Removing antenna base?

[SuperGLS]

Does anyone have any idea of how to remove the black base part of the antenna? You know what piece I'm talking about, I hope.

I looked in the trunk and found this:

http://www.elantraxd.com/images/question0001.JPG

http://www.elantraxd.com/images/question0002.JPG

... but it didn't look or feel like it could come out.

So, thoughts?

[GTSTISL]

i tried to google a solution and found nothin?! i would almost say rag around a wrench and pull but that may cause some damage. is there any particular reason for this? or is it a secret?

[KeWLKaT]

It's a ricer thing to lose any convenience of the antenna itself.


:D

[GTSTISL]

off topic-i unscrewed my antenna the other day and was comparin it to my step moms 2000 elantra. seems like my 04 has about 2 inches more than the 2000. just kinda interesting as if that makes a huge diference. I might hafta swap just for a little bit smaller antenna.

[KeWLKaT]

chop it off boi.

[SuperGLS]

Well, I want to get rid of the silver piece at the top of the black base if at all possible.

Anyone else?

[KeWLKaT]

I don't get it. Let me check it out.

Back... hmmm... scared top try it on my car, but it seems as if you pull firmly counterclockwise, by grabbing on to the black part, it would come out.

then again, im not sure.

[SuperGLS]

Anyone have any other ideas? I found some info on Webtech for previous Elantras, so I guess I'll give that a try.

[Yellow_Elantra]

The silver piece at the top is a nut that screws on to hold
the antenna to the car.

the best way to get this off is to use a pair of multi-grips
and a heavy (thick) rag

There is actually a 2 prong tool that can remove the nut,
they are hard to come by.

[Atomic]

Yah, there is a special tool to remove it the silver cap. You should be able to use a set of needle nose pliers though. I beleive the black base is a rubber gromet. Once you remove the silver piece, you should be able to pull out that metal adapter from below. Then the grommet should slide out the top.

I haven't tried this on my elantra. I only speak from experience when I switched to a powered antenna on my celica.

I went to check mine, and that silver base was VERY loose. So I screwed it down all the way, nice and tight. It makes me wonder if that will solve one of those "mystery" sounds that comes from the back passenger side.

Anyway, hope I could help.

[SuperGLS]

Thanks everyone, I'll give it a try when I feel like getting off my butt.

[HDSalinas]

How easy is to replce the OEM antena for a powered one?

[Atomic]

Its not as hard as you would think. Basically disassemble the factory antenna parts, then screw in the new antenna. You'll need to run power to it and a sensor wire to turn it on, and possibly a drain tube for when it rains. The sensor wire hooks up to your aftermarket deck, usually they have a power antenna sensor wire out.

Goto www.Crutchfield.com, about halfway down page on the left they have a "What fits my car?", type in your make+model+year, then on the next page choose Antenna's, and if you look in the recommended accessories, they have they wire kit you'll need. I think there's like 2 choices for our cars, black and silver I believe. If Crutchfield says it will fit, then it usually will. I haven't replaced the antenna on this car yet, so purchase/attempt at your own risk.

[Sledge]

How easy is to replce the OEM antena for a powered one?
I have thought of doing the same thing

[DubyaO]

Very easy. Been there, done that, got a T-shirt...or something like that.

[SuperGLS]

Yeah, looks like the base just screw right out. Made my antenna fit perfectly.

http://www.elantraxd.com/images/antenna001.JPG

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[Atomic]

Looks great! So was the silver piece a spacer or does your antenna now hold the whole assembly together?

[SuperGLS]

The silver spacer you see there came with the antenna. I suppose it's used for the Tiburon. ARK sent me the antenna, not knowing if it would fit or not. When I installed it with the stock antenna base it looked no good because it didn't sit flush. After removing the OEM silver antenna base, it works perfectly. ARK is DEFINITELY reccomended.

[mrhoaf]

have you had a chance to try out the radio reception with the new antenna?

[SuperGLS]

It definitely suffers in the reception dept. EDIT- It was bad sitting in front of my house, after driving around, everywhere else it's only slightly static'afied.

But, this is for looks, who needs the radio... what I need is some XM.

[Yellow_Elantra]

The australian XD2 Elantras already have wiring up to the antenna
power, radio sense and ground,

I already have put one in at my work, will do mine when i get
aroud to it

[ARKPerformance]

hm, any interests? just bumping :)

[Sledge]

my big thing is after market antennas. I tried to put an APC antenna on my Elantra and the addapters would not fit..

