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Old 03-08-2007, 04:31 PM
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I want to replace my antenna with one of those short aluminum replacements. Would it be just cosmetic and ruin reception or does it atually still work as an antenna? TIA
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:46 PM
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Most of them still work as an antenna? What car is this going on?
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 06:02 PM
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If it doesn't work... Can I have your Car?
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 06:19 PM
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It's a 99, the stock antenna is about 17 1/2", the aluminum replacements run about 4 1/2".
 
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Old 03-11-2007, 04:01 PM
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may not get the same great reception that the stock gets but should still be good
 
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Old 03-11-2007, 04:01 PM
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or you go always go with satelite radio and worry about no antenna
 
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