bdog_v

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Hello I can't stand the design of the factory celica antenna. It does not fit the llines of the car at all when it is raised and being used.

-Is there another more modern antenna that one could use to replace the factory antenna?

-Possibly use one off of a new car, I am thinking something that fits on the back of the roof with a low profile????

Any ideas???


Thanks.....Brandon

celicaST

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devilsden97

#3

that how to is pretty out dated, way to go is 6th gen manual reciever (antenna base, non power/extending) and the s2k antenna threads right on....or the 7th gen manual reciever..same deal.

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KawiLove

bdog_v

#4

-Do you have any pics of this setup or is there any aftermarket option?

-I really don't want to use anything resembling a regular antenna...

Lovo

#5

i would really like to know more about this setup you're refering to

devilsden97

#6

well, idk alot about it, but as much as i know, all u need to get is the MANUAL antenna reciever, (not the mast, the black piece that goes inside your fender) and then put it in, then screw on the s2k antenna.

jdog has it


he used the 6gc manual reciever, look how clean it is


jdogs car, mine in back with broken antenna....its only retracted halfway

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bdog_v

#7

What about the new antennas on the saturn cars and GM. vehicles it looks sort of like a sharks fin. It might look good at the back of the roof on the celica. But I am not sure it would work?


-ANy ideas????





Thanks....

goferris

#8

where can i get one of these manual recievers? any dealer? anyone have a part number?

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celicamike

#9

I seriously considered the s2k antenna, but I ended up doing an interior antenna and just disconnecting the stock one so it stays down. To me, I just don't like the look of any antenna, plus what I did didn't cost anything! Someday, I might even shave off the old antenna since I don't need it.

supradog1

#10

I used the VG Shark fin, it looks like a 02>BMW 7series and i can hide the GPS/XM antanna underneath it also... no picks at this time but i will post some soon...

95CelicaST

#11

My antenna doesn't come up, but it still gets reception all the way down.. so I leave it there. I have thought about sticking the antenna in the fender or something and shaving off the stock one...*shrug*

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aswann99

#12

i used a bmw style shark fin attana on my 1.8st had to use a small amout of fiber glass to get it to fit flush on the wing (fenda) it looked amazing. will be doing the same on my gt if ur intrested in the idea let me no (will add pics as soon as its done

Manny

#13

Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna?
Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof?

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supradog1

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Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna?
Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof?

i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted...

Manny

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QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback]

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Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna?
Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof?

i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted...

Aww... too bad... I got a Vert...

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supradog1

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QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback]

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Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna?
Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof?

i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted...

Aww... too bad... I got a Vert...

mount it on the rear deck (trunk) my dads old audi S8 had it threre so do the new corvetts...
it looks right at home there...

Manny

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QUOTE(Manny @ Feb 27, 2007 - 1:38 PM) [snapback]530918[/snapback]

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Do those shark fins look good as a side mounted antenna?
Or do you relocate the antenna to the center back of the roof?

i relocated to the roof and i looed awsom!!! I will post pics as soon as the car is finised being painted...

Aww... too bad... I got a Vert...

mount it on the rear deck (trunk) my dads old audi S8 had it threre so do the new corvetts...
it looks right at home there...

I am going to definitely have to look into that..... I'll make 1 out of sculpey (since I have a bunch of the stuff) and see where it looks good...

Thanks for the suggestion

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aswann99

#18

if done properly the shark fin on the side looks fucling wicked. but if done shoddy then it really really looks crap!!!.

Manny

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if done properly the shark fin on the side looks fucling wicked. but if done shoddy then it really really looks crap!!!.

Been playin around with the sculpey... since they have different styles of fin antennas Im making a few to see which looks best and where it looks good....

Should have a pretty good idea soon...


Thanks for the info.....

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nightryder

#20

anyone know where i can pick up one of these manual antenna recievers? this looks like fun!

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