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Originally Posted by OMC
the shorter antenna mod does affect reception a little. the shorter you go the more recection will be lost. I bought a 12 inch shorty witch worked fine in my area. my girl took it off my truck to put on her new 06 mustang and I didn't want to spend the money on a new one so I just cut my old one down. a lot of people spend money on shorter antennas this is a way to save money if you want one or like that style.
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Originally Posted by Adam06FX4
the antenna is only used for AM reception. if you dont listen to AM you could take it right off and still get perfect reception in FM.
Ever put the radio bezel back in and forget the antenna?:o
That's how I know. Didn't have time to pull it back off and drove around for two days with the antenna line loose.
The wire itself forms part of the antenna.
Chris
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As little as I listen to AM/FM as opposed to satellite or my ipod, I could ditch my antenna altogether! I think a cool mod would be DRL's. The kit from Ford is expensive, but I bet theres a way to do it without that kit.
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Originally Posted by cwelk150
As little as I listen to AM/FM as opposed to satellite or my ipod, I could ditch my antenna altogether! I think a cool mod would be DRL's. The kit from Ford is expensive, but I bet theres a way to do it without that kit.
KC-10 FE out...
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Antenna Length
With regards to antenna length, a different or shorter length might equal lesser recption ability than the stock antenna but according to my ears and the stock stereo's ability to tune, I have never had a reason to worry.
I installed a $25.00 whipp antenna on my 2000 SS Camaro about a week after the car arrived and have never looked back. It was the cheapest, easist, and least expensive mod I have ever done to a vehicle.
When my 07 Lariat Screw arrives, I plan on doing the same.
From a scientific standpoint, the larger the antenna, the better the reception.
From a motor vehicle standpoint/consumer standpoint, a short 12" long whipp antenna vs a stock antenna will not make a diddly bit of difference.
Cheers, Sawacs
I installed a $25.00 whipp antenna on my 2000 SS Camaro about a week after the car arrived and have never looked back. It was the cheapest, easist, and least expensive mod I have ever done to a vehicle.
When my 07 Lariat Screw arrives, I plan on doing the same.
From a scientific standpoint, the larger the antenna, the better the reception.
From a motor vehicle standpoint/consumer standpoint, a short 12" long whipp antenna vs a stock antenna will not make a diddly bit of difference.
Cheers, Sawacs
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From: henderson, north carolina
Originally Posted by KiCk *** FX4
Im sorry for stating my opinion on these mods. I never directed them at anyone personally just the mods. Someone has to agree with me that some of these mods are crap. Thats all Im trying to say. This is what this damn forumn was for. If I state the truth I am sorry. Someone had to do it. I am sure some of you agree with me but didnt want to say it. I will admit, half the time on here I lie about how good someones truck looks. I am sure you do. If someone posted a pic of their truck you wouldnt say "Hey your truck looks like ****!! Nice Job!" even though it does. I tried not to criticize anyone personally on here just these mods in general. I am sorry if I came across that way.
ya some mods are really tacky looking ........nothing really worth evenspending even if it is under 50$ . id rather save that 50$ then blow it on some retarted cheap mod that will make it look like ****.............im taking off the nerf bars soon so if anyones in need of chrome nerf bars pm me..
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From: Cabot, AR
Originally Posted by torturekilla
ya some mods are really tacky looking ........nothing really worth evenspending even if it is under 50$ . id rather save that 50$ then blow it on some retarted cheap mod that will make it look like ****.............im taking off the nerf bars soon so if anyones in need of chrome nerf bars pm me..
Joe
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From: Simi Valley CA
Originally Posted by myst
kd4crs came up with the mod for replacing the superCAB rear light with the supercrew light on the rail systems, if I recall correctly. I did it to mine, it's a great mod, plug and play.
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From: Central KY
I love the DU-HA. It is like having a foot locker stuffed under the rear seat. Mine does not make any noise while driving. But then, I keep it pretty well filled with my stuff.