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12-06-2003, 09:14 PM
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grutter.... question for you.....
I bought the PMP shorty... as shown in the pic below. I am now interested in even a shorter antenna.
Question to ---->>>> grutter ....
Where did you buy your antenna (as shown in BlueBat's picture) ??
I tried all the sites suggested by Bat... but could not find anything !
Question to ---->>>> grutter ....
Where did you buy your antenna (as shown in BlueBat's picture) ??
I tried all the sites suggested by Bat... but could not find anything !
12-07-2003, 05:50 AM
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Re: grutter.... question for you.....
Originally posted by fairladyZ in Japan
I bought the PMP shorty... as shown in the pic below. I am now interested in even a shorter antenna.
Question to ---->>>> grutter ....
Where did you buy your antenna (as shown in BlueBat's picture) ??
I tried all the sites suggested by Bat... but could not find anything !
I bought the PMP shorty... as shown in the pic below. I am now interested in even a shorter antenna.
Question to ---->>>> grutter ....
Where did you buy your antenna (as shown in BlueBat's picture) ??
I tried all the sites suggested by Bat... but could not find anything !
I have not been able to locate either. The altimini site suggested by Bat doesn't work. The ABDRacing site works. If you search for "antenna" you'll get a few hits... but nothing that looks like Bats. I sent an email to ABDRacing, along with pics of Bat's antenna, to show them what we're looking for. Haven't heard back from them yet, but will post a source as soon as I find one.
12-07-2003, 06:23 AM
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Here you go !
Found this on an EVO site.
http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/body/perrin_antenna.htm
This is also an aluminum antenna, so wondering why reception of this would be better than the one I'm running. If anyone gets this, please post your opinion of reception of weak stations.
Found this on an EVO site.
http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/body/perrin_antenna.htm
This is also an aluminum antenna, so wondering why reception of this would be better than the one I'm running. If anyone gets this, please post your opinion of reception of weak stations.
12-07-2003, 08:21 AM
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Originally posted by grutter
Here you go !
Found this on an EVO site.
http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/body/perrin_antenna.htm
This is also an aluminum antenna, so wondering why reception of this would be better than the one I'm running. If anyone gets this, please post your opinion of reception of weak stations.
Here you go !
Found this on an EVO site.
http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/body/perrin_antenna.htm
This is also an aluminum antenna, so wondering why reception of this would be better than the one I'm running. If anyone gets this, please post your opinion of reception of weak stations.
12-07-2003, 09:04 AM
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The ideal length of an FM antenna is 30.5". It was my understanding that antennas were made physically shorter by "winding" a 30.5" length of wire around a shorter length mast. So I can understand how the flexible antennas are made (although I've never cut one apart). My guess is that any solid aluminum antenna will suffer signal loss. Does anyone have access to a MB SL500 antenna to see if its aluminum or flexible ?
I've also heard that the antenna signal boosters don't work well.
I've also heard that the antenna signal boosters don't work well.
12-07-2003, 06:02 PM
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Originally posted by JmanZ
I have one that's a shorty...but not as small. I did was do a eBay search for IS300 antenna and if memory serves it was around $25. It's much smaller than the stock though, which I am a big fan of. Reception is crystal clear.
I have one that's a shorty...but not as small. I did was do a eBay search for IS300 antenna and if memory serves it was around $25. It's much smaller than the stock though, which I am a big fan of. Reception is crystal clear.
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12-08-2003, 04:29 AM
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grutter... big round of thanks for your quick response. Just ordered it.
Bat... thanks.. and thanks for the pictures that provided the incentive to get a smaller antenna.
Bat... thanks.. and thanks for the pictures that provided the incentive to get a smaller antenna.
Originally posted by grutter
Here you go !
Found this on an EVO site.
http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/body/perrin_antenna.htm
This is also an aluminum antenna, so wondering why reception of this would be better than the one I'm running. If anyone gets this, please post your opinion of reception of weak stations.
Here you go !
Found this on an EVO site.
http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/body/perrin_antenna.htm
This is also an aluminum antenna, so wondering why reception of this would be better than the one I'm running. If anyone gets this, please post your opinion of reception of weak stations.
12-08-2003, 09:54 AM
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Originally posted by fairladyZ in Japan
grutter... big round of thanks for your quick response. Just ordered it.
grutter... big round of thanks for your quick response. Just ordered it.
I'm interested in your opinion of reception loss with weak stations. Please post when you get it installed.
12-08-2003, 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by Selski12
Same thing I did when I got mine. Replaced it with the S2K OEM one.
But after seeing the ones on Mercedes at the auto show...
makes me want to get a smaller one.
