XM radio in my cabrio (56k, grab a Snickers)

[mgold]

I just got a Delphi RoadyXT last weekend and installed it today in my 1991 BMW 318ic and its working great. I had originally planned on using the aux input on my Clarion DXZ845MC deck, but I had to change mounting locations. I had planned on munting it to the lid of my ashtray, but it ended up not working well at all. Instead I used the vent clip (I plan on changing this at a later date). Because of this relocation, the cable I'm using for my iPod became awkward to use in this application, so I used the RoadyXT's FM transmitter instead. I was suprised at how well it works. The display color isn't too shabby either. Enjoy the pics!

I had to take a few things out to run the antenna wire. I test fitted the antenna in a few locations (you can see it in the background)


The antenna neatly mounted on the trunk. The wire runs under the tonneau cover into the car.


The system installed. You can see the aux cable I use for my iPod in the cubby. And yes, I modified the bezel on my clock to route the wires (have to replace the clock anyways as it has a broken LCD). The power runs from the lighter under the ashtray and up behind the dash (I plan on hard-wiring it eventually).


With the dash lit up. The RoadyXT's display color is fairly close (it has 7 different choices).

[///M42 sport]

thats cool, I just got a sirius unit today. Do you think theres room inside that third brakelight for the antenna?

[parkerbink]

What happens to the antenna when you put up/down the top? I have my Sirius antenna on the third brake light.

[///M42 sport]

has anyone removed the third brake light before? Is there space inside to fit the antenna?

[parkerbink]

There is space but I doubt you would get signal if the antenna were inside it.

[benDASHDASH]

I'd put the antenna behind the rear seat next to the fan

[parkerbink]

My Sirius needs a clear view of the sky. When I pull in my garage, go under trees etc I lose signal. I do not believe it can be in/under anything.

[benDASHDASH]

I'm talking about the black panel behind the top of the rear seat next to the vent.

[mgold]

What happens to the antenna when you put up/down the top? I have my Sirius antenna on the third brake light.

The antenna sticks pretty good (that's a fairly strong magnet). I was able to raise and lower the tonneau cover without any issues.

I thought about putting the antenna under the third brake light cover (it's only plastic), but decided against it, although the signal should be OK. I also considered on the top of the windshield (too difficult to run the antenna wire), on the cowl between the wiper blades (weak signal), and on the dash before I decided on the tonneau. Barely enough room, but it worked. I'll try to take close-up shots of the wiring under the tonneau cover when I have a chance.

[///M42 sport]

I have the sirius antenna on my dash right now. Gets pretty good reception.

[mgold]

I have the sirius antenna on my dash right now. Gets pretty good reception.

One of our club members keeps his XM antenna on the dash of his 635CSi, although he admits the signal is not as strong as he'd like it. On his wife's X5 he mounted the antenna under a plastic spoiler in the back. He says the reception is just fine (probably because the antenna itself it attached to sheetmetal and that supposedly helps with reception).

[SeanS]

I installed the antenna puck in the exact location as you have. after about a dozen times of putting the top down, the edge of the lid sheared the antenna cable and the puck was useless. Just an FYI.

Sean