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jl_1978
08-18-2004, 04:36 PM
What stores in TO sell stubbys for the 3? How much does it cost and how well does it fit on the base?

Thanks.

midnightfxgt
08-18-2004, 05:01 PM
Try eBay. I forget who I bought mine off of, but it was like $13 and shipping.

~JOHN

PS, The guy was in BC, so shipping was cheap!

bluntman
08-18-2004, 06:32 PM
You can also buy them from a Honda dealer, ask for the one off of an Element/S2000, or from a Suzuki dealer.

fat mike
08-18-2004, 08:56 PM
Also another atenna thatfit very well is the one for a H2. I have it on my car and the reception is still great and its a clean fit.

Snipes
08-19-2004, 11:33 AM
IS it possible for the shark fin off of the BMW\'s to work on our cars?

jl_1978
08-19-2004, 12:10 PM
Thanks for the reply guys. For the stubbies from the dealerships (honda, suzuki, hummer), how much do they charge? How\'s the fit for the Honda and Suzuki? I heard some have a fatter base than the base on our car?

fat mike
08-19-2004, 12:22 PM
my hummer atenna was about $40 taxes in if i remember right

MajesticBlueNTO
08-19-2004, 01:09 PM
i\'ll sell you my 2.5\" stubby antenna for $15.

bluntman
08-19-2004, 02:09 PM
I\'m almost certain that the \"shark fin\" antenna won\'t fit our cars...without much modification that is. The Honda (Element/S200) antenna is slightly larger at the base than the stock antenna. I\'m not sure about the H2 or the Suzuki antenna though. I am almost certain that there is another type of antenna available from Honda, if I\'m not mistaken, one off of a Civic Si. What I like about the Element/S2000 antenna is that it is flexible, not rigid like the one I bought of off eBay.

RedRaptor
08-19-2004, 02:15 PM
Cool. So how much does the Honda Element antenna go for? How exactly does replacing the antenna work? Do you just screw off the top part and screw on a new one on the base? How about reception? Do you lose a lot of reception?

fat mike
08-19-2004, 03:50 PM
yup just screws off and the new one screws right back on

Xenon
08-19-2004, 06:16 PM
Originally posted by Snipes


IS it possible for the shark fin off of the BMW\'s to work on our cars?

I don\'t think so.... those are more complecated than screw on like ours.

They also have GPS and XM intergrated in them too.

bluntman
08-19-2004, 07:31 PM
Originally posted by RedRaptor


Cool. So how much does the Honda Element antenna go for? How exactly does replacing the antenna work? Do you just screw off the top part and screw on a new one on the base? How about reception? Do you lose a lot of reception?

The Element\'s antenna was $32 and I\'ve heard that the Suzuki\'s antenna was $20. Not sure about the H2\'s antenna, I\'ve called around and not many GM dealers stock them for some reason.

RedRaptor
08-19-2004, 10:49 PM
bluntman,

Which stubby antenna do you recommend?

bluntman
08-20-2004, 09:01 AM
It\'s hard to say. I really like the fact that the Element\'s antenna is flexible, but I don\'t like the fact that it has a large diameter base. I would like to take a closer look that the other three, the Suzuki\'s, the Civic\'s and the H2\'s antenna. Personally, anything that is at least 6\" in length is a start. I\'ve owned a 3.5\" rigid aluminum (bought from eBay) antenna and I thought it was just waaay to short...over-compensating maybe? :D

RedRaptor
08-20-2004, 10:03 AM
hahaha.

Cool. In terms of reception do you think one is better than the other? I don\'t really like the 2.5\" to 3.0\". Its a little too short for my tastes also.

fat mike
08-20-2004, 11:29 AM
Originally posted by bluntman


It\'s hard to say. I really like the fact that the Element\'s antenna is flexible, but I don\'t like the fact that it has a large diameter base. I would like to take a closer look that the other three, the Suzuki\'s, the Civic\'s and the H2\'s antenna. Personally, anything that is at least 6\" in length is a start. I\'ve owned a 3.5\" rigid aluminum (bought from eBay) antenna and I thought it was just waaay to short...over-compensating maybe? :D

The H2 atenna\'s base fits perfectly to the one on the 3 and is about 6\" or so a good legenth not too short but not too long.

bluntman
08-20-2004, 01:18 PM
Originally posted by RedRaptor


hahaha.

