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Old 09-15-2007, 08:34 PM
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I installed a roof mount antenna to replace the weak window antenna. i got it from installer.com it's a amplified antennaworks stock VW antenna. I drilled a hole in the center ridge near the back and connected to the stock antenna wire where it connects to the distribution block. This wiring has both antenna coax and 12volt power wire. A xA antenna or Corolla antenna will work as well but I wanted a amplified antenna and it works really well.
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Any pics?
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Old 09-16-2007, 11:27 PM
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Old 09-18-2007, 05:35 PM
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I have been thinking about doing this as well. Looks nice!
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hmm. i've never had a problem with bad reception and I sure as hell wouldn;t add a monstrosity like that to my car. hmm...


are you trying to capture radio stations from more than 50 miles away ?

I know I personally hardly even use the radio. i-pod ftw.
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^ I actually agree with Darren on this one. The radio reception is decent on mine (not that I ever use the radio) and I'd much rather not have a whip sticking out of the roof.
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Originally Posted by hotbox05

I know I personally hardly even use the radio. i-pod ftw.
Same here...
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To each their own, but I would never put that on my car. My reception is good.
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Old 09-20-2007, 04:03 AM
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the lil whip antenna's look cool on very small cars. oldschool vw rabbit , new vw beetle , things like that. yaris hatch. but on 4 doors or larger compacts not too good. imo.
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