[ARKPerformance]

well, seeing how ng fit it on perfect, it seems to be a perfect match :)

[Atomic]

Do you happen to make them in billet aluminum, maybe even anodized? I used to have a short antenna like that on my Celica. I'd be interested if you offer that.

^^^^Doh, checked your site, I like the blue anodized. I'm in for a GB on the anodized billet ones.

[SuperGLS]

These ARK antennas will be the April product of the month. Check the homepage later tonight for all the details.

[sammy21c]

that antenna is awesome. I am getting it right now. I remember first thing that I did when I got the car, even before he gave me the key at dealer, I just unscrewed that ugly long antenna. After 2years, found the right one.

[panasoanic]

If anyone has a stock black antenna (the one with the wire wrapped along the side) that they aren't using, let me know and I'll buy it. I prefer radio reception over looks. :)

[ARKPerformance]

the silver color is billet. all colors are anodized. glad you like the blue.

thanks for featuring our product.

reception is based purely on location. some people get the same reception, some very similar, some worse. it really depends on where u are :)

[04GTboySC]

i ordered a black one for my car, not sure if the blue would of looked good thumbs up Ark Preformance

[sammy21c]

I just notice that I paid $48 for black one. Wasn't it suppose to be $41 shipped for all color?

[04GTboySC]

i noticed a couple were 41 and then black and silver were the 48 i think its the qaulity of them, im not sure :( but i know i didnt like the color of blue

[ARKPerformance]

for any of the people who bought an antenna for 48 dollars starting april 1st, i will see to it that you get refunded the 7 dollars. i guess someone forgot to change the pricing. whoops :)

[04GTboySC]

awesome man, thanx

[SuperGLS]

Thanks for taking care of that... did I mention that ARK Performance is the best?

[sammy21c]

Thank you.

[ARKPerformance]

for all those that paid more than wat is advertised on elantraxd's front page, please PM me your name and paypal address. make sure you paid 41 dollars not any more than that! if you want to buy 2 or more (to give to your other tiburon buddies) you do get a shipping discount as long as it is sent to the same address.

ALSO

if you are having problems logging in to purchase the products, you may send payment to arkreact@yahoo.com using paypal. for money orders and checks, please contact me

[subvibe99]

I was wondering if there is any way to apply the ARK ant. with a slight slant to it. As in....can I somehow bend/slant the ant. base so it will still have the sleek look of the gt body? Any help would be great. Thanks to all - Subvibe

[04GTboySC]

ok i gues im dumb, i cant figure out how to install this antenna please help

[SuperGLS]

Do like I just told you.

Unscrew the antenna base with a wrench and then install the new one.

[Choking Hazard]

I love my XM. But they 86'd the best channel. XMLm. Liquid Metal. The best metal station ever!

[04GTboySC]

i'll try that after i get my spoiler installed tomorrow, they are painting it during the day tomorrow costing me 125 prob gona be more since i couldnt get a bolt off :(

[sammy21c]

It definitely suffers in the reception dept. EDIT- It was bad sitting in front of my house, after driving around, everywhere else it's only slightly static'afied.

But, this is for looks, who needs the radio... what I need is some XM.

true, I don't listen to radio. CD quality is way better than anything I guess.
I want Denon head unit or something better quality then pioneer.

[04GTboySC]

grr ok, i got that silver ring off but whats the next step, cause i still have a thing sticking str8 out of the base do i have to yank on the rubber thats inside or does that swist off?

[sammy21c]

I got mine today. Hmm.... I think I should paint the antenna base (chrome part) and install it.
Anyway that antenna is very good looking. Thx for the info's

[04GTboySC]

let me know if you have problems instaling it, its either the fact im stupid or it wont work

[sammy21c]

may be you have 04. my case... just screw in. no problem at all. I'll take a pic and post tonight.

[04GTboySC]

Here is a pic of mine without the silver ring on, notice the thing still sticking str8 up?

[Atomic]

Odd, you have an outie.

[04GTboySC]

yup :( guess its somthin new with the 04 f****

anyone have ideas?

[ilanpro]

Must be the hatch. My 04 does not have a screw there the antenna does

[04GTboySC]

if thats the case this really sucks, not worth keeping it then :(

[ilanpro]

Just get one from Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7966869064&category=33639

[mrhoaf]

I wonder if that's not part of the rubber antenna, that came loose from the antenna instead of the base....

Can somebody with an 04 hatch take their stock antenna off to see how it's threaded.... that would solve this pretty quickly....

[sammy21c]

that is wierd. I just installed mine.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/DSC01086.JPG

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/DSC01089.JPG

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/DSC01095.JPG

[04GTboySC]

ya thats totally different looks good sammy

[SuperGLS]

Ahh, looks good Sammy.

