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Old 07-28-2002, 06:11 PM
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Default Just got XM radio hardware! Looking for some input from ya'll

<img src="http://mywebpages.comcast.net/thad46/xm1.jpg">

Picked up the pioneer receiver unit and an antenna.

Was gonna have best buy wire it up because the installer i talked to has installed it on several 2002 A4s

BUT, he will only install antenna on the trunk! I couldn't bear to have something installed on my trunk! I want it on my rear shelf!

So i'm hoping it'll work pretty well back there, but gotta find someone who will install it there for me (working on that)

Anyway, i need some input with regard to mounting the controller.

My favorite idea is in the ashtray up front, but the best buy guy said it can't be done (even though i know people with it mounted there)
<img src="http://mywebpages.comcast.net/thad46/xm3.jpg">
Best buy guy suggested the mounting spot below, which would also be cool
<img src="http://mywebpages.comcast.net/thad46/xm2.jpg">

What do you think would be best?

Think my antenna will work on the rear decklid?

Thanks!
Old 07-28-2002, 06:27 PM
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I'd go for the one he suggested, just because I hate the uselessness of that spot.
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Default If your cell phone is small enuf it drops in there nicely...my Bluetooth wireless headset fits in

there pretty nice too...it's not totally useless.
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does that antenna go down and then through the window?
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Default The wires a split and run along either side of the window....

Then come down into the trunk.
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Default Do you even get reception out there..

Mr. 'I can't even get anything faster then dial-up cause I live in the middle of nowhere'?
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Bro it's Satellite based ;-)
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Default Braggin' about the Bluetooth eh...

:-) So how you like the T68? WAP? SMS? Used any of it? I'm still jealous...

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Default Satallite biznatch. :P

I can get satallite DSL again, but its not really worth it because I go back to school.


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