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Old Mar 8, 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
 
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Most of them still work as an antenna? What car is this going on?
 
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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If it doesn't work... Can I have your Car?
 
Old Mar 8, 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".
 
Old Mar 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
 
Old Mar 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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