Finally got a Blitzsafe! (and dash mount)
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Finally got a Blitzsafe! (and dash mount)
Warning: Long. I just felt like documenting this. Read if you'd like. ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
After a year of driving w/ my XM receiver positioned all over my car, I finally got a right-of-radio mount (Panavise 75119-300) as well as a Blitzsafe adapter (HON/ALP DMX V.1D). Purchased from Enfig Car Stereo for about $111. I installed it last night. It took quite some time because I like to hide wires. All the wires and the Blitzsafe box ended up being concealed in the center console.
I have a Delphi SkyFi3 XM receiver as well as a 20gb iPod simultaneously connected to the Blitzsafe. As long as only 1 device is on and any one time it works great! I am extremely pleased with the final product. The sound is excellent!! Loads better than a cassette adapter. XM sounds better than FM now! And it's a little better than the quality of a burned MP3 CD. The iPod is about the quality of a CD. The sound volume is a little soft (especially w/ my exhaust) (which I knew going into it) But thankfully, my XM SkyFi3 has a Line-Out volume control, so it's not really a problem. I'm also VERY happy to finally have my XM radio mounted in a great spot for once.
The removal of the plastic "wood grain" trim was VERY simple. To remove the passenger side kick panel, I had to unscrew the rear-center console/box and push it back, so I could pull out the kickpanel. But it turned out that I removed the entire rear center console to drill a hole for my iPod cable.
The installation of the Blitzsafe wasn't too difficult. You really do need to have small hands/fingers. The angle at which you have to plug the cable in is VERY awkward. After about 4 attempts, I went and got a long flat screwdriver. I stuck the screwdriver behind the Blitzsafe cable to push forward, while my fingers pushed up. And voila! First attempt, the cable went into the HU and I pushed it up until it clicked it. Easy as peach pie. Took all of 30 seconds.
Now let's just hope it doesn't break.![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
Here are some pictures. I'll try to explain what I did.
I drilled a hole in the bottom of the center arm rest console to feed a wire to my iPod/MP3 player.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_001.jpg)
I got it as close to the front of the console as possible so as to not interfer w/ the ebrake cables.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_003.jpg)
This is where it comes into the console.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_002.jpg)
I fed it up to the top drawer.
I could have bought a iPod/RCA cable. But I really don't use this iPod much. I hate iTunes. I'll be getting a larger capacity MP3 player soon (Creative, Archos, etc.)
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_015.jpg)
Here's no center console.![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
If you have to remove the center console. DON'T FORGET TO UNPLUG THE 12v power outlet plug! The console can move back about 3 inches w/ out have to unplug it.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_004.jpg)
Here are the cables that I used.
2 x RCA spittlers (1 for the left channels. 1 for the right channels)
then 2 x RCA --> 1/8 cables
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_005.jpg)
I tucked the BlitzSafe box behind the carpet. There is JUST enough room for it!
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_007.jpg)
The hardest part was tucking 12 FEET of RCA cable in. LoL. I could have probably ordered some 2ft RCA cables online, but my car was all taken apart, so I just wanted to finish. But it turned out fine.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_011.jpg)
The Panavise mount. It's pretty sturdy w/ only 1 screw. The genius behind this mount and the guy who said "let's make one for the Acura TL, deserves a pat on the back!
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_008.jpg)
Kickplate thingy put back on and the center console put back together (minus the wood trim)
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_012.jpg)
Wires tucked in behind wood trim
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_018.jpg)
Tada!
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_025.jpg)
At the perfect angle within arms length.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_026.jpg)
List of everything I'm using (w/ links):
-Jason
![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
After a year of driving w/ my XM receiver positioned all over my car, I finally got a right-of-radio mount (Panavise 75119-300) as well as a Blitzsafe adapter (HON/ALP DMX V.1D). Purchased from Enfig Car Stereo for about $111. I installed it last night. It took quite some time because I like to hide wires. All the wires and the Blitzsafe box ended up being concealed in the center console.