Cool. In terms of reception do you think one is better than the other? I don\'t really like the 2.5\" to 3.0\". Its a little too short for my tastes also.

The longer the antenna the better your radio reception, definitely.

Snipes
08-20-2004, 02:50 PM
Coming from an electronics degree yes the longer the antenna the better but with todays world there are methods to fit so much wire into a plastic casing. For all we know those 3.5\" stubby\'s could be a 4 ft coil wrapped inside a housing. Just like the stock ones, they are about a foot but really they are 2 feet because they send the wire out and then wrap it back down the original wire to increase the length and therefore better reception.

RedRaptor
08-20-2004, 02:56 PM
Here is a link to a picture of the H2 antenna on a VW Jetta.

http://members.shaw.ca/BoraBora/Jetta/H2%20Antenna.jpg

I like the look of it.

bluntman
08-20-2004, 03:07 PM
I like it too. If you find one please tell us where and for how much.

Xenon
08-20-2004, 10:54 PM
I just picked up this one off of ebay

Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7916654447&catego ry=33639)

Should be good... Adjustable, so I\'m hoping with it fully extended radio quality whouldn\'t be too diminished. and if I\'m just listening to CDs, then I\'ll keep it short :)

bDeE
08-23-2004, 08:56 AM
hey xenon, thats a nice antena you bought there. Has it been shiped to you yet? If so, how is it?

:D

RedRaptor
08-23-2004, 11:21 AM
Talked to a friend who owns a Civic SiR with the antenna and he said that it works great and hasn\'t noticed any reception loss or anything. I saw some pictues of the H2 one, but it looks about the same as the Honda one. Where would one get an H2 antenna? From GM service department?

fat mike
08-23-2004, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by RedRaptor


Talked to a friend who owns a Civic SiR with the antenna and he said that it works great and hasn\'t noticed any reception loss or anything. I saw some pictues of the H2 one, but it looks about the same as the Honda one. Where would one get an H2 antenna? From GM service department?

yupper mine took a day to come in. So it wasnt too painful.

RedRaptor
08-23-2004, 12:01 PM
Sent you a PM regarding info on where to get the H2 antenna. Any reason why the H2 antenna over the Honda s2000 one?

MajesticBlueNTO
08-23-2004, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by RedRaptor


Sent you a PM regarding info on where to get the H2 antenna. Any reason why the H2 antenna over the Honda s2000 one?

the H2 antenna fits the antenna base nice and flush (like the stock antenna). the s2000/element/mdx antenna sticks out about 1/8\" (the base of the antenna is bigger than the base it screws into) which ends up looking, to some people, like a christmas tree (but that didn\'t stop me from buying one :hoho )

Xenon
08-23-2004, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by bDeE


hey xenon, thats a nice antena you bought there. Has it been shiped to you yet? If so, how is it?

:D



Still waiting for PayPal to verify the funds transfer... they are taking their pretty time...

RedRaptor
08-28-2004, 09:59 PM
Hey Bluntman,

Could you post a picture of the S2000 antenna on your Mazda 3? I heard there is a bit of overhang but if its so minor, I wouldn\'t be concerned.

What is your opinion on stubby antennas? I like the look but I\'m not too fond of doing a mod that will cause me to lose performance (in this case, reception).

Are all stubby antennas created equal? There is a sponsor on M3F named Engima that sells stubbys. How good are they?

I wouldn\'t mind paying more for a stubby that works better than others.

bluntman
08-29-2004, 11:03 AM
Honda antenna (http://members.rogers.com/alegardo/antenna/honda.JPG)

As you can see there\'s a little bit of an overhang all the way around. All stubbies will degrade the radio reception to a certain degree. It all depends on the signal strength of the station, your proximity to the station/tower, your surroundings (flat land w/o obstructions or in the city or valley) and the size of the antenna. I listen to either a CD or the stronger radio stations in Toronto so the shorter antenna doesn\'t effect me quite as much.

