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Scion Antenna Mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jpl8806, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. Jan 9, 2010 at 9:26 AM
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    jpl8806

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    Does anyone have the part number for the scion antenna mod? I saw a post about it, but it linked to an ebay purchase that was no longer there. Anyone?
     
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  2. Jan 9, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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    TacomaTSP4

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    do you mean just putting a shorty antenna on?
     
  3. Jan 9, 2010 at 10:05 AM
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    Yep, the stock antenna keeps hitting my garage door. I thought the Scion antenna mod looked the best.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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  5. Jan 9, 2010 at 4:19 PM
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    Believe it or not I actually found a decent looking shorty antenna at a local auto parts store, I think advanced auto parts. Its black and kinda flexible and looks nice. Its thicker than stock.
     
  6. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM
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    Rucas

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    would this shorter one (8in) reduce the reception of your radio?
     
  7. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:24 PM
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  8. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:26 PM
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    It's not that bad of a reception... I love mine!
     
  9. Jan 9, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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    sweet, i hate how long the stock one is and how it wobbles around so much, i might just have to get that one.
     
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    The little ball unscrews on the stock antenna? :eek:
     
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    x2? pull it off or screw it off? i was wondering myself.
     
  12. Jan 9, 2010 at 11:43 PM
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    If anything, it'll effect your AM reception since a lower freq requires a longer cut antenna. As long as you don't cut it too much you probably won't notice a difference.
     
  13. Jan 14, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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    Any updates on that antenna from Shorty Antenna Source?
     
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    I used an antenna from an s2000 just had to make the threads a bit longer..reception is pretty good if you know what your doing:)
     
  15. Jan 15, 2010 at 7:13 AM
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    I'm expecting it any day now. Will post an update when it comes. I got the 14 inch antenna.
     
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  17. Jan 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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    where did you get that one from? ^^
     
  18. Jan 24, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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    Fitment is perfect. I can't comment on a reception comparison because I have XM and, come to think of it, I don't even know if my standard radio even works!
     
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    I put a shorty on and I am very disappointed with the lack of reception.
     
  20. Jan 24, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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    how short? 8in?
     

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