XM in LBC

[hottvr]

Anyone put XM radio in their LBC? Where would I hide the 25 foot antenna in my MGB?
Rick

 

[kyreb1862]

Blasphemy! Next thing you know people will be wanting to add power windows and power locks!

 

[bugimike]

Probably want itty bitty wipers on the headlights too!

 

[GregW]

Hi Rick,
I’ve seen guys with the portable XMs just coil up the excess antenna wires. The radio does loose signal from time to time. I’m not sure if that is from the coiling or driving behind a building.

 

[Baz]

I have Sirius I plan on putting on the GT, for kicks, I tried it out on the midget and they say for roadsters, recommend get the magnetic antenna which would stick (not permanently) on the trunk and run the wire through the rear of the trunk lid to the unit, maybe along the tunnel.
The wire running through any seals doesn't comprimise the water integrity at all, as it is now on my minivan, many miles through rain, providing me with much joy.
Other things that may come up (not sure of the year of your B) but negative ground won't work, and I also plan on powering it through an inline rather than the cigar lighter.

 

[R6MGS]

I might be wrong, but I think Bret has either XM or Sirius on his B?

 

[Deleted member 3577]

Get the "Walkman" version w/ the ear buds....

Then you can use it anywhere AND you won't be made fun of by hard core sport car people.

(Not that I would have one)

 

[Bret]

Anyone put XM radio in their LBC? Where would I hide the 25 foot antenna in my MGB?
Rick

Don't pay any attention to these crybabies – its your car, so do what you like. In my case I’ve got an XM “SkyFi” mobile unit that transfer between my vehicles and love it. I rigged up a bracket that is actually mounted inside the glove box so as to not deface my dashboard. As for hiding the antenna – I ran mine under the carpet (trans tunnel & rear battery cover) to the rear – up & under the bonnet and have it sitting in between the top cover & the boot lid. Also I've never had a problem with reception.

See the pics.

 

[Deleted member 3577]

Check this one out..

Lots of features & it has an FM transmitter

https://www.myradiostore.com/portable/samsung-helix-mp3-xm-napster.html

 

[martx-5]

...
Other things that may come up (not sure of the year of your B) but negative ground won't work,...

You mean that I have to go back to POSITIVE ground! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif I hope I can find that old generator. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gif

 

[Deleted member 3577]

You mean that I have to go back to POSITIVE ground! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif I hope I can find that old generator. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gif

Naa...You just have to drive yer car backwards to listen to the radio. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

 

[hottvr]

Thanks for the advice. Like the set-up Bret. I thought for sure I was going to get the answer "I don't need XM in my car when I can listen to my exhaust".
Rick

 

[bugimike]

I didn't know XM was a British thing. Must have something to do with Lucas if you have to switch back to Pos. ground! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shocked.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

 

[Banjo]

I like my XM for the same reason I like British cars. they supply me with off-beat, non-mainstream enjoyment. I can listen to stuff on XM that I just cant get on the pathetic top 40 radio stations around here.
Bluegrass, folk, deep cuts, old radio shows, comedy, and lots of other goodies.
So, hide it in the glove box so you don't have a chunk of modern, digitized plastic breaking the lines of your classic, and enjoy being able to listen to the kind of programs that woulda come through the crackily AM radio that the original owner would have had in it.
Or whatever floats your boat while your out cruising, without the ten minutes of stupid ads between every two songs.
Consider it an "experience enhancement"

 

[Baz]

but negative ground won't work,

Can't believe I said that; that's why I don't touch electrics. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/blush.gif