Sirius Satellite radio mounting suggestions needed

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 04:15 AM

Well the wife came through and got me the Audiovox Sirius Shuttle (Satellite Radio System) for the 4Runner. I spend 3+ hours a day in the truck so this will be a wonderful gift. Anyone else have the Audiovox Shuttle? I'm looking for some mounting ideas. There's really no good place to mount it, and wherever I decide to put it will need some custom mounts made. Any ideas? The shuttle is about 4.5" Wide, 3" Tall and 1.75" Deep.

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SLC Punk · 12-26-2003, 04:24 AM

If you don't use your ash tray, then mount it in that pocket under it.

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SLC Punk
If you don't use your ash tray, then mount it in that pocket under it.

That's where I'm thinking too. I just need to figure out a way to make a bracket that I can mount inside the pocket. That way, I don't have to drill holes in the console around the gear shifter.

SLC Punk · 12-26-2003, 04:31 AM

Go to home depot and look for some "L" brackets, then you can glue of mount it to the panel.

shazaam · 12-26-2003, 05:42 AM

my set up

This is what I did with mine .... hope it helps.

EDIT: someone please let me know if the link works, I can never get it to work right.

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sdastg1
my set up

This is what I did with mine .... hope it helps.

EDIT: someone please let me know if the link works, I can never get it to work right.

You definately have a nice setup - very clean, custom install. Mine is a bit different especially in shape and size. This is the one I have (with the car kit):

Sirius Audiovox SIR-CK1 Shuttle

shazaam · 12-26-2003, 06:08 AM

sorry I thought it was the same kenwood as mine, didn't pay attention to the model number.

The only suggestion I have for you is mount it at eye level, or at an angle where you can read the screen easily. Also a place where you can easily reach the buttons, b/c those things are so damn small.

Other then that, take pics and show us what it looks like

EDIT: I just noticed your in chicagoland, where abouts?

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sdastg1
sorry I thought it was the same kenwood as mine, didn't pay attention to the model number.

The only suggestion I have for you is mount it at eye level, or at an angle where you can read the screen easily. Also a place where you can easily reach the buttons, b/c those things are so damn small.

Other then that, take pics and show us what it looks like

EDIT: I just noticed your in chicagoland, where abouts?

I live in Lockport and work in Naperville. How 'bout you?

SLC Punk · 12-26-2003, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sdastg1
my set up

This is what I did with mine .... hope it helps.

EDIT: someone please let me know if the link works, I can never get it to work right.

Can you see out of the rear view mirror with the PNP there?

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 06:17 AM

SLC Punk:

I noticed a post of yours on the backstage Sirius forum where you posted a pic of your roof mount antenna. I was thinking of putting the antenna in the same place originally, but I could'nt get the wire to fit snug enough to stay in place. It seems that there was too much space around the window. How did you get your wire to stay put?

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 06:35 AM

SLC Punk:

How did you run your power? What did you tap into? Did you buy an aftermarket adapter wire? Did you use an in-line fuse?

shazaam · 12-26-2003, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SLC Punk
Can you see out of the rear view mirror with the PNP there?

No problems with the rear view mirror, from the angle I took the pic it seems like it blocks the view, but when I'm driving I have no problems.

runner4: I used to live on N. Lake Shore Dr., I just moved about a month and half ago to Md.

paxam · 12-26-2003, 06:50 AM

mine is built into the radio and the reciever box is under the dash. I mounted the ant on the dash . it works pretty good. I had it on the outside but the truck looked realy bad.

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 06:54 AM

SLC Punk:

How did you run your power? What did you tap into? Did you buy an aftermarket adapter wire? Did you use an in-line fuse?

SLC Punk · 12-26-2003, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Runner4
SLC Punk:

I noticed a post of yours on the backstage Sirius forum where you posted a pic of your roof mount antenna. I was thinking of putting the antenna in the same place originally, but I could'nt get the wire to fit snug enough to stay in place. It seems that there was too much space around the window. How did you get your wire to stay put?

If you look at your window molding. The gap (like you described), if you look behind it, you will see where the rubber meets the body. I took a real small screwdriver and small pocket knife and pushed the seal out enough to get the wire below it. Then make sure that the seal doesn't fold.

Probably doesn't make sense, but if you look at your window molding you will understand.

