8in antenna from AM

Cheddarbob · 07-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Anyone that has one do you still have good radio reception?

redfire04 · 07-29-2007, 03:48 PM

I have one and saw no loss in reception. I asked AM when I ordered it and they told me that if I was somewhat close to a major city then I would be fine, otherwise I should go with the 14 inch.

I personally like the way they both look. The 14 inch is nice because it's pretty much the same height as the car but the 8 inch is good if you need to cover your car like I do.

*Lances03SVT* · 07-29-2007, 04:46 PM

Yes,but who listen's to the radio anyway.

Dave04Mustang · 07-29-2007, 04:49 PM

I have the 14in one only because of the previous reply about it being even with the height of the car which i like. Either way you shouldn't lose reception my buddy has the 8in and works fine.

redfire04 · 07-29-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lances03SVT

Yes,but who listen's to the radio anyway.

Exactly...I'd rather hear the sound of my exhaust any day.

MattJ · 07-29-2007, 08:14 PM

i lost reception with mine...
go with the 14

Cheddarbob · 07-29-2007, 10:14 PM

ok thanks guys

03DSG · 07-30-2007, 06:29 PM

screw buying, just cut yours down. Thats what i did, I made it the same height as my roof line and it looks tight. all you have to do it pop off the ball on the top, i used a claw hammer, make sure you keep an eye on it if it flys off. I cut to length after I measured it and ground down the tip to make sure the ball fits on again..total time 30 minutes, cost $0.

redfire04 · 07-30-2007, 07:31 PM

I would have cut mine considering how easy it would be but unfortunately my 04 came with a silver colored antenna and that would have just ruined my black and red styling!

03DSG · 07-31-2007, 04:28 AM

so paint it black, sand and paint...thats it..easy.

2kids3pets · 07-31-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03DSG

screw buying, just cut yours down. Thats what i did, I made it the same height as my roof line and it looks tight. all you have to do it pop off the ball on the top, i used a claw hammer, make sure you keep an eye on it if it flys off. I cut to length after I measured it and ground down the tip to make sure the ball fits on again..total time 30 minutes, cost $0.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03DSG

so paint it black, sand and paint...thats it..easy.

Thats what I did...cut...grind (taper) the tip down so the ball will fit...paint = shorty antena

redfire04 · 07-31-2007, 07:30 PM

Oh well it was 20 bucks...not like I could have got a supercharger had I cut and painted my antenna.

07-29-2007, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	8in antenna from AM Anyone that has one do you still have good radio reception? __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

07-29-2007, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	I have one and saw no loss in reception. I asked AM when I ordered it and they told me that if I was somewhat close to a major city then I would be fine, otherwise I should go with the 14 inch. I personally like the way they both look. The 14 inch is nice because it's pretty much the same height as the car but the 8 inch is good if you need to cover your car like I do. __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

07-29-2007, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,246	Yes,but who listen's to the radio anyway. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

07-29-2007, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	i lost reception with mine... go with the 14 __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-29-2007, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	ok thanks guys __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

07-30-2007, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
03DSG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 560	screw buying, just cut yours down. Thats what i did, I made it the same height as my roof line and it looks tight. all you have to do it pop off the ball on the top, i used a claw hammer, make sure you keep an eye on it if it flys off. I cut to length after I measured it and ground down the tip to make sure the ball fits on again..total time 30 minutes, cost $0. __________________ 03 DSG 2V 5-Speed Mods: Flows, drop in airhog, SCT tune, Motive 4.10 gears (no whine) Dyno(pre-tune): 236 wrhp, not sae corrected Exterior: Mach 1 chin spoiler, Black Bullets (self done), full tint, red calipers(self done), sequential tailights, shorty antenna(self-made) Interior: auto-meter gauges(lunar series), silver center stack and door pieces (self-done, soon to be DSG).

07-30-2007, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	I would have cut mine considering how easy it would be but unfortunately my 04 came with a silver colored antenna and that would have just ruined my black and red styling! __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

07-31-2007, 04:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
03DSG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 560	so paint it black, sand and paint...thats it..easy. __________________ 03 DSG 2V 5-Speed Mods: Flows, drop in airhog, SCT tune, Motive 4.10 gears (no whine) Dyno(pre-tune): 236 wrhp, not sae corrected Exterior: Mach 1 chin spoiler, Black Bullets (self done), full tint, red calipers(self done), sequential tailights, shorty antenna(self-made) Interior: auto-meter gauges(lunar series), silver center stack and door pieces (self-done, soon to be DSG).

07-31-2007, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	Oh well it was 20 bucks...not like I could have got a supercharger had I cut and painted my antenna. __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

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