Are all stubbies created equally. Hmm, I\'d say yes. Many of the stubbies that I\'ve seen are just milled aluminum painted black or some other colour, nothing special. I have one (6\" I believe) that comes in three pieces, the base, a thinner mid-shaft and the tip. It\'s still essentially an aluminum antenna, just with a different profile. I believe Xenon bought one that has three different mid-shaft sizes, but again, it\'s still just an aluminum milled \"rod\". The only different one is the Honda S2000/Element antenna. What I like about it is the fact that it is flexible!

fat mike
08-29-2004, 11:32 AM
Picture Of Stubby H2 Antenna (http://f2.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/mikegcraig/lst?.dir=/&.view=l)


Here you go guys this is what mine looks like

RedRaptor
08-29-2004, 01:27 PM
Mike, the link isn\'t working. :sarc

fat mike
08-29-2004, 01:42 PM
Originally posted by RedRaptor


Mike, the link isn\'t working. :sarc


Ok sorry its all fixed now

bluntman
08-29-2004, 01:44 PM
I like that one.

Xenon
09-02-2004, 02:48 AM
My antenna was shipped Monday... I should have it by MOM.

I\'ll take pics when I get it.

bluntman
09-02-2004, 02:41 PM
I\'ve just picked up a stubby for an H2 from Roy Foss Motors (Yonge & Steeles) for $36 plus taxes. I think this may be \"a keeper\". I\'ve always liked the short but flexible antenna like the Honda Element/S2000 antenna but didn\'t like the fact that it looked like a \"christmas tree\", as some have put it. I have seen a JDM replacement antenna for the Axela, being sold on eBay by JapanParts.com for $25 USD. Without knowing whether or not it is the rigid type or the flexible type I opted not to \"Buy It Now\".

The H2 antenna is just as long as the Honda antenna but the part that your scren into the base is too short and doesn\'t protrude like the other antennae. To fix that problem you\'ll have to cut off about a quarter of an inch from the base end of the antenna, luckily the plastic pretty much cuts itself when using a sharp box cutter.

Dr Butcher
09-02-2004, 02:53 PM
Bluntman, so to get the H2 antenna to fit properly you have to do a minor modification to it?

What I\'m hearing is that the screw isn\'t long enough to engage the base on the roof of the car. You have to trim a bit off the plastic at the bottom of the antenna to get the screw to thread into the base? How much did you actually have to trim off?

Thanks in advance... :)

bluntman
09-02-2004, 04:12 PM
Modding is necessary for it to fit on the Mazda3. All the way home I was thinking about how to mod the antenna. Scissors? Dremel? Box cutter (exacto knife)? I ended up using an exacto knife - isn\'t \"box cutter\" an American term, similar to \"soda\" and our \"soft drink\"? Anyway, the exacto knife worked out great, just make sure that it\'s sharp, make a straight cut about a quarter of an inch from the end of the base of the antenna and slowly spin/turn the antenna. Simple as pie.

fat mike
09-02-2004, 04:16 PM
Just a sharp knofe will do fine. Its not hard at all. Let us know how it worked out for you

Dr Butcher
09-02-2004, 04:35 PM
Do all GM dealers sell H2 antennas? I was at Hogan this afternoon and totally forgot to ask. I work right across the road from Trillium. Do they have them is stock or do you have to order one in?

Once again about the reception: do you notice a difference between stock and the replacement?

bluntman
09-02-2004, 05:56 PM
Not all GM dealers have Hummer parts. I first phoned North York Chev Olds and they told me I should call Roy Foss. What\'s strange is that both dealerships are in the dealership compound at Yonge & Steeles. Call around.

I don\'t really listen to the radio that often and when I do it\'s always tuned to one of the stronger radio signals. However, I haven\'t noticed change in signal quality with the H2 antenna.

fat mike
09-02-2004, 06:10 PM
Same here I would say that the radio qaulity is the exact same with the stoc one


Originally posted by bluntman


Not all GM dealers have Hummer parts. I first phoned North York Chev Olds and they told me I should call Roy Foss. What\'s strange is that both dealerships are in the dealership compound at Yonge & Steeles. Call around.

I don\'t really listen to the radio that often and when I do it\'s always tuned to one of the stronger radio signals. However, I haven\'t noticed change in signal quality with the H2 antenna.

Xenon
09-02-2004, 06:49 PM
I just installed my new stubby:

http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=506

Dr Butcher
09-02-2004, 08:02 PM
Hey Bluntman or fat mike, would you happen to have the part number to make it easier to ask for the part? I went into Trillium on the way home and the only thing the parts guy could find was an antenna for the Hummer OnStar system and it was $115.


Thanks again guys.

fat mike
09-02-2004, 10:26 PM
i probablly could find it for you but its going to take a day to dig it up. the hummer have 2 atennas one is for the on star and the other is the radio. maybe bluntman would have it handy seeing how he ordered his more recently then mine.

