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Sep 18, 2007 | 02:16 PM

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kilocobalt

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Originally Posted by rlinden86

thats ****** retarded i would spend the 20 bucks for it to be done right.

ryna.

I have an '07 and none of the shorty's fit. The antenna looks great. Waste your money on plastic. I'll put the extra $18 in my tank son.

Sep 20, 2007 | 11:31 PM

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im doin this tomorrow

Sep 21, 2007 | 03:46 PM

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kilocobalt

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Let us know how it turned out, and out of curiosity, what length you cut it to...

Sep 25, 2007 | 07:52 PM

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very nice, im doin myne this weekend. ill post a pic then..

Sep 26, 2007 | 12:49 PM

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mine

Sep 26, 2007 | 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by weavagra

mine

how long is that? It looks shorter than mine and mine's about 8".

Sep 26, 2007 | 07:41 PM

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LSCobaltlover05

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Originally Posted by Black07LS

how long is that? It looks shorter than mine and mine's about 8".

*insert ***** joke here*

Sep 27, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Black07LS

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.

hell yeh man this **** really worked!

Nov 4, 2007 | 09:03 PM

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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

Nov 20, 2007 | 09:41 PM

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Great How To Cut My Antenna To 12" Works Fine Looks Much Better To

Nov 23, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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I'm going to do this today

I'll post a pic of the end result.

Nov 25, 2007 | 03:43 PM

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mr.right

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eh... i will leave mine UNcut.

Nov 25, 2007 | 03:44 PM

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mine took 4 minutes

Nov 25, 2007 | 04:06 PM

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heres mine

Dec 8, 2007 | 01:17 PM

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laxguysix

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nice write up

Dec 17, 2007 | 08:28 PM

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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.

Dec 17, 2007 | 09:04 PM

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G3RG

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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

Dec 20, 2007 | 07:38 PM

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Codeman35

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I am DEFINATELY going to do this that stocker just seems soooooooooooo BIG and gaudy. Thanks for the info

Dec 29, 2007 | 05:00 PM

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Preston

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well that was a bitch...haha

Feb 27, 2008 | 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shawn672

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?

if you have access to a Dremel tool you can use that! thats what i did and i had no problems. sparks flew for a second and whalla... SHORT!!!

Feb 27, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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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

Mar 25, 2008 | 10:06 PM

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Just did it. Looks a lot better. Easiest mod I've ever done.

Mar 28, 2008 | 01:27 PM

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blackjack hotrods

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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!"