 Antenna Mast Replacement, Found an alternative to OEM |
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 Mar 23, 2013 - 4:56 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 18, '13 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
Hey guys and girls,
When I got my 6g, the plastic strip with the teeth in the antenna mast was broken off so the car made that classic awful grinding sound when the antenna tried to wind up or down. Toyota wants nearly $60 for a replacement mast and the Celica-specific aftermarket ones on ebay or Amazon have terrible reviews. However, I did find one aftermarket mast on Amazon that has great reviews. The dimensions weren't given but it looked very similar in the pictures so for only $20 I though I'd give it a try. Well I'm happy to report that I installed it on my 6g and it's working great. For anyone looking for an inexpensive alternative to the OEM mast, I'd recommend this one. Here are some of the dimensions comparing the stock mast vs the RX300 mast from AntennaX: Plastic gear strip length - Old 39.5", New 46.75" Antenna tube height (fully collapsed) - Old 10.25", New 9.75" Antenna tube diameter - Old 11.55mm, New 11.0mm 
-------------------- 1999 Celica GT Auto - GF's car
1996 4Runner SR5 5sp - Ol' Faithful 2006 Evo 9 MR - For sale 1998 Supra NA Auto very slow |
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Mar 24, 2013 - 12:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '08 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
should be ok. Ive always found that the stock antenna was too long and makes your car look like a RC toy.
Ive removed mine totally flushing the hole. Now I have a hidden boosted antenna strip under my roof liner. |
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Mar 24, 2013 - 3:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '12 From Tampa, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (yellowchinaman @ Mar 24, 2013 - 12:35 PM)  Ive always found that the stock antenna was too long and makes your car look like a RC toy. Ive removed mine totally flushing the hole. Now I have a hidden boosted antenna strip under my roof liner. +1 I thought the same thing! |
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Aug 8, 2013 - 8:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '12 From Sacramento Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How is your antenna now? I am just wondering since I have to replace my antenna as well. Thanks
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Aug 8, 2013 - 8:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I have a roof mounted sharkfin antenna, And the stock is just sitting there chilling in the wall lol
 I think I am going to have to connect a wire to the booster wire on the antenna though, as sometimes my radio drops out (Mainly in low reception areas) and my HID kit currently about to be replaced also interferes with the radio haha
--------------------  ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 8, 2013 - 9:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '13 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
It's still working well!
-------------------- 1999 Celica GT Auto - GF's car
1996 4Runner SR5 5sp - Ol' Faithful 2006 Evo 9 MR - For sale 1998 Supra NA Auto very slow |
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Aug 9, 2013 - 1:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '12 From Sacramento Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks! I just ordered this one! Just a fraction of the price for the oem.
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