Where is the best location to install the the gps receiver in the car to get good signal, and give it a factory install look?
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I just set my antenna on top of the head unit inside the dash. Haven't had an issue with it in that last six months
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Like I said previously With it under a grill it has a clear view of the sky and it is invisible.
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Well I had mine instilled by the best buy and they are verry profetional instoler.and they are the best product I ever bought.
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I took mine to Best Buy and their installation team installed radio, satellite antenna, and speakers. It took about 2 hours for the entire installation.
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This thread should help: http://priuschat.com/threads/improving-xm-satellite-radio-reception.129447/page-2#post-2030256
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mine works best by the window,just added the wires and my reception was great
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The most obvious place to mount is on top of dash where you can see the unit easily. Most radios are to small for this unit to be installed.
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Any place. Look here on amazon. I bought my dash kit on Amazon and wiring harness at best buy. The main companies for the dash kit are metra and scosche.
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Sorry, not sure about this car. You can look for this port under the dash(close to steering wheel). Sometimes this port can be in plane view & sometimes its out of sight. This device is VERY easy to install. There is a faint LED light at the end of this device. I used a piece of black tape to cover & it was not noticable.
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Yes, some of the fast food places doesn't let the signal out of the parking lot, but I have picked up McDonald's. Here is a tip, I aim my antenna towards the location I want to pick up , then put the antenna high as I can get it inside. You can put it outside for better reception also. I have picked up from much further than you want to pick up. Also the antenna will be able to pick up what else is available in the area.
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If your only goal is to get a better signal by placing this in the window as opposed to next to you, that should work. This product is not an upgrade over internal GPS chips in most of the high end devices.
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A home kit gives you a dock to place your receiver on a flat surface. A special antenna which can be used indoor or out. Also a wire to connect direct to home theater or stereo. Or you can listen wireless just like in the car. Hope this helps.
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You will also need to buy a gmos 100 interface. It acks as your wiring harness. I personally liked the way my bose stero sounded before the install. You cant use your factory navigation anymore but if you have a smart phone you can use your phones gps through bluetooth. Or if you have a compatible phone that is integrated with the head unit, you can hook up a usb cord to mirror the image off of your phone onto the head unit. Anymore questions feel free to ask.
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I really don't know.. I took it to bestbuy and asked what all I would need for the install. I would buy the oem car harness so you don't cut into your factory wiring.
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The best advice I would offer. would be to take it to Best Buy for installation. They did mine and I bought the radio somewhere else. It works great and the unit is one of the best I have ever had.
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Anywhere you like. I mounted mine behind the tailgate. I drilled a small hole through the tailgate skin and sealed it with clear silicone
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Car kits are available for every model most of the newer receivers use the same base. Sirius has them for way cheap in there outlet center on their website.
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There is a standard usb port on the back of the radio. Run the wire during the install and leave it.
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On the front of the car in the grill area just inside the headlights. Don't make them symmetrical in alignment. Rotate one just a little bit and the sound will be stronger. Good luck.