Where did you mount your navigation antenna??

[2002OhioLSE]

For any of you that have an aftermarket navigation system, where did you mount your navi antenna. I just bought a Pioneer Avic D2 and Pioneer, and a local shop both say you can mount the antenna anywhere, including inside. I specifically asked if I could mount it on the dash next to my XM antenna, which I have never had any problems with, and was told yes.

Just want a few opinions and also where some of you mounted yours, Just want to know if it will work for sure mounted up on the dash.

 

[02V8Sport]

middle of the dash right by the windshield, works great.

 

[JattGary]

on the dash on the right hand side also works great

 

[Macoffutt]

on the dash on the right hand side also works great

Just like he said!

 

[Mexican3001]

i have mine right in front of my third breaklight towards the back seat, you could even hide it under the rear deck and it should work fine since their are so many GPS sats. compared to xm and sirius

 

[lseguy]

on the dash on the right hand side also works great

Ditto.

The XM and/or sirius antennas are a different story though. They need to be outside for good coverage in all conditions.

By the way..where did you locate your VSS wire? I have a 2002 V8 and have had no luck.

 

[2002OhioLSE]

Ditto.

The XM and/or sirius antennas are a different story though. They need to be outside for good coverage in all conditions.

By the way..where did you locate your VSS wire? I have a 2002 V8 and have had no luck.

I have never had a problem with my XM and the antenna is mounted inside the car on the dash right in the middle, thats why I wanted to mount the navi there.

As far as the VSS, from what I understand we don't have one. Mexican3001 replied in a post where you can tap into a wire on different year LS's to get a speed reading for navigation purposes. Look for it on the first page of threads and its there.

 

[lseguy]

I have XM, and when Im heading in easterly directions (ex. i-64 East in Virginia), I get serious dropouts on XM. This occurs in the long stretches where each side of the road is lined with thick, tall trees.

When Im driving back (Westbound) on I-64, I get minimal, if any, dropouts. The XM rep explained to me that it's because the XM Satellites are in the Western skies, and the metal roof of the car is blocking the signal from the rear, and the trees are blocking the signal from the side.

their recommendation is to always mount the antenna outside the car, preferably on the roof. (ie the factory mount).

 

[2002OhioLSE]

I have XM, and when Im heading in easterly directions (ex. i-64 East in Virginia), I get serious dropouts on XM. This occurs in the long stretches where each side of the road is lined with thick, tall trees.

When Im driving back (Westbound) on I-64, I get minimal, if any, dropouts. The XM rep explained to me that it's because the XM Satellites are in the Western skies, and the metal roof of the car is blocking the signal from the rear, and the trees are blocking the signal from the side.

their recommendation is to always mount the antenna outside the car, preferably on the roof. (ie the factory mount).

Good explination. I mounted it on the dash just because I didn't want it on the outside and luckily it worked out in my favor. You know the old saying, If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I just hope I have the same luck with the navigation.

BTW, did you find the thread I was talking about with the VSS?