antenna replacement ?'s
05-18-2002, 10:23 AM
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antenna replacement ?'s
I love the pics of the final production z, but I think most of us will agree that the antenna sticks out like a sore thumb. It draws immediate attention to itself, and it also disrupts the beautiful lines of the car. Does anyone know how hard it'll be to find a replacement antenna and have it installed properly in the stock location? Who sells them? What sizes do they come in?
Sorry in advance if anyone gets upset about another antenna post.
Sorry in advance if anyone gets upset about another antenna post.
05-19-2002, 05:50 AM
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It does kinda stick out but it really didn't bother me too much. What kind are you thinking of? If it was one of the motorized ones you may want to rethink it. I have had three cars with that type and every one of them has gone bad eventually. The stupid things are expensive to fix too! As for the windshield kind, it may look better but the reception sucks!
05-19-2002, 06:20 AM
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No, I don't want a motorized antenna. I had enough problems with that on my old z. I still want a fixed mast one, but I want it to be much smaller in size as compared to the one nissan has put on our cars. I'm hoping to get one that's a little thicker and has just a small 2"-4" nub on it (like the size of an index finger) instead of the footlong one that's on there now.
05-19-2002, 06:47 AM
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I'm sure the after market will peovide us with options once the car hits the street. A smaller stubby antenna would be great. But i'm not sure if I like the placement of the antenna. If you could change the antenna and the placement, a stubby antenna placed centered aft on the roofline would be nice (I think Mercedes does this).
But, the bigger fish is the license plate holder!!!
OOH... MY... GOD!!!
Nevertheless, it's a good day in the waiting game today.
But, the bigger fish is the license plate holder!!!
OOH... MY... GOD!!!Nevertheless, it's a good day in the waiting game today.
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05-19-2002, 07:48 AM
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Benz Antenna?
What is everyones opinion on the mercedes Antenna? You know that stumpy thing above the rear winshield.
I hate it. At no time would I consider moving from the fixed mast to the stumpy thing. I really think it ruins the lines on the benz. I am probably the only one with this opinion, but man I hate that antenna.
The antenna shown in the production Z picures blends in pretty well. I don't have a problem with the fixed mast style. it is tasteful.
Now that License plate holder HAS GOT TO GO. I am contacting my dealer Monday regarding this.
I hate it. At no time would I consider moving from the fixed mast to the stumpy thing. I really think it ruins the lines on the benz. I am probably the only one with this opinion, but man I hate that antenna.
The antenna shown in the production Z picures blends in pretty well. I don't have a problem with the fixed mast style. it is tasteful.
Now that License plate holder HAS GOT TO GO. I am contacting my dealer Monday regarding this.
05-19-2002, 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by Zay
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But, the bigger fish is the license plate holder!!! OOH... MY... GOD!!!
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But, the bigger fish is the license plate holder!!!
OOH... MY... GOD!!!(snip)
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05-19-2002, 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by Dr Bonz
It does kinda stick out but it really didn't bother me too much. What kind are you thinking of? If it was one of the motorized ones you may want to rethink it. I have had three cars with that type and every one of them has gone bad eventually. The stupid things are expensive to fix too! As for the windshield kind, it may look better but the reception sucks!
It does kinda stick out but it really didn't bother me too much. What kind are you thinking of? If it was one of the motorized ones you may want to rethink it. I have had three cars with that type and every one of them has gone bad eventually. The stupid things are expensive to fix too! As for the windshield kind, it may look better but the reception sucks!
05-19-2002, 04:44 PM
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Re: Benz Antenna?
Originally posted by Zspot
What is everyones opinion on the mercedes Antenna? You know that stumpy thing above the rear winshield.
I hate it. At no time would I consider moving from the fixed mast to the stumpy thing. I really think it ruins the lines on the benz. I am probably the only one with this opinion, but man I hate that antenna.
What is everyones opinion on the mercedes Antenna? You know that stumpy thing above the rear winshield.
I hate it. At no time would I consider moving from the fixed mast to the stumpy thing. I really think it ruins the lines on the benz. I am probably the only one with this opinion, but man I hate that antenna.
05-21-2002, 01:15 AM
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Mercedes Antennae
I think the Mercedes antennae you're talking about is the GPS antennae. I just sold my CLK55 AMG & it had one of these antennae. MBUSA indicated that their AM/FM one was in the glass. I'm thinking of one of thos black flexible ones??
05-22-2002, 03:08 AM
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I've heard that the retractable ones can be a pain but I had one on my 90' TT and it still worked fine when I sold the car 3 months ago. As long as you keep it lubed you shouldn't have a problem with the retractable ones. At least I didn't. 
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