Anyone have any idea how I would install it? I don't have a SAT button on my stereo. I'm guessing that since we don't have an official satellite radio provider, it was left out. I'm a noob to car audio so you guys might have to detune your answers for me. Thx.

 

I can't help you with your question, but I was wondering why you're going w/ the Phatbox? It's expensive as hell! I just bought an www.omnifimedia.com unit and will be installing it soon. (<$300 US, comes w/ wifi to transfer songs remotely!) I actually bought 2, so I have 1 to sell if interested.

 

Hmmm...interesting. Checking it out now. Thanks for the heads-up. Is the DMP unit necessary? Will it integrate to the stock HU and display?

 

I think the controller is DMP unit is needed to change songs and all since it doesn't interface with the stock head unit like the phatbox does.

 

Correct. The DMP headunit is needed to control the player. I'm not sure where I am going to put it yet. If you got a double-DIN kit, it would go great in the 2nd DIN slot. I saw someone custom mold it onto the storage bin cover, but it would cost about $500 US to do.

 

I was thinking about getting one too in the future if i don't get a phatbox. The most affordable place to put it, I think would be to get the din converter from digitalwheelz, only downfall would be it would be kind of hard to control. If the unit is set up for easy navigation though it might not be too bad, just have to find the cd you want before you go somewhere.

 

it functions as if it is a seperate cd changer. You use the CD button to switch between CDs (which you prob won't be needing after the phatbox) and the phatbox

if you have the sat prewire you connect it to that cable, if not, you can just get the std cable and connect it directly to the back of your stereo.

You won't be sorry you got the phatbox.

 

I have been told all '05's have the sat prewire. Mine did not come with sat, and still had the sat pre wire. The only thing different about your G is that it is Canadian, and that *might* make a difference, not sure though.

Anyways, I am very pleased with my phatbox, especially how it integrates with the stock headunit. Pricy, yes, but worth it, to me.

Dave

 

nice