Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

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05-26-2007, 08:56 PM

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ilmor

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RE: Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

After seeing those pictures I have decided that my reception is perfectly fine!

05-26-2007, 09:28 PM

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RE: Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

It's a lot easier than it looks but unless you are removing your external antenna altogether it's probably not worth it. My 8" shorty used to work just fine.

05-26-2007, 09:51 PM

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blaven

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RE: Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

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ORIGINAL: 2007GT/CS

3. The old antenna plug I pulled out of the back of the Shaker looked like a coax connection with a collar on it. The new antenna looks more like an RCAconnector. The new antenna lead did fit but it doesn't feel like a positive engagement. Seems to work. We'll see long term.

Yup i ran into this problem and i was dumbfounded as to why it was different. Seems they did this for the navigation. I tried to splice the factory antenna wire into my aftermarket HU to no avail. So i went with that amplified antenna.

03-15-2008, 12:36 PM

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RE: Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

That looks like a lot of work. For all that I would run a satelite radio antenna. It would work good in the same spot. Just a suggestion. I never listen to FM though. Great pics.

03-15-2008, 06:42 PM

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RE: Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

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After wasting an hour trying to locate a keyed 12V power source, I used an empty plug in the center console (under the cup holders) that I suspect is used for autos.
So, the official keyed 12V wire is the BLUE with YELLOW stripe.

Here is a diagram of connector C307 - Transmission Shift Selector
that Taco used. I dont see a Blue/Yellow wire anywhere on the diagram.
Looks like the Violet/White wire for the OD cancel switchisa 12V
switched and fused wire.

http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=40&viewfile...0Interlock.pdf

03-16-2008, 09:30 AM

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pascal

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RE: Metra amplified antenna install (w/pics)

TacoBill, you're the man.
I have the exact same antena... Been in the trunk for 6 months now[8D].
I will put it in and weld the holes shut on my fender where the OEM base is. I'll have to repaint the fender, of course, but it'll have a clean look.
Won't be no traces of an antena being there.