Alternate antennae?
#1
We all know the stock one is way too big ... and I don't want to be bending and breaking the one that comes with it ... is there a good (and short) alternative that can be purchased?
#3
I'm looking for a smaller one as well. I think UPR has a 14" one and I saw an 8" one as well. I should have bookmarked it, but didin't. I'm looking, but if anyone can help let us know.
-Ken
UPR 14" - http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopdi...ucts.asp?id=114
Mustang Tuning 8" - http://www.mustangtuning.com/accessories.html
and another....
Haney Motorsport 6" - http://www.haneymotorsport.com/hot_n...ty_antenna.htm
-Ken
UPR 14" - http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopdi...ucts.asp?id=114
Mustang Tuning 8" - http://www.mustangtuning.com/accessories.html
and another....
Haney Motorsport 6" - http://www.haneymotorsport.com/hot_n...ty_antenna.htm
#5
Yeah it does look cool. I found the 8" one and added the link. It's black, 6" smaller. I don't know what I will go with, but I will replace the OEM one. I would suggest some loc-tite with the new one. Kid's in my area wouldn't have a second thought to stealing mine to add to their Honda, Acura, or other ricer import.
#10
I dunno about that. I really like my 79 Cutlass (and 79 Hurst/Olds, for that matter) that had the antenna integrated into the windshield. It looked cool too!
Of course, I imagine it would be more expensive to replace the windshield if it got cracked...but I have no deductible on glass anyway.
Of course, I imagine it would be more expensive to replace the windshield if it got cracked...but I have no deductible on glass anyway.
#11
Originally posted by adrenalin@October 20, 2004, 3:52 PM
I think the 8" is too small. Unless you are in a good signal area you will not get a lot of stations.
I think the 8" is too small. Unless you are in a good signal area you will not get a lot of stations.
#12
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The 'do it yourselfer' is very easy and takes about 5 minutes.
You literally take it off...snip it with wire cutters....and glue the ball back on...
Thats what I plan on doing.
You literally take it off...snip it with wire cutters....and glue the ball back on...
Thats what I plan on doing.
#13
Originally posted by Boomer@October 21, 2004, 7:48 PM
The 'do it yourselfer' is very easy and takes about 5 minutes.
You literally take it off...snip it with wire cutters....and glue the ball back on...
The 'do it yourselfer' is very easy and takes about 5 minutes.
You literally take it off...snip it with wire cutters....and glue the ball back on...
Basically a good and cheap altenative-I like it. Boomer, please please post your results.
If your are really into it, go to Radio Shack and buy a cheap Signal Strength Meter. Make sure it has the corrent antenna connector, otherwise you'll have grief making a connection. You can then check your work before and after. Even cheaper, use it twice and return it!
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Originally posted by SVT200020@October 21, 2004, 1:47 PM
Does anyone know anything about integrating the antenna in side the car.. so you could use the antenna delete and still have a working radio???
Does anyone know anything about integrating the antenna in side the car.. so you could use the antenna delete and still have a working radio???
B)
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Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.+November 12, 2004, 9:28 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (05GT-O.C.D. @ November 12, 2004, 9:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SVT200020@October 21, 2004, 1:47 PM
Does anyone know anything about integrating the antenna in side the car.. so you could use the antenna delete and still have a working radio???
Does anyone know anything about integrating the antenna in side the car.. so you could use the antenna delete and still have a working radio???
B) [/b][/quote]
Sweet! That is actually what I was thinking about! Thanks a bunch!
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This looks like it would look better than stock. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33639
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Originally posted by SVT200020+November 12, 2004, 9:56 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (SVT200020 @ November 12, 2004, 9:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
The easiest way to do this is buy an adhesive windshield antenna from Radio Shack. It's basically a thin wire inside of some scotch tape that you can run up and across the windshield, cut to the proper legnth. Reception isn't as good, but you can still get most channels fairly well, locals crystal clear. It's less than $20 bucks and easy to do, try it and peel it off if you don't like it.
B)
Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.@November 12, 2004, 9:28 PM
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@October 21, 2004, 1:47 PM
Does anyone know anything about integrating the antenna in side the car.. so you could use the antenna delete and still have a working radio???
Does anyone know anything about integrating the antenna in side the car.. so you could use the antenna delete and still have a working radio???
The easiest way to do this is buy an adhesive windshield antenna from Radio Shack. It's basically a thin wire inside of some scotch tape that you can run up and across the windshield, cut to the proper legnth. Reception isn't as good, but you can still get most channels fairly well, locals crystal clear. It's less than $20 bucks and easy to do, try it and peel it off if you don't like it.
B)
How exactly would this work??? Does anyone know???
#20
Originally posted by acadian@November 14, 2004, 5:36 PM
I cut my antenna to 18" last night, and then put the ball back on top. Absolutely no loss in reception. Here is a pic...
I cut my antenna to 18" last night, and then put the ball back on top. Absolutely no loss in reception. Here is a pic...