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Originally Posted by DMC1068
I wanted to use my dock and play so I don't have to get another subscription to listen is another car or in the house. I have a life time subscription on this radio and a second for my wifes radio. Was really torn about if I should get the receiver box from the dealer. I decided to go dock and play but I hate wires hanging. I didn't want to use the aftermarket antenna. I read on this forum and bimmerfest. My sharkfin antenna hookup was not where the dealer instructions said it would be but I did find it. I should have taken more pictures while doing it. Total time was a little more than half an hour and I did not have to take apart the trunk panel or anything other than pop up the rear seat bottom and two screws from under the dash. I did have to remove the climate control to mount the bracket. Instructions came with the bracket.
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Could you explain in more detail where you would find the antenna and how you routed from rear of car into center console? I have 2 cable bundles in my trunk where the receiver would be installed. I think your setup looks great and am considering this approach as opposed to the $500+ for getting the OEM radio setup, which IMO is not as nice an interface than the portables (e.g., scan, memory, screen display).
Also, where did you find the mounting bracket?