MajesticBlueNTO
09-03-2004, 05:04 AM
i picked up the s2000/element antenna last week and i can honestly say that it gets better reception than the stock antenna!

i\'m able to pull in a Fort Erie, NY station in toronto and 92.9 (another buffalo station...for you stern listeners) comes in crystal clear.

overall, i\'m impressed by this antenna and don\'t mind the \"christmas tree\" look.

bluntman
09-03-2004, 04:33 PM
Originally posted by Dr Butcher


Hey Bluntman or fat mike, would you happen to have the part number to make it easier to ask for the part? I went into Trillium on the way home and the only thing the parts guy could find was an antenna for the Hummer OnStar system and it was $115.


Thanks again guys.

The part number for the H2 radio antenna is 15175078.

Dr Butcher
09-06-2004, 09:55 PM
Thanks Bluntman, I\'ll look into it again this week.

:)

snipe
09-07-2004, 09:50 PM
Originally posted by Xenon


I just picked up this one off of ebay

Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7916654447&catego ry=33639)

Should be good... Adjustable, so I\'m hoping with it fully extended radio quality whouldn\'t be too diminished. and if I\'m just listening to CDs, then I\'ll keep it short :)

Hey Xenon,

I\'m thinking of getting the I-Series antenna from the same seller. Is the antenna just a straight swap between the stock and that one? Or is there more to it?


Anyone recommend a smillar (maybe cheaper) antenna to the I-Series from that eBay seller?

Xenon
09-08-2004, 08:13 AM
Originally posted by snipe

Hey Xenon,

I\'m thinking of getting the I-Series antenna from the same seller. Is the antenna just a straight swap between the stock and that one? Or is there more to it?


Anyone recommend a smillar (maybe cheaper) antenna to the I-Series from that eBay seller?
Well if that I-Series antanna is anything like the one I have, ther\'e a tiny bit of work to it.

When you remove the Mazda3 Antanna, you are left with the base and a screwhole. My antanna, the bottom of it is also a screw hole. The package came with two adapters. One where the two ends have the same diameter, and the other one has a wide end and a narrow end.

My antenna took about 2 minutes to install.
-Unscrew the stock antanna
-use the adapter (wide/narrow ends)
-screw in the addapter (it has a philips screw end, so you can be sure the adapter portion is tight
-screw on the new antanna.

Very easy. I think the adapter sizes are standard throughout the car industry, so I don\'t hink you should have a problem.

Snipes
09-08-2004, 08:16 AM
I\'m thinking it\'s one of the styles for sale off the EBAY site. Here are the details:


I-SERIES BLACK ALUMINUM ANTENNA

3.5\" Black Aluminum SHORT/STUBBY style antenna to replace the over-sized antenna on Audi, BMW, Mini, VW, Mazda, Toyota and more; polished high quality billet aluminum finish and very neat looking!

Xenon
09-08-2004, 08:19 AM
Just edited my previous post. Check it out ^^^^^^

snipe
09-08-2004, 02:28 PM
Cool, I think I might just pick it up then. Thx for the info.

Xenon
09-08-2004, 09:40 PM
No problemo.

That guy ships it real fast. As soon as he get payment... it arrives in the mail like less than a week later.

snipe
09-08-2004, 10:47 PM
Awesome. I just order it and the payment went through, now I wait. :D

RedRaptor
09-10-2004, 12:41 AM
You guys with stubby antennas. Do you unscrew them when you are parked and then screw them back on later when you get back to your car?

Xenon
09-10-2004, 12:54 AM
Originally posted by Xenon


No problemo.

That guy ships it real fast. As soon as he get payment... it arrives in the mail like less than a week later.

The dude is in Vancouver, so it should ship fast, no customs or duty to wory about.



Originally posted by RedRaptor

You guys with stubby antennas. Do you unscrew them when you are parked and then screw them back on later when you get back to your car?

I only unscrew it in places where there\'s high potential of it getting stolen, shopping malls, Tim Hortons (lots of suped up crap boxes with punk kids driving them around the Tims near my house), movie theatres etc.

My neighbourhood is pretty good, so if my car is parked outside my house I usually don\'t take it off. At night my car is in the Garage, so no need to take it off there. I work with office business people and we have our own parking lot, so I trust no one is going to take it there, everyone in our company is over 25 (except me).

