Antenna Mods
08-08-12, 09:29 PM
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Mine Sc came with one also. I was worried it was drilled through. I just went for it, and the antenna is just on with double sided tape. Its tough, so once you get the antenna part off, use a razor type blade to cut it off. Mine was a b*tch. I had to do the inside and outside of the glass.
08-08-12, 09:45 PM
#17
Murco - Now "that's" what I need!!! 
Which GM vehicle? (Does it come amplified or did you mod it?)
Also, that square in your rear window, was that a diff. antenna, like mine?
Im wondering 'cus I didn't install mine, and Im wondering if they actually put a hole in my windshield or not.
If I can remove it, and have one like yours, that'd be WAY better.
Which GM vehicle? (Does it come amplified or did you mod it?)
Also, that square in your rear window, was that a diff. antenna, like mine?
Im wondering 'cus I didn't install mine, and Im wondering if they actually put a hole in my windshield or not.
If I can remove it, and have one like yours, that'd be WAY better.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12040EU...r.html?tp=2569
I drilled the hole in the roof, pulled down the rear of the headliner a bit, hooked it up, ran the cable down to the trunk, used the power antenna lead to power it, and just hooked the adapter to the factory antenna cable. Pretty easy install, only took about an hour...
Your antenna doesn't have a hole under it, that glass is far to thin and fragile to drill....
That square in the window is part of a radar/lazer detection system...
08-08-12, 09:49 PM
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Any idea how? I dunno how they installed mine, however there is another "lil' box" on the inside, beneath it.
It's the same size as the base of the outside part.
Mine Sc came with one also. I was worried it was drilled through. I just went for it, and the antenna is just on with double sided tape. Its tough, so once you get the antenna part off, use a razor type blade to cut it off. Mine was a b*tch. I had to do the inside and outside of the glass.
So I could prolly just get some adhesive remover and use some elbow-grease, yeah?
In that case, Im doin' it. I like Murco's. Maybe even a shark fin would be nice. I just want RECEPTION!
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08-08-12, 09:53 PM
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I wanted a "shark fin" like what was on my Audi (or VW, BMW, etc..) but DANG, they were pricey! If anyone has a lead on one of those for cheap I'll replace mine in a heartbeat!
08-08-12, 11:09 PM
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I just searched my old emails. This is the link that they are selling on now. TTE1 with 6 ft cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:L:OC:US:1123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:L:OC:US:1123
08-09-12, 07:40 AM
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Let's see your aftermarket antenna's
I'll start with mine...
Btw, the reception sucks, once Im on the highway heading to Jersey (from Philly).
Is there a way to boost it? (Yes, I searched, but people are saying their "Antenna Boosters" don't work very well. So whats the alternative? Im thinking of unscrewing this, and using an S2000 one).
I'll start with mine...
Btw, the reception sucks, once Im on the highway heading to Jersey (from Philly).
Is there a way to boost it? (Yes, I searched, but people are saying their "Antenna Boosters" don't work very well. So whats the alternative? Im thinking of unscrewing this, and using an S2000 one).
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08-09-12, 12:01 PM
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All right! I just got off the phone with Steve at Tune Trapper and ordered the same one you got. He said I should have it in 3 days. I can't wait!
08-09-12, 12:32 PM
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I'll post pics up soon if I can get time today or tomorrow to work my audio.
08-09-12, 02:01 PM
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Are you serious?
So you're saying that the person I bought it from, just unplugged the stock antenna, and installed this ('cus I do have a speaker-phone mic), and that's why I have such awful reception?
'Cus I don't have any antenna at all? LOL
Wtf :\
In that case, Im definitely deleting this antenna altogether.
So you're saying that the person I bought it from, just unplugged the stock antenna, and installed this ('cus I do have a speaker-phone mic), and that's why I have such awful reception?
'Cus I don't have any antenna at all? LOL
Wtf :\
In that case, Im definitely deleting this antenna altogether.
08-09-12, 03:13 PM
#29
Are you serious?
So you're saying that the person I bought it from, just unplugged the stock antenna, and installed this ('cus I do have a speaker-phone mic), and that's why I have such awful reception?
'Cus I don't have any antenna at all? LOL
Wtf :\
In that case, Im definitely deleting this antenna altogether.
So you're saying that the person I bought it from, just unplugged the stock antenna, and installed this ('cus I do have a speaker-phone mic), and that's why I have such awful reception?
'Cus I don't have any antenna at all? LOL
Wtf :\
In that case, Im definitely deleting this antenna altogether.
If you are still using the stock headunit unplugging the stock antenna is alright. There is a second antenna built into the rear windshield, it uses the smaller antenna plug.
