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Old 04-28-2009, 02:08 PM
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Default Stubby Carbon Fiber Antennas anyone?

I just installed a Carbon Fiber manually retractable antenna. THoughts comments? I like it much better than the stocker and reception is just fine.



 
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Where did you get the antenna from? Looks real nice.
 
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Nate That looks AWESOME Dude!

Where can we get one? How much was involved in swapping it out? Most of them I have seen just screw on but if this is retractable does it mount differently?

I would really appreciate it if you post more information. Thank you again.

Stay safe...


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Default Re: Stubby Carbon Fiber Antennas anyone?

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Nate That looks AWESOME Dude!

Where can we get one? How much was involved in swapping it out? Most of them I have seen just screw on but if this is retractable does it mount differently?

I would really appreciate it if you post more information. Thank you again.

Stay safe...


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I got this from a guy in florida.

I have a short rubber stubby and may be able to get some others for a group buy. If we have enough interest I may be able to get them for about 14 or 15 shipped.

Ill check on a price and see what I can do if there is interest.

Thanks

Nate
 
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Default Re: Stubby Carbon Fiber Antennas anyone?

I want one - I love our cars but I think the antenna is stupid looking for the car. Looks like an afterthought. Someone at the Dragon had a great small antenna - I think it was Marcos from Atlanta - my yellow XF buddy!
 
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[quote=MisterTaz]Most of them I have seen just screw on but if this is retractable does it mount differently?

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Taz,

Simple install its just a screw on. I will try an post pics of it extended. A two minute install.

I am pretty happy with it.

Thanks

Nate
 
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I would like one also.
 
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found the antenna on ebay for those who would like to see additional pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...ayphotohosting
 
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Yeah I like that. Does it require making a hole for the antenna wire?
 
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not that i see looks like they include different size nuts for the antenna so it will fit many newer sized cars. ima check at pepboys, advance and autozone and see if they carry them.
 
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Yes this is the same type that I have.

Hopefully I can get these and save us $5 bucks or so.

I will let you know hopefully later today. Otherwise you can all purchase them on ebay as well.

THanks!

Nate

 

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Default Re: Stubby Carbon Fiber Antennas anyone?

Nate if u can save the 5 buckaroos im in still. I can use the 5 to stock up on air freshners.
 
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Default Re: Stubby Carbon Fiber Antennas anyone?

Originally Posted by kenyonmjr6
Nate if u can save the 5 buckaroos im in still. I can use the 5 to stock up on air freshners.
LOL!

O.K. Here is the deal. I have 10 coming in and will have them shipped to you for $15.25

You can paypal me at mappmeister@gmail.com and I will ship to you promptly.

I currently have interest from the following members so pleaselet me know if you are a definite as well:

stokey - Paid
crossfirefrank
kenyonjr6
kimpossible
mistertaz
psuperti
waynesworld

Once we exhaust these and we still have interest I can get another 10 in.

Thanks

Nate
 

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Here is the picture of how it extends:

 
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Nate next to Chuck Norris you are the man.
 
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Default Re: Stubby Carbon Fiber Antennas anyone?

Originally Posted by kenyonmjr6
Nate next to Chuck Norris you are the man.
No just helping out a great group of folk that have given me pride in owning my crossfire.

Especially since there are limited accessories whatever I can find will go a long way in helping us all customize!
 
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limited accessories is the truth.
 


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