Sirius Satellite radio mounting suggestions needed
12-26-2003, 03:15 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sirius Satellite radio mounting suggestions needed
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.
12-26-2003, 03:28 AM
#3
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by SLC Punk
If you don't use your ash tray, then mount it in that pocket under it.
If you don't use your ash tray, then mount it in that pocket under it.
12-26-2003, 04:42 AM
#5
Contributing Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,020
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
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.
Last edited by sdastg1; 12-26-2003 at 04:44 AM.
12-26-2003, 04:51 AM
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
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.
Sirius Audiovox SIR-CK1 Shuttle
12-26-2003, 05:08 AM
#7
Contributing Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,020
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
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?
Last edited by sdastg1; 12-26-2003 at 05:09 AM.
Trending Topics
12-26-2003, 05:14 AM
#8
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
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?
12-26-2003, 05:15 AM
#9
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 5,862
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
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.
12-26-2003, 05:17 AM
#10
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
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?
12-26-2003, 05:38 AM
#12
Contributing Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,020
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by SLC Punk
Can you see out of the rear view mirror with the PNP there?
Can you see out of the rear view mirror with the PNP there?
runner4: I used to live on N. Lake Shore Dr., I just moved about a month and half ago to Md.
12-26-2003, 05:50 AM
#13
Contributing Member
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.
12-26-2003, 05:57 AM
#15
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 5,862
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
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?
Probably doesn't make sense, but if you look at your window molding you will understand.
12-26-2003, 05:58 AM
#16
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 5,862
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
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 used one of those fuse tap's and have it fused through there.
12-26-2003, 06:28 AM
#17
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
12-26-2003, 06:39 AM
#18
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 5,862
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
Do you have the Terk 3 antenna?
12-26-2003, 06:46 AM
#19
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
12-26-2003, 08:32 AM
#20
Registered User
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.
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.
