8" or 12" Antenna

4thtimestang · 03-18-2005, 03:07 PM

Has anyone bought one of the shorty antenna's. Thinking of getting the 8" but I'm not sure about the reception. Have to be able to pick up the NASCAR station when not in front of the TV on Sundays. Any help would be appreciated.

Nofire · 03-18-2005, 03:12 PM

I have the billet shorty antenna and the reception is identical to stock as far as I can tell, but I don't know about the 8".

4thtimestang · 03-20-2005, 02:27 PM

thanks for the response Nofire, I think the shorty billet is what i'll go for.

MattJ · 03-20-2005, 03:55 PM

I got the 8" free with my throttlebody and plenum. Your radio reception will go down. Go with the bigger one or cut your stocker down.

2000 STEEDA · 03-20-2005, 04:22 PM

I have the 12" and it works just fine :icon_flow

NoKturnaL · 03-22-2005, 09:04 AM

The 8 " sux. Horrible reception. I put the stock antenna back on and threw the other crap away. Thank god it was FREE with the T/B plenum combo

danbc21 · 03-24-2005, 05:42 AM

I have the 8” shorty antenna and I thank its just as good as stock.

03-24-2005, 06:45 PM

I got a black 8 incher, (that sounds bad) works great. Diddnt notice any drop in reception, then again, i just put the damn thing on yesterday.
Visually it is a serious improvement over that RC car attenna.
I did notice that it does not have that spiral down the side like the stock attenna had. That spiral is used to keep the attenna from whistleing.

i havent hit the highway yet, but if that lil bastard starts whistelin dixie on me it is gettin thrown out.
LOL

Legendary Five O · 03-24-2005, 07:58 PM

Well, it probably depends on where you live. In or near the city, you'll probably get all the radio stations broadcasted from that city with any antenna. But if you live out in the country, a bigger antenna would be a bigger help to pick up the stations from farther away. If you live in/near a big city and are doing it for the looks, go for the 8" and when the reception isn't that great, pop a CD in or something.

03-18-2005, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
4thtimestang Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Beltsville, Maryland Posts: 2	8" or 12" Antenna Has anyone bought one of the shorty antenna's. Thinking of getting the 8" but I'm not sure about the reception. Have to be able to pick up the NASCAR station when not in front of the TV on Sundays. Any help would be appreciated.

03-18-2005, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nofire Sooner #65 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: University of Oklahoma Posts: 676	I have the billet shorty antenna and the reception is identical to stock as far as I can tell, but I don't know about the 8". __________________ 2004 Mach 1----Black--------Sold. 285HP, 304TQ I WANT MORE!!!

03-20-2005, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
4thtimestang Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Beltsville, Maryland Posts: 2	thanks for the response Nofire, I think the shorty billet is what i'll go for. __________________ 2000 Laser Red GT. MAC cold air, Mac 31/2 cat back with SS tips, March underdrive pullies, Pro 5 shifter, FRPP Cobra R's (silver) with BFG's KDWS 275x40s, various interior upgrades.

03-20-2005, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	I got the 8" free with my throttlebody and plenum. Your radio reception will go down. Go with the bigger one or cut your stocker down. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

03-22-2005, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	The 8 " sux. Horrible reception. I put the stock antenna back on and threw the other crap away. Thank god it was FREE with the T/B plenum combo __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

03-20-2005, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
2000 STEEDA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 326	I have the 12" and it works just fine :icon_flow

03-24-2005, 05:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
danbc21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 159	I have the 8” shorty antenna and I thank its just as good as stock. __________________ 02 Torch Red GT Coupe 5-speed -Steeda Tri-Ax -SLP Loudmouth Catback -Motive 4.10 Gears -Mach 1 Chin Spoiler -Bullitt Pedals -K&N -Black Bumper Insert -Raised Scoop Black Designation Decals -Mach 1 Mustang Grill Delete -Black Bullitt wheels

03-24-2005, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	I got a black 8 incher, (that sounds bad) works great. Diddnt notice any drop in reception, then again, i just put the damn thing on yesterday. Visually it is a serious improvement over that RC car attenna. I did notice that it does not have that spiral down the side like the stock attenna had. That spiral is used to keep the attenna from whistleing. i havent hit the highway yet, but if that lil bastard starts whistelin dixie on me it is gettin thrown out. LOL

03-24-2005, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Legendary Five O Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Well, it probably depends on where you live. In or near the city, you'll probably get all the radio stations broadcasted from that city with any antenna. But if you live out in the country, a bigger antenna would be a bigger help to pick up the stations from farther away. If you live in/near a big city and are doing it for the looks, go for the 8" and when the reception isn't that great, pop a CD in or something.

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