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Group Buy: Short(er) Antenna Replacement - Guppy Attack
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Please add me to the group buy list.
John, please add me to the list as well. Thanks, Frank
Please add me to the list.
Thanks!
Jack
Thanks!
Jack
Masts arrived Today, we've started to assemble the antennas, and the first 20 or so will ship Today.
The complete replacement assembly weights 5.8oz (0.36lbs), based on weight-reduction threads, other members have placed the stock antenna weight at 1.7-2.2lbs, so it's a weight savings of about 1.5lbs.
I have been covering / uncovering my car with this antenna on an almost daily basis for the last month, and have been making slight tweaks to my personal antenna. One of the items I didn't like was the rubber piece between the base and mast would poke out slightly, so I found a way to eliminate this part altogether. By using a combination of a fender washer, and a serrated tension washer, which go underneath the quarter panel, spacing the antenna downward. This also creates a tighter grip on the quarter panel, since it's now a full ring instead of the standard claw, so the overall antenna is more-secure.
These tweaks will be included with all of the Group Buy antennas, which should ship Today and Tomorrow.
The complete replacement assembly weights 5.8oz (0.36lbs), based on weight-reduction threads, other members have placed the stock antenna weight at 1.7-2.2lbs, so it's a weight savings of about 1.5lbs.
I have been covering / uncovering my car with this antenna on an almost daily basis for the last month, and have been making slight tweaks to my personal antenna. One of the items I didn't like was the rubber piece between the base and mast would poke out slightly, so I found a way to eliminate this part altogether. By using a combination of a fender washer, and a serrated tension washer, which go underneath the quarter panel, spacing the antenna downward. This also creates a tighter grip on the quarter panel, since it's now a full ring instead of the standard claw, so the overall antenna is more-secure.
These tweaks will be included with all of the Group Buy antennas, which should ship Today and Tomorrow.
and pictured instructions too? :wink:
John, happen to have a solution for us ppl who want to get rid of the antenna all together? I can't remember the last time I listed to the radio in the NSX.
Still, it's nice to have the ability to listen to the radio when your ipod battery runs out, when you're interested in breaking news, or if you want to listen to an FM modulator, especially when the antenna weight is the same as six slices of bread (6oz). It also gives you something to plug into your aftermarket stereo deck.
I have seen some people use plastic hole-plugs, but these usually don't fit that well, and will occasionally take flight.
For installation, it's straight forward; I don't have an OEM Antenna, so I can't do a DIY, but here's the process:
For Installation of the Guppy Attack:
From Left to Right:
1. Fender Washer - Provides an even surface for the tension washer
2. Tension Washer - Domed Wave Shape and Serrated Surface lock the Base into Position, and Prevent Loosening. This is an improvement over the 2-claw system built-into the antenna base.
3. Amplified Antenna Receiver
4. Rubber Gasket - Protects Paint, stretches over Antenna Base
5. Antenna Base, ABS and Metal, this base slips into the Rubber Gasket - Please ensure the Rubber Piece is Stretched over this Base, otherwise it will crease the rubber gasket.
6. Lock Nut, 19mm Tightens the Antenna in place, Secures from the top for a Quick Installation.
7. Antenna Mast, Screws into Place and can be Easily Removed.
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1. Stretch the rubber gasket piece over the Antenna Base, make sure the Base is fully seated in the gasket, otherwise it will crease the rubber when tightening.
2. Slide the fender washer, then the serrated washer, over the Guppy Attack Antenna Threaded Receiver, it should slide over the top of the retention arms.
3. Slip the Antenna Receiver, and washers, up through the antenna hole from the trunk, then slip the Antenna Base (with attached Rubber Gasket) over thread from above the fender. The oval notch in the Antenna Base should go from top to back, with the metal dome piece pointing towards the back.
4. Attack the Black Antenna Nut onto the Receiver Threads, this Secures with a 19mm Open-Ended Wrench. This does not need to be super-tight, I went hand-tight, then about 2 turns with the wrench.
5. Screw on the Antenna Mast.
For the electrical contacts, the blue +12V wire from the Guppy Attack is spliced into the pink/white wire from the OEM antenna connector.
The receiver wire plugs directly into the Guppy Attack:
For Installation of the Guppy Attack:
From Left to Right:
1. Fender Washer - Provides an even surface for the tension washer
2. Tension Washer - Domed Wave Shape and Serrated Surface lock the Base into Position, and Prevent Loosening. This is an improvement over the 2-claw system built-into the antenna base.
3. Amplified Antenna Receiver
4. Rubber Gasket - Protects Paint, stretches over Antenna Base
5. Antenna Base, ABS and Metal, this base slips into the Rubber Gasket - Please ensure the Rubber Piece is Stretched over this Base, otherwise it will crease the rubber gasket.
6. Lock Nut, 19mm Tightens the Antenna in place, Secures from the top for a Quick Installation.
7. Antenna Mast, Screws into Place and can be Easily Removed.
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1. Stretch the rubber gasket piece over the Antenna Base, make sure the Base is fully seated in the gasket, otherwise it will crease the rubber when tightening.
