short stubby antenna - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

blacksandiegovitz · 01-27-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisw9061

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 · 01-27-2009, 04:41 PM

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 · 01-27-2009, 05:09 PM

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

Benggolf2 · 01-27-2009, 05:20 PM

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

Will post pic later.

whiteghetto · 01-28-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

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 · 01-28-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteghetto

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 · 01-28-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Benggolf2

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

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

ChinoCharles · 01-28-2009, 07:16 PM

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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 · 01-29-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

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 · 02-19-2009, 07:22 PM

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.

1stToyota · 02-23-2009, 03:23 PM

Ordered mine a few days ago -- the 8 1/2 inch Fuba-series

Shroomster · 02-24-2009, 03:23 AM

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

CtrlAltDefeat · 02-24-2009, 06:31 AM

just ordered my black J series

I figure I'd leave it retracted most of the time since I don't use the radio much, and extend it if needed...

01-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#58
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Found a suitable stubby antennae at Cartronixs in Parker Place Mall (Richmond, BC) for C$8.95 (including taxes). Works great! Will post pic later. __________________ Benggolf2

02-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#64
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	My Stubby Antennae 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. __________________ Benggolf2 Last edited by Benggolf2; 02-23-2009 at 03:25 PM.

02-23-2009, 03:23 PM	#65
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Ordered mine a few days ago -- the 8 1/2 inch Fuba-series __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD Last edited by 1stToyota; 02-24-2009 at 07:15 PM.

02-24-2009, 06:31 AM	#67
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	just ordered my black J series I figure I'd leave it retracted most of the time since I don't use the radio much, and extend it if needed... __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

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