA jacks to get sound from the unit/controler to the stereo. Does this thing have an Aux input somewhere?
I currently have the Delphi SkyFi unit
I would have used search but you cant search for XM since its under 3 characters
-Chris
Does anyone know if its possible to install an XM unit into an RX8 with the Bose system? Id normally just take apart the dash and check myself but it seems to be fit together rather nicely so was wondering if anyone else has. With my existing XM unit I can either go through an FM modulator, stereo jack or RCA jacks to get sound from the unit/controler to the stereo. Does this thing have an Aux input somewhere?
I currently have the Delphi SkyFi unit
I would have used search but you cant search for XM since its under 3 characters
-Chris
I plan to buy a Delphi Roady when they become available later this month, install an FM modulator behind the console, and run the wires up through the ashtray so they won't show (then velcro the Roady to the ashtray lid). Should be a pretty clean install, I'll post pics when I do it.
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Originally posted by claude4
Is there anything notable about the XM Roady other than it being smaller and having multi-color face plates/backlight colors?
Thanks,
Claude H.
Is there anything notable about the XM Roady other than it being smaller and having multi-color face plates/backlight colors?
Thanks,
Claude H.
I don't give a rat's a** about the multicolor faceplates, but the changeable backlighting looks pretty nice (i'll probably use red to match the 8's red clock/audio/temp display). The new micro antenna is nice too.
Here's a link to a great review of the Roady:
http://www.xmfan.com/viewtopic.php?t=10420
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It has a more powerful lower profile micro-antenna, that is the feature I most desire. I don't want a large antenna on the car.
Check it out at here
Check it out at here
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whoa, the roady is way nicer than the skyfi, i hate the dumb bases it requires esp the car one, its really hard to place usually i just run the cables and lay it in the seat next to me since it doesnt seem to fit or mount anywhere in my cars :-/
To bad you cant transfer your XM subscription (or can you?)
-Chris
To bad you cant transfer your XM subscription (or can you?)
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Originally posted by synthtk
To bad you cant transfer your XM subscription (or can you?)
To bad you cant transfer your XM subscription (or can you?)
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Just heard back from dealership and XM radio RF Modulator can not be installed in this car. They say that the electronics control the display etc differently and that when they installed the XM Modulator it messed up the electronics. Apparently the electronics are controlled by a CPU unit unlike previous cars. Other cars are going to this idea which may make after market stereos obsolete.
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Re: XM Radio
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Just heard back from dealership and XM radio RF Modulator can not be installed in this car. They say that the electronics control the display etc differetly and that when they installed the XM Modulator it messed up the electronics.
Just heard back from dealership and XM radio RF Modulator can not be installed in this car. They say that the electronics control the display etc differetly and that when they installed the XM Modulator it messed up the electronics.
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Originally posted by brownchiro
I do not have the Roadie, but I ordered the tape player just so I could use xm radio. It sounds great, and no advertising.
I do not have the Roadie, but I ordered the tape player just so I could use xm radio. It sounds great, and no advertising.
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Originally posted by LambertRX8
Just heard back from dealership and XM radio RF Modulator can not be installed in this car. They say that the electronics control the display etc differently and that when they installed the XM Modulator it messed up the electronics. Apparently the electronics are controlled by a CPU unit unlike previous cars. Other cars are going to this idea which may make after market stereos obsolete.
Just heard back from dealership and XM radio RF Modulator can not be installed in this car. They say that the electronics control the display etc differently and that when they installed the XM Modulator it messed up the electronics. Apparently the electronics are controlled by a CPU unit unlike previous cars. Other cars are going to this idea which may make after market stereos obsolete.
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Re: Re: XM Radio
Originally posted by ibfubar2000
not true!! i have the delphi skyfi system in my 8 i have the boombox in my office and the car unit i my car. works great i listen to it all day long. i was able to mount the craddle next to the glavebox, there is a little spot yuo can see a round insert in the panel, i just used the glue pad and stuck it there, works great, looks great. sorrry no camera yet so i cant take pics.
not true!! i have the delphi skyfi system in my 8 i have the boombox in my office and the car unit i my car. works great i listen to it all day long. i was able to mount the craddle next to the glavebox, there is a little spot yuo can see a round insert in the panel, i just used the glue pad and stuck it there, works great, looks great. sorrry no camera yet so i cant take pics.
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Sirius provides the satellite hook up for the Ford Group. That's one of the reasons I went with them over XM as well as it being totally commercial free. (once you have satellite, nothing else even compares.) I don't buy cd's anymore. It does cost $3.00 more per month ($12.95 vs $9.99). However, I prefer a clean look and I'm awaiting Mazda and Sirius to come up with a configuration where everything is in the head unit. Sirius states on their site that it will provide service/hardware for all future models.
For more information visit:
http://www.sirius.com/servlet/Conten...=1019257316845
For more information visit:
http://www.sirius.com/servlet/Conten...=1019257316845
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Roady XM FM mod
FM modulation in the RX-8 has no bearing on the electronic display.
I have the Roady installed, just as above, with wires routed through the ashtray and the Roady secured with velcro.
The antenna receives everything well INSIDE the glass up on the dash as well. I have been running XM for a week with no problems and certainly no electronic interference.
Will post pictures later. This is pretty easy to do, and if you have long enough tools to reach the antenna plug behind the console, you do not even need to remove the radio.
I have the Roady installed, just as above, with wires routed through the ashtray and the Roady secured with velcro.
The antenna receives everything well INSIDE the glass up on the dash as well. I have been running XM for a week with no problems and certainly no electronic interference.
Will post pictures later. This is pretty easy to do, and if you have long enough tools to reach the antenna plug behind the console, you do not even need to remove the radio.
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Where/how do you plan on installing the Commander? It looks more like an in-dash installation than the Roady does, but I couldn't find dimensions on their site....
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I've got the SKIFI unit, the RF mod, micro antennae....but haven't installed it yet. Any helpful hints from those who have already been there? What's the easiest place to access the radio's antennae line? Besides the note above about a dash mount next to the glovebox, any other options that don't look too odd?
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Here is my install. Have a few comments about how techy it looks.
Had FM Modulator installed and routed wire through console to trunk. Have antenna mounted on trunk deck outside.
Loose wire is Radar detetcor. Will have that hardwired this week.
XM wires are routed through center bass speaker. Neat install.
Had FM Modulator installed and routed wire through console to trunk. Have antenna mounted on trunk deck outside.
Loose wire is Radar detetcor. Will have that hardwired this week.
XM wires are routed through center bass speaker. Neat install.
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Finished a SkyFi install this past weekend. I tucked the unit into the console, sacrificing the second cup holder...but it's a great fit and the cover slides over to hide the unit and the remote. All wires run thru the center console, and to the back with the antennae inside on the rear deck. I'll post a few pics tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who came before me. This was an easy install...after the INFERNAL hidden bolt was located.