GPS Antennae Location?

yyz28 · 11-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Ok, I've got my Kenwood 6140, working on the install, which is all pretty straight forward - but I have a question -

Where are you guys putting your GPS Antennae? I know that I can put it ON the dash, but I'd rather hide it if possible, but I fear I may have to pull the whole dash out to do anything more creative.

What say those of you with a Navi head unit?

VIP1 · 11-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Some people (including me and Whitebird00) put it on the oval metal plate under the driver-side of the upper dash pad.

Here is a pic of that panel on Whitebird00'd where he put is Sirius antenna:

I put mine on the flat spot in the middle of that panel.

Here is my Pioneer AVIC-D3 install:
Its a Double-Din Nav headunit.
Pioneer AVIC-D3 Installed

BRD-PREY · 11-02-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIP1

Some people (including me and Whitebird00) put it on the oval metal plate under the driver-side of the upper dash pad.

Here is a pic of that panel on Whitebird00'd where he put is Sirius antenna:

I put mine on the flat spot in the middle of that panel.

Here is my Pioneer AVIC-D3 install:
Its a Double-Din Nav headunit.
Pioneer AVIC-D3 Installed

+1 thanks to whitebird mines there

yyz28 · 11-02-2009, 12:23 PM

UPDATE- due to a total lack of interest in tearing the dash apart, I ended up tucking the antennae on the provided metal plate and slipped the whole thing in the headliner between T-Tops (I was running the wire for the microphone up there anyways) and it works perfectly, full bars all the time.

Thanks!

WhiteBird00 · 11-02-2009, 02:13 PM

Just for clarification... there is no "tearing apart the dash" necessary. Simply remove the two A pillar trim pieces (two screws each) and then pop up the upper dash panel (held in place by Velcro and clips) - maybe 15 minutes total if you take your time and have a beer while doing it.

Glad you found an alternate antenna location that works.

KEE AUDIO · 11-02-2009, 02:18 PM

That is the location where I install them as well. Works very well. Easy to install there also. Works for satelite radio also.

SnakeStomper · Yesterday, 05:22 PM

Good ideas, I should move mine which is currently on my dash.

OP, any pics of your new setup? I'm thinking of going with the dnx5140, would love to hear/see any tips. Did you incorporate the steering wheel controls too?