Malibu, XM Radio

Beerman · Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 21 City: Austin

I just bought a new VLX (pick it up tomorrow) and it has the XM ready head unit. I have XM in my truck, but am wondering what antenna kit y'all are using and where you are mounting it?

Shawn Madison · Posted: Jan 28, 2004 8:33 pm Post subject:

Doesn't it have the large white one underneath the dash? The first ones I saw had it and it was amplified.

Beerman · Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 21 City: Austin

Sales guy had zero idea, I'll ask service. It may have the antenna, pretty sure I'll need to get the "module" that goes with it though.

skicrave · Criminal Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 76 City: Portland

The antenna is only installed if you order the Sony XM module from the factory (which, like the rest of the stereo options is a waste of money).

Ruune · Posted: Jan 30, 2004 7:09 am Post subject:

Well, the '04 Supras use a kenwood setup. I dont know if it's the same head unit that Kenwood sells on the retail market, but I would assume it is. Now, since Supra and Moomba both have the same parent company, it would make sense that they would use the same suppliers... So, if all this holds true, you're looking for this:

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product.jsp?productId=2540

skicrave · Criminal Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 76 City: Portland

Except that the question is with regards to Malibu, not Moomba. Wink

Ruune · Posted: Jan 30, 2004 1:26 pm Post subject:

whoops...

Ruune · Posted: Jan 30, 2004 1:39 pm Post subject:

according to malibu's site, the headunit is a sony... so this would most likely be what you're looking for:
http://sm.crutchfield.com/S-b0XqjmKzoFv/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?s=45&cc=01&i=158XTXM1&o=&a=0

2 antenna choices:
http://sm.crutchfield.com/S-b0XqjmKzoFv/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?a=0&s=45&cc=01&g=79900&id=other_items&i=158XTXM1

Beerman · Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 21 City: Austin

Stopped in at Best Buy and the guy there said the below module would work with the Sony...I might go to an actual stereo store to find out for sure...when I say module, just the unit behind the dash and scrap the interface.
http://www.xmradio.com/commander/

Ruune · Posted: Feb 03, 2004 6:21 am Post subject:

If you're going to go that route, I'd suggest the Delphi XM reciever, plus the car kit and FM modulator. The modulator kit includes a power source and goes inline between your antenna and your FM reciever, plus it sounds very clean. I have this setup in my truck b/c I didnt want to pay 1300 or so for the GM reciever for the Bose stereo. Anyways, I'm going to be using the same reciever in my boat, just with a different cradle (car kit) and FM modulator. Plus, its only one bill each month!

Budman · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 137 City: Tifton

I'm thinking of doing the same thing- however

Budman · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 137 City: Tifton

Beerman,

Are you in the beer business or drink alot of beer?

criminally_minded · Posted: Feb 04, 2004 2:37 am Post subject:

I'm planning on putting a power antenna on mine just for a laugh Cool

$40 (AUD) from KMART you really can't go wrong.

Budman · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 137 City: Tifton

criminally_minded · Posted: Feb 04, 2004 3:44 am Post subject:

Sorry dude, no idea what XM is, I'm just talking about regular old AM/FM radio. Is XM like Marine Radio or CB? I have one of those, it's not power. I don't think power Marine Radio antennas are legal here in case they fail.

Ruune · Posted: Feb 04, 2004 8:08 am Post subject:

criminally_minded, XM radio is fee-based digital satellite radio offered in the contiguous 48 US states. Typically, it runs $10/month and you get around 100 stations. Also, there's sirius satellite radio. I dont know what the monthly charge is, nor do I know what the monthly fee is, but it's also offered in the US mainland. Some car audio manufacturers offer XM compatibility and some offer sirius.

Beerman · Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 21 City: Austin

Budman...My last name is "Beer". Gotta love it...

Budman · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 137 City: Tifton

I have been told that there is no signal past five six miles out in the gulf- That seems to contradict