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Old 10-11-09, 08:51 PM
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I am having my dealer install factory integrated XM this week. They want to put the antena on the rear trunk. I am thinking I would prefer inside on the back shelf. I have read a few posts saying back shelf has reception issues. Can i get some feedback from members that have done either the back shelf or rear trunk. Pros/Cons....

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Old 10-12-09, 12:50 AM
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i suppose you don't have the shark fin?

but yeah, putting it on the rear deck can have reception issue. not a must, but not something i want to risk. of course i can understand it doesn't look as appealing with the antenna on the trunk lid

moreover, especially if you have metallic tint, putting antenna on rear deck is a huge nono
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I have my ant on the rear shelf and it only cuts out in a couple of spots in my neighborhood (hilly nad heavily wooded). No issues with reception otherwise. I'm using the VAIS unit with the mini tuner.
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Had mine mounted at the bottom of the rear window, below the 3rd brake light. mine was a Sirius antenna. Had the one on my rear deck and when it got washed, it moved sometimes and left some scratches.
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