Sirius expands to Canada

[evolv]

I talked to a Kenwood sales rep and he said that Sirius was being launched in Canada in August.

Has anyone else heard this rumor?

When I return home (currently on holidays) I will talk with Sirius about it and how us Canuks can get the equipment.

 

[Swerny]

please keep us posted, I am so sick of radio stations.

 

[evolv]

I just drove from Winnipeg to BC and back. 5900km in 12 days WEEEE car was almost perfect, needs bigger intercooler to prevent bogging during high engine and road temps.

The other flaw was the lack of radio stations. *** wishing i had satellite radio ***

I've been negotiating with Sirius to get the free goodies as offered.

Here's the link http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/CachedPage&c=Page&cid=1019257316869

When I have more information, I will pass it on.

 

[Swerny]

I would be interested as well if they agreed to thrown in the free hardware.

 

[wil]

Here the press release about Sirius in Canada

Sirius

 

[Stormtrooper77]

evolv: I'll be making that trip at the end of July. How was the car in the mountains?

 

[evolv]

The car was fantastic. I (once upon a time) owned a 1983 RX-7 and enjoyed every minute with that car in the mountains. Until now, I have not driven a car that was as much fun as that rotary powered machine.

On my way up to Sun Peaks Village, on a switch back climbing blind stretch of highway (posted speed for corner - 30km/h) my speed, 80km/h but could have taken it faster had it been my 2nd attempt and not my 1st. (Fear Factor)

Only one thing lacking, that much needed cruise control, for the flat lands of course.

I averaged 35mpg for the entire trip and peaked 45mpg in the mountains cruising at a conservative 110km/h, occasionally going higher to pass. I took some back roads west bound in Saskatchewan and topped 210km/h, and probably averaged 150km/h for over 2 hours. (bad gas mileage). After this stretch of road, I got an oil change the next day. (Highly recommended if you do the same type of driving)

p.s. don't forget your radar detector and enjoy the trip

 

[Logan]

Free hardware would be such a bonus.
I was hoping this service would be available before my road trip from Ontario to Nova Scotia / PEI in July... Oh well.