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Help with adding Sirius Stiletto to a base model

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by winebuff, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. winebuff

    winebuff Proud owner of a 2010 Prius

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    I need help please. I won a sirius stiletto portable at work and want to add it to my base 07 prius to run directly through the radio if possible. I bought the base model so there is no mp3 plug.I had a guy install an after-market conenctor for my ipod which is not the mp3 jack but the long ipod connector only for $299. Do I need to have a mp3 connector added also or does the portlable car docking station work ok?
    The installer said for $200 more he could add the mp3 plug. I am sooooooooo confused. Do not know this stuff at all. Would greatly appreciate any input.
     
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    Swanny1172 New Member

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    Didn't you post this topic once before in the Audio and Electronics forum? That is where this kind of a question really belongs, and you really shouldn't post the same topic twice on PC.

    Try an FM modulator.
     
    #2 Swanny1172, Jun 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 20 2007, 07:54 AM) [snapback]465200[/snapback]</div>
    Is the fm modulator the car docking system you buy from sirius? Sorry, I am not familiar with this stuff. Isnt it better to run it directly through your radio but not sure how to do that.
     
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    You can get an FM modulator that will wire inline between the back of the radio and the antenna. When you turn the modulator on, it will broadcast whatever source you have plugged into it -- your Stilleto in this case -- over the selected FM frequency. All you have to do is tune your radio to the same frequency and you will have sound.

    Now, the quality is not going to be as good as what you would get if you were running it directly into your radio, but it is going to be FM quality. I am doing this with the Sirius receiver in my Prius, and the results are quite acceptable.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 20 2007, 08:04 AM) [snapback]465209[/snapback]</div>
    Thank you. I appreciate it. Sorry about posting again. Not sure how to delete a topic I posted. I am new to this group. Forgive me ole wise one :)
     
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    After looking into this more, if I were you, I would just go with the Stilletto Auto Docking Kit. For $50 you get an external antenna, 10 preset buttons, a remote control, a built-in charger, and a wireless FM modulator. I don't think you could go wrong with this package, especially given the low price.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Jun 20 2007, 08:15 AM) [snapback]465214[/snapback]</div>
    Thank you so much. I will try that. I am learning as I go here. Thanks for the info and have a GREAT Wed!
     
    #7 winebuff, Jun 20, 2007
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