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On this subject, does anyone know know the size of the speaker that will fit behind the grill of a BJ8?
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If you can get away from the concept of originality consider this:
About 8 years ago I installed a Sony AM/FM/CD radio on the parcel shelf with a 6-disc shuffle mounted remotely in the trunk. A Sony wired remote control that allows me to change stations/discs/tracks/volume mounts on the heater face so I can perform these functions with my right hand and not have to reach to the radio which is just out of reach on the parcel shelf. I have two box-type speakers that mount under the dash and two more in the right and left kick panels.
I have since become tired of storing and handling CD's and having to switch them from car to car and want to trade up to using an IPOD, plus I like the concept of satellite radio. I am about ready to order a Jensen MSR2007 AM/FM/IPOD/Sirius radio. The only component that would be visible would be the control head which is quite small, (about 4.00" Length x 3.5" width x 1.00" height) and it will mount on top of the tunnel near the ashtray. Though the unit is entirely waterproof I will probably construct some small black plastic or metal cover that snaps off just to provide some security.
All of the other components (also waterproof) mount remotely: The tuner/amp module will mount either on or under the parcel shelf as will the Jensen DLP2500RTL Sirius receiver. Shakespeare makes a SRA25 Sirius radio antenna that is about 1" x 1" with a 25' long cable and will mount on top of my hardtop just in front of the airscoop shown in the picture and it will not be too hard to conceal it along or under the headliner and carry it down into the cockpit and forward to hook into the Sirius receiver unit. I already have an AM/FM antenna mounted on the rear bumper. The last thing to do is plug my Ipod into a wire that would run from the tuner/amp module under the parcel shelf.
Total cost of all the above: $275.00 from Boatersland.com.
I'll let you know how this works out when I get it finalized. BTW I do not dismount the hardtop so the wire being fixed between the car and hardtop is not an issue.
About 8 years ago I installed a Sony AM/FM/CD radio on the parcel shelf with a 6-disc shuffle mounted remotely in the trunk. A Sony wired remote control that allows me to change stations/discs/tracks/volume mounts on the heater face so I can perform these functions with my right hand and not have to reach to the radio which is just out of reach on the parcel shelf. I have two box-type speakers that mount under the dash and two more in the right and left kick panels.
I have since become tired of storing and handling CD's and having to switch them from car to car and want to trade up to using an IPOD, plus I like the concept of satellite radio. I am about ready to order a Jensen MSR2007 AM/FM/IPOD/Sirius radio. The only component that would be visible would be the control head which is quite small, (about 4.00" Length x 3.5" width x 1.00" height) and it will mount on top of the tunnel near the ashtray. Though the unit is entirely waterproof I will probably construct some small black plastic or metal cover that snaps off just to provide some security.
All of the other components (also waterproof) mount remotely: The tuner/amp module will mount either on or under the parcel shelf as will the Jensen DLP2500RTL Sirius receiver. Shakespeare makes a SRA25 Sirius radio antenna that is about 1" x 1" with a 25' long cable and will mount on top of my hardtop just in front of the airscoop shown in the picture and it will not be too hard to conceal it along or under the headliner and carry it down into the cockpit and forward to hook into the Sirius receiver unit. I already have an AM/FM antenna mounted on the rear bumper. The last thing to do is plug my Ipod into a wire that would run from the tuner/amp module under the parcel shelf.
Total cost of all the above: $275.00 from Boatersland.com.
I'll let you know how this works out when I get it finalized. BTW I do not dismount the hardtop so the wire being fixed between the car and hardtop is not an issue.
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Cottontop said:
Thanks Tim. that makes sense. I can't find an old fm stereo anywhere, so I'm guessing you are correct.
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tahoe healey said:
A four by six will fit in there.
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Thanks for the speaker info.
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Thanks for the speaker info.
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Michael Oritt said:
Michael,
Unless you REALLY want to mount that little black antenna on your big white hardtop and mess with trying to figure out how to run the cable, you should be able to mount the antenna just about ANYWHERE in your cockpit.
While Sat radio antennas do need a "clear view" of the sky, that clear view is NOT optical. It is a clear view at RF frequencies. At the multi-GigaHz frequencies used by Sirius, fiberglass, cloth, et.al. are transparent. Metal is just about the only thing that is a signal blocker.