SLC Punk · 12-26-2003, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Runner4
SLC Punk:

How did you run your power? What did you tap into? Did you buy an aftermarket adapter wire? Did you use an in-line fuse?

I already had a wire to tap into from a previous failed mod (outside temp gauge)

I used one of those fuse tap's and have it fused through there.

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 07:28 AM

I'll have to look at the windshield. Right now my antenna is on the rear roof, and comes in through the rear hatch. I'd rather move it to the front. Thanks.

SLC Punk · 12-26-2003, 07:39 AM

I installed it that way at first. But when I opened my rear hatch all the way, the hatch was pressing on the cable. I was afraid that it would short it out. So that's why I moved it to the front.

Do you have the Terk 3 antenna?

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 07:46 AM

Yes, I have the Terk3, but the wire doesn't seem to be getting pressed when the hatch is fully open. I would still rather have it in the front anyways.

***midiwall*** · 12-26-2003, 09:32 AM

Runner4;

I have the Delphi receiver for XM radio which is about the same shape/size of the Shuttle. I don't have a dedicated picture of where it ended up, but you can see it in this shot:

http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/dirt..._Reiter_13.jpg

Basically, it's sitting just in front of the transfer case lever.

Runner4 · 12-26-2003, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by midiwall
Runner4;

I have the Delphi receiver for XM radio which is about the same shape/size of the Shuttle. I don't have a dedicated picture of where it ended up, but you can see it in this shot:

http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/dirt..._Reiter_13.jpg

Basically, it's sitting just in front of the transfer case lever.

Thats kind where I want to put it, actually, right under the ash tray to be exact. I don't want to use the mounting kit that came with it becasue I don't believe the tape will last that long. As SLCPunk mentioned, I'll be making a trip to HomeDepot to get some brackets and fab something up so I can mount the bracket with screws on the inside of the cubby hole below the ash trya. This way, there will be no holes in the highly visible plastic around the shifter.

bobzemuda · 12-26-2003, 12:40 PM

I have the XM Delphi radio, but that Audiovox radio is basically the same size and shape as mine, so I assume it mounts the same.

I bought an ultimount and mounted it flat on the bottom of the hump under the ashtray.

pics are at http://gallery.zemudaville.com/XMBaby%21

Bill

bobzemuda · 12-27-2003, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SLC Punk
I installed it that way at first. But when I opened my rear hatch all the way, the hatch was pressing on the cable. I was afraid that it would short it out. So that's why I moved it to the front.

Do you have the Terk 3 antenna?

Based on SLC Punks warning, I went to autozone and found some little rubber feet, bump stops that were just a tad thicker than the cable to my XM.

I put them on either side of cable and secured them with a dab of silicone glue.

Now I have no worries, and I prefer this mounting location.

Bill

ldivinag · 12-28-2003, 05:28 AM

i'm planning on finding and fabbing a goosneck type mount. so i can move it out of the way when not needed.

btw, i just found www.siriusbackstage.com for my sirius forum needs.

for my xm tuner, that is much simpler since it uses the sony unilink bus and i just mount the sucker back in the amp rack out of the way...

SLC Punk · 12-29-2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobzemuda
Based on SLC Punks warning, I went to autozone and found some little rubber feet, bump stops that were just a tad thicker than the cable to my XM.

I put them on either side of cable and secured them with a dab of silicone glue.

Now I have no worries, and I prefer this mounting location.

Bill

That's a good idea. I should have thought of doing something like that.

Oh well it works and I don't want to mess with it anymore.

12-26-2003, 04:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	If you don't use your ash tray, then mount it in that pocket under it. __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

12-26-2003, 04:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	Go to home depot and look for some "L" brackets, then you can glue of mount it to the panel. __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

12-26-2003, 05:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,057	my set up This is what I did with mine .... hope it helps. EDIT: someone please let me know if the link works, I can never get it to work right. __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1 Last edited by sdastg1; 12-26-2003 at 05:44 AM.

12-26-2003, 06:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,057	sorry I thought it was the same kenwood as mine, didn't pay attention to the model number. The only suggestion I have for you is mount it at eye level, or at an angle where you can read the screen easily. Also a place where you can easily reach the buttons, b/c those things are so damn small. Other then that, take pics and show us what it looks like EDIT: I just noticed your in chicagoland, where abouts? __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1 Last edited by sdastg1; 12-26-2003 at 06:09 AM.

