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Old 01-08-2012, 04:12 PM
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Default Trying out new antenna look. What do you guys think?
The original antena that was on the car looks as if it is missing some of the plastic jacket. Figured I try this 5" carbon fiber antena i found on ebay. I'm not tatally convinced yet and wouldnt mind some feedback.
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Originally Posted by Mcardenal
The original antena that was on the car looks as if it is missing some of the plastic jacket. Figured I try this 5" carbon fiber antena i found on ebay. I'm not tatally convinced yet and wouldnt mind some feedback.
I think it would look a lot better if you painted the base gloss black.

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Not bad at all.

How is the radio reception? Did you tie into the existing amplifier?
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Originally Posted by leperboy
I think it would look a lot better if you painted the base gloss black.

Matt
Thanks for the feedback guys :-)

It's funny, i noticed the contrast on the base in the picture also but you don't see it in regular conditions.
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Looks good, but in my experience a long antennae works better than a short one.
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My experience = lousy reception from simply using a short mast. Probably need an antenna system, like the BMW fin, designed for the short mast.
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I have a BMW style fin on mine and the reception is not as good as the original antenna.
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I agree with Roger. I mostly play iPod so I'll live with the lesser reception
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i never listen to the radio..... sirius baby
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The shorter antenna looks-well short. The OEM "Bee Sting" antenna's look kinda cool. I went with the hidden amplified antenna found on Amazon; $ 26.50 w/free shipping. Work's great, but do listen to the ipod much more than the AM/FM.02 77Tony
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Everyone's replies are actually giving me an idea! I actually would love to add Satelite radio but didnt want to deal with an ugly reception puck next to the OEM antenna. What if I removed the OEM antenna base and mast replace it with a shark fin style satellite antenna and put a hidden antenna for FM/AM like 77tony did!? I mostly listen to satellite but still like som of the local sports stations on AM.
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Originally Posted by Mcardenal
Everyone's replies are actually giving me an idea! I actually would love to add Satelite radio but didnt want to deal with an ugly reception puck next to the OEM antenna. What if I removed the OEM antenna base and mast replace it with a shark fin style satellite antenna and put a hidden antenna for FM/AM like 77tony did!? I mostly listen to satellite but still like som of the local sports stations on AM.
Sorry, forgot to give credit to roger for the shark fin antenna.
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This is completely unrelated but, 77Tony i have to say your 928 is BEAUTIFUL!!
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Originally Posted by Mcardenal
Everyone's replies are actually giving me an idea! I actually would love to add Satelite radio but didnt want to deal with an ugly reception puck next to the OEM antenna. What if I removed the OEM antenna base and mast replace it with a shark fin style satellite antenna and put a hidden antenna for FM/AM like 77tony did!? I mostly listen to satellite but still like som of the local sports stations on AM.
Martin, That would work. Matt, Thank you. 77Tony
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Originally Posted by 17prospective buyer
This is completely unrelated but, 77Tony i have to say your 928 is BEAUTIFUL!!
That's an understatement.
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