In my Healey, I put my antenna and receiver in the flip-top glove box behind the seats and in my RV, I put the antenna under the airbed in the cabover bunk. Both work fine.
Try various antanna locations before you go to a lot of work solving a non-problem.
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Randy--
The antenna is white. Go to:
https://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208409406&listingid=45647850
It really is not a problem--I can run the wire under the headliner and down to a place on right side B pillar where I can trace it down the interior and make the small transition over the cockpit molding via the J-hook, then down where the rear wheel liner gives me a nice corner in which the work the wire, and forward to the antenna tuner. But thanks!
The antenna is white. Go to:
https://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208409406&listingid=45647850
It really is not a problem--I can run the wire under the headliner and down to a place on right side B pillar where I can trace it down the interior and make the small transition over the cockpit molding via the J-hook, then down where the rear wheel liner gives me a nice corner in which the work the wire, and forward to the antenna tuner. But thanks!
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Michael Oritt said:
Michael,
All of the write-ups that I found for the Shakespeare Sirius SRA-25 Satellite Radio Antenna you referenced say that it is 2" X 2 5/8" and because it is intended to be a marine deck mount, it requires that a hole be drilled in the mounting surface for the FIFTEEN foot (still plenty long enough) co-ax cable.
I just switched to THIS Sirius receiver that I bought locally (craigslist) in the original packaging for $20. The sat. radio plays through my FM radio and works great ! I use a nearly invisible home brew mount and whole rig is movable from car to car or easy to lock in the trunk if I leave the Healey or Miata with the top down. The mini-antenna is black (easily painted white) and is about 1 1/2" square.
https://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/sirius_xact_visor_satellite_radio.html
WARNING = Beware of theft, especiallly if you cannot lock your car. This is my third unit in 3 years. #2 was stolen right out of my driveway.
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Tim--
Just to let you know that the parts arrived today.
The antennae is in fact white and the wire is 25' long as advertised.
The remote display head (the only part of the whole system that is visible and which needs to be accessible) comes with a slip-on cover which will provide some camoflague from prying eyes, though I will admit that the antennae on the roof is a bit of a give-away that there is an audio system aboard, though I already have an AM-FM antennae mounted to the bumper.
I have rethought the installation and believe that everything save the head will mount in the trunk where it is at least under lock and key. The head will sit either horizontally on the tunnel just ahead of the ashtray or vertically on the heater if it is visible and reachable--I'm betting on the former.
Routing the Sirius antennae wire along the rear window and down into the trunk will be relatively easy though there is one barrel co-ax connector about 6" from where it comes through the hardtop and that will be difficult to obscure. On the plus side I did not realize there would be a connector there and assumed the wire would be hard from antennae to Sirius module, so this will make removing the hardtop infinitely easier.
Everything seems first-quality--I'll advise when I have completed the installation.
Just to let you know that the parts arrived today.
The antennae is in fact white and the wire is 25' long as advertised.
The remote display head (the only part of the whole system that is visible and which needs to be accessible) comes with a slip-on cover which will provide some camoflague from prying eyes, though I will admit that the antennae on the roof is a bit of a give-away that there is an audio system aboard, though I already have an AM-FM antennae mounted to the bumper.
I have rethought the installation and believe that everything save the head will mount in the trunk where it is at least under lock and key. The head will sit either horizontally on the tunnel just ahead of the ashtray or vertically on the heater if it is visible and reachable--I'm betting on the former.
Routing the Sirius antennae wire along the rear window and down into the trunk will be relatively easy though there is one barrel co-ax connector about 6" from where it comes through the hardtop and that will be difficult to obscure. On the plus side I did not realize there would be a connector there and assumed the wire would be hard from antennae to Sirius module, so this will make removing the hardtop infinitely easier.
Everything seems first-quality--I'll advise when I have completed the installation.
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Michael, since you are a fan of marine components, I'm surprised you did not get a hidden antenna. They receive signals right through fiberglass. You could locate it in the underside of your hard top and no one would see it from the outside. No need to drill a hole in the roof.
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I tried out an AM/FM one and was underwhelmed with its performance. As to the Sirius antenna its appearance does not bother me. My experience with GPS on a boat is that a Bimini top's being over the antenna did degrade the signal somewhat. I don't know whether there is a difference in the signals for sat radio and gps but I will opt for a location where it has a clear, unimpeded 360 degree look at the horizon.