Shorter antenna, which one?
#1
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Ok, day 1, I hate the antenna on the Stang. What have you guys changed to, and 8" vs 14" Any preference? pros cons?
Have pics installed by chance?
These are the 2 Ive seen, I didnt care for the steeda one I found.
http://www.topedgeonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=10136
http://www.mustangtuning.com/accessories.html
Black or chrome for Tungsten?
Any other recommendations are welcome as usual.
Have pics installed by chance?
These are the 2 Ive seen, I didnt care for the steeda one I found.
http://www.topedgeonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=10136
http://www.mustangtuning.com/accessories.html
Black or chrome for Tungsten?
Any other recommendations are welcome as usual.
#2
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I just replaced mine with the topedge 8" one. All but one of my stations come in just as clear as with the 50 footer. I think the 14" might be better for any stations that arent the strongest and might match up better with the roofline. I prolly would have gone with the 14" had i seen it before I bought the 8" one, just noticed they are also now the same price. Think earlier it was like 17.99 or something.
#3
I cut my stock antenna, perfectly in half. I have excellent reception, havent noticed any difference. It looks so much better! And I figured, if I messed it up, I could buy one anyway.
A nice write-up on HOW to do it....
http://www.thechromepony.com/Mods1-04.html
Its a little hard to see, but if you want to see a picture of my car, go to
http://chickenchaps.myphotoalbum.com/view_...les&id=000_0312
A nice write-up on HOW to do it....
http://www.thechromepony.com/Mods1-04.html
Its a little hard to see, but if you want to see a picture of my car, go to
http://chickenchaps.myphotoalbum.com/view_...les&id=000_0312
#5
I got one off of e-bay, but I think it is made by All-Sales. I went with the simple 9" polished model.
http://www.allsalesmfg.com/catalog10.html
http://www.allsalesmfg.com/catalog10.html
#7
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Originally posted by Goliath@October 11, 2005, 3:13 PM
the one from mustangtuning.com is a very "you get what you pay for" type item. Fair warning (yes I have one).
the one from mustangtuning.com is a very "you get what you pay for" type item. Fair warning (yes I have one).
Doh!!! well, now ya tell me, lol
#8
I cut mine down to 14.5". I think it matches the roofline very well. I glued a Euro-style cap to the tip and it looks good. It even made it through a car wash yesterday without incident. The attendants kept trying to remove it and I just told them it was stock. No difference in reception, either.
#9
Originally posted by WarningSLO@October 11, 2005, 3:56 PM
I got one off of e-bay, but I think it is made by All-Sales. I went with the simple 9" polished model.
http://www.allsalesmfg.com/catalog10.html
I got one off of e-bay, but I think it is made by All-Sales. I went with the simple 9" polished model.
http://www.allsalesmfg.com/catalog10.html
#12
Originally posted by Import-Slaya@October 11, 2005, 8:11 PM
Cut mine down even with the roofline. No change in reception and it looks much better.
Cut mine down even with the roofline. No change in reception and it looks much better.
EXACTLY - cut that sucker dude!
#14
What's wrong with the Mustang tuning one?
I've got the 8", I don't have any problems with it. Looks a lot better than a cut antenna. I don't have that wrap around wire, just a nice smooth mini antenna.
I've got the 8", I don't have any problems with it. Looks a lot better than a cut antenna. I don't have that wrap around wire, just a nice smooth mini antenna.
#15
I tried a shorty 8" antenna but the reception definately suffered, and even when I got a solid signal it sounded muffled and hollow. I do want to replace the stock one but I don't feel like buying another antenna and having it be sub-par.