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Antenna X

Discussion in 'Vendor Reviews' started by C17Guy, Mar 1, 2010.

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  1. Mar 25, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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    colinb17

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    ^^^ that's odd, mine's quiet at all speeds. is it tight?

    EDIT: i have so much shit on my roof rack (two bike racks, a surf board holder, and two lights), that mine may make noise and i just can hear it over the rack lol.
     
    colinb17, Mar 25, 2010
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  2. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM
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    FINALLY!!! I managed to get the extra universal piece out and get my antenna hooked up right! I'm really not as slow as it seems; I got aggravated and stopped messing with it about a week ago. Yeah! Now, onto some bigger and better projects (once they get delivered!)

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    Bullzi511Tacoma06, Mar 28, 2010
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  3. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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    Mine might make noise, but not enough to hear over the radio (volume at about 35.)
     
    Bullzi511Tacoma06, Mar 28, 2010
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  4. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:58 PM
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    colinb17

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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    :proposetoast: Congradulations on finally getting it done. i bet that's the hardest you will ever work to make a $15 addition to your truck. looks good btw (and correct ;)).
     
    colinb17, Mar 28, 2010
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  5. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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    Yes, it was!! And thank you! :humble: LOL
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2010 at 6:43 AM
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    What kind of antenna is that? Is it the billet style from Antenna X????? Thanks! :D
     
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  7. Mar 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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    received and installed... works like a beaut!
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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    Good stuff :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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    I'm wanting to order one today but want to know what kind this is....thanks! :D
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2010 at 5:30 AM
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    Do you have any pictures? I've been thinking about a shorter antenna, and if ones from this company get the same reception, I'd like to get one of the billets. I'm not a fan of the thicker rubber ones.

    Anyway, let me know if you have any pics. Thanks.
     
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  11. Mar 30, 2010 at 9:34 AM
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    how did you all get free shipping it was 5 for me?
     
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    I got free shipping on mine from AntennaX.com, if that's the one you're referring to.
     
    MarinePhoenix2207, Mar 30, 2010
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  13. Mar 30, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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    ^^^ yes, their website had free shipping. unless they saw this surge of tacoma buyers and started charging:eek:
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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    ^^^^ That one is from a Scion TC.........

    Antenna X...

    1) I don't like how the bottom of the antenna is bigger than the base on the fender.....doesn't look right IMO, for my truck.

    2) I don't like the fact that it won't hit all the crossbeams in the parking garage at work or home. I personally like when it does that and makes people wonder WTF that was.

    3) I don't care for the bending that doesn't return vertical when not driving.

    4) My oem picks up local stations over 100 miles away...how much more do ya need?

    5) The Scion TC looks 1000% better (IMO) and will return to it's upright position when the vehicle stops but still won't scrape ceilings.


    How about one of you that has swapped to this send me your oem for when the cement beams in the parking lot rubs down the tip of mine? lol
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Mar 30, 2010
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  15. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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    Does the Scion TC antenna just screw right on or do you have to do something to it to get it to work? Gotta link?
     
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  16. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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    I don't have link but pretty sure it just screws on. One of my kids has a TC but never jacked with her antenna to know exactly. Even have one off my Mazda P5 that looks just like he TC one but it has an outsy threaded nub part and IIRC you need the insy part on the Taco.
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Mar 30, 2010
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  17. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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    I've been receiving PMs about my antenna... Hopefully this helps:

    It is an OEM Scion tC antenna. No, it is not a direct fit.

    The thread of the tc antenna is the right fit, but it is too short. You have to extend it using a bolt, nut, and some loctite.

    Here are a couple how-to threads:
    http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/...ad.php?t=13563
    http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/...ad.php?t=24185
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  18. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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    I have one that is identical, i bought it off ebay, not sure if its the same but my reception is horrible now.
     
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  19. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM
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  20. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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    Me likey but will just stick with oem. Good stuff tho on the TC one. If I ever do mine it'll be the TC one..................I kinda like having the low ceiling warning before scraping the roof on stuff with the oem.
     
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