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Cheddarbob 07-29-2007 02:58 PM

8in antenna from AM
 
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


Originally Posted by Lances03SVT (Post 280327)
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


Originally Posted by 03DSG (Post 280547)
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.


Originally Posted by 03DSG (Post 280633)
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. :rolleyes:


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