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Originally Posted by rlinden86
(Post 1454733)
thats fuckin retarded i would spend the 20 bucks for it to be done right.
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im doin this tomorrow
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Let us know how it turned out, and out of curiosity, what length you cut it to...
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very nice, im doin myne this weekend. ill post a pic then..
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Originally Posted by weavagra
(Post 1494823)
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Originally Posted by Black07LS
(Post 1495744)
how long is that? It looks shorter than mine and mine's about 8".
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Originally Posted by Black07LS
(Post 1221766)
Why pay $20 for an antenna when you can cut yours down to size?
1:Remove antenna from car. 2:Wrap antenna with electricle tape just below were you want to cut.(This helps keep the small wire attached) 3:Cut antenna flush with top of tape with a cut off wheel. A hacksaw should also work. 4:Use 1/8" rubber vacuum cap ($1.49 for 5 at AutoZone) as a tip. Twist cap as you push it on antenna. (this will push the tape down) 5:Remove tape. 6:Reinstall. 7:ENJOY your shorty.:beer: :cssNET: |
great write-up, its easy and it works just as well as the normal length (at least in Indy). i still need to buy a cap for the end, right now i just made my own using electrical tape haha it actually doesnt look bad at all
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Great How To Cut My Antenna To 12" Works Fine Looks Much Better To
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I'm going to do this today
I'll post a pic of the end result. |
eh... i will leave mine UNcut.
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nice write up
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Did mine the same way as OP, the wire wrap came off so I just sprayed it with black paint. Reception got worse without the wire and shorter antenna but I don't really listen to the radio.
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I havent had time to do mine yet. I will try this week when I am givin the opportunity. mos likely this weekend
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I am DEFINATELY going to do this that stocker just seems soooooooooooo BIG and gaudy. Thanks for the info
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well that was a bitch...haha
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Originally Posted by shawn672
(Post 1452711)
what is everyone using to cut this? i dont wanna go attempt to cut it and end up just making a big mark on it ;( i got some wire cutters but idk how strong the metal on the antenna is?
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I need to do this, this weekend. I tried buying the $5 shorty antenna from Advance Auto Parts and it didn't fit my car. Good thing it didn't cost me a dime to find out. lol
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Just did it. Looks a lot better. Easiest mod I've ever done.
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Just a thought: Wouldn't it be a good idea to cut the wire wrap first with a pair of wire cutters just to be sure it doesn't come undone? I'm in the Phoenix Metro area of Az and I'm sure I wouldn't have any reception probs. The first thing I thought when I got my car was "Man that antenna is UG-LY!"
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I used a good set of bolt cutters and it worked perfectly, didn't tear the wire or anything.
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Here is mine without the antenna:
https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/fil...328081744a.jpg https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/fil...0328081744.jpg Not sure if I like it gone. I am gonna shorten the mast when I get to work tomorrow. I'll post pics. |
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