Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
12-03-2001, 11:23 AM
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Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
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12-03-2001, 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by Whitemax
Ange,
Have you considered buying a Volkswagon antenna from like the Jettas and Bettles and mounting it? I wouldnt think that the reception would be bad.
Ange,
Have you considered buying a Volkswagon antenna from like the Jettas and Bettles and mounting it? I wouldnt think that the reception would be bad.
12-03-2001, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
I'm not sure about the compatibility issue (if any).
I'm not sure about the compatibility issue (if any).
12-03-2001, 05:37 PM
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I have that VW antenna on mine and it works great. Do youhave aftermarket headunit? where ever you will purchase the antenna they will send you the plugs anyways. I forgot the website but if i find it i will let you know.
12-03-2001, 08:42 PM
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Re: Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
i have 3 friends that have the vw antennaes (sp) on their cars. I know 2 of them got them from recyclers, and they both have really good reception, and as far as i know there was no difference in the connections. The only thing they needed was the nissan converter.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Brian
12-04-2001, 12:33 AM
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Re: Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
12-04-2001, 12:39 AM
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Re: Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
12-04-2001, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by max'n out
Why not use a bmw m3 fish fin looking antena.
Why not use a bmw m3 fish fin looking antena.
Ange since someone BROKE MY ANTENNA TODAY !!!!!!! when closing my trunk (my wing hit it because the radio was on ... damn) . do you mind me asking about what it costs to get the antenna shaved and such ?
If i cant go that way , anyone know where i can get one of those short black rubber ones , like the one cheston has ?
12-04-2001, 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by max'n out
Why not use a bmw m3 fish fin looking antena.
Why not use a bmw m3 fish fin looking antena.
12-04-2001, 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by mingo
i thot those were the receptors for the GPS navigation. my sister's M3 had her antenna built in the roof so it was like our 5th gen max where teh antenna couldn't be seen 'cept it was in the roof instead of teh windshield.
i thot those were the receptors for the GPS navigation. my sister's M3 had her antenna built in the roof so it was like our 5th gen max where teh antenna couldn't be seen 'cept it was in the roof instead of teh windshield.
sorry MaximaRversion2, I don't have pics but you can see it on bmw's site just look at teh back top of the roof. It's not gonna be cheap to shave it off, and repaint it.
12-04-2001, 08:07 PM
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Max4speed: I have a Pioneer h/u ..
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
MaximaRversion2: I don't know how much it would cost to have the trunk keyhole/antenna shaved, primed, sanded and repainted. Rough 'guesstimate' would be $400-500+. All depends on the extent of what you want to do, and the bodyshop you go to ofcourse. I'm positive it's a fraction of the cost compared to the entire repaint/repair/bodywork project.
Malz: Lets trade cars...
By the way, raced a 2k M3 Sunday night. JoO missed it.
WhiteMax, Maxima42: Thanks for sharing your insight. Imma look into vw antenna.
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
MaximaRversion2: I don't know how much it would cost to have the trunk keyhole/antenna shaved, primed, sanded and repainted. Rough 'guesstimate' would be $400-500+. All depends on the extent of what you want to do, and the bodyshop you go to ofcourse. I'm positive it's a fraction of the cost compared to the entire repaint/repair/bodywork project.
Malz: Lets trade cars...
By the way, raced a 2k M3 Sunday night. JoO missed it.WhiteMax, Maxima42: Thanks for sharing your insight. Imma look into vw antenna.
12-04-2001, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Max4speed: I have a Pioneer h/u ..
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
MaximaRversion2: I don't know how much it would cost to have the trunk keyhole/antenna shaved, primed, sanded and repainted. Rough 'guesstimate' would be $400-500+. All depends on the extent of what you want to do, and the bodyshop you go to ofcourse. I'm positive it's a fraction of the cost compared to the entire repaint/repair/bodywork project.
Malz: Lets trade cars... By the way, raced a 2k M3 Sunday night. JoO missed it.
WhiteMax, Maxima42: Thanks for sharing your insight. Imma look into vw antenna.
Max4speed: I have a Pioneer h/u ..
