Hidden antenna

[chimchongdlight]

Has anyone tried this? Or knows that itll work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170903812386?redirect=mobile

My antenna is busted and dont feel like fixing it. Might just shave it off to be honest. I dont really listen to the radio

[cameron_1292]

Has anyone tried this? Or knows that itll work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170903812386?redirect=mobile

My antenna is busted and dont feel like fixing it. Might just shave it off to be honest. I dont really listen to the radio

idk man it says c43. in my findings on the web ive noticed there a a decent amount of things different on c43s. but i know ive seen this before i saw it on some c43 i was looking at online. but honestly if you used your radio grab it, but if your anything like me i wouldnt waste my money on it lol. for 30 its not a bad idea but i know i havnt listened to the radio in it for more than 3 minutes because i have my ipod, plus my antenna gets stuck when it tries to go down lol

[chimchongdlight]

Yea i dont ever use my radio. But id like to have everything in working order u kno? Especially all the little things u know? Its value of the car

[cameron_1292]

Yea i dont ever use my radio. But id like to have everything in working order u kno? Especially all the little things u know? Its value of the car

yea i feel you. id do it then i mean hell its only 30$. it might work lol. what wrong with the radio now just the antenna? if this doesnt work id go pull one from a junk yard you can probabaly access iy from the trunk. or if i wrong just pull that cap off from up top and mess with some screws in there to get it off lol

[anf6789]

it probably doesnt sound too good. but who knows, its got 8ft of antenna wire

[97C28O]

I've done this with:

Metra 44UA200 Universal Antenna
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WRQ8K/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

Metra 44-EC204 Antenna Extension Cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WQ8MU/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

I routed the extension cable from HU, center console, drive side door sill, driver passenger side door sill, and to the trunk and plugged in the Metra Antenna to that had placed the Antenna right where the OEM antenna mast is. It is held on by the double sided tape provided by Metra. From there I took the ground from Metra Antenna and wired it to where the OEM antenna ground is. Then I spliced one of the 12V Ignition on wires to the 12V on the Metra Antenna. Reception is great but not as good as the OEM. But it still picks up great signal. With my HU, I am able to pick up HD Radio Channels!

[chimchongdlight]

O wow. Thats awesome!! This kit says it doesnt need to be grounded tho. I believe it just plugs into the back of the deck. And thats it

[SD202]

I've done this with:

Metra 44UA200 Universal Antenna
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WRQ8K/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

Metra 44-EC204 Antenna Extension Cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WQ8MU/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

I routed the extension cable from HU, center console, drive side door sill, driver passenger side door sill, and to the trunk and plugged in the Metra Antenna to that had placed the Antenna right where the OEM antenna mast is. It is held on by the double sided tape provided by Metra. From there I took the ground from Metra Antenna and wired it to where the OEM antenna ground is. Then I spliced one of the 12V Ignition on wires to the 12V on the Metra Antenna. Reception is great but not as good as the OEM. But it still picks up great signal. With my HU, I am able to pick up HD Radio Channels!


reception is not as good as OEM because pre-facelift W202s have sail mast for antennas :p

[97C28O]

O wow. Thats awesome!! This kit says it doesnt need to be grounded tho. I believe it just plugs into the back of the deck. And thats it

It is up to your choice. Some say grounding it will help with audio quality ie. static