 Radio antenna? |
 Feb 13, 2007 - 9:54 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '06 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hello I can't stand the design of the factory celica antenna. It does not fit the llines of the car at all when it is raised and being used.
-Is there another more modern antenna that one could use to replace the factory antenna? -Possibly use one off of a new car, I am thinking something that fits on the back of the roof with a low profile???? Any ideas??? Thanks.....Brandon |
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Feb 13, 2007 - 9:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
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Feb 13, 2007 - 11:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
that how to is pretty out dated, way to go is 6th gen manual reciever (antenna base, non power/extending) and the s2k antenna threads right on....or the 7th gen manual reciever..same deal.
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Feb 14, 2007 - 7:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '06 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
-Do you have any pics of this setup or is there any aftermarket option?
-I really don't want to use anything resembling a regular antenna... |
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Feb 14, 2007 - 8:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '07 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
i would really like to know more about this setup you're refering to
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Feb 14, 2007 - 9:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
well, idk alot about it, but as much as i know, all u need to get is the MANUAL antenna reciever, (not the mast, the black piece that goes inside your fender) and then put it in, then screw on the s2k antenna.
jdog has it  he used the 6gc manual reciever, look how clean it is  jdogs car, mine in back with broken antenna....its only retracted halfway -------------------- Kawi Love |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 7:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '06 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What about the new antennas on the saturn cars and GM. vehicles it looks sort of like a sharks fin. It might look good at the back of the roof on the celica. But I am not sure it would work?
-ANy ideas???? Thanks.... |
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Feb 20, 2007 - 8:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
where can i get one of these manual recievers? any dealer? anyone have a part number?
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Feb 26, 2007 - 8:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '05 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I seriously considered the s2k antenna, but I ended up doing an interior antenna and just disconnecting the stock one so it stays down. To me, I just don't like the look of any antenna, plus what I did didn't cost anything! Someday, I might even shave off the old antenna since I don't need it.
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Feb 27, 2007 - 10:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Pembroke Pines, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I used the VG Shark fin, it looks like a 02>BMW 7series and i can hide the GPS/XM antanna underneath it also... no picks at this time but i will post some soon...
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Feb 27, 2007 - 12:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
My antenna doesn't come up, but it still gets reception all the way down.. so I leave it there. I have thought about sticking the antenna in the fender or something and shaving off the stock one...*shrug*
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Feb 27, 2007 - 12:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 27, '07 From gatwick england Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i used a bmw style shark fin attana on my 1.8st had to use a small amout of fiber glass to get it to fit flush on the wing (fenda) it looked amazing. will be doing the same on my gt if ur intrested in the idea let me no (will add pics as soon as its done
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Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Oakland, Ca USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna?
Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof? -------------------- -M-
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Feb 28, 2007 - 2:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Pembroke Pines, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback] Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna? Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof? i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted... |
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Feb 28, 2007 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Oakland, Ca USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(supradog1 @ Feb 28, 2007 - 7:12 PM) [snapback]531321[/snapback] QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback] Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna? Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof? i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted... Aww... too bad... I got a Vert... -------------------- -M-
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Feb 28, 2007 - 5:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Pembroke Pines, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 28, 2007 - 2:15 PM) [snapback]531323[/snapback] QUOTE(supradog1 @ Feb 28, 2007 - 7:12 PM) [snapback]531321[/snapback] QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback] Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna? Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof? i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted... Aww... too bad... I got a Vert... it looks right at home there...  |
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Feb 28, 2007 - 5:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Oakland, Ca USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(supradog1 @ Feb 28, 2007 - 10:01 PM) [snapback]531376[/snapback] QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 28, 2007 - 2:15 PM) [snapback]531323[/snapback] QUOTE(supradog1 @ Feb 28, 2007 - 7:12 PM) [snapback]531321[/snapback] QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback] Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna? Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof? i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted... Aww... too bad... I got a Vert... it looks right at home there... I am going to definitely have to look into that..... I'll make 1 out of sculpey (since I have a bunch of the stuff) and see where it looks good... Thanks for the suggestion -------------------- -M-
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Mar 4, 2007 - 1:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 27, '07 From gatwick england Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
if done properly the shark fin on the side looks fucling wicked. but if done shoddy then it really really looks crap!!!.
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Mar 4, 2007 - 3:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Oakland, Ca USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(aswann99 @ Mar 4, 2007 - 6:17 PM) [snapback]532731[/snapback] if done properly the shark fin on the side looks fucling wicked. but if done shoddy then it really really looks crap!!!. Been playin around with the sculpey... since they have different styles of fin antennas Im making a few to see which looks best and where it looks good.... Should have a pretty good idea soon... Thanks for the info..... -------------------- -M-
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Mar 7, 2007 - 3:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '05 From Rochester, Massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
anyone know where i can pick up one of these manual antenna recievers? this looks like fun!
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