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
MaximaRversion2: I don't know how much it would cost to have the trunk keyhole/antenna shaved, primed, sanded and repainted. Rough 'guesstimate' would be $400-500+. All depends on the extent of what you want to do, and the bodyshop you go to ofcourse. I'm positive it's a fraction of the cost compared to the entire repaint/repair/bodywork project.
Malz: Lets trade cars...
By the way, raced a 2k M3 Sunday night. JoO missed it.WhiteMax, Maxima42: Thanks for sharing your insight. Imma look into vw antenna.
12-04-2001, 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by max'n out
You raced a 2k m3??????? There is no 2k M3, went from 99 to 2001.
You raced a 2k m3??????? There is no 2k M3, went from 99 to 2001.
12-05-2001, 01:10 AM
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Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
Cool...........thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Cool...........thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
12-05-2001, 04:21 AM
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Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Max4speed: I have a Pioneer h/u ..
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
MaximaRversion2: I don't know how much it would cost to have the trunk keyhole/antenna shaved, primed, sanded and repainted. Rough 'guesstimate' would be $400-500+. All depends on the extent of what you want to do, and the bodyshop you go to ofcourse. I'm positive it's a fraction of the cost compared to the entire repaint/repair/bodywork project.
Malz: Lets trade cars... By the way, raced a 2k M3 Sunday night. JoO missed it.
WhiteMax, Maxima42: Thanks for sharing your insight. Imma look into vw antenna.
Max4speed: I have a Pioneer h/u ..
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
MaximaRversion2: I don't know how much it would cost to have the trunk keyhole/antenna shaved, primed, sanded and repainted. Rough 'guesstimate' would be $400-500+. All depends on the extent of what you want to do, and the bodyshop you go to ofcourse. I'm positive it's a fraction of the cost compared to the entire repaint/repair/bodywork project.
Malz: Lets trade cars...
By the way, raced a 2k M3 Sunday night. JoO missed it.WhiteMax, Maxima42: Thanks for sharing your insight. Imma look into vw antenna.
12-05-2001, 05:57 AM
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Originally posted by max'n out
You raced a 2k m3??????? There is no 2k M3, went from 99 to 2001.
You raced a 2k m3??????? There is no 2k M3, went from 99 to 2001.
12-13-2001, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by big_dawg
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
Cool...........thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Big_Dawg: I have to ask the shop where they left the antenna after they took it off. I have random OEM parts laying around at the shop. Just haven't gotten around to pick 'em all up. I'll let you know before this weekend.
Cool...........thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
I have stock rotors/calipers if anyone's interested
12-14-2001, 01:01 AM
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Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Sorry Big Dawg: Checked with the shop today and they junked it a while back when they were redoing my car
I have stock rotors/calipers if anyone's interested
Sorry Big Dawg: Checked with the shop today and they junked it a while back when they were redoing my car
I have stock rotors/calipers if anyone's interested
12-14-2001, 01:27 AM
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Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Sorry Big Dawg: Checked with the shop today and they junked it a while back when they were redoing my car
I have stock rotors/calipers if anyone's interested
Sorry Big Dawg: Checked with the shop today and they junked it a while back when they were redoing my car
I have stock rotors/calipers if anyone's interested
12-15-2001, 01:53 AM
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ANge? u wana trade cars with mua? muuwaahahahhha cool 
what about mingo? =)
so yupperz... ummm what head unit do you have? I'll ask some people about what we can do for lil black antennas... I'm in the market for one too... shaved= pretty
soooo when ya wana do the trade?
-Malz
what about mingo? =)so yupperz... ummm what head unit do you have? I'll ask some people about what we can do for lil black antennas... I'm in the market for one too... shaved= pretty
soooo when ya wana do the trade?
-Malz
12-15-2001, 07:51 AM
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Sarona Kit Looks Great
Originally posted by norton2099
Nice car, It looks so clean and the Sarona body kit awesome! I heard some people had trouble fitting the kit onto the car, what's your personal experiance with it?
Nice car, It looks so clean and the Sarona body kit awesome! I heard some people had trouble fitting the kit onto the car, what's your personal experiance with it?
I can go on and on about it but that's just the tip of the iceburg.Malz: You sure u want to trade cars?
