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I like that the IPod adaptor fits behind the HU. Aside from behind the glovebox, where else might you put the XM unit?
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My original plan was to put the XM unit in the glove. It will fit in there perfectly. I just didn't like the idea of losing the little bit of space that we have in there. I also thought about putting it under the passenger seat, but I didn't want to run wire down there. Those are about your only options as you are limited by the distance of the IP Bus and data connector from the XM unit to the Z1.
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I'm also planning on adding Bluetooth. Any idea on the size of that unit and where it could go?
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I don't have this option as I don't have a bluetooth phone.  But I have read that the unit is very small. It will probably fit in the dash. I also read that this unit does not require all the wiring like the other ones. All you have to do is connect it to the Z1 and you are done. You should be able to get the dimensions from the Pioneer website.
I wasn't able to follow that link. You will need a Pioneer XM module as Pioneer communicates with the units through the IP-BUS.
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I have a non-DSP system. Can I hook up the Z1 to the existing amp as opposed to wiring to the speakers directly? If so, will all the connections be up front - or will I have any hookups in the CD-Changer area?
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Because you have the non-DSP amp you have a lot less headache than I had to deal with. You can connect directly with the non-DSP amp. Also all four channels are wired to the factory radio harness. So all you have to do is wire your Z1 to an aftermarket harness and you are all set.
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I guess I'll need to run the Satellite and Navigation antennas to the back - but that shouldn't be much different than when I ran the Ice Link Cable from the changer to my ash tray, correct?
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That is correct. I put both of mine in the rear brake light cover. I ended running each wire on opposite sides of the vehicle because the Pioneer manual said to run XM separate from other wires to minimize interference .
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Sorry for all the questions - there will likely be more to come - but I really want to try to do this myself, if at all possible.
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I was in the same boat as you when I started my project. I would not have tried this without all the helpful information I got here on X5World.
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