04GTboy... you have to be able to get it on there somehow, just figure it out, I'm sure you can.

[04GTboySC]

nopes dont see anyway possible around it another waist of my money

[SuperGLS]

Why don't you take some pics so we can help...

Or, someone with an XD2 take some pics...

EDIT-- I totally missed the earlier pics, my bad.

[ARKPerformance]

looks good. as for 04gtboy, i'm going to reply to your PMs now. sorry i wasn't available before today

[bikerPA]

Eh, Scott? That's the adapter that came with that weak rubber antenna that I gave you last year. It is not at all part of the car; just grab it as tight as you can with some lockjaw pliers and untwist that puppy. Doesn't matter if you strip the upper threads with the lockjaws unless you want to use your ex-antenna again.

glad I decided to log in to XD today after a few months off. :D

[04GTboySC]

o really it will just twist? ya im glad u did to

[soldiersherm]

I'm the new guy here. Just installed the silver billet colored antenna. Took about 5 minutes max. Very cool. Finally got rid of the nasty stock antenna. Thanks Ark.

[SuperGLS]

Good to hear, and welcome to the site.

Have any pics of the silver one installed? The rest of us have black.

[Steve]

I just ordered the black antenna. The total is $47 USD to Canada, not $44 like the EXD front page ad says though. I didn't realize how short and great it looks until I looked at this post today. I don't care if it affects radio reception or not, I only listen to the engine or sometimes my CDs, my girlfriend may have another opinion on this though! :S

[SuperGLS]

Steve, I think the ARK guys will credit you if it's a problem (with it being $3 more). Let them know if you are concerned.

[ARKPerformance]

steve please tell me your paypal and i'll get a refund to u rite away

to anyone who needed a refunnd...u should have received it...i told person in charge of paypal accounts.

glad everyone likes it!

[ARKRacing]

I'm the new guy here. Just installed the silver billet colored antenna. Took about 5 minutes max. Very cool. Finally got rid of the nasty stock antenna. Thanks Ark.


Great.. It is our pleasure doing business with you... and all elantraxd members..

Thanks

And Mr. Steve... I will double check you total payment amount... And if we made a miss. how about leaving $ 3.00 US dollar in store credit..? Because PAYPAL Fee is almost 4.2% for international... It is your choice. let us know. thanks

[SuperGLS]

Thanks guys.

You guys are the best.

[ARKRacing]

Announcing ... Tomorrow is final day !!

so hurry ... if you ;) need ARK Short Antenna. !!

[surreelantra]

Like I said in the tint post:

:mad: STOP IT I'M GOING BROKE KEEPING UP!! :mad:

(buying a black antenna now :tongue: )

EDIT: make that red! Damn you ARK Performance for removing me from my money!!

[ARKRacing]

OK... Finally ! For a month featured item for ARK Short Antenna Special Sale sucessfully finished !! WE ARK Team thank you for all supported members with purchasing & specially thank you for ElantraXD forum ADMIN, Moderators to list our ARK product as 1st featured item !! Once again Thank you all ~ ;)



Ted
ARK Team

[subvibe99]

Is that it just for the featured item price, or for the antenna in general? I was hoping to pick up a black one in a few weeks....summer mods - Subvibe

[ARKPerformance]

well we reduced the price for the elantra crowd, but only for that month. month is over, so now it's back to full price

[subvibe99]

Sounds good, I will be going ahead with the purchase of the black antenna. Thank you - Subvibe

[ARKRacing]

Sounds good, I will be going ahead with the purchase of the black antenna. Thank you - Subvibe

Black color currently sold out. but it should available about week or so. Thanks

[mrchrisalba]

I just installed a power antenna in my '03 elantra. It looks great! click here for pics (http://www.hometown.aol.com/mrchrisalba)

[Money]

Didn't he say in a week they would have more black ones? Hmmm, I guess I will contact them to find out whats up.

[ZetaOne]

Question:

I was thinking of installing a power antenna as well. I was planning on keeping my stock cd/radio for a while........and come to think of it now.......I doubt that it comes ready to connect to a power antenna.....or wont that be a problem? I didn't even think about a freakin power wire..... sheesh

[sed]

stock radio comes with power antenna turn on, its bluuuuuuuuuuuuue!

shawn :)

[2BIT]

Power antenna Metra PW4422B from audio outfitter.com fits the Elantra. Had Ultimate electronics install it on my XD when I had it, fit great, never had a problem with it. Wish it fit the Tib...