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Bought a 2010 S over the weekend. Dealer was clueless about is needed to add sirius. I have the base sound system but it looks like the ant. on the rear roof is Sat. I hear there is a connection to hook too. Can I use the stock head unit and have it set up. Seems a real hassel for a high tech car in 2010.
What is needed and the aprox cost. Thanks.
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2011 JCW 6 spd, Midnight Blk with matching Roof and Mirrors, Blk pleather, 17" Cross Spoke Blk Alloy's ,Piano Black Int,Chrome line Int,Heated seats, Auto AC, Premium Pack,Sun Roof,Arm Rest, HK Sound, Wht turn Sigs,Xenon adaptive headlights w/washers,Rain Sensor wipers/Auto headlamps,Mini Connect- Mod- Murdered out, Flat blk viper stripes w/red pin, Full Bra, Konig
ECO 1 wheels, Nitto NTO1 R comp tires, Carbontech X10's front and X-8 Rears.
You could buy the factory kit for too much/too little and install, then have a knowledgeable dealer program it. Only if you must tune it through your installed base sound system.
Almost all of us have just connected to the MINI's Sat Antenna (under seat) and put audio into AUX Mini Stereo Jack (above forward Console Tray).
You will need to order the Antenna Cable from HERE 5' will be enough for lower dash mount, might want longer for some locations for Sirius/XM Tuner, call Joyce at CD-INT, she is familiar with MINI.
Many Threads in here and 2nd Gen Coupe Talk, here are two- :
google search "Satellite:http://www.northamericanmotoring.com" for more recent threads.
I have the 2003 Delphi SkyFi and use its Remote for tuning.
The current selection of tuners will be better for sirius/xm combined, I like the ability to 'transport' my tuner (and subscription charge) to more than one location. (from car to house, plane, boat, campsite, etc..).
Cost is under $30 for 5' cable and tuners run $50-200 depending on model with frequent half price found in online searches.
__________________ 28April2008, 'Trixy' Cooper Automatic+Sunroof+AutoAir+HiFi+CruiseControl+15" Rotator Six Spoke
Mods: European Center Armrest+Wet Okole w/Lumbars over 4" Memory Foam(see Gallery)+XM-Radio+ScanGauge II
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Cool. Thanks for the info. Dealer wants 1000 which is BS to hook up Sirius. Had a portable unit in the past but the mobil ant. were junk. Hook up with the installed Ant. will be perfect.
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2011 JCW 6 spd, Midnight Blk with matching Roof and Mirrors, Blk pleather, 17" Cross Spoke Blk Alloy's ,Piano Black Int,Chrome line Int,Heated seats, Auto AC, Premium Pack,Sun Roof,Arm Rest, HK Sound, Wht turn Sigs,Xenon adaptive headlights w/washers,Rain Sensor wipers/Auto headlamps,Mini Connect- Mod- Murdered out, Flat blk viper stripes w/red pin, Full Bra, Konig
ECO 1 wheels, Nitto NTO1 R comp tires, Carbontech X10's front and X-8 Rears.
Okay, I did the install of a Sirius Stiletto just to the right of the speedo using a ProClip dash mount. I used the factory antenna (connected with two extension cables). I connected the power to the delayed power circuit (stays powered for about a 30 minutes after lock, and if you keep turning the radio on without the key). And then used the Aux in.
__________________ 2008 Cooper Automatic, Sparkling Silver/Black Roof, Sport Package, Premium Package, front and rear fogs, anthracite headliner, brushed metal interior.
Mods: Retrofit factory Bluetooth USB $6ND, Retrofit IBOC HD Radio $644, Retrofit Factory Armrest $473, Reprogrammed comfort closing & always show digital speed & fogs on with HB & no seat belt reminder & many more, * PLX OBDII DM-200 OLED digital gauge in Alta pod
I used this ProClip (since I have the secret compartment). I then mounted the Stiletto cradle directly to this. Proclip has device holders if you need them, I did not.
In one of the electrical threads others describe using a BUSS add-a-circuit (mini blade fuse) and connecting it to different circuits in the car. I used one of those and I believe I used the navigation fuse (but the radio one should work for you too). I love it! The Stiletto turns on immediately when I unlock the doors with the fob (or open a door if the car is unlocked in the garage) and it stays powered for around a half hour after I leave the car (and it stays powered if I am sitting in the car and keep turning the radio on without the key).
__________________ 2008 Cooper Automatic, Sparkling Silver/Black Roof, Sport Package, Premium Package, front and rear fogs, anthracite headliner, brushed metal interior.
Mods: Retrofit factory Bluetooth USB $6ND, Retrofit IBOC HD Radio $644, Retrofit Factory Armrest $473, Reprogrammed comfort closing & always show digital speed & fogs on with HB & no seat belt reminder & many more, * PLX OBDII DM-200 OLED digital gauge in Alta pod
28April2008, 'Trixy' Cooper Automatic+Sunroof+AutoAir+HiFi+CruiseControl+15" Rotator Six Spoke
