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    Anybody notice crappy reception with the install of a shorter antenna? Just wondering if the "looks" payoff outweighs the reception downage?
    '02 Jetta 1.8Tuuurbo
    --DUBS--

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    my reception with the stock one was crap, same with my stubbie. i don't listen to the radio that much to really care though.
    Last edited by Hardy_Boy; 04-03-2006, 09:24 PM.

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    • #3
      Re: Short Antennas...

      I didn't notice any difference on mine.

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      • #4
        Re: Short Antennas...

        Originally posted by Gumby
        I didn't notice any difference on mine.
        Me Neither...although I don't tend to listen to the radio much
        Matt - A3

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        • #5
          Re: Short Antennas...

          my reception is also bad with both antennas i just listen to cd's
          Justin

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          • #6
            Re: Short Antennas...

            My stubby is no different - reception is fine. Did you get the TT cell phone one? I'd even check that it's plugged in.

            Khyron
            Geoff
            Fear is the element that unites all losers.

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            • #7
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              i have that stubby billet one that c1 sells, it might not be connected but ill adress that when i install my kenwood deck
              Justin

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              • #8
                Re: Short Antennas...

                Any opinions on what looks best? I can't seem to find one on the C1 website. Here're two possibilities...which is better? Any other ideas/pics?
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                '02 Jetta 1.8Tuuurbo
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                • #9
                  Re: Short Antennas...

                  The reception in the city is the same, in the mountains it's not so good, but I don't think it was great to begin with.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Short Antennas...

                    FM reception is about the same. AM is noticeably worse, especially when you're around a lot of tall buildings, but i can't remember what hte reception was like with the stock antenna.
                    Tim
                    "When you see the tree you’re about to hit, it’s called under steer. When you can only feel and hear it, it’s over steer."

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                    • #11
                      Re: Short Antennas...

                      Mine got slightly worse
                      I'd like to make a statment!
                      2012 Q5
                      2011 A5

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                      • #12
                        Re: Short Antennas...

                        Originally posted by Mitcheh
                        Mine got slightly worse
                        Give it back then

                        I don't have an antenna at all
                        Graeme

                        2015 S4
                        2018 Monster 1200S

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                        • #13
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                          No difference with mine (at least in the city). Go with a re-threaded VW Sharon antenna. Best looks, plus OEM.

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                          • #14
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                            I have the enfig "s2000 look" antenna and it works just as good as the stock antenna. I paid a little more than the common shorty antenna's, but I think it was worth it.

                            Plus, it matches the base of the antenna unlike the actual s2000 antennas.
                            Tint sucks

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                            • #15
                              Re: Short Antennas...

                              Anyone heard anything about using the Hummer H2 short antenna? I'm having troubles finding any info. about them...
                              '02 Jetta 1.8Tuuurbo
                              --DUBS--

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