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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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RDX Stubby antenna

I was wondering if anyboy has put a short/stubby antenna on the RDX yet. The stock antenna looks out of place and cheap. I think a shorter one would be better. I was wondering if something like this would work http://www.mangowalk.com/index.php?sku=30174 ? I know the reception would be worse but with XM radio I never listen to Fm radio. Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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i put on a perrin shorty about 1-1/2" tall last year and the reception on radio and xm is as good in metro Denver as with the factory antenna.

i keep the old antenna in the console just in case for trips but i haven't needed it yet
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Does it fit well and look awesome? Pix???
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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it fits nice . its dark anodized and matches the window trim. there's some pics in my profile.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by OA5599
it fits nice . its dark anodized and matches the window trim. there's some pics in my profile.
Which exhaust system is that?

Whats on top of the battery?

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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its a custom exhaust . 2 1/2 " mandrel bent

battery hold-down 1" x 2" billet aluminum
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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i like the quads
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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That's pretty sweet! I am wondering about the signal loss accompany this; does it affect it alot, I imagine it would. Although, it may be the OEM mast is mostly plastic and the static while driving is EMI too, the metal Perrin may reject the EMI better.

I really plan on buying one, trying hd radio with it..

Quads look nice too, needs a darth vader chest light piece where the front license plate is, and a black cape on the upper part of the rear hatch! K&N typhoon too-- That.. WOULD BE SICK!
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Got a shorty! I'll post pix this weekend. No noticable loss yet.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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How's the AM radio reception???
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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the reception's perfect
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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Got a shorty! I'll post pix this weekend. No noticable loss yet.

where did you pick one up from?
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Sorry for the delay. I got it on eBay. It works great, as for I can see, with no problems with reception.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270819442347...84.m1497.l2649
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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I just got a 3 inch solid black rubber one, I'll post pics asap
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I like it. Thanks for the link.

Does it fit without any mods? because in the link's compatible vehicles list, RDX is not listed as compatible.

Originally Posted by JMJ3rd


Sorry for the delay. I got it on eBay. It works great, as for I can see, with no problems with reception.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270819442347...84.m1497.l2649
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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No mods at all. Just choose the threaded piece that fits the car. It's all in the box.
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by OA5599
i put on a perrin shorty about 1-1/2" tall last year and the reception on radio and xm is as good in metro Denver as with the factory antenna.

i keep the old antenna in the console just in case for trips but i haven't needed it yet
Took my OEM antenna off to bring home a long piece of lumber on the roof rack and haven't noticed any reception issues. What gives? Is the rubber antenna just for looks?
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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might just be for looks - like an r/c car
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Looks like I will be buying a stubby too. Mine was on the center console and rolled off and under the passenger seat (into the black hole) and now I can't find it.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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That's funny Marco
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Found the old one in the glove box yesterday. I guess the dealer found it when they vacuumed the car last week.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 01:09 AM
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I moved my links in Pbucket... here it is again.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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they look great! how are these going through those brushless drive through car washes?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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I take mine off before going thru car washes (didn't do this with the stock antenna), although I usually wash her by hand.
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