Kilps Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I've been thinking for a while that I'd like to remove the standard radio aerial from my Supra. I think it looks untidy. Ideally, I'd like a completely hidden aerial but no loss of reception. My mate's dad used to have a Honda with the aerial in the rear window glass (I expect other cars have this too...), which is what I was going to try to replicate as best as possible. I've had a look on here but couldn't find anyone else who's done this. I looked on SupraForums and found this thread: http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=610921 I'm particularly interested in posts 9 and 11... Post 9: I have a "hot rod" antenna hooked up. It plugs into the back of the stereo/head unit just like the stock antenna wire and is mounted under the dash board. I get ALL radio stations just as clear as I did when the factory antenna was up. I'll get the brand and price from my audio guy since it was his decision to do this antenna. I assume this means 'inside' the dashboard so you can't see it at all. Has anyone else used this sort of aerial or know where I can get one? Wouldn't the reception be $#!£ with it under/inside the dashboard? Post 11: There is an extra antenna in your hatch glass. It is in there but not used in US cars... as long as you have the factory rear glass, it has a built in antenna but uses the little GM plug. Does anyone know if this is true? And would my J-Spec RZ have this 'built in antenna'? If so, what is a GM plug? Sorry for the essay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 And would my J-Spec RZ have this 'built in antenna'? ... You should have one, I haven't looked for it on mine but others have said that there're 2 plugs in the wiring harness behind the head unit, one for the standard aerial and the other for the one in the rear window glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I'd be interested to know if this is true too. I took my standard aerial out and installed a unit from Halfrauds in the back window but it is pitiful and so now don't use the radio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Cheers for the responses guys. I'll have a look somewhen soon and update this thread with my findings! I wouldn't hold your breath though, it's pissing with rain and I have a cold, so it won't be today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 S2000 stubby? a new group buy is about to start 1st of november Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 S2000 stubby? a new group buy is about to start 1st of november I've seen these, but I'm not a fan. I'm quite fond of everything being tidy (which I realise my Supra really isn't just yet!)... I think the S2000 aerial is still too untidy for me. Cheers for the suggestion though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I've seen these, but I'm not a fan. I'm quite fond of everything being tidy (which I realise my Supra really isn't just yet!)... I think the S2000 aerial is still too untidy for me. Cheers for the suggestion though >Implying that Steveos Aerials are Untidy? I for one think that they look really OEM, and will be getting one myself, it is the best modern alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 >Implying that Steveos Aerials are Untidy? I for one think that they look really OEM, and will be getting one myself, it is the best modern alternative. Umm... Sorry, no offence intended! I guess it's just not to my taste, that's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Lol calm down Brendan , they arnt everyones cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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