Cheap Billet Antenna

snokat

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Discussion starter · #1 · Aug 27, 2008 (Edited)

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I've seen a post or two about cheap billet antennas. Bought two today for $5.98 per, 14" with universal adapter studs. The Xscape took two minutes, one to find my adjustable wrench and the other to find a magnifying glass, small illustrations for the studs.
So easy you only need the wrench to take off the OEM antenna. Cranks back on by hand.
Going out for a spin to check on my "reduced" reception.
Advance Auto Parts had the ticket.

REPORT: Still have all my favs, which isn't much in Palm Beach County; the Gator and the Buzz.

 

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stingerbtry

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My reception didn't change one bit. Pick up everything great with the new shorty.

 

snokat

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Discussion starter · #3 · Aug 28, 2008 (Edited)

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Not enough stations here in SoFLA to make any difference, seems to be fine though.
Ten years ago my '93 GC had the power antenna whacked off by a tree branch, so I had a billet antenna installed. Yeah, the first Grands had power antennas and they cost $275. Not too smart. Well, driving to the Jersey shore from just outside of Phila showed the limitations of these things. The range was maybe 75% of a mast antenna.
The Pat has its now as well, its a keeper! Not bad for $5.98. The Pat actually used the Ford adapter, not the Chrysler.