short stubby antenna

[jaserhunter]

i was looking for a stubby antenna and i came a cross www.stubbyantenna.com lol. they got all kinds for like 10 bucks, they even have pink and blue ones.

[ChinoCharles]

They're all over the place now. Very popular mod.

[hatchbackkid82]

ha just ordered one. Good link thanks

[ChinoCharles]

I like the shark fins myself. They don't work too bad, either.

[ZING]

Thinking of getting a shark, but will it look nice on the yaris? Anyone have one?

[ZING]

Shark fine that is..not a shark hehe.

[jaserhunter]

i was wondering how good the radio will work with it on?

[ChinoCharles]

It was the first mod I did. Radio works fine... it probably isn't quite as good as a stubby antenna with some length, but I barely ever listen to the radio anyway. Need a picture?

[Malaya1221]

got the o version on ebay for $8 shipped!

[jaserhunter]

yeah sure. where did you get the fin at?

[ChinoCharles]

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There ya go! You can get the fins on Ebay. Just search. They come color matched, too!

[jaserhunter]

i hate ebay! i got my gf a dunnie and burke purse at macys and went the cheap way on ebay for the little coin holder. looked great in the pictures but when i got it i looked like she took a shit on it. so i rather spend the 3 bucks more:biggrin:

[jaserhunter]

that sweet :smile: did it just snap on?

[ChinoCharles]

It actually comes with 3M adhesive tape. It tapes on! Easiest installation ever, and its been through two summers and winters now without an issue.

[ZING]

I might just get that. Gah, hate the color of my yaris hehe, gotta paint everything I buy to match it.

[ChinoCharles]

Just order one for a flint mica sedan.

EDIT: nevermind, I forgot sedans have the antenna built into the rear windshield.

[ZING]

Not even sure if the color of my car is flint mica, I never did find out.

[Burningbjorn]

I have the G-silver, works great! looks great!
Had it on my previous 2 cars also.

[jaserhunter]

cool :thumbup: i just ordered the I in black.

[Meteorite_Marty]

I ordered a Genuine Toyota stubby antenna from Japan. I think the new Matrix uses the same one now though.

Here is a picture of my car with it on.

I bought it from JDM Pit.

http://www.jdmpit.com/img/Altezza%20attena.JPG

http://www.jdmpit.com/jstore/product_info.php?products_id=33

[jaserhunter]

sweet i was going to steal my's buddies antenna off his new xb, but that would be wrong:tongue:

[jjbG35yaris]

y is that stubby jdm one so expensive haha

[spookz]

I have the same antenna as Meteorite Marty from JDM Pit. If you don't wish to opt for the genuine one, there is a toyota style one (which looks exactly the same mind you) and costs 9.90US. Take your pick. =)

[blacksandiegovitz]

y is that stubby jdm one so expensive haha

Cause its a jdm oe toyota part... Its really not that stubby though:iono: Still better than stock+ its jdm Lol .
I picked this carbon fiber shorty antenna off ebay 15 shipped

[Ryu]

I got this blue stubby antenna from the shop for around $12 I guess.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c200/alwayshappyboy/White%20Rim%20Yaris/2007-04-28_0013_.jpg

[coheed]

And there arent any reception issues with these? Cause I live in the sticks.

[808_Yaris]

ebay has some interesting antennas' as well, this site is pretty good too :)

[WolfWings]

And then there's me, that went the other route and has a 3' CB antenna in the stock antenna mount. Poor little Yaris looks like an RC car at autocross when I put the orange flag on top of the antenna. =^.^=

[Meteorite_Marty]

The one from JDM Pit claims to offer 50% better reception.

I wanted Genuine Toyota, so I paid the price.

[jaserhunter]

blacksandiegovitz where did you get that wing it sweet :wub: i want one:thumbup:

[blacksandiegovitz]

blacksandiegovitz where did you get that wing it sweet :wub: i want one:thumbup:

I think there is a used on in the "for sale" area . But if you want a new one I can get it for you for under 200 + cheap shipping cost???

[jaserhunter]

that is :w00t: man. i am getting my tanabe springs in a week or two. so it will have to wait, but when i get the money i will hit you up. thanks alot :thumbup:

[bzinn 1]

cravenspeed.com also has tubby antennas......i used the one listed for scion,little spendy but reception is perfect and it is only like 3 inches long.

[koala]

i was looking for a stubby antenna and i came a cross www.stubbyantenna.com lol. they got all kinds for like 10 bucks, they even have pink and blue ones.

I just ordered one... $3 shipping to Canada is pretty good, most places would be another $10 on top of the $10 for the antenna!

[jaserhunter]

10 bucks to ship a little antenna that would be crazy. i'm glad i could help :w00t:

[Franck_Qc]

mine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/diofra/Yaris/Yaris_x.jpg

I-series, bought here.
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail.asp?key=Stubby_Short_Antenna_I_Black

They have a lot of models:
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/



.

[jaserhunter]

that is the one i bought from the same website :wink:

[koala]

10 bucks to ship a little antenna that would be crazy. i'm glad i could help :w00t:

Yeah we usually get raped in Canada when ordering from the US. There are a few little things I want for my M Coupe but the shipping on some of them is more than the actual part... quite ridiculous.