I was thinking of permenently mounting it on somehow, putting crazy clue in the hole before screwing it on, or wraping the threads in rubber before screwing it on... I donno.

Soulcrusher
09-10-2004, 01:08 AM
Don\'t permanently attach it to your mount. I remember reading in at Mazda3forums that one guy did just that. Then some punk-ass would-be thief tried to screw it off and since he couldn\'t, he broke it right off, including the mount.

Xenon
09-10-2004, 01:39 AM
ya.. never thought of that... good point.

RedRaptor
09-10-2004, 03:06 PM
Fyi:

Here is the antenna I was eyeing before and now the seller has them in stock and for sale again.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33639&item=7921131 009&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I believe this is the official JDM Mazda3 stubby antenna from Japan and the Axela in Japan uses this antenna.

Price isn\'t bad either, about $40 CDN.

Still have to try the H2 antenna I got last night first.

Xenon
09-10-2004, 07:40 PM
$40 CDN seems a little steep for me.

I also wanted a chrome/aluminum look one, so that was my choice. I was considering a JDM Antanna at first tho.

RedRaptor
09-12-2004, 10:18 PM
Ahh...the price we all pay for authentic JDM parts. Yes its pricey but its an original JDM Mazda 3 part.

Anyways...I installed the H2 stubby antenna tonight on my car. Again had to make a mod to the antenna to make it fit our cars, but 3 mins and I was done.

After testing the radio while driving my girl home, reception is the same or even better than the stock antenna. I tired 98.5, 92.9 and 92.5 and they all sounded great.

If you look closely...the H2 antenna almost looks like the Axela JDM antenna also. Granted they both cost around the same. I\'ll try the JDM one when this one gets stolen.

Xenon
09-14-2004, 02:15 AM
Try 103.5.. They have always had a weak signal.

RedRaptor
09-14-2004, 09:48 AM
Z 103.5 is fine. But you are right, its the first station to fade out if you\'re driving out of GTA. I\'m usually on that or on Flow or Chum FM.

No issues with reception. I\'m guessing if the antenna is good enough for a H2 Hummer, it got to be good enough for the Mazda 3.

Now the only issue is when its going to get stolen. Only a matter of time I think. Oh well I\'ll just buy another H2 antenna.

Xenon
09-14-2004, 10:08 AM
I usually get a very clear signal, even if it is Z103.5. Only when I go into tunnels or underground parking lots does the signal really fade... or sometimes it gets lost. But under normal conditions there\'s nothing I can\'t tolerate.

mEtH
09-24-2004, 02:57 PM
What mod do you have to do to make the H2 antenna fit?

RedRaptor
09-24-2004, 03:37 PM
Originally posted by bluntman
Modding is necessary for it(H2 Stubby) to fit on the Mazda3. I ended up using an exacto knife - Anyway, the exacto knife worked out great, just make sure that it\'s sharp, make a straight cut about a quarter of an inch from the end of the base of the antenna and slowly spin/turn the antenna. Simple as pie.

Follow Bluntman\'s instructions above and thats it. The H2 antenna is definately a \"keeper\".

Dr Butcher
09-24-2004, 03:47 PM
I was pleasantly surprised last weekend. I went to My buddy\'s cottage up near Bracebridge and I got Z103.5 all the way to Orillia using th H2 antenna. I don\'t know what it is about Z103, but their signal strength varies throughout the day. We\'ll do a comparison Saturday, someone with a stock HU and antenna can find a station they\'re having trouble receiving and see if the H2 antenna can match it. :D

bubba1983
10-10-2004, 06:44 PM
i don\'t know what you guys in the GTA complain about z103.5 signal..because here in kitchener, its Flawless all over the city...

Xenon
10-10-2004, 07:26 PM
103.5 Broadcasts from Eglngton & Kipling Area and relays to the CN Tower... I can\'t remember where I heard/read this, but I think that\'s what they do.

Mayhem
11-18-2004, 06:11 PM
Just installed the H2 stubby......awesome.....it really improves the look of the car :)

billyfo
11-18-2004, 06:18 PM
I just recieved a 2.55\" from Carcessory in BC, nice looking but not affect reception.

pic later.

billyfo
11-21-2004, 02:22 PM
pic for my stubby, see attached

FLIPDADY
11-22-2004, 09:19 AM
Can someone do a search and get me the JDM stubby antenna.

bluntman
11-22-2004, 09:37 AM
Previous auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7924261206&category=33 639#ebayphotohosting)

To me it looks a lot like the H2 antenna, the screw doesn\'t stick out the bottom like the stock one and the bottom may need cutting.

