Sirius Install Options
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Sirius Install Options
I'm currently researching options to install Sirius in my '08 IS250 w/ Nav and found the most probable solutions to be (aside from spending $800+ at the dealer):
-Vais SLS2 w/ SiriusConnect SC-C1 and VAIS SharkFin Adapter
-Directed TOY-SC1 w/ SiriusConnect SC-C1 and VAIS SharkFin Adapter
The later options seems to be about $100 cheaper, but I'm really not able to figure out the difference between the two -- is there any? Can I use steering controls with both options?
I'm also really not too car-tech savvy, so I'd like to have this professionally installed, however, I'm always a bit weary to leave this in the hands of someone who I have no experience with. Does anyone know any installers that can do this in the DC-Metro area? Would I have to purchase the products from them, or could I just purchase online and have them installed?
Thanks for anyone's help - I'm the kind of person who doesn't really mess with aftermarkets products, but after being stuck with FM Radio and my iPod for a few months, I'm dying to have this done at a reasonable price.
-Vais SLS2 w/ SiriusConnect SC-C1 and VAIS SharkFin Adapter
-Directed TOY-SC1 w/ SiriusConnect SC-C1 and VAIS SharkFin Adapter
The later options seems to be about $100 cheaper, but I'm really not able to figure out the difference between the two -- is there any? Can I use steering controls with both options?
I'm also really not too car-tech savvy, so I'd like to have this professionally installed, however, I'm always a bit weary to leave this in the hands of someone who I have no experience with. Does anyone know any installers that can do this in the DC-Metro area? Would I have to purchase the products from them, or could I just purchase online and have them installed?
Thanks for anyone's help - I'm the kind of person who doesn't really mess with aftermarkets products, but after being stuck with FM Radio and my iPod for a few months, I'm dying to have this done at a reasonable price.
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I'm going to buy the parts from Bestbuy and probably do it myself. Bestbuy said they would do it for $89. There is a good picture writeup in the IS-F section.
I don't have the sharkfin on my 06' so right now I'm not doing that mod. Sounds like that adds an hour to the job.
I don't have the sharkfin on my 06' so right now I'm not doing that mod. Sounds like that adds an hour to the job.
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i have the sirius installed at the dealer and it S*#ked. it would cut out all the time for like 10 min, and i could only get part of the text . SO i just put in the XM set up with best of sirius, for howard stern, and it works great. never cuts out all text comes up.MUCH BETTER. finally happy.
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i have the sirius installed at the dealer and it S*#ked. it would cut out all the time for like 10 min, and i could only get part of the text . SO i just put in the XM set up with best of sirius, for howard stern, and it works great. never cuts out all text comes up.MUCH BETTER. finally happy.
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i hooked my sirius up through the sharkfin. check this thread out. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...installed.html
i hooked mine up through here. it is alot easier than it looks. the hard part if getting the vents out.
i hooked mine up through here. it is alot easier than it looks. the hard part if getting the vents out.
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From: NJ
i have the sirius installed at the dealer and it S*#ked. it would cut out all the time for like 10 min, and i could only get part of the text . SO i just put in the XM set up with best of sirius, for howard stern, and it works great. never cuts out all text comes up.MUCH BETTER. finally happy.
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