[LtNoogie]

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There ya go! You can get the fins on Ebay. Just search. They come color matched, too!

Charles, you said yours is functional? How much did you pay for it on eBay? There are alot out there at different prices.

[djgoodonya]

And there arent any reception issues with these? Cause I live in the sticks.

I'm on the NJ shore and got my stubby about a week ago and I can tell ya that the FM reception is crap in comparison to the stock antenna. AM is still AM but FM stations that I got in crystal clear are now not so clear. (not that I listen to much FM anyways, but still)

[Malaya1221]

the o stubby one i got from ebay!

O-Stubby Antenna (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230319242751&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=)

[jaserhunter]

just got it in the mail today :biggrin:

[MadMax]

jaserhunter

Can you post a pic of it on the car from a bit further away?

Also, any noticeable difference in reception? I don't listen to FM much, but would like to get the stations in clearly when I do...

Cheers! M2

[Benggolf2]

I'm on the NJ shore and got my stubby about a week ago and I can tell ya that the FM reception is crap in comparison to the stock antenna. AM is still AM but FM stations that I got in crystal clear are now not so clear. (not that I listen to much FM anyways, but still)

Agreed. I installed short stubby antennas on both my ex-Mini Cooper S and Mazda 3; reception of AM is still OK, but noticed FM reception deteriorated. Short antennae is for looks, but definitely don't expect the same reception as the OEM "RC" antennae. :wink:

[jaserhunter]

i will post some pics tomorrow it was snowing today :wink:

[MadMax]

Ouch! It's in the middle-to-upper 70s here in southcentral Texas! I hear the East Coast has been much colder than normal...

Thanks! M2

[jaserhunter]

here you go max. radio works great by the way :thumbup:

[Altitude]

Got the same one as jaser - maybe slight degradation on weak stations but nothing I would call dramatic.

[33OH]

Just ordered the O-stubby one from this website. Thanks a bunch Jaser! :w00t:

[Klink10]

Mine is en-route....same one. Thanks

[2006fronty]

I picked this carbon fiber shorty antenna off ebay 15 shipped
Haha, that carbon fiber one is badass! I like this one too

[chrisw9061]

I picked this carbon fiber shorty antenna off ebay 15 shipped

hows the reception on that Carbon fiber antenna? did it greatly go down or stay the same or did it even increase at all?

[Benggolf2]

Just called the Toyota stealership and they wanted C$36.10 + taxes for an antennae mast on the 09 Matrix . :eek:

[koala]

Just got mine today... I put it on my BMW instead, lol.

The reception is really good for it being 4" tall-- no noticeable difference from my stock 16" antenna (which, even tho it's mounted to the driver side fender- sits taller than the roof of the car).

[blacksandiegovitz]

hows the reception on that Carbon fiber antenna? did it greatly go down or stay the same or did it even increase at all?

Um , pretty shitty imo from stock , but I use my Ipod most of the time anyways so , really all about looks .

[whiteghetto]

I was looking into this?
how do you remove the stock antenna?
I don't use the radio and would like the smooth roofline

[33OH]

You just unscrew the antenna for these. It doesn't do anything with the base.

[Benggolf2]

Found a suitable stubby antennae at Cartronixs in Parker Place Mall (Richmond, BC) for C$8.95 (including taxes).
Works great! :wink: Will post pic later.

[whiteghetto]

You just unscrew the antenna for these. It doesn't do anything with the base.

thanks for the info. I may have to go the stubby or 'fin' rout then

[33OH]

thanks for the info. I may have to go the stubby or 'fin' rout then

If you do the fin route, I believe you have to remove the base. And I've never messed with the base.

Anyone have experience with the fins?

[Meteorite_Marty]

Just called the Toyota stealership and they wanted C$36.10 + taxes for an antennae mast on the 09 Matrix . :eek:

Genuine Toyota FTW. I already gave into their demands for an official JDM one. :cry:

[ChinoCharles]

Anyone have experience with the fins?
I've got a fin. Love it. Radio works, but not great. Doesn't matter because I never use it. If you're in it for cosmetics more than functionality, I'd say get the fin. It works with the lines of the Yaris much better than any antenna.

[whiteghetto]

I've got a fin. Love it. Radio works, but not great. Doesn't matter because I never use it. If you're in it for cosmetics more than functionality, I'd say get the fin. It works with the lines of the Yaris much better than any antenna.

any pics
what fin do you have?

[Benggolf2]

Here's a photo of the stubby antennae that I recently installed. Bought it from Cartonix in Parker Place, Richmond (C$7.00).
No issues with AM/FM reception while driving around town. :smile:

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8084/img1477pz6.jpg

[1stToyota]

Ordered mine a few days ago -- the 8 1/2 inch Fuba-series (http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail.asp?key=Fuba_Antenna_RA_8.5)

[Shroomster]

I've got a stubby to sell I'll have to get length it's used but shouldn't be an issue....

[CtrlAltDefeat]

just ordered my black J series (http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail.asp?key=Stubby_Short_Antenna_J_Black) :biggrin: I figure I'd leave it retracted most of the time since I don't use the radio much, and extend it if needed...