I have Pioneer DEH-5200. $150 and its yours..hehehe
12-15-2001, 08:10 AM
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hmmm maybe I'll trade the stillen kit for the Sarona... and the 5spd and my rims... (everything on my car thats worth a damn!) wouldya still be down?
plus my car is low mileage!!
49K miles!!
annnd ya can keep ur Pioneer hehe i got my Eclipse just wondering about the plugs if ya had to get a new antenna
i'll catchya later! I'll try to find an antenna for us and whoever else is interested and big_dawg you can have my antenna when i get a new one!
(everything on my car thats worth a damn!) wouldya still be down?plus my car is low mileage!!
49K miles!! annnd ya can keep ur Pioneer hehe i got my Eclipse just wondering about the plugs if ya had to get a new antenna
i'll catchya later! I'll try to find an antenna for us and whoever else is interested and big_dawg you can have my antenna when i get a new one!
12-15-2001, 08:35 PM
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Re: Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
Had my power antenna, emblem and trunk keyhole shaved off when the car got repainted. Looks great, but poor reception (unless I'm in NYC). Suggestions on a good aftermarket antenna? Where can I get it?
tks. AnGe
12-16-2001, 02:11 AM
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Re: Sarona Kit Looks Great
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Miserable...absolutely miserable experience. Looks great, but tons of headaches from the time the shop test fitted. It's a joke. Paper thin fiberglass material (cracked one sideskirt already). Nothing lines up right (ie- fender linings had to be zip-tied). Pain in the A$s for any body shop who's installing it I can go on and on about it but that's just the tip of the iceburg.
Miserable...absolutely miserable experience. Looks great, but tons of headaches from the time the shop test fitted. It's a joke. Paper thin fiberglass material (cracked one sideskirt already). Nothing lines up right (ie- fender linings had to be zip-tied). Pain in the A$s for any body shop who's installing it
I can go on and on about it but that's just the tip of the iceburg.
12-16-2001, 06:32 PM
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Re: Re: Aftermarket antenna for Maximas... suggestions?
Originally posted by puremax
how much did that cost to shave that?
how much did that cost to shave that?
12-17-2001, 09:10 AM
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Re: Sarona Kit Looks Great
You had to zip tie your fender linings too? I thought I was the only one with that problem. Only difference was my back bumper cracked instead of the sideskirt. And you're right about the fit, my friend who painted my car and installed the kit told me to never ever bring him a kit like that again. The fiberglass is so thin, he was afraid to buff out the bumpers because he was afraid the pressure would make them crack. Oh well, at least it looks good. Did I tell you about how Sarona flat out lied and told people I was happy with the kit and it fit perfectly?
Only difference was my back bumper cracked instead of the sideskirt. And you're right about the fit, my friend who painted my car and installed the kit told me to never ever bring him a kit like that again. The fiberglass is so thin, he was afraid to buff out the bumpers because he was afraid the pressure would make them crack. Oh well, at least it looks good. Did I tell you about how Sarona flat out lied and told people I was happy with the kit and it fit perfectly?
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Miserable...absolutely miserable experience. Looks great, but tons of headaches from the time the shop test fitted. It's a joke. Paper thin fiberglass material (cracked one sideskirt already). Nothing lines up right (ie- fender linings had to be zip-tied). Pain in the A$s for any body shop who's installing it. I can go on and on about it but that's just the tip of the iceburg.
Malz: You sure u want to trade cars?
I have Pioneer DEH-5200. $150 and its yours..hehehe
Miserable...absolutely miserable experience. Looks great, but tons of headaches from the time the shop test fitted. It's a joke. Paper thin fiberglass material (cracked one sideskirt already). Nothing lines up right (ie- fender linings had to be zip-tied). Pain in the A$s for any body shop who's installing it. I can go on and on about it but that's just the tip of the iceburg.
Malz: You sure u want to trade cars?
I have Pioneer DEH-5200. $150 and its yours..hehehe
12-17-2001, 02:16 PM
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Re: Re: Sarona Kit Looks Great
Originally posted by Shadow
You had to zip tie your fender linings too? I thought I was the only one with that problem.. Only difference was my back bumper cracked instead of the sideskirt. And you're right about the fit, my friend who painted my car and installed the kit told me to never ever bring him a kit like that again. The fiberglass is so thin, he was afraid to buff out the bumpers because he was afraid the pressure would make them crack. Oh well, at least it looks good. Did I tell you about how Sarona flat out lied and told people I was happy with the kit and it fit perfectly?
