Antenna

[BoxCarRacer4069]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?

[oregondave]

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!

[icingdeath88]

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]

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]

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

[SSSVX]

My yellow has no antenna in the rear quarter panel. That hole has been sealed. The radio still works fine, maybe as not clear/stereo as my Teal which still has the stock antenna(up and down).

Imo, this antenna makes our cars look old, modern cars do not have this kind of antenna anymore. If I ever try to take pics for my Teal, the radio will always be off.

[BoxCarRacer4069]

Originally Posted by SSSVX

My yellow has no antenna in the rear quarter panel. That hole has been sealed. The radio still works fine, maybe as not clear/stereo as my Teal which still has the stock antenna(up and down).

Imo, this antenna makes our cars look old, modern cars do not have this kind of antenna anymore. If I ever try to take pics for my Teal, the radio will always be off.

So you just removed the rear antenna from yours and it still works?

[Freeman]

Oh they'll still work but not really well depending on where you live. I live in the mountains so I doubt I'd get as good signal than I would with an antenna. Luckily for me, I hate local radio and listen to Pandora instead.

I am really interested in what one of the more modern ones would look like covering that hole where ours are though.

[Sean486]

Why not put it on the roof? I think that would look good on a SVX.

[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by Sean486

Why not put it on the roof? I think that would look good on a SVX.

I don't think any of the usual roof antennas would look ok on the SVX (just my opinion though and I'd love someone to find one that works). Plus it would be a pain to wire it up, and you'd have to drill a hole in the roof. Getting a "normal" vertical stick antenna and sticking it in the trunklid I think is probably the best bet and would obviously be completely hidden.

(Again, just my opinion)

[SSSVX]

Originally Posted by BoxCarRacer4069

So you just removed the rear antenna from yours and it still works?

yeah, it still works. Not too much problems in my area.