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Reply #15November 28, 2008, 01:29:14 pm

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« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2008, 01:29:14 pm »
Here's a DIY:

http://www.vwgolf-mk2.com/eroofantennainstallation.html

And a pic of the OEM antenna:


Reply #16November 28, 2008, 06:06:24 pm

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« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2008, 06:06:24 pm »
Thanks i guess i have seen them. All of the MK4s have one don't they? They look a little different but same idea.
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Reply #17November 29, 2008, 02:29:17 am

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« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2008, 02:29:17 am »
Quote from: "foxracer1"
Thanks i guess i have seen them. All of the MK4s have one don't they? They look a little different but same idea.


Yes, they're quite similar. Maybe the mk4's is longer, but pretty much the same thing.

Reply #18December 05, 2008, 12:15:50 pm

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« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2008, 12:15:50 pm »
Got it installed a week or so ago.  Worked out pretty well - took about 3 hrs I'd guess...  Hardest part was fishing it down the pass. side A-pillar, which is how the factory routes 'em.  I went with the amplified type (by Hirschmann), and the reception is quite good.
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Reply #19December 05, 2008, 12:40:02 pm

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« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2008, 12:40:02 pm »
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Got it installed a week or so ago...


and you're not going to post pix for the rest of us who still want to know!?  :twisted:  :lol:

I'm thinking about putting one on my 81 rabbit, but more of a stubby ant than the one shown above.

Reply #20December 05, 2008, 05:16:44 pm

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« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2008, 05:16:44 pm »
Okay, okay...  I'll try to take a pic tonight & figure out how to get it posted.

Edit:  Hmmm...  went to the FAQ on posting images.  Looks like I need to link to another site where my pics would be stored - is this still correct?  If so, anyone know if Snapfish would work?  I don't have my own site (though maybe could work on it...)   :?
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Reply #21December 10, 2008, 02:52:07 am

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« Reply #21 on: December 10, 2008, 02:52:07 am »
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Looks like I need to link to another site where my pics would be stored - is this still correct?


Yes, just do a google picasa account. If you're on a mac you can upload right from iPhoto.

Reply #22December 11, 2008, 07:51:58 am

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« Reply #22 on: December 11, 2008, 07:51:58 am »
Thanks for the tip.  I'll figure out how post a pic or two after I get my car back.  It's in the shop for a tranny rebuild but hope to pick it up Saturday.  Here's to smoother synchronization and a better final drive ratio! (oh, and a slimmer wallet... :roll: )
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Reply #23February 21, 2009, 08:24:40 pm

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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2009, 08:24:40 pm »
Falling in the category of better late than never...  Hope this works!



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Reply #24February 23, 2009, 12:18:19 am

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« Reply #24 on: February 23, 2009, 12:18:19 am »
WOW!  :shock:  That looks awesome! GREAT JOB!

Seriously, if you showed me that and said it came that way.. I would believe you %100! :)

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Reply #25February 23, 2009, 03:17:17 am

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« Reply #25 on: February 23, 2009, 03:17:17 am »
I'm thinking of doing this too. I don't listen to the radio often but when I do the reception I get is terrible...
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Reply #26February 23, 2009, 05:44:09 pm

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« Reply #26 on: February 23, 2009, 05:44:09 pm »
Thanks for the compliments...  It really isn't too hard.  Patience is key, though.  The headliner is fragile.  I'd allow the better part of an afternoon, to be safe.  

Reception is pretty good, definitely better than my half-broken fender antenna.  This one is amplified.  Make sure  you get an amplified (powered) unit.  More expensive, perhaps, but better as I understand it.
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Reply #27November 26, 2009, 09:02:51 pm

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« Reply #27 on: November 26, 2009, 09:02:51 pm »
Bringing this one back from the dead.

Where can you find Hirschmann or any brand amplified roof mounted antennas? I'm tired or not having a radio and just relying on my iPOD and cds.
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86 Jetta TD getting raced out AHU 02A
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Reply #28November 26, 2009, 09:33:39 pm

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« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2009, 09:33:39 pm »
I can get my hands on Brand new Amplified Roof Mount Antennas, I let you guys know how much they are ;)
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Reply #29November 26, 2009, 11:36:41 pm

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« Reply #29 on: November 26, 2009, 11:36:41 pm »
I can get my hands on Brand new Amplified Roof Mount Antennas, I let you guys know how much they are ;)

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