You had to zip tie your fender linings too? I thought I was the only one with that problem.. Only difference was my back bumper cracked instead of the sideskirt. And you're right about the fit, my friend who painted my car and installed the kit told me to never ever bring him a kit like that again. The fiberglass is so thin, he was afraid to buff out the bumpers because he was afraid the pressure would make them crack. Oh well, at least it looks good. Did I tell you about how Sarona flat out lied and told people I was happy with the kit and it fit perfectly?
One of my clear corner popped out of the front bumper and hanging on its wires while I was on the road... WTF
My sideskirt cracked from a freak accident when I was gettin the vb mod installed in my friend's garage (left 'porta'ramp ricocheted behind my front wheel). Nonetheless, I brought it back to the shop and had them fix the sideskirt with xtra fiberglass so it looks/feels thicker than before.
Verdict- Sarona sux big lousy baLLz
12-17-2001, 07:47 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Sarona Kit Looks Great
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
No kidding.. I read your post on that somewhere..
One of my clear corner popped out of the front bumper and hanging on its wires while I was on the road... WTF
My sideskirt cracked from a freak accident when I was gettin the vb mod installed in my friend's garage (left 'porta'ramp ricocheted behind my front wheel). Nonetheless, I brought it back to the shop and had them fix the sideskirt with xtra fiberglass so it looks/feels thicker than before.
Verdict- Sarona sux big lousy baLLz
No kidding.. I read your post on that somewhere..
One of my clear corner popped out of the front bumper and hanging on its wires while I was on the road... WTF
My sideskirt cracked from a freak accident when I was gettin the vb mod installed in my friend's garage (left 'porta'ramp ricocheted behind my front wheel). Nonetheless, I brought it back to the shop and had them fix the sideskirt with xtra fiberglass so it looks/feels thicker than before.
Verdict- Sarona sux big lousy baLLz
12-18-2001, 11:50 AM
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Phase II fenders...
Originally posted by MaximaRversion2
anyone seen their "phase II" fender flares on www.custommaxima.com they look almost cool, but the quality and fit concern me a lot. So far the only pic is on a civic ,and i think civics fenders are best left untouched, but the max might be able to use some flavor... we will see i guess. anyone seen them on a max yet ?
anyone seen their "phase II" fender flares on www.custommaxima.com they look almost cool, but the quality and fit concern me a lot. So far the only pic is on a civic ,and i think civics fenders are best left untouched, but the max might be able to use some flavor... we will see i guess. anyone seen them on a max yet ?
All the flare is just plain overkill... but to each their own
12-18-2001, 12:02 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Sarona Kit Looks Great
Well, if you want something milder, my new Z3 fenders will be available within the next couple of weeks. My shipment will be arriving soon. I do think the PhaseII fenders will be overkill, plus they flare out. Which means your wheels will look really tucked in.
Originally posted by MaximaRversion2
anyone seen their "phase II" fender flares on www.custommaxima.com they look almost cool, but the quality and fit concern me a lot. So far the only pic is on a civic ,and i think civics fenders are best left untouched, but the max might be able to use some flavor... we will see i guess. anyone seen them on a max yet ?
anyone seen their "phase II" fender flares on www.custommaxima.com they look almost cool, but the quality and fit concern me a lot. So far the only pic is on a civic ,and i think civics fenders are best left untouched, but the max might be able to use some flavor... we will see i guess. anyone seen them on a max yet ?
12-18-2001, 01:27 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Sarona Kit Looks Great
Originally posted by Shadow
Well, if you want something milder, my new Z3 fenders will be available within the next couple of weeks. My shipment will be arriving soon. I do think the PhaseII fenders will be overkill, plus they flare out. Which means your wheels will look really tucked in.
Well, if you want something milder, my new Z3 fenders will be available within the next couple of weeks. My shipment will be arriving soon. I do think the PhaseII fenders will be overkill, plus they flare out. Which means your wheels will look really tucked in.
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