I have a Delphi SkyFi3 XM receiver as well as a 20gb iPod simultaneously connected to the Blitzsafe. As long as only 1 device is on and any one time it works great! I am extremely pleased with the final product. The sound is excellent!! Loads better than a cassette adapter. XM sounds better than FM now! And it's a little better than the quality of a burned MP3 CD. The iPod is about the quality of a CD. The sound volume is a little soft (especially w/ my exhaust) (which I knew going into it) But thankfully, my XM SkyFi3 has a Line-Out volume control, so it's not really a problem. I'm also VERY happy to finally have my XM radio mounted in a great spot for once.
The removal of the plastic "wood grain" trim was VERY simple. To remove the passenger side kick panel, I had to unscrew the rear-center console/box and push it back, so I could pull out the kickpanel. But it turned out that I removed the entire rear center console to drill a hole for my iPod cable.
The installation of the Blitzsafe wasn't too difficult. You really do need to have small hands/fingers. The angle at which you have to plug the cable in is VERY awkward. After about 4 attempts, I went and got a long flat screwdriver. I stuck the screwdriver behind the Blitzsafe cable to push forward, while my fingers pushed up. And voila! First attempt, the cable went into the HU and I pushed it up until it clicked it. Easy as peach pie. Took all of 30 seconds.
Now let's just hope it doesn't break.
![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
Here are some pictures. I'll try to explain what I did.
I drilled a hole in the bottom of the center arm rest console to feed a wire to my iPod/MP3 player.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_001.jpg)
I got it as close to the front of the console as possible so as to not interfer w/ the ebrake cables.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_003.jpg)
This is where it comes into the console.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_002.jpg)
I fed it up to the top drawer.
I could have bought a iPod/RCA cable. But I really don't use this iPod much. I hate iTunes. I'll be getting a larger capacity MP3 player soon (Creative, Archos, etc.)
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_015.jpg)
Here's no center console.
![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
If you have to remove the center console. DON'T FORGET TO UNPLUG THE 12v power outlet plug! The console can move back about 3 inches w/ out have to unplug it.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_004.jpg)
Here are the cables that I used.
2 x RCA spittlers (1 for the left channels. 1 for the right channels)
then 2 x RCA --> 1/8 cables
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_005.jpg)
I tucked the BlitzSafe box behind the carpet. There is JUST enough room for it!
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_007.jpg)
The hardest part was tucking 12 FEET of RCA cable in. LoL. I could have probably ordered some 2ft RCA cables online, but my car was all taken apart, so I just wanted to finish. But it turned out fine.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_011.jpg)
The Panavise mount. It's pretty sturdy w/ only 1 screw. The genius behind this mount and the guy who said "let's make one for the Acura TL, deserves a pat on the back!
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_008.jpg)
Kickplate thingy put back on and the center console put back together (minus the wood trim)
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_012.jpg)
Wires tucked in behind wood trim
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_018.jpg)
Tada!
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_025.jpg)
At the perfect angle within arms length.
![](http://pictures.jayunsplanet.com/albums/Digitals/Category/TL/042707_Blitzsafe-XM-Mount/normal_026.jpg)
List of everything I'm using (w/ links):
- Delphi SkyFi3 XM receiver
- 20GB iPod
- BlitzSafe HON/ALP DMX V.1D
- Panavise 75119-300 dash mount (right of radio)
- 1/8" Right-Angle to Two RCA Plugs (Part # 42-2483) (x 2)
- Gold Plated Shielded Y Adapter 1 Phono Plug to Dual Jacks (Part # 42-2536) (x 2)
-Jason
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ive been using a phillips tape deck to mp3 cable thing since ive got my mp3 now, and im contemplating whether or not it is worth it to get the bl itzsafe/USAspec or not. i mean with tape, quality is pretty good but not as great as when i put my CD in. do you guys think its worth the extra 60?
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