Antenna

BoxCarRacer4069 · #1 04-19-2011, 02:46 PM

Does anyone know if it is there is a replacement for the stock antenna that is not another antenna. Meaning is there an aftermarket receiver type part that you would see on the roof of a present day car? If anybody has any ideas throw them out.

Kind of like this

oregondave · #2 04-19-2011, 03:43 PM

hope this isn't hijacking but mine snapped clean off...it looks like crap to have a little bit of metal left. Instructions on how to remove it entirely?

BoxCarRacer4069 · #3 04-19-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oregondave

hope this isn't hijacking but mine snapped clean off...it looks like crap to have a little bit of metal left. Instructions on how to remove it entirely?

There are instructions in the How-To-Documents section. That's where i had the idea

icingdeath88 · #4 04-19-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oregondave

hope this isn't hijacking but mine snapped clean off...it looks like crap to have a little bit of metal left. Instructions on how to remove it entirely?

That is definitely hijacking

. Uncover the antenna motor from inside the trunk, being careful not to break any of the clips that hold the trunkliner to the frame. Locate antenna motor. Unplug it. Loosen the 3 bolts holding it. Don't have to take them off yet. Where antenna sticks out of the car there's a round piece on top with two holes/indentations on the inside of the hole on either side. This piece needs to be unscrewed. I used a needle nose pliers; use whatever works without destroying it. When you unscrew that and take the 3 bolts off, the assembly will drop down into the car. This is also a chance to replace that rubber cone thingy that the antenna pokes through with a new one, since it's probably all crappy looking by now.

I have a replacement antenna/motor in good shape; if you want it, PM me.

Back to the original thread: You can use another antenna but I don't think any that stick on the roof will look right. All you would have to do is run an antenna cable up to wherever you put it and make a hole

in the roof for it to pass through. If I were going to shave the antenna, I'd put an antenna inside the trunk lid, where it's out of sight, but should get alright reception since the trunk is fiberglass.

Freeman · #5 04-19-2011, 04:12 PM

I think he meant he would like to put one in the oem spot that is like the modern day ones you see on the roof of cars today. Also wondering if any factory ones from other cars will work?

icingdeath88 · #6 04-19-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Freeman

I think he meant he would like to put one in the oem spot that is like the modern day ones you see on the roof of cars today. Also wondering if any factory ones from other cars will work?

Oh, I see. Still, most modern cars have the roof mount ones and there's no way to get one of those to fit in the stock location.

Some normal antennas from factory cars would probably work, but I can't think of a way to make them work or look better than stock.

BoxCarRacer4069 · #7 04-19-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Freeman

I think he meant he would like to put one in the oem spot that is like the modern day ones you see on the roof of cars today. Also wondering if any factory ones from other cars will work?

yeah, i was wondering if you could use the roof ones over the oem spot ya know? i feel like it would look so much cleaner than the metal rod. plus you don't have to worry about a motor on those breaking.

Bobb · #8 04-20-2011, 12:42 AM

The picture you showed is for sat. radio like XM etc. The SVX has two antennas that uses whichever one has the best signal. the 2nd one is part of the rear window defogger and antenna. Of course the antenna in the rear fender will likely pick up the best signal. Take care, BOBB

oregondave · #9 04-19-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by icingdeath88

That is definitely hijacking

. Uncover the antenna motor from inside the trunk, being careful not to break any of the clips that hold the trunkliner to the frame. Locate antenna motor. Unplug it. Loosen the 3 bolts holding it. Don't have to take them off yet. Where antenna sticks out of the car there's a round piece on top with two holes/indentations on the inside of the hole on either side. This piece needs to be unscrewed. I used a needle nose pliers; use whatever works without destroying it. When you unscrew that and take the 3 bolts off, the assembly will drop down into the car. This is also a chance to replace that rubber cone thingy that the antenna pokes through with a new one, since it's probably all crappy looking by now.

I have a replacement antenna/motor in good shape; if you want it, PM me.

Back to the original thread: You can use another antenna but I don't think any that stick on the roof will look right. All you would have to do is run an antenna cable up to wherever you put it and make a hole

in the roof for it to pass through. If I were going to shave the antenna, I'd put an antenna inside the trunk lid, where it's out of sight, but should get alright reception since the trunk is fiberglass.

haha thanks dude, you rock!