[MiniByblos]

I'm going to the US in a few weeks and was wondering if could by an XM or Sirius Satellite radio, bring it back to Canada and have it installed on my MCS. Can I buy the service upfront and use it successfully in Canada?
Has anyone done this before?

[Cooper76]

I think there has been discussion on this in a previous Sirius thread. Try doing a thread search and browsing the Sirius threads.

[jambo101]

XMmmfan forum should answer all questions

[MiniByblos]

Thanks! Got all I needed from that site.
I'm purchasing my XM radio during my next trip. Best Buy is really cheap.

[jambo101]

Yeah I am gonna buy one on my next trip to the U.S bring it home then call the XM hotline and activate,that roadie sure will look good on the dash

[MiniByblos]

It'll look awesome!!!
Have you looked into installation into the mini? Do you know of a local shop that may have experience installing XM's in mini's?

[jambo101]

Not sure you need a technician to install it,i'm thinking Velcro,plug to lighter, adapter to cassette player satellite reciever on dash (more Velcro).Although i have heard that if you only have a cd player installation is a bit more complex.PS dont have a Mini yet but as soon as the Miata is paid off its trade for Mini time .

[jambo101]

The deed has been done i now have XM satellite radio in the car Wow what a difference

[MiniByblos]

Which one did you get? where did you buy it? how did the install go?
I'm going into best buy to get a Delphi skify 2 for 169USD on monday. Scoped out other stores, BestBuy seems to have the best deals.

[jambo101]

Got the Delphi Skyfi2 in Plattsburg N.Y from a place across the street from the mall called Alpha Stereo,He had many units and was very familiar with the system
Delphi Skyfi2=$99us
Car adapter=$69us
2yr subscription=$214us
Although the install is easy i now have many wires that i have to think about hiding, if i ever bought another unit i would think about a professionally installed dash unit (Delpi Commander),Also taking the unit with you every time you leave the car is a bit of a bother
The activation took about 10 min.Sound is excellent,the whole system was a bit pricey but well worth it i think .It is somewhat distracting to driving when you first get it because you keep fiddling with it,Let me know what you get and how you like it MiniByblos

[MiniByblos]

Thanks for your feedback. What wires are you talking about? didn't you use the wireless FM modulator? I'm using the standard boost CD radio and i'm not planning on having any additional wires running from the radio to the unit, only the antenna and reciever in the boot.

[jambo101]

The antenna wire is very long and i havent figured where to put the access yet,got a wire coming from the cigar lighter and another coming from the cassette player,and everything plugs into the conspicuous cradle that sits prominantly on the dash, The wire to the cassette could probably be replaced with the FM modulator but havent figured how that works yet,and for the moment its installed in the wifes Toyota Echo,that will change when my baby comes out in the spring.

[stryder]

If you want a professional unit, and you have a 2003 or newer car, just get the XM direct kit. It uses the Sirius compatibility of the stock head unit, so there's nothing hanging out, you plug in the box into the right rear trunk compartment, and put an antenna somewhere, and you've got XM. It may not have all the exciting control options that a standalone unit has, but its a much cleaner integration, and most people who have it love it.

[jambo101]

Checked out that piece of equipment but i dont have an XM ready radio Check at=XM options