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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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ok guys/gals since my antenna is broken in the up position and the cars goin for body and paint this Tuesday, I have a few options for body mods, Shave antenna, make shorty, or just replace it??

What u guys think?
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Unless you listen to the radio I would shave it. I only listen to my Ipod so I shaved mine.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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Shave it!!! I just shaved mine off about to go to paint!
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Shave it!

I did mine a couple days ago - i like it a lot!



Originally Posted by Firehawk896
ok guys/gals since my antenna is broken in the up position and the cars goin for body and paint this Tuesday, I have a few options for body mods, Shave antenna, make shorty, or just replace it??

What u guys think?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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So, I'd shave it too. What if it's just making a clicking noise at the top while extending? Can I add a fixed mast, do I have to get a different base,(what's mounted inside the car)?

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Shave it, I love it.

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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^ clean!!
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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does the motor make noise? if so you can get a new mast for ~ $30. i did that when i bought my car 5 years ago and it works 95% but it doesnt go down all the way when its off but people have complimented me on here on my "shorty" antenna, lol

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Im gettin a new motor instead of shaving it. Im doing this because to me it looks sleaker and it needs something to even it out, just like the gas door on the drivers side...IMO

Im goin to be put up a post here with the timelime and pics of the pint process
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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go and shave it mate...it's pretty nice!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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IMO these cars look like Giant RC cars with that big ol antenna in the back.....
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Shave it if your getting body work done. Wish mine was gone.
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