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• #15 by DCC on 28 Nov, 2008 10:29
• Here's a DIY:
  
  http://www.vwgolf-mk2.com/eroofantennainstallation.html
  
  And a pic of the OEM antenna:
  
  
• #16 by foxracer1 on 28 Nov, 2008 15:06
• Thanks i guess i have seen them. All of the MK4s have one don't they? They look a little different but same idea.
• #17 by DCC on 28 Nov, 2008 23:29
• 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.
• #18 by Jettage1 on 05 Dec, 2008 09:15
• 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.
• #19 by 79rabbit4dr on 05 Dec, 2008 09:40
• Quote from: "Jettage1"

  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.
• #20 by Jettage1 on 05 Dec, 2008 14:16
• 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...)   :?
• #21 by 79rabbit4dr on 09 Dec, 2008 23:52
• Quote from: "Jettage1"

  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.
• #22 by Jettage1 on 11 Dec, 2008 04:51
• 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: )
• #23 by Jettage1 on 21 Feb, 2009 17:24
• Falling in the category of better late than never...  Hope this works!
  
  
  
  
• #24 by 8v-of-fury on 22 Feb, 2009 21:18
• WOW!  :shock:  That looks awesome! GREAT JOB!
  
  Seriously, if you showed me that and said it came that way.. I would believe you %100!
  
  Me LikeS
• #25 by Op-Ivy on 23 Feb, 2009 00:17
• 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...
• #26 by Jettage1 on 23 Feb, 2009 14:44
• 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.
• #27 by foxracer1 on 26 Nov, 2009 18:02
• 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.
• #28 by catlin_cava on 26 Nov, 2009 18:33
• I can get my hands on Brand new Amplified Roof Mount Antennas, I let you guys know how much they are
• #29 by macka on 26 Nov, 2009 20:36
• Quote from: catlin_cava on 26 Nov, 2009 18:33

  I can get my hands on Brand new Amplified Roof Mount Antennas, I let you guys know how much they are
  

  
  make it snappy schleprock