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Old 07-04-2008, 07:43 PM   #1
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Well it looks my factory power antenna is dying. What are my options? Links and experince getting an aftermarket antenna would be helpful

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Re: antenna options
Options are simple. Either replace it with another power antenna or replace it with a regular one. It's that simple.

I replaced my bad power antenna years ago with another power antenna. It finally died last year and I replaced it with a regular shorty style antenna to save weight and money since this antenna only costed $6 versus $36 for a power one. Not to mention that when a power antenna dies, your reception is crap but this little guy will work forever. You can score any of them at Pep Boys, etc.
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Old 07-05-2008, 10:57 AM   #3
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Well it looks my factory power antenna is dying. What are my options? Links and experince getting an aftermarket antenna would be helpful

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You could shave the power antenna and replace it with one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AM-FM...5832QQtcZphoto

That's what I did and reception is incredible. I routed mine from the radio, under the dash, and up into the passenger side A pillar. I also bought an antenna extension - the looks of the car are greatly improved.
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