Stubby antenna - recommendations

A.Chen89 · Postby **A.Chen89** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:17 pm

Id be keen for one

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:52 pm

ok so the instructions say they fit a 19mm hole.
however I just measured an NB8A and its around 25mm, so i'm waiting on a response from the website to see if it'll still fit or if it will need a custom washer.

Snowmotion · Postby **Snowmotion** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:55 pm

emily_mx5 wrote:ok so the instructions say they fit a 19mm hole.
however I just measured an NB8A and its around 25mm, so i'm waiting on a response from the website to see if it'll still fit or if it will need a custom washer.

good pick up Emily.. Thank you.

bootz · Postby **bootz** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:00 pm

I am sure that Lokiel fitted one to his SE, would be at the start of his garage thread.

Locutus · Postby **Locutus** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:29 pm

The instructions also state that the maximum sized hole without requiring a washer is 25.4mm.

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:28 pm

^ awesome! dont know how i missed that haha.
ok then it'll be all good and this can go ahead!

Smacca · Postby **Smacca** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:04 pm

I already have a Lowcustom Shark Attack II (not the mini) installed on my NA8. Installation is a 5 min job, fit and finish is excellent. I've actually been complimented several times about how clean and even OEM it looks (No dodgem car power pole for me). The FM reception is better than standard (although I think my factory power antenna was faulty).

However I get NO AM reception. I know the website states AM reception is "not quite as good", but in Sydney with a Kenwood head unit I get NONE.

In saying that, if old-man-AM is not your thing, I highly recommend it.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:50 pm

standard aerial- I get both AM and FM- you are supposed to get them. AM is the one that you get around the State- insofar as ABC is concerned often picked and available to any traveller. A standard stubby on a local Ford works just fine on both AM and FM

Snowmotion · Postby **Snowmotion** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:48 pm

Mr Morlock wrote:standard aerial- I get both AM and FM- you are supposed to get them. AM is the one that you get around the State- insofar as ABC is concerned often picked and available to any traveller. A standard stubby on a local Ford works just fine on both AM and FM

You would be surprised Mr Mortlock that AM is not always well received on "modern" stereo's.
I can not tell you why this is the case but can certainly attest to AM reception being poor on most aftermarket stereo's fitted to VW's even when they charge $1000-$3000.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:25 pm

Thanks snow motion. I did hear some of the euros have poor AM but not sure of the reason.

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:35 pm

Excellent news, heard back from supplier, will fit no probs and getting a great deal on postage. $37 each to me.
So pickup or add $8 to post anywhere in aus.
Group buy up this arvo

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