XM Radio in '05 Mustang
#1
All:
I'm curious to know if it's worth it to get the XM Radio setup? The stations here in Idaho kinda stink, but am wondering what others' opinions are.
Also, how hard are they to hook up to the factory stereo? I have the Shaker 500 in my 05 V6 Mustang..
Lastly, any recommendations for an XM Radio receiver?
Thanks and glad the forums are back!!
I'm curious to know if it's worth it to get the XM Radio setup? The stations here in Idaho kinda stink, but am wondering what others' opinions are.
Also, how hard are they to hook up to the factory stereo? I have the Shaker 500 in my 05 V6 Mustang..
Lastly, any recommendations for an XM Radio receiver?
Thanks and glad the forums are back!!
#3
Why don't you guys use an FM Modulator, so you don't have to worry about hard-wiring anything to your Shaker? Same goes for iPods too. I assume XM receivers have the option to use an FM Mod....
#4
Originally posted by Lowe!@January 21, 2005, 2:57 PM
Why don't you guys use an FM Modulator, so you don't have to worry about hard-wiring anything to your Shaker?
Why don't you guys use an FM Modulator, so you don't have to worry about hard-wiring anything to your Shaker?
Perhaps how the dreaded "Aux Button" will be used with the XM receiver will be know soon, also an argument in the favor of hard-wiring it.
#5
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=14023
see if this would help you on the hardwiring
see if this would help you on the hardwiring
#9
Originally posted by DraftHorsePower@January 26, 2005, 1:52 PM
i'm thinking about putting one in mine too... gotta agree with you on the idaho radio stations... i'm in Hailey/Sun Valley... where abouts are you?
i'm thinking about putting one in mine too... gotta agree with you on the idaho radio stations... i'm in Hailey/Sun Valley... where abouts are you?
Back to the topic on the XM thing, I am not sure if the shaker system has an RCA cable jack or not but I believe you can run it through that if you are going for a portable XM unit...
#10
hah yeah, snow isn't too bad, it's been pretty warm up here actually... i think it's compacted down to about 2 1/2 feet. I've been going down to boise on the weekends... though no sun it's still nicer than here i think. Still waiting on my 05 and going insane.
hey, a dealer guy told me that the shakers can recieve the satellite radio without putting the external cradle thing on the dash... he said you can just put something in the trunk and run it through the stock stereo. True or bs?
hey, a dealer guy told me that the shakers can recieve the satellite radio without putting the external cradle thing on the dash... he said you can just put something in the trunk and run it through the stock stereo. True or bs?
#11
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I am not sure if the shaker system has an RCA cable jack...
Even with the pinouts on a diagram (also posted somehwere) there's no guarantee that it will work, or that you won't fry your Shaker system when you try.
#12
I have installed XM in my 05. And yes I love it. No I did not have it added to my shaker 1000. I had so many problems with it I had an after market stereo installed and said goodbye to the shaker and the headaches. The Shaker was a complete wast of time and money on this car. One of the only things I can find to complain on the 05.
#14
Thanks to everyone who posted. I ended up going with the Roady2 unit. So far I have been pretty happy with the unit. The installation was easy, although, I'm not sure that I liked where I put the controlling unit.
I ended up placing it between the two front vents. It looks very nice, but I don't know. Just got that "hmm, should I have really put it there" kind of feeling. : :shock:
Anyhow, I'll snap some pictures tomorrow when the sun is out (at least, I hope will be out).
I ended up placing it between the two front vents. It looks very nice, but I don't know. Just got that "hmm, should I have really put it there" kind of feeling. : :shock:
Anyhow, I'll snap some pictures tomorrow when the sun is out (at least, I hope will be out).
#15
I have XM Satellite Radio in my Audi and I love it! It is way better than ordinary radio. Most of the channels are commercial free and you can drive cross-country and still keep listening to the same station. I've discovered a lot of great music by being a subscriber. I'm kind of surprised Ford didn't just hardwire the Shaker system with a "SAT" button so you could install it as an option. Perhaps later.
The other thing you will notice is that you will hardly ever listen to your CDs again! And no, I don't have stock in XM but I wish I did now!
The other thing you will notice is that you will hardly ever listen to your CDs again! And no, I don't have stock in XM but I wish I did now!
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Originally posted by Lowe!@January 21, 2005, 2:57 PM
Why don't you guys use an FM Modulator, so you don't have to worry about hard-wiring anything to your Shaker? Same goes for iPods too. I assume XM receivers have the option to use an FM Mod....
Why don't you guys use an FM Modulator, so you don't have to worry about hard-wiring anything to your Shaker? Same goes for iPods too. I assume XM receivers have the option to use an FM Mod....
#17
LOL ditto on the bad stations in Idaho...my grandparents live in SE Idaho, and between bigger towns I loved pulling the "Let's push the seek button and watch the stations cycle all the way around" trick.
I just got XM in my stang (custom stereo, so no install tips), and I really like it. I was afraid that I would be paying for something I really didn't need, but the stations are pretty good.
I just got XM in my stang (custom stereo, so no install tips), and I really like it. I was afraid that I would be paying for something I really didn't need, but the stations are pretty good.
#18
Originally posted by steve19970@January 26, 2005, 10:10 PM
LOL ditto on the bad stations in Idaho...my grandparents live in SE Idaho, and between bigger towns I loved pulling the "Let's push the seek button and watch the stations cycle all the way around" trick.
I just got XM in my stang (custom stereo, so no install tips), and I really like it. I was afraid that I would be paying for something I really didn't need, but the stations are pretty good.
LOL ditto on the bad stations in Idaho...my grandparents live in SE Idaho, and between bigger towns I loved pulling the "Let's push the seek button and watch the stations cycle all the way around" trick.
I just got XM in my stang (custom stereo, so no install tips), and I really like it. I was afraid that I would be paying for something I really didn't need, but the stations are pretty good.
I'm thinking I may take it back and exchange it for a head unit.