Same thing I did when I got mine. Replaced it with the S2K OEM one.
But after seeing the ones on Mercedes at the auto show...
makes me want to get a smaller one.
12-08-2003, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by Uber' 350
Thought about the SL one too, I looked @ my buddy's and its a female adapter, not a male like the Z so it would include some modification.
Thought about the SL one too, I looked @ my buddy's and its a female adapter, not a male like the Z so it would include some modification.
It's just a threaded stud.... Threaded into the base, and the antenna is female. Thread in the antenna, and the base is female. I don't understand. It's only the thread size you need to be concerned with.
12-08-2003, 06:10 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Shorty Antenna(PICS)
Originally posted by grutter
Fitment left a very small gap. I used a black o-ring to fill, so I could tighten down nicely and eliminate any space. Totally unnoticeable. Reception isn't real bad... just noticeable on weaker stations.
Fitment left a very small gap. I used a black o-ring to fill, so I could tighten down nicely and eliminate any space. Totally unnoticeable. Reception isn't real bad... just noticeable on weaker stations.
12-12-2003, 05:05 AM
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Originally posted by Ron Keller
Just ordered the TWN-Antenna-S 350Z Aluminum Antenna Mast - Short from Courtesyparts.com. They are having an "introductory price" of $14.00. Length 3 5/8". Will post on reception after install.
Just ordered the TWN-Antenna-S 350Z Aluminum Antenna Mast - Short from Courtesyparts.com. They are having an "introductory price" of $14.00. Length 3 5/8". Will post on reception after install.
12-13-2003, 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by Ron Keller
Received the 3 5/8" antenna from Courtesy late yesterday. Installed and FM reception on local stations is great.
Received the 3 5/8" antenna from Courtesy late yesterday. Installed and FM reception on local stations is great.
Local Stations should be strong enough to come in with a coat hanger for an antenna.
12-18-2003, 08:39 AM
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I too have the short 3.58" antenna from CourtesyNissan. Very discreet looking. No difference in reception from either the JDM or stock antenna. Looks cleaner IMO.
12-18-2003, 03:58 PM
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After seeing Grutter's I bought the one from Ebay (Germany)and like it. I had the evo style one before and like this one better. In my area the reception isn't effected but I live in a fairly large city with strong reception. The only problem I have is a hair size gap that you have to look for to see.
12-18-2003, 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by fongster
I too have the short 3.58" antenna from CourtesyNissan. Very discreet looking. No difference in reception from either the JDM or stock antenna. Looks cleaner IMO.
I too have the short 3.58" antenna from CourtesyNissan. Very discreet looking. No difference in reception from either the JDM or stock antenna. Looks cleaner IMO.
12-18-2003, 05:52 PM
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Originally posted by whosdady
After seeing Grutter's I bought the one from Ebay (Germany)and like it. I had the evo style one before and like this one better. In my area the reception isn't effected but I live in a fairly large city with strong reception. The only problem I have is a hair size gap that you have to look for to see.
After seeing Grutter's I bought the one from Ebay (Germany)and like it. I had the evo style one before and like this one better. In my area the reception isn't effected but I live in a fairly large city with strong reception. The only problem I have is a hair size gap that you have to look for to see.
12-19-2003, 04:30 AM
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Originally posted by grutter
Thanks..
I'm interested in your opinion of reception loss with weak stations. Please post when you get it installed.
Thanks..
I'm interested in your opinion of reception loss with weak stations. Please post when you get it installed.
Just received the Perrin shorty...as shown in Bat's posts....
1/ antenna looks great... fits perfect..... but
2/ the reception with this antenna definitely deteriorates?@-- in Japan anyway... and I assume that radio reception on antennas is basically the same in all countries.........
FYI.........my PMP shorty had perfect reception.
3/ will use the antenna for looks ... since I play CDs... I am not a big radio fan here since most radio in Japan is junk.. and very few selections compared to the US.
12-19-2003, 08:08 AM
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Originally posted by grutter
Fitment left a very small gap. I used a black o-ring to fill, so I could tighten down nicely and eliminate any space. Totally unnoticeable.
Fitment left a very small gap. I used a black o-ring to fill, so I could tighten down nicely and eliminate any space. Totally unnoticeable.
Courtesy responded: "Our best suggestion would be to re-order. Sorry to hear of the mishap". Re-order, I don't think so! Glad the grill I ordered and install only had a minor problem.
12-19-2003, 09:46 AM
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After everyones good posts on the Courtesy Nissan 3 5/8 antenna I went ahead and ordered one today....will let everyone know what I think (like anyone cares) in a few days. Thanks for everybodys help....I love this site.