How to Custom install Satellite Radio Receiver in B5
#1
How to Custom install Satellite Radio Receiver in B5
My XM Commander Satellite Radio Install
Since I didn't see anything on where to install my XM commander satellite receiver I came up with my own. What follows is a DIY for installing a satellite receiver or anything else small (boost guage, amp temp guage, etc.) into the area where the ashtray/lighter is on an early B5 (mine is a 96). I'll use the standard disclaimer to do this at your own risk and only if you are comfortable with your install skills. I chose this method because I wanted to make it fully reversable to go back to stock whenever I want.
Materials/Tools you will need:
1. 12x12 install plastic (can be picked up from any good car stereo shop- they may not want to sell it so just grease the hand of one of the installers if you have to)
2. Auto epoxy or super glue
3. Cardboard
4. Dremmel with cutting disk, grinding wheel, drill bit, and side cutting bit.
5. Other common tools (scissors, screwdrivers etc.)
The how to is on my cardomain site
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2484548/1
If you have any questions shoot me a PM.
Here is a picture of the finished product
Since I didn't see anything on where to install my XM commander satellite receiver I came up with my own. What follows is a DIY for installing a satellite receiver or anything else small (boost guage, amp temp guage, etc.) into the area where the ashtray/lighter is on an early B5 (mine is a 96). I'll use the standard disclaimer to do this at your own risk and only if you are comfortable with your install skills. I chose this method because I wanted to make it fully reversable to go back to stock whenever I want.
Materials/Tools you will need:
1. 12x12 install plastic (can be picked up from any good car stereo shop- they may not want to sell it so just grease the hand of one of the installers if you have to)
2. Auto epoxy or super glue
3. Cardboard
4. Dremmel with cutting disk, grinding wheel, drill bit, and side cutting bit.
5. Other common tools (scissors, screwdrivers etc.)
The how to is on my cardomain site
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2484548/1
If you have any questions shoot me a PM.
Here is a picture of the finished product
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FOURINGS
Archive - Interior/Electrical/Stereo
1
10-14-2011 11:30 PM
Audi_RS4_Driver
Archive - Exterior/Body
1
07-27-2009 03:31 PM