Best way to have integrated XM and HD radio?

jhandel · #1 10-18-2008, 11:21 PM

Hello, I just got an 08 X3.. The SUV is great but it needs XM and HD to be "perfect".. Now I have a BSW Kit (the one that uses a Blitzsafe) from a friend who got rid of their 07 Z4.. Both of these cars have the same radio and nither have Navigation. SOOO how do I add HD radio to the mix? The 08's are prewired for HD right? so I just need the part number.. Can I run XM and HD? I know XM replaces Sirius so does HD run seporate?

Thanks for the feedback.
Josh

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LeMansX5 · #2 10-19-2008, 12:08 AM

Moved this to Electronics forum where you will get better response.

Tom from EAS should be able to help you.

You will probably need the XM Direct SR package

jhandel · #3 10-19-2008, 08:41 AM

I already have the XM kit and it works.. I'm asking what the part# is for the HD Radio module and if you can have both (Sat Radio & HD Radio)..

Thanks for moving the question to the right area though :-).. I'll ping Tom and see what he suggests.

Josh

Tom G. · #4 10-19-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhandel

I already have the XM kit and it works.. I'm asking what the part# is for the HD Radio module and if you can have both (Sat Radio & HD Radio)..

Thanks for moving the question to the right area though :-).. I'll ping Tom and see what he suggests.

Josh

What specific XM kit are you already using?

The XM Direct kit w/ SLD01 Blitzsafe adapter has a passthrough cable for the DICE HD kit so the best of both worlds can be utilized.

jhandel · #5 10-19-2008, 02:11 PM

Its what ever I got from BSWs when the kit was ordered in June.. Also will the Dice HD use the cars pre-wired antenna? It would seem odd to have to install a second antenna when one is already there :-P

Josh

Tom G. · #6 10-19-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhandel

Its what ever I got from BSWs when the kit was ordered in June.. Also will the Dice HD use the cars pre-wired antenna? It would seem odd to have to install a second antenna when one is already there :-P

Josh

You should have the correct adapter, which has a 3-pin and 6-pin leaving the Blitzsafe box - these will plug into the HD DICE's harness.

We usually use the Stealth Antenna Adapter for the HD DICE installs - this will eliminate the need to an additional antenna. I would recommend using the integrated antenna you already have for your XM.

If you would like a detailed explanation - feel free to give me a call on Monday morning.

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