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Nick M3
10-16-2003, 02:24 PM
http://www.xmradio.com/commander/

I'll order it as soon as Blitzsafe releases the aux-in adaptor they *claim* they'll release next week.

:thumbup:
operknockity
10-16-2003, 02:29 PM
Where are you going to mount it?
Nick M3
10-16-2003, 02:32 PM
Haven't quite decided yet. It'll be either in the ash tray, or in the compartment above.
SpaceMonk
10-16-2003, 02:35 PM
Haven't quite decided yet. It'll be either in the ash tray, or in the compartment above.
Besides the full display, how is this different from the Pioneer unit TD and myself have?

That being said, I may consider getting this with the new Blitzsafe adapter and selling the Pioneer unit.
Nick M3
10-16-2003, 02:37 PM
Supposedly better sound quality, but other than the display, there is no real difference.

I just hate the GEX-903 screen.
TD
10-16-2003, 02:43 PM
My first XM goal is doing a clean install of the Delphi SkiFi car kit into a Saab wagon. As of right now, there is no Blitzsafe adapter. But their site claims "Coming Soon".
SpaceMonk
10-16-2003, 02:43 PM
Supposedly better sound quality, but other than the display, there is no real difference.

I just hate the GEX-903 screen.
Yeah, it's not terrible though.

So where's that For Sale forum? ;)
dredmo
10-16-2003, 02:46 PM
Nice man, grats.
Mathew
10-16-2003, 03:18 PM
I'm still trying a way to figure out how to hardwire a Delphi Skyfi unit...
Nick M3
10-16-2003, 03:19 PM
I'm still trying a way to figure out how to hardwire a Delphi Skyfi unit...

Get an aux in capable head unit. :p
LilEccentricJ
10-16-2003, 03:53 PM
Very cool nick
I love my XM... use it about 80% of driving time
but for my taste, it's a set it and forget it deal
channel 11 :paranoid:
Nick M3
10-16-2003, 03:56 PM
Very cool nick
I love my XM... use it about 80% of driving time
but for my taste, it's a set it and forget it deal
channel 11 :paranoid:

Dude, was the truck contaminated with redneckicitis, or something? :twisted:
Mathew
10-16-2003, 03:57 PM
Very cool nick
I love my XM... use it about 80% of driving time
but for my taste, it's a set it and forget it deal
channel 11 :paranoid:

You don't need XM for that where you live... :p
LilEccentricJ
10-16-2003, 03:58 PM
i got it bad dont i... ugh

whats eveyone elses excuse? hehe
claresecl
10-16-2003, 05:06 PM
Has anyone here installed XM with Nav? I love my XM at home, but don't know what my options are for XM in the car.
operknockity
10-16-2003, 05:38 PM
It'll be either in the ash tray, or in the compartment above.
Ash Tray???? Ah you mean the loose change storage bin :thumbup:
Nick M3
10-16-2003, 05:39 PM
Last I checked, the AUX adapter work with the NAV system cars just as well as the normal ones.

And I keep my change in the arm rest. :D
operknockity
10-16-2003, 05:43 PM
Does the XM Commander take the full width of the ash tray? I'd be hard pressed to give up the cigarette lighter as I need it to plug in my cell phone charger.
Mathew
10-16-2003, 05:44 PM
Has anyone here installed XM with Nav? I love my XM at home, but don't know what my options are for XM in the car.

I don't think anyone here has, but I have come across a few people on other boards.
Nick M3
10-16-2003, 05:48 PM
It's about the same size as the Pioneer and Alpine units.
Nick M3
10-17-2003, 10:17 PM
Actually, I saw the unit in person today, and it's a fair bit bigger than I though.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit it in anywhere that'll make me happy. :(
operknockity
10-17-2003, 10:23 PM
Euro center console tray?
SpaceMonk
10-17-2003, 10:26 PM
Actually, I saw the unit in person today, and it's a fair bit bigger than I though.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit it in anywhere that'll make me happy. :(
Bummer. Definitely not ashtray material, eh?
Nick M3
10-17-2003, 10:34 PM
It's VERY close. I may just have to buy one and play with it. FWIW, the interface is just play lightyears beyond the GEX-903XM.
SpaceMonk
10-17-2003, 10:36 PM
It's VERY close. I may just have to buy one and play with it. FWIW, the interface is just play lightyears beyond the GEX-903XM.
Good idea. Try it out and let me know. :D
Nick M3
10-17-2003, 10:38 PM
And please ignore any egregious typos and grammar errors. I haven't slept in something liek 40 hours. And yes, I'm referring to you, SpaceMonkey!
SpaceMonk
10-17-2003, 10:43 PM
And please ignore any egregious typos and grammar errors. I haven't slept in something liek 40 hours. And yes, I'm referring to you, SpaceMonkey!
No one here by that name. :eeps:

"play lightyears" :lol:
operknockity
10-17-2003, 10:47 PM
I dotn see no spellgin orrers, do you?
Nick M3
10-17-2003, 10:51 PM
Is there such a thing as instant onset dyslexia? :p
operknockity
10-17-2003, 10:54 PM
Is there such a thing as instant onset dyslexia? :p
:dunno:

Now go get some sleep!
Nick M3
10-17-2003, 10:57 PM
Nah, past experience tells me that sleep deprived, or no, i still won't be able to get to sleep before midnight or so.
mquetel
10-18-2003, 01:02 AM
Has anyone here installed XM with Nav? I love my XM at home, but don't know what my options are for XM in the car.

I don't think anyone here has, but I have come across a few people on other boards.

I'm going to do it soon... just need a good half day and some courage to rip out my nav and center console. Here is my plan:

- Already got the AUX-IN cable
- Already got an XM Roady (http://www.xmradio.com/roady/)
- Already got a eurotray to replace my cup holders

Run the aux in down to the center console and mount in the eurotray. Build a little stand to sit inside the tray the will support a Roady and an iPod (not at the same time). They will likely be fixed with a little velcro. Then connect to the switched 12V that is pre-wired for cell phones and I should have a good XM and MP3 solution. :cool:

I'll be sure to document it as I go...
Mathew
10-19-2003, 02:53 PM
I'm going to do it soon... just need a good half day and some courage to rip out my nav and center console.

That's what is mainly holding me back from just doing it. I hardly have any experience with this kind of work. But from the pics I've seen, it doesn't look too bad, and I may pick up a Bentley manual anyways to help me assemble it together.

Ideally, this is what I would like to do.
http://www.pbase.com/image/19087385/original.jpg
Nick M3
10-19-2003, 03:02 PM
I couldn't do that...

I need my cup holders. ;)
Mathew
10-19-2003, 03:10 PM
I couldn't do that...

I need my cup holders. ;)

I do drink in my car, but I think I could sacrifice it.

I'd be able to keep the cupholders in the 7, but I'm not even going to attempt to splice it into the iDrive system :crazy:
mquetel
10-19-2003, 05:20 PM
This is the install I've got in mind... the Roady and the iPod are small enough to fit inside the euro tray (and have it close):

http://home.comcast.net/~mquetel/xm-roady.jpg