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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/FoliaTec/antenna.php

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Nice product takes a couple of weeks to paint and Fabricate but worth it. Installs in less than 5 minutes with nothig but tape and screwdriver
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Thats pretty cool! I might have to pick one up.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Was it a direct bolt on with the existing oem ant wires?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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Unscrew the antenna from the base Line up the new one and mark withtape. Screw collar onto existing base tighten screw to hold collar on and place antenna on roof after peeling tape off the base. Can not be simpler Base stays on car. just remove antenna
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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do they paint it to match or etc..
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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can i request some pics of the whole car, and a closer pic, and a pic that shows where the antennae meets the body
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Yes they can paint to match the exact color of the body. and here is a little wider angle shot. If you get too much further though, you won't see it as well i think. this may help out. let me know


Old Sep 5, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Looks great!!!

Which model did you get?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Very bottom of PAge is Visual Garage Company with a VG shark fin antenna.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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These are growing on me, just hate the pricetag.
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One last question. Was that the only one that fits the XB or did you pick that one?

Thanks for the info!!!
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not sure about alternatives. I liked that one for ease of installation and Paint match up were my deciding factors
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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make sure you get it clear coated too it'll help with the glossiness
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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perfect pics thanks.
looks sweet. i want one.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Link is under first pic and if I am not mistaken, THey clearcoat when they paint. They are made specifically for the vehicle not a BMW or Lexus as I have seen others hee with. Nothin against those, but!!
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love the idea my friend. will order one from them. thanks for sharing the info.
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