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who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 7:56:05 AM

alfredov6

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and how did it go? how short and how did it affect rception?

i was lookin into a shorty antenna but just cutting it myself seems pretty easy n cheap so should i do it?

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 8:19:42 AM

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Never heard of that. But i really wana kno if it is possible.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 9:03:51 AM

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It's a great freemod and it shouldn't effect the radio reception much, if at all.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 9:18:27 AM

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the shorties are so cheap though and then you get the nice finished look :D

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 9:22:15 AM

kc99stangv6

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Do it yourself, it's free and easy to do... and you won't even notice the reception lost (if any at all).
There is a tutorial at Mustang World .com and it has before and after pictures for comparison.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 11:54:17 AM

RyansQuick6

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I shortened mine and repainted it black, it looks good, cut it to match the height of the roof. I have satellite so I rarely use radio, but when i do it comes in just as ****ty as terestrial radio usually does, no change at all from stock.

It takes about 5 minutes to do, and it helps to have a grinder.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 12:11:07 PM

VCS_SSSTANG

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I don't have an antenna anymore

shaved.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 12:20:36 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: VCS_SSSTANG

I don't have an antenna anymore

shaved.

only way to go if u want the crap radio that bad get a window antenna, or do as i do get a 6disc changer and listen to good music on cd's

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 12:25:49 PM

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i paid $10 for a 14 inch shorty from AM

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 12:43:57 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: alverjay

quote:

ORIGINAL: VCS_SSSTANG

I don't have an antenna anymore

shaved.

only way to go if u want the crap radio that bad get a window antenna, or do as i do get a 6disc changer and listen to good music on cd's

MP3 cd's ftw. I took my audio equiptment out when I did the vortech and haven't put it back in yet.... whine and exhaust seems to be all I need for now.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 3:39:03 PM

.boB

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Cut it to whatever length you want with a hack saw or air cutter. Use a fine tooth file to round off the end. Then dab a little Krylon on with a paper towel. Looks perfect, works the same as before.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 5:03:51 PM

RyansQuick6

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If you put the antenna in a vise, you can use a claw hammer to remove the ball and then super glue it to the new tip that was rounded off. It'll look a lot better than just a stick.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 6:17:31 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: VCS_SSSTANG

quote:

ORIGINAL: alverjay

quote:

ORIGINAL: VCS_SSSTANG

I don't have an antenna anymore

shaved.

only way to go if u want the crap radio that bad get a window antenna, or do as i do get a 6disc changer and listen to good music on cd's

MP3 cd's ftw. I took my audio equiptment out when I did the vortech and haven't put it back in yet.... whine and exhaust seems to be all I need for now.

+1 MP3 CDS FTW!! You can put roughly 20 songs on an audio (wav) disc, or almost 200 songs (depending on encoding/song length) per disc. No comparision, MP3 decks are real cheap now. Some will say it's not as "CLEAR" as WAVE, but if encoded right, you can't tell the difference.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 9:56:55 PM

troy81

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i would keep your antenna long in case you lock your keys in your car, i use my antenna quite often to break into my car :)

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 10:32:57 PM

mysteed

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quote:

ORIGINAL: VCS_SSSTANG

I don't have an antenna anymore

shaved.

Yup, same here. The antenna on the 97 v6 was shaved years ago and I'm planning on doing it again on the DD 98 GT.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/8/2008 11:56:47 PM

l_shizzle_l

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I used some bolt cutters and never put the ball back on and it still works good

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/9/2008 3:22:18 PM

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i got one off ebay for 20$ its a gunmetal finish it looks really good.... all of that sounds good too if your into that kind of effort for an antenna

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/9/2008 3:28:42 PM

RyansQuick6

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ORIGINAL: l_shizzle_l

I used some bolt cutters and never put the ball back on and it still works good

So you have a jagged piece of metal where an antenna used to be?

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/9/2008 3:58:16 PM

l_shizzle_l

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Yea, it comes in handy when i fight people.

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RE: who here has cut there antenna? - 5/10/2008 1:25:26 PM

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^^ Haha, so true. Remind me never to fight with you.

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