11-11-2010, 07:03 PM
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if i listened to the radio i would've sprung for the black whip too. But since 95% of the time i listen to pandora, disk or ipod, i couldn't justify it. So for $3.99 and about 20 mins i have a nice led antenna kill switch mounted on center console.
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11-11-2010, 07:41 PM
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if i listened to the radio i would've sprung for the black whip too. But since 95% of the time i listen to pandora, disk or ipod, i couldn't justify it. So for $3.99 and about 20 mins i have a nice led antenna kill switch mounted on center console.
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meh for the same price you could have painted your silver whip black, lol 
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11-13-2010, 07:14 PM
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Finished the taco whip install today. It really wasn't that bad at all. Hardest part was getting the new radio cable threaded in properly.
After the install I am really happy I went with the Taco antenna. It gives my truck much more of a "rig" look and reception is awesome!
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11-13-2010, 09:05 PM
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I would've done that taco whip mod too if I had the money, I went to Kragen got a $20 antenna and called it a day lol.
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11-14-2010, 01:01 PM
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I hear ya, $100 for an antenna isn't easy to swallow....
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11-14-2010, 02:48 PM
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I've been following this thread for awhile. What's the advantage of the taco whip versus just getting a generic antenna from walmart or autozone?
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11-14-2010, 07:45 PM
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I've been following this thread for awhile. What's the advantage of the taco whip versus just getting a generic antenna from walmart or autozone?
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Quality, I know I won't have to do anything antenna wise again. Looks, I think the antenna fits the truck perfectly and looks awesome. Guarantee, it's a Toyota factory part so I know its gonna be quality, fit perfect, have great reception, etc.
Also if you have a power antenna you won't be able to just screw a new antenna in. I believe the hook up for the radio wire is way down in the bottom of the motor assembly where a non powered screw in won't reach.
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11-15-2010, 02:05 PM
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I've been following this thread for awhile. What's the advantage of the taco whip versus just getting a generic antenna from walmart or autozone?
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well like i said above you can get all of the parts to do this for like $20-$30 bucks from a wrecking yard or not waste the time looking around and spend $100 at the dealer.
if your considering going the wall mart option i'd just call the wrecking yard and get oem for the same price.
if your going to spend 20-30 buck for one at wall mart why not?
and the reasons above are pretty fair,
1. you know it will fit and it'll work
2. it looks 1000x's better then the wall mart ones
3. it's not from wall mart or a flaps, meaning when you go resale you don;t have to explain what they crappy looking ant. is doing on there.
4.longevity
5. ease of replacement
6. over all quality
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11-15-2010, 03:34 PM
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While my retractable antenna was working fine, I just replaced it with a Metra internal windshield-mounted antenna. Works great, and installed in abotut 20 minutes. Completely out of the way (behind the rear view mirror), and was less than $20.
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11-15-2010, 03:39 PM
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While my retractable antenna was working fine, I just replaced it with a Metra internal windshield-mounted antenna. Works great, and installed in abotut 20 minutes. Completely out of the way (behind the rear view mirror), and was less than $20.
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do you have a picture?
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Thanks for the input above guys. I think an antenna mod isn't too far off for me. I wanted to be sure to justify the extra cost.
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11-16-2010, 10:24 AM
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Not of my install, but here's the antenna:
Metra 44-UA200 (met-44ua200) - Sonic Electronix
I tucked it up on the windshield behind the mirror, and ran the cable behind the passenger a-pillar, and through the dash to the back of the stereo.
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Not of my install, but here's the antenna:
Metra 44-UA200 (met-44ua200) - Sonic Electronix
I tucked it up on the windshield behind the mirror, and ran the cable behind the passenger a-pillar, and through the dash to the back of the stereo. |
Thanks for the post.
My antenna is broken and I've been considering my options. Haven't seen this one before, and it looks like a very effective and cost-efficient option
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I've had it in for over a month now - and it works great. Definitely no loss in reception, and it's SO nice not to have to hear that damn antenna going up and down!
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Can anyone verify that the black whip antenna gets better reception than the silver one (which is really just a metal rod, not what I would call a "whip") that comes with the antenna assembly? Some folks have suggested just painting the silver one black, but I wonder if comparing the function of the two styles is really apples-to-oranges. I ask because I live in the mountains and need maximum reception to hear FM radio.
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