Y not window antannas?
08-30-2005, 11:48 PM
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Y not window antannas?
I saw this 350 yesterday with even a smaller antanna than the s200's. It was about 2 inches long and I got to thinking, most cars have their antannas built into the rear window, why not the Z?
08-31-2005, 12:51 AM
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Good question. It would certainly clean up the body lines. I went with a shorter, black chrome, billet aluminum antenna and it helped some.
I would suspect that a simple mast is cheaper than imbedding an antenna in glass. Also, I've never had a window antenna that worked well which may be another consideration given to the antenna design by Nissan.
I would suspect that a simple mast is cheaper than imbedding an antenna in glass. Also, I've never had a window antenna that worked well which may be another consideration given to the antenna design by Nissan.
08-31-2005, 07:15 AM
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I just got a billet aluminum stubby antenna and I think it looks really good. Matches up with my chrome grill, the Nissan emblems and the door handles and tail pipes. You can see pics at my car domain site in my sig (adding it to it now.)
08-31-2005, 08:20 AM
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The first mod to my car was getting rid of the stock antenna and puting on a black 2" stubby atenna.
I wouldn't want a window antenna because the 2" stubby attenna is like an accent on the car IMHO. It is well placed as opossed to other cars antenna located on the back roof or near the passenger side mirrors.
I love where the 350Z antenna is, I just dislike how the stock antenna was so high.
I wouldn't want a window antenna because the 2" stubby attenna is like an accent on the car IMHO. It is well placed as opossed to other cars antenna located on the back roof or near the passenger side mirrors.
I love where the 350Z antenna is, I just dislike how the stock antenna was so high.
08-31-2005, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by King Tut
Because some of us like the OEM antenna right where it is. I would not want to sacrifice any clarity by switching to a window antenna.
I think it was a cost decision by Nissan from what I remember from reading these boards back in 2002.
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08-31-2005, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MannishBoy
My 98 Grand Prix GTP with window antennae has better reception than my Z. It uses the defog wires.
I think it was a cost decision by Nissan from what I remember from reading these boards back in 2002.
I think it was a cost decision by Nissan from what I remember from reading these boards back in 2002.
08-31-2005, 08:54 AM
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The real kicker is that the Z's Sister, the G35c has it's antenna embeded in the rear glass (very good reception), so you'd think they would have just done it on the Z as well; makes for very clean lines. And in '03, at least, comparably equiped G35c's and Z's were priced about the same, so I don't buy the "more expensive" bit.
08-31-2005, 02:56 PM
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The real kicker is that the Z's Sister, the G35c has it's antenna embeded in the rear glass (very good reception), so you'd think they would have just done it on the Z as well; makes for very clean lines
Zs don't have rear window antenna while G35s do because the former are offered as roadsters as well while the latter are not. To maintain economy of scale, it makes sense for Nissan to go with one method instead of using two different antenna assemblies for its two Z body styles. Imagine having a rear window antenna in the roadster!
......Come to think of it, Nissan could say it believes only the roadster owners who drive with the top up deserve to listen to the radio 
For the record, I HATE the length of the OEM antenna. Wonder why Nissan didn't just put in the front windshield. Could have maintained uniformity between the two versions without ruining the curves of the car.
By the way, I am ordering my 06 Z in January. Figured should get it after it stops snowing here in Denver. It will either be a Nismo edition (if offered), or a GT Coupe with all Nismo equipment. Can't yet decide on the color! Want to see the new MB and SA before making up my mind.
08-31-2005, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Fletch69z
I just got a billet aluminum stubby antenna and I think it looks really good. Matches up with my chrome grill, the Nissan emblems and the door handles and tail pipes. You can see pics at my car domain site in my sig (adding it to it now.)
08-31-2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by maximZ
I don't mind it where it is. It's just the length of the stock antenna that's the problem.
08-31-2005, 05:15 PM
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I hate my reception in the Z, my 01 Expedition with the antenna in the right rear window was 100x better than my Z. I don't think reception has a damn thing to do with it, I think the designers liked the styling, and so they chose to keep it. Personally, I don't mind my antenna on the Z at all, it's the ****-poor radio reception that gets me.
08-31-2005, 05:27 PM
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USMANASIF's comments makes complete sense. it would be more cost effective the way it is. Now if they would just get rid of the convertible and replace it with a targa instead.
08-31-2005, 05:59 PM
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Alright...after visiting these forums regularly for the past month, I have finally registered just to comment on this.
Zs don't have rear window antenna while G35s do because the former are offered as roadsters as well while the latter are not. To maintain economy of scale, it makes sense for Nissan to go with one method instead of using two different antenna assemblies for its two Z body styles. Imagine having a rear window antenna in the roadster!......Come to think of it, Nissan could say it believes only the roadster owners who drive with the top up deserve to listen to the radio
For the record, I HATE the length of the OEM antenna. Wonder why Nissan didn't just put in the front windshield. Could have maintained uniformity between the two versions without ruining the curves of the car.
Zs don't have rear window antenna while G35s do because the former are offered as roadsters as well while the latter are not. To maintain economy of scale, it makes sense for Nissan to go with one method instead of using two different antenna assemblies for its two Z body styles. Imagine having a rear window antenna in the roadster!
......Come to think of it, Nissan could say it believes only the roadster owners who drive with the top up deserve to listen to the radio For the record, I HATE the length of the OEM antenna. Wonder why Nissan didn't just put in the front windshield. Could have maintained uniformity between the two versions without ruining the curves of the car.
It was the cheap way out. That's why they did it.
08-31-2005, 07:25 PM
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I must be in a cave then since I didn't realize they have them in the windshield now.
so whats the cost difference between the window antanna and our current setup? I tried searching the net but no luck on any info.
so whats the cost difference between the window antanna and our current setup? I tried searching the net but no luck on any info.