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Old 12-30-2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DSRH
I just posted my pictures of my Alta shorty and the Sirius I had installed 2 days ago on my web log...I wish all that stuff was integrated into one antenna...
I would be really happy if I could find a hollow sharks-fin style that did FM (a little) and allowed me to sink the GPS and XM magnetic blobs inside

Anyone done this ?
 
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Old 12-30-2006, 05:51 PM
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Long antennas rule.



Now that I have the JCW spoiler. I have a Craven Speed Antenna from the Dragon with about 1/2" cut off so the spoiler doesn't rub on it.
 
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Old 12-30-2006, 10:09 PM
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i usually like in-glass antennas. i think they put a long antenna on the car on purpose. it does make it look like a rc toy and i love it!
 
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Old 12-30-2006, 10:36 PM
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The S2000 antenna's are my choice. Just right size, looks OEM and only costs about $15 off peeps here on NAM.
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:18 AM
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Just got back from X-Mas in Seattle and what was waiting on my doorstep? A custom engraved Stubby from Kellen and the folks at Craven Speed It looks sweet and I should have pics posted tomorrow
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:07 PM
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Ok well I snapped a few pics of my OEM sharkfin GPS NAV antena so here it is for those who wanted pics:







 
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Old 12-31-2006, 01:53 PM
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Short and checkered is the way I roll!
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 02:02 PM
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This doesn't provide any reception for the radio though, right?

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Ok well I snapped a few pics of my OEM sharkfin GPS NAV antena so here it is for those who wanted pics:







 
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Old 12-31-2006, 03:00 PM
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This doesn't provide any reception for the radio though, right?

Yep, only GPS signals. The radio reception is handled by the antenna in the rear quarter window. Not sure which side though.
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 03:31 PM
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Here is a Ebay auction for a fin not sure how good it would be.

Thanks for the pictures I like the look. I don't use Am/FM since I have XM radio so I may switch out the antenna.

eBay Fin
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 04:14 PM
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Long antennas rule.

I love that so much!

I forget what it was. .. from a Saturn or something. Did it need an adapter?
 
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Old 12-31-2006, 04:28 PM
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I think the best antenna is the alta one. I get great reception!
 
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S2000 antenna. Just drive up to your local Honda dealer and purchase. If you want it any shorter, just shave the darn thing.
 
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