LEXINIT

This was the only logical place to put it !! Very easy install, just hide the wire in the rubber seal, down through the A pillar, right into your console, DONE !!
Happy XM Listening !!
Hughie, FL

LEXINIT

Here is a Closer View !!

LEXINIT

Also, you can color match it to your car, then you won't even see it !!
Hughie, FL

tonydt1g3r

saw a sirus installation at the lexus dealership on a brand new LS they put this huge triangle looking attenna on the front windshield, I mean its huge

RMR

This is exactely where I have my SIRIUS antenna mounted.

Although temporary (not glued as I am using the magnet base), I have had it in this location since the day I bought my SC. My SIRIUS antenna is the same size as the XM, and is usually what you get when you buy the radio package.

Some folks have mentioned putting it behind the headrests in the back, but in order to work optimaly, the antenna should not be covered.

Running the wire under the windscreen gasket, them down the passenger pillar take about 10 minutes.

So far, I am very happy with results. Thanks for sharring, and now I don't feel like I am alone


NICE430

tonydt1g3r

hey I got a better idea. put it on the trunk lid on top of the LED and paint it the color of your car then it wont stick out so much. I think you can run the wire down the stock tube where the current LED power wires run.

DChuka

Is the top of the LED steel or plastic? You need something a magnet can attach to. It's more than just for cosmetics; I think the antenna works better if it has something to hold onto.

tonydt1g3r

I would think a piece of double sided tape would be better then a magnet

DChuka

I think the antenna needs to make contact with ferrous metal to work better, beyond the purpose of holding the thing onto your car. (I'm at work right now and don't have access to the XM manual so don't shoot me if I'm wrong!) Having said that, I've put the antenna as a quickee set up on the front seat and haven't have reception issues.

tonydt1g3r

hehe I have no clue either I am just speculating

LEXINIT

No glueing or double sided tape is recommended for the install !! Just rest it in place & let the magnetic base do the rest... Mine has been in that location for 5 months now, and hasn't shifted once !! (including 150 mph runs on the turnpike, LOL)...If you color match it to your car, it will be ideal, and you will never notice it !!
Hughie...FL

Gasjuggler

Just bought Delphi Skyfi 2 and been stuggling on where to place the antenna on my black 04 SC430.I decided to place the radio in the center console for now. It won't fit in the ashtray and it sticks out to far on the dash panel. Right now I have the antenna in the rear headrest and the signal does drop out occassionly.I would like to place the antenna where you did in your photo but will the cable cause any problems with the gasket (leaks)?

clubaddict

howd you integrate the satellite radio with the stock levinson system?

rbsdvm

I have a 2002 SC430 and just had XM installed. The receiver fit nicely into the ash tray gap, so I can still close the door. It is wired into the radio - the installer tried to use a new system that can integrate totally but it didn't work with the '02 (apparently it was made for the newer model). But it works wonderfully and I can still use the steering wheel controls for volume. My question concerns the antenna. Is there a way I can listen to XM without the car antenna coming up? I have heard that if you turn off the RDS it can be done but only if you are using the cd or cassette player. I tend to think my only option would be to remove the antenna, which would be fine, since I never listen to regular radio. Has anyone done this, and if so, how could I plug the opening from which the antenna arises?
Thanks for your input.

hfchapin

What model XM receiver fits in the ashtray?