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Old 05-21-2004, 08:47 AM
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<center><img src="http://gulfrealtyinc.com/images/Audi_Satellite.jpg"></center><p>got SIRIUS satellite installed yesterday. However, when i came to pick up my car the dumb f*ck put my reciever on my trunk! They call it a roof-mount antenna for a reason...

Anyhow, I don't think it looks right; and they're going to charge me an extra $100 to run it up to my roof, if I want. Can the receiver be put in the back interior dash? Or maybe on the window... Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated
Old 05-21-2004, 08:48 AM
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Default Looks better on the roof. And insist that they run it to the roof

no charge! You paid to have it installed in the first place.
Old 05-21-2004, 08:52 AM
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Dude just have them put it inside on the rear deck.
Old 05-21-2004, 09:11 AM
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Default move it to the edge of the trunk (close to the window) reception will be OK.

at least you won't see the wire. I have a big glass mount rear window antenna that is real-ugly.
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Default I have XM..same size antenna ...

Mounted mine just beyond the curve closest to the rear window so it is on a flat surface. Its about 1 inch from the front of the trunk lid and works fine. They just recommend atleast 3 sqft of metal surface area.

It will not work in the rear deck, under the hood or under the trunk lid. I tested all of these. Definately needs to be outside the vehicle.

Personally prefer mine mounted on the trunk so I can easily put it inside the trunk when parking someplace shady. Worried that someone will just rip it off as it is only magnet mounted.
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Works *fine* for me in the rear deck, I dunno what you are talking about.
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I had 1 bar sat service in the rear deck, vs 5 on the rear trunk. perhaps the rural area i live in.
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