Sirius receiver placement
#1
Sirius receiver placement
Has anyone found a good place or method for mounting a satellite radio receiver in their HCHII? I have an 06 w/ Navi and the Sirius Starmate receiver. I currently have it down near my knee in the lower left coinhholder nook, which is not working out so well. The optimal solution for me would be some sort of all in 1 mounting bracket that plugs directly into the power outlet and aux. jack, but I havent seen anything quite like that (except for ipods) for sale anywhere.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
#2
Re: Sirius receiver placement
I mounted my sportster's docking cradle with velcro on the sliding cover over the cup holder. Not great but atleast no holes. Make sure you get the antenna on the top of the car. I mounted mine on top of the trunk. Have fun!
#3
Re: Sirius receiver placement
Buy this mount:
http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/EzSwivel.html
You can attach the starmate mounting backet to it. This puts it near the Aux jack and power source. Also, it will NOT get in the way of the gear shift.
http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/EzSwivel.html
You can attach the starmate mounting backet to it. This puts it near the Aux jack and power source. Also, it will NOT get in the way of the gear shift.
#5
Re: Sirius receiver placement
Originally Posted by earthgrrl
I got the small receiver with the blue back light (which matches my dash lights!) and I had it mounted in the small pocket between the gear shift and the cupholder. Fits perfectly!
#6
Re: Sirius receiver placement
I got the Sirius Starbase, seen here:
http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Sirius_S...tarbase_SC_FM1
It fits perfectly!!
http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Sirius_S...tarbase_SC_FM1
It fits perfectly!!
#7
Re: Sirius receiver placement
Originally Posted by earthgrrl
I got the Sirius Starbase, seen here:
http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Sirius_S...tarbase_SC_FM1
It fits perfectly!!
http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Sirius_S...tarbase_SC_FM1
It fits perfectly!!
#9
Re: Sirius receiver placement
I have found the area where the 3 blank plates are, at your left knee, to be quite good, as it's otherwise unused for me, and discrete. The Sirius Starmate, black version (not the silver model at Radio Shack) has TiVo-like pause ability, and has a blue backlight like the dash illumination, so it looks quite at home.
The disadvantage is that the right rear and front passengers can't see the display.
I hope this helps a bit, I do plan to post pictures.
The disadvantage is that the right rear and front passengers can't see the display.
I hope this helps a bit, I do plan to post pictures.
Last edited by tinkererguy; 08-10-2006 at 07:34 PM.
#10
Re: Sirius receiver placement
Ok, pictures posted, in pdf slideshow format, I think it'll give you a much better idea of how it looks. No permanent holes, who knows what I'll have in 2-3 years. And you'll see I didn't bother with external antenna mount, although reception is a minor problem once in a while, this certainly was an easy installation anybody could do, no tools required.
Last edited by tinkererguy; 08-12-2006 at 06:15 AM.