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Old May 6, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Bought this short antennae from Ebay. Actually increased my reception. There was a thread with people's pictures of modified antennae's but I can't find it now. Just posting this picture for reference for anyone looking to do this...



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Here was my thread about short antennas. I was going to get the 3' stubby you have but think I might go with the 8".

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...aller-one.html
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^ Awesome, thanks. Couldn't find that damn thing anywhere.
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RickyMartin, send me a PM of the ebay listing
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Originally Posted by BoricuaHec01
Here was my thread about short antennas. I was going to get the 3' stubby you have but think I might go with the 8".

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...aller-one.html
Thanks for making that thread...went with this one since it was similar to stock. It was a direct replacement and has good reception. It was $12.95 shipped and got it fast

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/8-Bla...Q5fAccessories

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Originally Posted by redracer1
Thanks for making that thread...went with this one since it was similar to stock. It was a direct replacement and has good reception. It was $12.95 shipped and got it fast

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/8-Bla...Q5fAccessories


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Im def getting that, I better order it now before ya'll take em all lol.
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Where did you get the stubby antenna
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You say your reception is actually better??
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Bit Viper shorty antenna


'nuff said.
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You say your reception is actually better??
Has to be imagined. The laws of physics cannot be denied with something as simple as a car radio antenna.
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I just cut my stock one and put the ball back on.

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Originally Posted by whytryz28
I just cut my stock one and put the ball back on.
I want to try that but it seems like the ball is attached to the antenna. How did you twist yours off?
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Originally Posted by BoricuaHec01
I want to try that but it seems like the ball is attached to the antenna. How did you twist yours off?
vice grips FOOL!!!! lol and a rag
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vice grips FOOL!!!! lol and a rag
Where can I purchase this so called vice grip lol?

Are you talking about the wrench lol? Cause if you are, I have that
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Originally Posted by ZeeSNuttS
vice grips FOOL!!!! lol and a rag
This, i wasnt sure if the ball could come off so I just hoped on my car and started pulling from the top (primitive yes but I was bored)

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Where can I purchase this so called vice grip lol?

Are you talking about the wrench lol? Cause if you are, I have that
Yeah just grab the ball with the grips and twist it off, cut to desired length, shave the end thin so you can tap the ball back on, paint then install.
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Vice grips = locking pliers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_pliers
yup, that just happened.
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I tried vice grips on mine but it just cracked the ball. So, I cut the antenna in half, and touched up the paint on the end. Looked fine, didn't need any ball on the end IMO.
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