WTB Satellite Factory HU

craig1391sf · 01-04-2012, 03:06 PM

I'm looking to buy the factory HU that has the satellite radio option. I can even swap the base HU if needed. I will buy the antenna separately. I'm just looking for an HU like this one. http://image.automotive.com/f/2011_n...w500/radio.jpg

ccdominic · 01-04-2012, 03:07 PM

do the base have the satellite radio option? i'm not seeing it there.

MattP725 · 01-04-2012, 03:26 PM

I didn't think so... then in addition you need the satellite tuner, antenna, and all wiring... much cheaper and easier to get an aftermarket HU w/ satellite.

xdeslitx · 01-04-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

I didn't think so... then in addition you need the satellite tuner, antenna, and all wiring... much cheaper and easier to get an aftermarket HU w/ satellite.

craig1391sf · 01-04-2012, 03:34 PM

Well I found an all inclusive kit with all that for under $200. What are the factory HU's going for? Thanks for everyone's input.

JMac88 · 01-04-2012, 06:45 PM

If you looking for this one (you said with factory sat radio?), I have one kicking around. Shoot me a pm.

MattP725 · 01-04-2012, 07:40 PM

Well you can get a nice double din touchscreen for probably around $300 (no nav) maybe cheaper if it is used... then you need the tuner which is generally $100 and all the install parts which might run another $100 max.

If you go the other route you need not only the $200 kit you found, you also need the bose speakers and amp as well as the headunit. I'd imagine even if it didn't come to more than $500, you'd be bogged down with a lot of work for just adding satellite radio (and a crappier display w/ no DVD playback IMO).

Tons of used HUs around that support satellite radio for cheap. I'd search a bit and go aftermarket.

MattP725 · 01-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Oh and one thing I didn't mention was that you would need to fab a wiring harness I believe... the bose unit most likely has a different plug than the base, although I don't know this for sure.

craig1391sf · 01-05-2012, 11:23 AM

Thanks for your knowlege Matt. Looks like I'll go aftermarket. The only reason I didnt want to was bc I've previously has a screen stolen out of a different vehicle, and where I work is a bad part of town.

Super Moderator II · 01-05-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by craig1391sf

Thanks for your knowlege Matt. Looks like I'll go aftermarket.

Let me know if you want to close the thread.

craig1391sf · 01-09-2012, 12:42 PM

please close. thanks!

01-04-2012, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
craig1391sf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	WTB Satellite Factory HU I'm looking to buy the factory HU that has the satellite radio option. I can even swap the base HU if needed. I will buy the antenna separately. I'm just looking for an HU like this one. http://image.automotive.com/f/2011_n...w500/radio.jpg

01-04-2012, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
JMac88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 416 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 16	If you looking for this one (you said with factory sat radio?), I have one kicking around. Shoot me a pm. __________________ Full Mod List

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01-04-2012, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 16	do the base have the satellite radio option? i'm not seeing it there.

01-04-2012, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	I didn't think so... then in addition you need the satellite tuner, antenna, and all wiring... much cheaper and easier to get an aftermarket HU w/ satellite.

01-04-2012, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
craig1391sf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well I found an all inclusive kit with all that for under $200. What are the factory HU's going for? Thanks for everyone's input.

01-04-2012, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	Well you can get a nice double din touchscreen for probably around $300 (no nav) maybe cheaper if it is used... then you need the tuner which is generally $100 and all the install parts which might run another $100 max. If you go the other route you need not only the $200 kit you found, you also need the bose speakers and amp as well as the headunit. I'd imagine even if it didn't come to more than $500, you'd be bogged down with a lot of work for just adding satellite radio (and a crappier display w/ no DVD playback IMO). Tons of used HUs around that support satellite radio for cheap. I'd search a bit and go aftermarket.

01-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	Oh and one thing I didn't mention was that you would need to fab a wiring harness I believe... the bose unit most likely has a different plug than the base, although I don't know this for sure.

01-05-2012, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
craig1391sf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for your knowlege Matt. Looks like I'll go aftermarket. The only reason I didnt want to was bc I've previously has a screen stolen out of a different vehicle, and where I work is a bad part of town.

01-09-2012, 12:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
craig1391sf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	please close. thanks!