FLIPDADY
11-22-2004, 10:02 AM
It\'s a bit hard to make out the part number. I like how the seller covers the Mazda part number sticker. Probably to hide it from people like me.:D

G22E-66-A30????

FLIPDADY
11-30-2004, 10:32 AM
I still can\'t find that JDM antenna part #!!! The picture on ebay didn\'t help.

Anyone?

///M
11-30-2004, 12:46 PM
I\'m pretty sure it\'s G22E-??-A30
Can\'t make out the 2 characters in the middle!

FLIPDADY
11-30-2004, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by autoexe


I\'m pretty sure it\'s G22E-??-A30
Can\'t make out the 2 characters in the middle!
The middle numbers are 66 but I called them and that number was no good either. Has someone actually purchased the JDM stubby and has the part number?

ng3
12-02-2004, 02:37 AM
to me the middle ones look like 06 or 86

bluntman
12-02-2004, 09:05 AM
The middle numbers look like \"80\" to me.

FLIPDADY
12-02-2004, 09:43 AM
Originally posted by bluntman


The middle numbers look like \"80\" to me.
It has to be \"66\" because that\'s Mazda\'s part designation for audio related components.

zRqTz
12-14-2004, 11:55 PM
I just bought 1 from ebay.
I wonder if it\'ll get here before the car?? Hmmm... :sarc

majic
12-14-2004, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by zRqTz


I just bought 1 from ebay.
I wonder if it\'ll get here before the car?? Hmmm... :sarc

you got the JDM one???

pl let us (or a least FLIPSPEED) know the part number when u get it.. we all are eagerly waiting for FLIP to get his paws on it so he can order it.. :D

///M
12-14-2004, 11:57 PM
^ What he said.

Please let us know...I really want to get the JDM stubby!

triplezoom
12-15-2004, 12:47 AM
same here! wouldnt mind pickin one up myself! ;)

FLIPDADY
12-15-2004, 08:12 AM
Still waiting on the part number.:sarc

bluntman
12-15-2004, 03:57 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Still waiting on the part number.:sarc

I\'ve been soliciting help from M3F.com, try

G22E-06-A3D

FLIPDADY
12-15-2004, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by bluntman



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Still waiting on the part number.:sarc

I\'ve been soliciting help from M3F.com, try

G22E-06-A3D
The 2 middle numbers have to be \"66\" because the antenna is part of the audio components section.

majic
12-15-2004, 06:57 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED

The 2 middle numbers have to be \"66\" because the antenna is part of the audio components section.

but bluntman is deaf/blind or something..


Originally posted by bluntman
I\'ve been soliciting help from M3F.com, try
G22E-06-A3D

Originally posted by bluntman
The middle numbers look like \"80\" to me.

heh.. you can tell him all u want.. just let him guess the #s and ignore him ;)

bluntman
12-15-2004, 10:14 PM
http://www.posternow.com/imagem/s/s1732.jpg

...or no stubby for you! :)

bluntman
12-16-2004, 08:25 PM
OK, I have emailed my contact in Japan and have asked him to check the part number for this \"red herring\". Hopefully he will get back to me soon with the information. Now, I could hold this information for ransom...hmmm...

http://www.3dvf.com/DATA/PUBLISH/991/images/step_5_final.jpg

Mwahahaha!!!

majic
12-16-2004, 10:51 PM
LMAO!!! heh

and thx for trying to get the classified info.. make sure to make this a covert op.. oh wait.. it\'s out on the board.. MUST DELETE ALL POSTS REGARDING THE STUBBY!! ;)

FLIPDADY
01-11-2005, 04:25 PM
Just an update on the JDM antenna. I talked to a friend of mine in the OEM parts manufacturing sector.;) He told me that Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, and Mazda all use the same stubby antenna. Look at the base off of an MDX, FX35, or Aerio they all carry similar if not the same antenna base. I\'ve done some research and it seems that the stubby from Suzuki is the cheapest of all of them. Last time I checked it was less than $20.

///M
01-12-2005, 12:42 AM
So the S2K antenna is essentially the same thing as the JDM one?

