Looks like this will be my next car audio purchase, to replace my aging Clarion unit with the lame 8 character display that I've incessantly complained about for 3 years. Was just wondering what the opinions were. This unit has a nice display (even though I'd prefer a matching green backlight), and seems to be getting good reviews on Crutchfield. Geez, I'll even get to replace Mr. Big Honkin' Antenna with the sleeker newer one, that is provided I can figure out how to get the dang thing off my roof without pulling paint with it.

Looky here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jDCmzdK...950&I=607SCFM1

 

No Jog Shuttle.. I'd wait for something better.

 

putting one in next week after having xm for past few years. btw am keeping xm in my other car &office so i'll let you know more on a comparison basis in a few weeks.

 

why did you mount the antenna on the outside? I mounted mine on the rear decklid next to the brake light and it works perfect. Plus with tinted windows it cant be seen, which is even better. I really hate when I see cars with these antennas mounted on the outside. It looks horrible

 

engin_ear.....

I'm about a month too late, as usual. But I know a perfect place to put the tuner, in the SunGlasses holder.

I recently had to buy an outdated Audiovox tuner, small enough to fit the pocket of the holder, because that's the only one I could find.

When the VaisTech unit arrives, which will eliminate the FM modulator I'll also have the installer replace the Audiovox with the Sirius Starbase you mentioned.

~ Cap

 

Audiovox Installation

 

Capirato:
Wow - I love that spot for the controller install. Only problem in my case is that the GS doesn't have a sunglasses holder (sunroof is there). Meanwhile, I'm trying to find out from my connections at Sirius what company actually manufactures the Starbase unit.

 

I hear ya - I pretty much agree, which is why I had mine painted to match body color. Maybe I WILL put the new one on the rear deck. I have tinted windows as well, but I think my tint film is metallized. Do you know if yours is?...

Terk also told me how to get the antenna off - you use dental floss underneath and break the adhesive, then use alcohol to get the remaining adhesive off. Pretty simple.

 

The Antenna measures 2 x 2 3/8 x 5/8.

~ Cap

 

Had the Starbase installed today with the VaisTech module. Replaced the outdated Audio Vox.

~ Cap

 

Got any pics of the antenna? How'd u run the wire from the lid to the back seat area? Mine' s on the deck lid also but in the corner Couldn't figure out how to get the wire run from near the sub/brake light area.

 

I just picked it up on Monday, will hopefully be installed this weekend - planning to fit it into my ashtray.

 

Cap:
So what's your first impressions? Curious to hear.
Jerry.

 

Jerry.....

First impression is good. Haven't had time to do any programming. Reception is better. There is a road (I live in a hilly area with winding roads and tall trees) where Sirius used to drop out a couple of times for a second or so. Didn't notice any drop out today.

Of course, the fidelity is great with the VaisTech module. Also, I got the AM back which was very noisy before. The antenna had stuff attached to it by a TV receiver and the Sirius radio. Now the antenna is OEM.

~ Cap

 

Cap:
I'm guessing that the reception has not improved because of the antenna, it is because the newer receivers are using the latest chipset from Sirius, and they are doing better buffer management that allows better handling of signal dropouts.
Let us know what you think of navigating around the menus, especially while driving...
Jerry.