I was quoted $125 labor for hiding/installing an antenna and power wire. Does that seem about right?
Depends on the car. sounds like a bit much for a '77 Blazer and steal if its a Bugatti.
Permanent roof mount or mag?
Sounds about like what Id expect to pay out here in cali.
Now if I was buying some of the equipment from the installed id want a discount on the work...
They said they couldn't convert the OEM.
If you mean the oem antenna, I think they are wrong. There are ways to use factory installed oem antennas with aftermarket sat rad installs.
Absolutely it just requires and adapter. I purchased one to make use of my XM OEM antenna, so that it would work with my XpressRC.
And from where did you purchase it?
I got it from a member on the forum that not only builds them, but sells them.
You can send him a PM and he will ask you what he needs to know. For example, the OEM antenna is it a dual lead or single lead?
His username is brianrwebb
He's researching it for me now. He's never worked a Hyundai before.
Meanwhile, I got a mobile guy to come by my office and do it for $65.
I was going to suggest Best Buy but that seems like a good deal.
The nearest BB quoted me less, but I'd rather support a local guy and have the convenience of getting it done while I'm working.
Adapter wire?
Yeah weren't you trying to make use of your OEM antenna?
I emailed Brian and he said he would research it. Right now, I'm just using the one that came with the XMP3.
Cool, well it is probably just as well because for Brian to make a customized antenna adapter it would likely be $40 and up. Since you already have the XMP3 antenna setup, you might as well save that money.