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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Default shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

alright did a rear wiper delete and im kind of anoyed by the antenna going up and down . looking for something that centered and i dont wanna make another hole in the roof . has anybody mounted an antenna in this hole i think it will work with lil to no cutting or dripping of the roof .
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Just disconnect it from going up and down. Mine stays all the way down and works great
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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just get a s2k antenna
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

I believe the base of the "shark" antenna or s2k antenna is too big and would overlap the roof edge. You would probably have to drill a hole next to the roof squirter thing.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

i was talkin about the s2k antenna in the stock location like this dc.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I love my rear squirter. I bent the tube up slightly, and from a dead stop I can now spray 2 car lengths back. When moving at speed, it sprays up into the air above the back window, causing the stream to break up and completely coating the entire front end of the jackass tailgating me. It even clears the OEM spoiler completely.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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^ lulz

sometimes just using the front sprayers can **** off the tailgater behind you

OP ever consider using one of those metra amplified antennas? basically its a hidden antenna that you can stick in an incognito place on a window...

i remember dogginator started a thread about installing one but i dont know if he ever got around to it..
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

you can also use the antena that is like embeded in your winshield...
seen acouple mr2 guys with it..makes the car look more aero ish...no antenna sticking up anywhere
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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ill keep my stock antenna down
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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The S2K takes some wiring and is kinda expensive if I remember.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

Originally Posted by mycar95gsr
i was talkin about the s2k antenna in the stock location like this dc.
i have the same antenna, and car actually lol, but idk why... mine doesn't pick up stations crystal clear

my old one broke off @ the base (that didn't pick up good either)

i want to get some sort of more "stealth" antenna so i can shave everything
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

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i have the same antenna, and car actually lol, but idk why... mine doesn't pick up stations crystal clear

my old one broke off @ the base (that didn't pick up good either)

i want to get some sort of more "stealth" antenna so i can shave everything
the glass embeded antena works great..and how much more stealth can u get than an unseen antena..just two little lines running down your windshiled like the defrost ones in your back glass..you just have to buy the windshield for a bout 100 bucks installed for most..i went to the glass place by my house 45 min ago haha
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 95LS1t
i have the same antenna, and car actually lol, but idk why... mine doesn't pick up stations crystal clear

my old one broke off @ the base (that didn't pick up good either)

i want to get some sort of more "stealth" antenna so i can shave everything
This is the kind of amplified antenna i was talking about...



*sorry about the small pic*
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

i have that hidden antenna on my other car and it sucks . well today a rock hit my windshield and it has a small crack. so that windshield one sounds good . i remember my dads old car had that . anybody have info on that ?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

Originally Posted by redsidriver
i have that hidden antenna on my other car and it sucks . well today a rock hit my windshield and it has a small crack. so that windshield one sounds good . i remember my dads old car had that . anybody have info on that ?
most automotive glass shops might have it. i went to 3 today and they all have it..i asked for a da and its 100 installed and the owner showed me how it sounded on a car he had just done it on..picks up great no static and that was inside a bulding too and works fine with decals on top too
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

So the glass antenna actually sticks to the inside or outside of the glass? Most OEM in-glass antennas have them embedded between the laminated layers of glass on the windshield.

I just have an S2K mast on my OEM antenna base, connected to the factory antenna wire. Works okay on stronger signals but weaker ones fade out pretty quick.

Tuner I like your rear washer idea LOL. Unfortunately mine has never really let out more than a dribble ever since I bought the car 8 years ago, and recently I just ripped out all the tubing from the washer under the fender all the way back to the roof nozzle.

My S2K antenna, been on the car probably 7+ years now. I like it because it's just barely leaned back, vs. the Shark base which leans the mast WAY back and looks a bit odd to me. Not to mention it looks huge compared to the OEM base.


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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94
So the glass antenna actually sticks to the inside or outside of the glass? Most OEM in-glass antennas have them embedded between the laminated layers of glass on the windshield.

I just have an S2K mast on my OEM antenna base, connected to the factory antenna wire. Works okay on stronger signals but weaker ones fade out pretty quick.

Tuner I like your rear washer idea LOL. Unfortunately mine has never really let out more than a dribble ever since I bought the car 8 years ago, and recently I just ripped out all the tubing from the washer under the fender all the way back to the roof nozzle.

My S2K antenna, been on the car probably 7+ years now. I like it because it's just barely leaned back, vs. the Shark base which leans the mast WAY back and looks a bit odd to me. Not to mention it looks huge compared to the OEM base.

it sticks on the inside like the defrost in the picture...but its in the front winshield..just two small lines that connect to antena wire and its similar to high end bmw or volvo ones except they have it in the back or side windows
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

Something for people to keep in mind (and avoid wasting money) is that quality automotive window tint is metal based, which seriously blocks radio signals. Cheap tint is dyed plastic sheets, and this is the stuff we've all seen turn purple over time, but quality tint has metal in it.

My cell loses a bar of reception getting into the car with my 15%/5% tint. A hidden antenna in my back window would be as useless as my "stuck down" broken stock antenna.

If you've tinted out your car, a hidden internal antenna may never be as affective as you hoped when purchasing it.

Just something to keep in mind.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Default Re: shark ll antenna in roof squirter hole?

Originally Posted by b16-ef-si
most automotive glass shops might have it. i went to 3 today and they all have it..i asked for a da and its 100 installed and the owner showed me how it sounded on a car he had just done it on..picks up great no static and that was inside a bulding too and works fine with decals on top too
is it a replacement windshield?
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerN00b
Something for people to keep in mind (and avoid wasting money) is that quality automotive window tint is metal based, which seriously blocks radio signals. Cheap tint is dyed plastic sheets, and this is the stuff we've all seen turn purple over time, but quality tint has metal in it.

My cell loses a bar of reception getting into the car with my 15%/5% tint. A hidden antenna in my back window would be as useless as my "stuck down" broken stock antenna.

If you've tinted out your car, a hidden internal antenna may never be as affective as you hoped when purchasing it.

Just something to keep in mind.
haha! this is why it always pays to read all the comments. you never know when you're going to learn something!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerN00b
I love my rear squirter. I bent the tube up slightly, and from a dead stop I can now spray 2 car lengths back. When moving at speed, it sprays up into the air above the back window, causing the stream to break up and completely coating the entire front end of the jackass tailgating me. It even clears the OEM spoiler completely.

how you do this? i might as well put my rear sprayer to good use since i have a wiper delete.

i'll need to refill on waters soon haha ran out of wiper water


also i'd say s2k antenna or antenna delete

i have my antenna mast for sale if anyone wants that piece
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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Bought my car with shark antenna on roof already.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Stock antenna.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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dont put the shark antenna on the roof...what look are u going for?...the remote controled car loook?..lol
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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lol, the stock antenna is already like 4 feet high, looks like an RC car from the factory
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