S.SubZero

The stock antenna just looks silly. I tried a solid 6" short antenna but the reception really suffered and even clear signals just didn't sound good. Can anyone recommend a short antenna that really has performance like the stock but isn't 50 feet tall? I'd prefer it in black.

Mustangs look so sexy, having that dorky antenna there is just a nuisance. Ford should be, you know, risky, and try putting the antenna in the glass. My friend had that in his last two Grand Prixs and the signal was excellent.

GT Premi

http://www.antennax.com/Products/Description_ax17.htm

I'm thinking about trying that for mine and having the antenna hole filled and painted (after I'm satisfied with the reception). If it doesn't work out, it's only ten bucks lost.

Try it out and let us all know what you think.

LimeStang05

bought mine off ebay. It said it was 17" shorter than stock. I get the same reception as before.

MACHINE

just did a simple DIY job...no major skill involved. Some quick instructions...

Take your stock antenna and mark the height at which you want it to sit...
Remove the antenna and place it in a vice
Take a set of pliers, wrap a rag aorund the ball-end of the antenna and pop the ball off - dont let it roll away!
Cut off the antenna at the mark you placed earlier
Grind the tip of the antenna to allow for the ball replacemant
Replace the ball on the end of the antenna - might need to tap it lightly to get it seated properly...

I've experienced no reception issues...

Back in Black

I got this one and it works nearly as well as the stock antenna but looks a hundred times better.

http://www.mustangtuning.com/8fiblan.html

ChristopherCamel

some of you may not belive me but...in the 7 1/2 months ive had teh car..ive never once listened to the radio...i only use burnt cd's that i make full of mp3's..so i dont care if my antenna really works or not..if i really wanted to i'd have it removed all together and have it repainted

DAVE05GT

I've got a shorty billet antenna and the reception is almost as good as stock. The thing is that the length of the antenna is not the issue so much as the length of the wire in there. If you have a shorter antenna, the wire just needs to be wrapped around more times to make up for the length and the antenna may be a little fatter. There should not be noticeable differences with reception.

sssnake888

Do you even need that antenna on the fender if you have satalite radio? ive always wondered because there are 2 seperate antennas. If I dont need it thenill just get rid of it.

xbone

I transferred my custom made antenna off my Mach 1, its a 8 inch chopped stainless with a 7.62x39mm AK47 bullet quiksteeled onto the top, looks killer and radio works fine.

moosestang

+1, I believe I got that same one for christmas, but in billet aluminum. I noticed no reception loss and the largest city (Gainesville, fl) is over 30 miles away from me.