Installed VW New Beetle type radio antenna

[jmdearras]

Just forward of the sunroof, only possible spot! I'll try to post pictures tomorrow, if there's interest. I seem to recall the Mazda 3 has a similiar antenna.

I don't like off-center antennas, like the stock one. The are by nature directional, and some stations come in better on the way to work, than on the way home, and visa-versa.

Jim

[_-Night-Shade-_]

I've got a bad feeling about this one... lol

[Ryan]

What'd you do with the old hole? weldover, body, and paint? I thought the antenna was a very specific length, and not too bendy...

[Ukrman]

I wanna see it.... sounds interesting

I've been thinking to change my antenna too

[_-Night-Shade-_]

Mine is shaved off and hidden, best way IMO.

[PoisonDrop]

^ +1

pics???

[Ukrman]

Mine is shaved off and hidden, best way IMO.

where is it hidden? some pics of the install?

[_-Night-Shade-_]

LoL I'll have to take pics later but basically the antenna is still there just under the roof (between the headliner and metal body, so it's totally invisible) and it's been shaved off to look like there was never anything there.

[Ukrman]

I see.....

I was thinking possibly doing something like this... but idk, might be too much

[Mooneggs]

oh that CF one is nice! yeah pics, etc when you guys get a chance!

[ninjajim4]

it's been done before.. i think gro used to have one. doesn't look bad, but shaved is better IMO

[Ukrman]

That CF one is just for decoration, its not an actual antenna... But I think it can be used as a cover just for an antenna..... plus its like $65 just because its real CF

[jmdearras]

What'd you do with the old hole? weldover, body, and paint? I thought the antenna was a very specific length, and not too bendy...

Actually, I've done nothing, yet, other than retract it. Initially, I plan a simple plate screwed down. If/when I paint the car, I will recess the edges and braze a plate flush.

There is no specific ideal length, the wavelengths for AM alone vary more than 2:1, and FM is radically shorter. The new antenna includes a signal amp, which makes up in part for it's smaller size, and hence smaller capture window.

[Ukrman]

so, any pictures? updates?

[jmdearras]