12-26-2003, 06:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Runner4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 122	SLC Punk: I noticed a post of yours on the backstage Sirius forum where you posted a pic of your roof mount antenna. I was thinking of putting the antenna in the same place originally, but I could'nt get the wire to fit snug enough to stay in place. It seems that there was too much space around the window. How did you get your wire to stay put? __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 4X4, Anthracite Grey - Factory Brush Guard w/mounted Hella 500s, Pilot Fogs, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Satellite Radio, Footwell Lighting, Lund Hood Deflector, Dueler AT Revos - 169,000 mi (03/23/07) '07 Toyota Camry SE I4, Super White

12-26-2003, 06:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Runner4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 122	SLC Punk: How did you run your power? What did you tap into? Did you buy an aftermarket adapter wire? Did you use an in-line fuse? __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 4X4, Anthracite Grey - Factory Brush Guard w/mounted Hella 500s, Pilot Fogs, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Satellite Radio, Footwell Lighting, Lund Hood Deflector, Dueler AT Revos - 169,000 mi (03/23/07) '07 Toyota Camry SE I4, Super White

12-26-2003, 06:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
paxam Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: S florida Posts: 190	mine is built into the radio and the reciever box is under the dash. I mounted the ant on the dash . it works pretty good. I had it on the outside but the truck looked realy bad. __________________ TRD Supercharger,TRD 7th injector,URD AIC ,Headers,2.5 Magnaflow exhaust,Airfilter,air box mod,flexalite 210 fans,optima yellow top,Warbro 190 ,TRD t stat,ramsey 8000 winch and rear locker mod

12-26-2003, 06:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Runner4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 122	SLC Punk: How did you run your power? What did you tap into? Did you buy an aftermarket adapter wire? Did you use an in-line fuse? __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 4X4, Anthracite Grey - Factory Brush Guard w/mounted Hella 500s, Pilot Fogs, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Satellite Radio, Footwell Lighting, Lund Hood Deflector, Dueler AT Revos - 169,000 mi (03/23/07) '07 Toyota Camry SE I4, Super White

12-26-2003, 07:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
Runner4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 122	I'll have to look at the windshield. Right now my antenna is on the rear roof, and comes in through the rear hatch. I'd rather move it to the front. Thanks. __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 4X4, Anthracite Grey - Factory Brush Guard w/mounted Hella 500s, Pilot Fogs, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Satellite Radio, Footwell Lighting, Lund Hood Deflector, Dueler AT Revos - 169,000 mi (03/23/07) '07 Toyota Camry SE I4, Super White

12-26-2003, 07:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	I installed it that way at first. But when I opened my rear hatch all the way, the hatch was pressing on the cable. I was afraid that it would short it out. So that's why I moved it to the front. Do you have the Terk 3 antenna? __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

12-26-2003, 07:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
Runner4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 122	Yes, I have the Terk3, but the wire doesn't seem to be getting pressed when the hatch is fully open. I would still rather have it in the front anyways. __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 4X4, Anthracite Grey - Factory Brush Guard w/mounted Hella 500s, Pilot Fogs, Kenwood Head Unit, Sirius Satellite Radio, Footwell Lighting, Lund Hood Deflector, Dueler AT Revos - 169,000 mi (03/23/07) '07 Toyota Camry SE I4, Super White

12-26-2003, 09:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	Runner4; I have the Delphi receiver for XM radio which is about the same shape/size of the Shuttle. I don't have a dedicated picture of where it ended up, but you can see it in this shot: http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/dirt..._Reiter_13.jpg Basically, it's sitting just in front of the transfer case lever. __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

12-26-2003, 12:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
bobzemuda Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 537	I have the XM Delphi radio, but that Audiovox radio is basically the same size and shape as mine, so I assume it mounts the same. I bought an ultimount and mounted it flat on the bottom of the hump under the ashtray. pics are at http://gallery.zemudaville.com/XMBaby%21 Bill __________________ My name is BILL not Bob Mazda3 :0( Last edited by bobzemuda; 12-27-2003 at 09:32 PM.

12-28-2003, 05:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
ldivinag Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Posts: 1,428	i'm planning on finding and fabbing a goosneck type mount. so i can move it out of the way when not needed. btw, i just found www.siriusbackstage.com for my sirius forum needs. for my xm tuner, that is much simpler since it uses the sony unilink bus and i just mount the sucker back in the amp rack out of the way... __________________ leo d. stock 90 4runner

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