tlpvt

the stock antenna is too tall IMHO
i was wondering if simply cutting it (~1/2?) would mess up the radio reception? what's that little blob on the tip and a spiral wire-looking thing on the antenna stick - do those have anything to do with the reception?
don't wanna pay for an aftermarket shortie

GT John

Remove the stock antenna. With a cresent wrenck closed (not toooo tight) on the antenna at the ball, hit the cresent wrench with a hammer. The little ball will pop off.

Cut the antenna to the lenth you desire. With a dremel tool grind down the end to a point that the ball will fit back onto the antenna end. You will need some super glue to hold it on. Use a little black paint to cover any exposed metal.

I found this out after I bought an 8" shorty antenna. [sm=headbang.gif]

Cutting the antenna down will have very little effect on reception. I have no issues with the 8" shorty on the car now.

I have cut down my factory antenna to the same height as the car roof. Just havent put it on yet.

ThumperMX113

I tried to do the above method on my stock antenna but the damn ball wouldn't come off. I ended up smashing it into pieces. I just bought the 18" antenna and it looks great !!

Fallout

seriously...an 8" shorty is what?..less than $20?...

ThumperMX113

Correct, AmericanMuscle.com has them for under $20 with free shipping.

Coupon Code = MustangForums

JimC

I went to the local NAPA store and picked up a black antenna for $7, then cut it down and put a rubber tip on it that I picked up at the local hobby shop (got a package of them for $0.50) that they use for radio control cars/planes/boats. It was a lot easier to cut that antenna down because it isn't as thick.

samv1368

Autozone sells short antennas, idk how much i want to say 9.99? A bunch of diff. colors and sizes.

deekum1627

i might go check out auto zone tomorrow lol

samv1368

Thats what ime doing tomorrow to!lol, i think they even had a special ricer edition were it lights up and adds 37 hp to your car!!!!!![:'(]lol

Supercruzin

I cut down both of mine in about 15 min. So easy to do and they look so much better now. No issues with reception on either car.