Antenna query

[w_lred]

My power antenna broke off and i've been going to a lot of places (such as CT, best buy, partsource and even Subaru) to find a replacement. I don't want to replace it with another power antenna. I would rather like to have a the stereo amplifier that can stay inside your car with the transmitter on the windshield. That way, I can just plug the outside antenna and have it completely removed. Looks cleaner that way.

Anyone know where I can get these internal antenna amplifiers? thanks for the help.

[Huffer]

Have you tried Crutchfield.com?

Or even just get an antenna replacement for a later model Legacy. Splice a wire, run it up along the back windshield and you're good to go.

[outbacktweaked95]

A though if you are going to remove your antenna how are u going to fill that hole that the antenna came out of. Also dakota digital makes a antenna for like 60 to 75 bucks that is a interior antenna for hot rods and such for a clean look. Ive delt with them before and there good people and carry good products.

[Huffer]

You could fill the hole easily with either a bondo or a patch weld... Even a siliconed rubber plug would work because the physical hole isn't that large.

[w_lred]

A though if you are going to remove your antenna how are u going to fill that hole that the antenna came out of. Also dakota digital makes a antenna for like 60 to 75 bucks that is a interior antenna for hot rods and such for a clean look. Ive delt with them before and there good people and carry good products.


Yeah, Dakota Digital is selling it for 69.95.
I think i'm gonna order one.

As for the hole, it wouldn't be that hard to patch up. A rubber plug would do the job.

Thanks for your input guys.

[outbacktweaked95]

hey if you could post how the reception is on that interior antenna im really interested and i know that dakota has good products but just curious.

[impreza_GC8]

Don't listen to the people telling you to get the Dakota Digital thing. Crutchfield carries a window mounted antenna for $25 bucks. I have it and it works perfect. $65 is ridiculous for an antenna.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Don't listen to the people telling you to get the Dakota Digital thing. Crutchfield carries a window mounted antenna for $25 bucks. I have it and it works perfect. $65 is ridiculous for an antenna.

Unless you're looking for a good quality product that's discreet and works well. Nothing is ridiculous if the quality matches the price.

[Huffer]

It's a friggin' WIRE people...

[w_lred]

Don't listen to the people telling you to get the Dakota Digital thing. Crutchfield carries a window mounted antenna for $25 bucks. I have it and it works perfect. $65 is ridiculous for an antenna.


It's true, I don't think an antenna has a big difference when it comes to getting a "better quality" one. Anyways, i checked out crutchfield, and i dont know if i'm dyslexic but i can't seem to find the window mounted antenna you got from them. can you post a link for it?

[impreza_GC8]

^^^
sure:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/ ... 12044UA200 (http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=window+antenna&i=12044UA200)

[03LegacyWgn]

lol when you do the car select, it doesnt work for mine lol :lol:

[impreza_GC8]

lol when you do the car select, it doesnt work for mine lol :lol:

Its an antenna. it has a plug on it that goes into the back of your radio. it doesnt matter about the car.

[03LegacyWgn]

no kidding thats why i found it so funny hence the... :lol:

[w_lred]

Ok, I was just going through the process of ordering it, and under 'My Cart', it said this: "This item is NOT recommended for your vehicle." Why would it say that if its "universal"? doesn't make sense.

[Huffer]

because you're wasting time with a stupid piece of wire.

Just splice and extend, delete the other one and you're done. Sheesh.

[w_lred]

LOL. done and done. :roll:


oh, btw, impreza_GC8,

what's the measurement of it from end to end? looks pretty big for it to get mounted on the windshield.

[impreza_GC8]

I'm like 600 miles away from my car but from memory its about 2 feet long, no more. It is only a bit larger than the rearview mirror.

[w_lred]

I ordered it on Thursday and came yesterday! Installed it at the rear window (used the connections from the power antenna motor mechanism) and it works awesome. Thanks.

[AkumaMax]

I was thinking of just replacing my antenna ontop of my roof with a shark antenna(S2000 look).