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It works great and looks a hell of a lot better!
08-04-2007, 12:21 PM
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08-04-2007, 03:25 PM
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Ahh, I just used this how to, too, and it's fricking awesome! I made mine about 12". I'm disappointed with how thick the vacuum cap is, but whatever. Much better now that it's shorter!
08-06-2007, 01:51 PM
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for you guys who reattached the black ball to the top of your new shorty....how did you do it? and did you leave a little bit of the original antenna on there so you werent just trying to place the little black ball on the new antenna????
08-06-2007, 01:53 PM
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08-06-2007, 02:54 PM
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my reception in RI struggles in picking up boston stations but not much more than the stocker did. in NY my reception was the absolute same as stock. I chopped mine to 13" it is at the same height as my roof.
08-06-2007, 02:58 PM
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I ground both sides down to make a flat surface. on the ball it was ground to make a flat spot. then I just used liquid nails. once it set i gave it a quick shot of clear coat and reattached.
my reception in RI struggles in picking up boston stations but not much more than the stocker did. in NY my reception was the absolute same as stock. I chopped mine to 13" it is at the same height as my roof.
my reception in RI struggles in picking up boston stations but not much more than the stocker did. in NY my reception was the absolute same as stock. I chopped mine to 13" it is at the same height as my roof.
09-12-2007, 10:34 AM
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09-13-2007, 11:45 PM
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09-13-2007, 11:49 PM
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got it. thanks for the how-to man. i was interested in gettin a shortie but i couldnt imagine paying $30+ for an antenna...plus i got an 07 and its a rare size i guess?
09-14-2007, 05:35 AM
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09-14-2007, 11:31 PM
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After reading this at work, and being annoyed the '07 doesn't have a shorty that will fit - I decided to do this. I cut my stock antenna down to 13". Went to Autozone and bought the 1/4" rubber caps. Put a dab of super glue inside the rubber cap and put it on the antenna.
Total time = 5 minutes. Total money = $2.87. Looks awesome, and I like it better than the shorty I originally wanted to put on. Drove around and all major stations came in no problemo. Dialed in 3 college stations - still no problem. Totally worth the time, money and effort. Easy to do and looks sweet. I have pics that I'll post tomorrow if I have time.
Thanks everyone for the tips!
Total time = 5 minutes. Total money = $2.87. Looks awesome, and I like it better than the shorty I originally wanted to put on. Drove around and all major stations came in no problemo. Dialed in 3 college stations - still no problem. Totally worth the time, money and effort. Easy to do and looks sweet. I have pics that I'll post tomorrow if I have time.
Thanks everyone for the tips!
09-15-2007, 01:27 AM
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After reading this at work, and being annoyed the '07 doesn't have a shorty that will fit - I decided to do this. I cut my stock antenna down to 13". Went to Autozone and bought the 1/4" rubber caps. Put a dab of super glue inside the rubber cap and put it on the antenna.
Total time = 5 minutes. Total money = $2.87. Looks awesome, and I like it better than the shorty I originally wanted to put on. Drove around and all major stations came in no problemo. Dialed in 3 college stations - still no problem. Totally worth the time, money and effort. Easy to do and looks sweet. I have pics that I'll post tomorrow if I have time.
Thanks everyone for the tips!
Total time = 5 minutes. Total money = $2.87. Looks awesome, and I like it better than the shorty I originally wanted to put on. Drove around and all major stations came in no problemo. Dialed in 3 college stations - still no problem. Totally worth the time, money and effort. Easy to do and looks sweet. I have pics that I'll post tomorrow if I have time.
Thanks everyone for the tips!
09-15-2007, 11:52 PM
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wire cutters definitely won't work. I used a hack saw. Took me maybe a minute and a half to cut through. Put some electrical tape just below where you're going to saw it (someone else mentioned this, so I'm not taking credit). Saw it, for a bit, flip over and saw some more, then just snap the top part off. No need to sand or anything as the rubber cap goes over.
09-16-2007, 12:46 AM
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dremel bitches...
U can get them at ur local Fastenal store, they have them.. they are an Av-ue-co part. I work there... thats how i know.. lol.
later
U can get them at ur local Fastenal store, they have them.. they are an Av-ue-co part. I work there... thats how i know.. lol.
later
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09-16-2007, 08:35 AM
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