radio antenna on roadster
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radio antenna on roadster
Has anybody installed an aftermarket antenna on the roadster? I'm not too keen on the wrapped wire look and would like to replace the OE antenna.
I have seen short (4-6") antennas for sale on the bay and wonder if they will have the same ability to bring in stations that the OE antenna does?
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.
I have seen short (4-6") antennas for sale on the bay and wonder if they will have the same ability to bring in stations that the OE antenna does?
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.
Last edited by woodlands1; Dec 15, 2007 at 09:13 AM.
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
Originally Posted by woodlands1
Has anybody installed an aftermarket antenna on the roadster? I'm not too keen on the wrapped wire look and would like to repalce the OE antenna.
I have seen short (4-6") antennas for sale on the bay and wonder if they will have the same ability to bring in stations that the OE antenna does?
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.
I have seen short (4-6") antennas for sale on the bay and wonder if they will have the same ability to bring in stations that the OE antenna does?
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.
http://www.ctd-germany.com/shops/cro...op_e/index.php
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From: Varina, Virginia (LI Transplant)
Re: radio antenna on roadster
I have 2 different after market antennaes that I use, see pics below. I switch back and forth as the mood hits, no radio distortion or signal loss from either.
CTD - Germany comes with 3 different shafts about $32.00 US
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Beesting Antennae from Ebay $22.00, exactly the same as the pic below of the CTD - Germany 24V antennae.
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CTD - Germany comes with 3 different shafts about $32.00 US
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Beesting Antennae from Ebay $22.00, exactly the same as the pic below of the CTD - Germany 24V antennae.
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From: Springfield, VA
Re: radio antenna on roadster
Hi there! I realize this is a pretty old post but does anyone have a more updated suggestion for a radio antenna with a low profile? My stock antenna is in pretty bad shape. Also, my srt6’s color is aero blue 
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
If you mean the gasket then someone said a VW one fitted perfectly. If it is the main body then a look at the old one should give a number to try. These parts are off the shelf items if you know where the shelf is. LOL
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
Ebay - free shipping $9.39
Car Radio FM Amplified Booster Antenna for BMW Z3 Z4 M3 Toyota VW Passat B5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20145629546...&s=ci&mail=sys
Car Radio FM Amplified Booster Antenna for BMW Z3 Z4 M3 Toyota VW Passat B5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20145629546...&s=ci&mail=sys
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
The same antenna with base appears to be available from some other E-Bay sellers.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-Toy...xHBQ:rk:2:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Vehicle...xD8L:rk:6:pf:0
Here's the base only . . .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROOF-MAST-W...tege:rk:8:pf:0
These have been discussed before . . . The problem is that the connector is different that what is needed to hook up on our Crossfires. There is no (easy) way to change the connector. Anybody have the answer??
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-Toy...xHBQ:rk:2:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Vehicle...xD8L:rk:6:pf:0
Here's the base only . . .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROOF-MAST-W...tege:rk:8:pf:0
These have been discussed before . . . The problem is that the connector is different that what is needed to hook up on our Crossfires. There is no (easy) way to change the connector. Anybody have the answer??
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
If you just want to replace the rotted rubber gasket . . . This is what you want:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Roof-Antenn...Am~Q:rk:6:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antenna-Bas...AmDk:rk:2:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Roof-Antenn...Am~Q:rk:6:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antenna-Bas...AmDk:rk:2:pf:0
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
I'm new to the forum and the Crossfire car itself and I'm looking for some advice.
The gasket on my antenna base is cracked and I was looking at a VW Jetta gasket. It looks like the gasket is a little thicker than the Chrysler. Has anyone ever used one to replace the original?
I've included some pictures.
Thanks for any advice or info in advance.
The gasket on my antenna base is cracked and I was looking at a VW Jetta gasket. It looks like the gasket is a little thicker than the Chrysler. Has anyone ever used one to replace the original?
I've included some pictures.
Thanks for any advice or info in advance.
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
Probably will work. This Amazon Link says the Gasket is compatible with Chrysler / Porsche / VW.
This website is a good source for Chrysler Crossfire Roadster antenna hardware - CLICK.
CLICK" />This website is a good source for Chrysler Crossfire Roadster antenna hardware - CLICK.
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
I just got this from ebay. I haven't put it on yet, but it looks like the correct gasket. It comes with a 9 inch antenna, but I'm using the standard 16 inch antenna on my car.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185788980818
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185788980818
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
@M60A3Driver Was this the correct gasket?
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
@M60A3Driver Was this the correct gasket?
It looks like the original and the seller, lightning-fast-crossfire-parts, has 100% feedback. He sells mainly Crossfire and SLK parts.
All of his feedback comments indicate that it is correct. If you click the link and scroll to the bottom you can read them.
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Re: radio antenna on roadster
@M60A3Driver Was this the correct gasket?
I replaced the gasket today. It's a little different than the stock gasket, but I think it's a better quality.
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