Lexus88

the guy i bought my IS from had the xm antenna installed on the trunk... dont really like the way it looks and i'm thinking of reinstalling it inside the rear windshield... will it still work and how well???

nighthawk

Yes it will, it works more than just fine and I live in Irvine and drive all over LA county. Most tunnels doesn't make the signal drop....xm rocks

ben_r_

As far as I have heard it should....

jimmyjazz

Mine didn't work very well at all, it would cut out whenever you changed direction. I tried on top of, left, right,in front of, the third brake light. I wound up putting on the trunk, front edge in the center. It works well and it looks a lot better than the side.

passnu2

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i have done this on other cars and it works just fine. so long it has a clear view where you place it. many custom stereo shops actually install it inside the car for a more clean and custom look.

you can always place it inside and not mount it to make sure it pulls signal. my guess is you will be just fine.

Lexmex

In my RX, I keep in the sunroof area, and even though I am pretty much at the good southern border of XM, still works very well.

istundra

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what type of XM unit? OEM or stand-alone?

PMok

I have a stand-alone XM Roady2 unit I use in the car, and I bought an extra XM antenna that was actually intended for the home kit, and I just run it to the rear windshield shelf right behind the brake light, works just fine. I also have 35% tint on all windows (non-metallic).

CoasterG

iTrader: (1)

Best spot is next to, behind or if you have the micro antenna on top of the brake light.

The sharp angle of our rear window gives an antenna placed there a almost totally clear 360 degree view. I had my Xpress kit antenna placed there and my reception level was great. The only time I'd ever lose signal would be in situations you'd normally lose signal, ie under bridges, heavy tree cover and that strange signal loss close to downtown Orlando.