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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mach1na
i honestly don't see the fuss with the stock antenna. i never really notice the size which doesn't bother me much at all
I agree. I don't even notice my stock one, there's more important things to be worried about!

I also agree about mods. I did the basics: gears, cai/tune, udp's axlebacks, basic LCA's (120 buck GT500 ones) I'm done. No appearance mods fro me b/c I like the stock look, plus my car's a toy that might see track time twice a year, so the car's more than enough for the street. Spending more to me is not worth the money, or the headaches and BS that comes with it
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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the factory antenna bothers the hell out of me, i have to remove it every time i put the cover on. i want to get one of those embedded windshield antenna but that requires breaking the factory seal on the windshield and opening up a whole other can of worms!
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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I replaced mine with a billet shorty antenna. The material the antenna is made out of will determine it's strength. Was yours spun aluminum or spring steel? If so, both of those bend easily. Billet is much stronger, and the only one worth buying.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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^^
Exactly, I think the guy learned his lesson. He should have bought the solid billet antenna from Haney. The thing is tough as nails.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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if I do replace mine, I'll get that billet one just for the looks, otherwise, I have no problem with the stock RC antenna.

honestly though, why would anyone even call an antenna swap a "mod"? anything that takes less than 5 minutes to install, should not be considered a mod.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nite
if I do replace mine, I'll get that billet one just for the looks, otherwise, I have no problem with the stock RC antenna.

honestly though, why would anyone even call an antenna swap a "mod"? anything that takes less than 5 minutes to install, should not be considered a mod.
I can upload a tune in less than 5 minutes. Does that mean its not a mod?
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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lol! that's different, as it's not a physical installation.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nite
lol! that's different, as it's not a physical installation.
Lets see. We have aftermarket fuel doors and rear trunk panels (the ones that leave the false gas cap in place). Both of which take less than 5 minutes and I consider them mods.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnboy7701
I agree man, I knew when I was in Germany it was illegal to wash your car anywhere but a car wash. Since I have been back to the states it will never touch a car wash... need to pamper her a little bit man...
You can still bring a bucket and mit!
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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It's funny how after 2 months this comes back to life for another couple pages...haha love it.



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