370Z Roadster Antenna

Sizzle · 04-02-2011, 01:31 PM

So I cut my antenna today and added a vinyl screw cap. I used a set of wire cutters to cut the antenna, it was pretty easy. The screw cap is the smallest size I could find and that makes it a tight friction fit. Total cost $1.

Sizzle · 04-02-2011, 01:37 PM

...and the new length with a screw cap:

IDZRVIT · 04-02-2011, 03:04 PM

Now, that's not a bad DIY!

Sizzle · 04-02-2011, 03:38 PM

Thank you!

And since I took the pics earlier today, I was able to push the cap down further onto the stalk so it's flat now with no bump on top...not like someone will see that little detail from the back anyways though.

VTZ · 04-03-2011, 10:27 AM

Damn... that's nice! That looks great! I think I will do this myself as well. Couple questions? Where did you get the little vinyl screw cap? Also, to what length did you cut it? Has it hurt your FM reception? Nice DIY.

Sizzle · 04-03-2011, 12:12 PM

Thanks!

I chose a spot on the stalk that I thought looked good (it's around the three inch mark) and cut it there. I also chose the spot that would have a thick enough shaft left for the cap to be friction fitted. I guess it's really up to you where you chose to cut it according to your own taste.

Edit: I noticed looking at the pictures again that I made my cut right at the junction where the taper ends and the thin part of the stalk begins. That's easy enough to find

I got the cap at Lowe's. They are in the loose hardware section with bolts and screws etc. and come in bags of four pieces. There are four different sizes...unfortunately, the four sizes are also different colors with black being the smallest. The white caps are the next size up but then you would have to paint the cap to match. The black ones are very tight but they will go on if you work at it.

As for FM reception, I haven't been back to the car since I did the mod yesterday, I'll get back to you. I don't think it will affect it in the city at all however. Weaker, distant stations may not be as strong but local stations should be fine.

I'll take a picture of the antenna mounted as well.

Sizzle · 04-03-2011, 01:09 PM

So here's the pics of the antenna mounted:

Sizzle · 04-03-2011, 01:12 PM

and another:

...nice rainy day here too

The FM reception was fine with local stations.

dalparadise · 04-06-2011, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzle

and another:

...nice rainy day here too

The FM reception was fine with local stations.

Needs waxing.

IDZRVIT · 04-03-2011, 04:50 PM

If I didn't know any better I would say it was oem.

Kirkster · 04-03-2011, 08:01 PM

I like it.

I would like to go with no antenna. I only use Sirius and my iPhone

Sizzle · 04-06-2011, 03:05 AM

Yes...if it ever gets warm here again, it'll be the first thing I do

gr8-wrx · 04-10-2011, 08:24 AM

The shorty antenna in all the pics look great! Any noticeable difference in reception?

Zaggeron · 04-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Reception is the same .. but I hardly listen to the radio anyway.

JTTZR · 04-13-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Reception is the same .. but I hardly listen to the radio anyway.

Short antenna looks so much better and the reception is pretty much the same.

04-02-2011, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	So I cut my antenna today and added a vinyl screw cap. I used a set of wire cutters to cut the antenna, it was pretty easy. The screw cap is the smallest size I could find and that makes it a tight friction fit. Total cost $1. Last edited by Sizzle; 04-02-2011 at 01:46 PM.

04-02-2011, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	...and the new length with a screw cap: Last edited by Sizzle; 04-02-2011 at 01:40 PM.

04-02-2011, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	Now, that's not a bad DIY! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

04-03-2011, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	Thanks! I chose a spot on the stalk that I thought looked good (it's around the three inch mark) and cut it there. I also chose the spot that would have a thick enough shaft left for the cap to be friction fitted. I guess it's really up to you where you chose to cut it according to your own taste. Edit: I noticed looking at the pictures again that I made my cut right at the junction where the taper ends and the thin part of the stalk begins. That's easy enough to find I got the cap at Lowe's. They are in the loose hardware section with bolts and screws etc. and come in bags of four pieces. There are four different sizes...unfortunately, the four sizes are also different colors with black being the smallest. The white caps are the next size up but then you would have to paint the cap to match. The black ones are very tight but they will go on if you work at it. As for FM reception, I haven't been back to the car since I did the mod yesterday, I'll get back to you. I don't think it will affect it in the city at all however. Weaker, distant stations may not be as strong but local stations should be fine. I'll take a picture of the antenna mounted as well. Last edited by Sizzle; 04-03-2011 at 01:24 PM.

04-03-2011, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	If I didn't know any better I would say it was oem. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

04-02-2011, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	Thank you! And since I took the pics earlier today, I was able to push the cap down further onto the stalk so it's flat now with no bump on top...not like someone will see that little detail from the back anyways though.

04-03-2011, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
VTZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 67 Drives: '10 370Z Convt PW M6 Rep Power: 15	Damn... that's nice! That looks great! I think I will do this myself as well. Couple questions? Where did you get the little vinyl screw cap? Also, to what length did you cut it? Has it hurt your FM reception? Nice DIY.

04-03-2011, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	So here's the pics of the antenna mounted:

04-03-2011, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	and another: ...nice rainy day here too The FM reception was fine with local stations.

04-03-2011, 08:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	I like it. I would like to go with no antenna. I only use Sirius and my iPhone __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

04-06-2011, 03:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	Yes...if it ever gets warm here again, it'll be the first thing I do Last edited by Sizzle; 04-06-2011 at 03:12 AM.

04-10-2011, 08:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 16	The shorty antenna in all the pics look great! Any noticeable difference in reception? __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-10-2011, 12:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	Reception is the same .. but I hardly listen to the radio anyway. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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