Hey, I am planning on installing a pioneer avic X910BT in my Z, just curious where everyone is mounting the gps antenna. Pics would be great also, thanks!

 

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-v...s-antenna.html

 

Thank you, didn't see this in the search I did this morning.

 

Dead nutz center of the dash. Under the plastic works too.

 

^^ Yes…

I think people worry too much about the mounting position for the GPS antenna/receiver. That is probably because the manufacturer recommends in the installations instructions that you mount the GPS antenna/receiver outside the car (they usually recommend a roof mount). That is overkill. In fact you can mount the GPS antenna/receiver inside the car, and even under plastic panels, and expect good results

I have my GPS antenna/receiver on the rear strut bar in the Z coupe, and it works perfectly. Placement in the upper/forward cubby works as well (I mounted a Garmin here, and reception was not a problem).

About the only way to defeat GPS reception is mounting the antenna/receiver where it is” blocked by/shrouded in” sheet metal.

--Spike

 

i mounted mine for my pioneer vehicle dynamic processor in my passenger a pillar beside my factory gps antenna. it has worked very well for me. the pannel had enough room to easily fit and there was a large enough flat spot for the magnet to grab onto. when i do an alarm starter i may also hide that antenna there for a nice clean stealthy install