2. Slide the fender washer, then the serrated washer, over the Guppy Attack Antenna Threaded Receiver, it should slide over the top of the retention arms.
3. Slip the Antenna Receiver, and washers, up through the antenna hole from the trunk, then slip the Antenna Base (with attached Rubber Gasket) over thread from above the fender. The oval notch in the Antenna Base should go from top to back, with the metal dome piece pointing towards the back.
4. Attack the Black Antenna Nut onto the Receiver Threads, this Secures with a 19mm Open-Ended Wrench. This does not need to be super-tight, I went hand-tight, then about 2 turns with the wrench.
5. Screw on the Antenna Mast.
For the electrical contacts, the blue +12V wire from the Guppy Attack is spliced into the pink/white wire from the OEM antenna connector.
The receiver wire plugs directly into the Guppy Attack:
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I was hoping for a semi permanent solution but not require body work. I'm also pretty happy with internet radio. it was a long shot request anyway. what you have here is a really nice solution.
69 Antennas Shipped, 6 Will Ship Tomorrow:
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If you resend the funds we can get an antenna shipped out with the remainder of the orders Tomorrow.
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Received along with addition to your ITRADER! Thanks John.
FYI,
I decided to follow scorp965 instruction in removing the OEM antenna.
Instead of using tape, I covered the surrounding of the antenna with a separate towel. I just don't think a tape will help much if a screwdriver hit the car
Here is a picture of what the tip looks like inside where you can see the thread inside. It should give you an idea what to expect when using the screwdriver method.
I hope this helps...
Also, there are 3 black plastic clip that you need to remove from the side carpet inside. Be careful, don't yank it out as there is a electrical cable to the light that you need to unplug.
Here is a before shot:
I decided to follow scorp965 instruction in removing the OEM antenna.
Instead of using tape, I covered the surrounding of the antenna with a separate towel. I just don't think a tape will help much if a screwdriver hit the car
Here is a picture of what the tip looks like inside where you can see the thread inside. It should give you an idea what to expect when using the screwdriver method.
I hope this helps...
Also, there are 3 black plastic clip that you need to remove from the side carpet inside. Be careful, don't yank it out as there is a electrical cable to the light that you need to unplug.
Here is a before shot:
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I just installed mine as well. A few other instructions I'll provide.
1. To remove the OEM antenna on the inside trunk, there are 3 - 10MM bolts you need to take off. Once those are off, you will be able to maneuver the antenna out. Note, you will need to lift up a portion of the trunk carpet as every inch counts on the angle.
2. Once the antenna is out, there is a rubber grommet and other piece up inside the fenderwell that needs to come out as well. Be sure to pull that part out.
3. Once you hand tighten the top nut, test fit the antenna mast on the part so that you can ensure its straight and the preferred mounting angle is achieved. Once you're happy with the location, remove the antenna and then fully tighten the bolt with a 19MM socket (you will need a deep socket)
4. For the power splice, I used an "quick splice connector" which pinches the pink/white wire to the blue wire supplied. I did this so that this is reversible and I do not damage the OEM connector.
1. To remove the OEM antenna on the inside trunk, there are 3 - 10MM bolts you need to take off. Once those are off, you will be able to maneuver the antenna out. Note, you will need to lift up a portion of the trunk carpet as every inch counts on the angle.
2. Once the antenna is out, there is a rubber grommet and other piece up inside the fenderwell that needs to come out as well. Be sure to pull that part out.
3. Once you hand tighten the top nut, test fit the antenna mast on the part so that you can ensure its straight and the preferred mounting angle is achieved. Once you're happy with the location, remove the antenna and then fully tighten the bolt with a 19MM socket (you will need a deep socket)
4. For the power splice, I used an "quick splice connector" which pinches the pink/white wire to the blue wire supplied. I did this so that this is reversible and I do not damage the OEM connector.
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Can you show a picture of this step?
4. For the power splice, I used an alligator clip which pinches the pink/white wire to the blue wire supplied. I did this so that this is reversible and I do not damage the OEM connector.
4. For the power splice, I used an alligator clip which pinches the pink/white wire to the blue wire supplied. I did this so that this is reversible and I do not damage the OEM connector.
Good info, it's been a while since I removed an OEM antenna. For the nut, either a 19mm deep socket, or 19mm open-ended wrench, is suitable.
Also, thanks for the pics NRG:
The chrome piece works as a nut, and secures to the top of the OEM antenna; there is a special tool that can grab into the slots, and unscrew it from the top, or as I mentioned in my earlier post, you can break it lose with careful taps of a hammer (then unscrew it the rest of the way by hand).
This is a great picture of the moulded carpet piece pulled out of the way; notice the circles, that's where the plastic push clips go through to keep the carpet in place. Once they're out of the way you can remove the electrical connector from the trunk light, then you have complete access to the antenna.
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I'm stuck. Can someone help?
Am I suppose to remove the inside out too?
Yes. I explained that in #2.
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