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Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 3:29 pm
by Ryan
Sorry, not a fan.
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 4:07 pm
by Mooneggs
I think it's the angle of it that is not right... I guess I was thinking you would replace the rear window nozzle with the antenna
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 8:42 pm
by _-Night-Shade-_
Ryan wrote:Sorry, not a fan.
+1
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 8:51 pm
by RS_OBD'oh_2
looks like it's driven by remote.
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 8:59 pm
by _-Night-Shade-_
RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:
looks like it's driven by remote.
AHAHAHHAA YES! Something was off but I couldn't exactly place my finger on it, but that's exactly what it is! LOL
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 9:06 pm
by jmdearras
Well, I was going for function over form, so I'm happy!
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 10:28 pm
by Ukrman
Mooneggs wrote:I think it's the angle of it that is not right... I guess I was thinking you would replace the rear window nozzle with the antenna
agreed.... the angle is off, just doesn't follow the lines of the car.
Also, mooneggs has a good point about replacing the rear window nozzle, it would be more pleasing to the eye
But as long as you like, its all that matters
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 4th, 2009, 9:59 am
by ninjajim4
Ukrman wrote:Mooneggs wrote:I think it's the angle of it that is not right... I guess I was thinking you would replace the rear window nozzle with the antenna
agreed.... the angle is off, just doesn't follow the lines of the car.
Also, mooneggs has a good point about replacing the rear window nozzle, it would be more pleasing to the eye
But as long as you like, its all that matters
holy moly... i thought we were talking about the shark fin, but yea.. i think we were ALL thinking it would go in the back
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 4th, 2009, 12:04 pm
by jmdearras
It was not a style decision, I am a contract engineer for a local AM station and need good reception at all times. The stock antenna is junk.
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 6th, 2009, 3:27 am
by fowljesse
I bet you could shave the base of it, so it lays down more, and alter (maybe shim) the mounting bolt underneath. It would look much better. I know you just need it to work, and are probably done with dealing with it, but that's my 2¢. It's well done, workmanshipwise, though.
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 6th, 2009, 12:11 pm
by jmdearras
fowljesse wrote:I bet you could shave the base of it, so it lays down more, and alter (maybe shim) the mounting bolt underneath. It would look much better. I know you just need it to work, and are probably done with dealing with it, but that's my 2¢. It's well done, workmanshipwise, though.
Function over form! It would be vertical if I were to adjust angle. Physics does not care for looks!
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 6th, 2009, 12:12 pm
by Ryan
I love this guy!
audiophile FTW. Who cares if it looks like s---, if it beats the crap out of your pretty one.
Isn't that baisically our motto?
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 6th, 2009, 2:27 pm
by RS_OBD'oh_2
Should the AE not be pointed up for the best AM reception?
BTW AM radio FTL.
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 7th, 2009, 1:40 am
by davejon
I want to know where did you place the antenna on the car?
Re: Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna
Posted: December 7th, 2009, 6:18 am
by Ukrman
davejon wrote:I want to know where did you place the antenna on the car?
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