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rear roof mount antenna on a GS??

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Old 10-18-02, 05:19 PM
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Default rear roof mount antenna on a GS??

I have been seriously debating wheter to add this antenna too boost AM/FM receception and for looks. Well okay mostly for looks

Currently on the GS, the antenna wire is strecthed across the rear glass. I have verfied that this exact antenna as seen below will fit the Lexus GS. It will boost signal strength by 30-40% and it looks really cool. Cost of antenna is about $50 bucks.

This is the exact same antenna as on a acura MDX.

Just wanted some opinions on what you guys think
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It's all subjective really. If you like the way it looks, and you need the additional reception, by all means, pull the trigger.

Me, I wouldn't. When I tried mentally picturing that on a GS, I thought to myself, Passat, which is not what I want to associate my GS with . Hey, maybe it'll look great, and we'll all praise you for discovering a new mod (like we need more excuses to spend $ on the GS) .

But hey, dowhatchalike.
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If it was smaller I might like it. I'd probably use it to boost my nav reception though.
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I personally like the fact that there are no unnecessary appendages on the GS. The MDX and TL have that antenna only for OnStar--not the radio. To be honest, it was one factor that pushed me to the GS over the TL; that external antenna just breaks up the lines of the car.
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my 99 328i has a short antenna for cell phone. although it looks cute, i wish it didn't exist. it is in the way when i put my car cover on, and it is another easy to steal thing to worry about.
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How is this connected? Any drilling??? is this similar to one available in Japan?



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