I\'m still looking for the real thing with Mazda packaging :p but if that\'s not possible I\'ll have to settle for something else.

majic
01-12-2005, 08:39 AM
Originally posted by autoexe


So the S2K antenna is essentially the same thing as the JDM one?

I\'m still looking for the real thing with Mazda packaging :p but if that\'s not possible I\'ll have to settle for something else.

and pay 70bux for the packaging, just so the stubby could get stolen and you dish out another $70? :sarc

bluntman
01-12-2005, 09:08 AM
I asked specifically for the S2000 antenna and was told that the S2000 uses the same antenna as the Element. I stil have that antenna lying around somewhere at home, but it looks like a \"christmas tree\" when installed. I\'d check out the Suzuki antenna first and than if all else fails get an H2 antenna.

///M
01-12-2005, 11:14 AM
Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by autoexe


So the S2K antenna is essentially the same thing as the JDM one?

I\'m still looking for the real thing with Mazda packaging :p but if that\'s not possible I\'ll have to settle for something else.

and pay 70bux for the packaging, just so the stubby could get stolen and you dish out another $70? :sarc

I thought the JDM stubby was no more than $30.

///M
01-12-2005, 11:15 AM
Originally posted by bluntman


I asked specifically for the S2000 antenna and was told that the S2000 uses the same antenna as the Element. I stil have that antenna lying around somewhere at home, but it looks like a \"christmas tree\" when installed. I\'d check out the Suzuki antenna first and than if all else fails get an H2 antenna.

Maybe they come from the same OEM manufacturer but aren\'t exactly the same size. I want something that\'s a perfect fit.

majic
01-12-2005, 11:18 AM
Originally posted by autoexe



Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by autoexe


So the S2K antenna is essentially the same thing as the JDM one?

I\'m still looking for the real thing with Mazda packaging :p but if that\'s not possible I\'ll have to settle for something else.

and pay 70bux for the packaging, just so the stubby could get stolen and you dish out another $70? :sarc

I thought the JDM stubby was no more than $30.

i\'m not sure exactly how much it is. it would be much cheaper through FLIPSPEED but i\'ve seen items on e-bay cost 2-3x what we would pay from Joe.

bluntman
01-12-2005, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by autoexe

Maybe they come from the same OEM manufacturer but aren\'t exactly the same size. I want something that\'s a perfect fit.

Have you seen mine or RedRaptor\'s H2 antenna? I can swear no one will be able to tell the difference.

majic
01-12-2005, 02:24 PM
with a little modification and $42 bux later you can have it from the GM dealer ( see here (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=941)) so if you can get the suzuki one for 20 bux it looks like a deal :D

///M
01-12-2005, 04:04 PM
I\'m looking for something that doesn\'t need cutting or modification. I guess I\'ll just wait until a JDM stubby eventually shows up - the stock one doesn\'t bother me too much.

mEtH
01-12-2005, 05:22 PM
You don\'t cut much and you don\'t even notice it after it is cut. The reception is actually amazing I have not heard my signal weaken if anything maybe even improved.

al01
01-15-2005, 01:06 AM
anyone know which dealer i should go to to get a h2 stubby?? i live in markham

triplezoom
01-15-2005, 02:07 PM
Originally posted by al01


anyone know which dealer i should go to to get a h2 stubby?? i live in markham

Im in need of one too. Also live in the same area. I believe Honda or the GM dealers would be good for the stubby. Havent seen any Suzukis dealerships yet.

chaser
01-17-2005, 12:03 AM
Originally posted by triplezoom



Originally posted by al01


anyone know which dealer i should go to to get a h2 stubby?? i live in markham

Im in need of one too. Also live in the same area. I believe Honda or the GM dealers would be good for the stubby. Havent seen any Suzukis dealerships yet.

GM dealer that carries Hummer which is closest to Markham should be the one on Yonge just north of Steeles (Roy Foss?), i believe.
I don\'t see any Suzuki dealer in Markham ... there\'s one in Richmond Hill further north of Avante Mazda and one in the Morningside Automall.
I got my Honda stubby from Markham Honda (Kennedy/407) for ~$33 + taxes

I\'d check out the Suzuki one first

Dr Butcher
01-17-2005, 12:08 PM
I took the model number Bluntman gave me on page 3 in this thread to Hogan at Markham and Sheppard and they ordered it for me. I\'d try them because I got a pretty good deal on mine. ;)

///M
01-20-2005, 04:51 PM
After almost 8 months, I have finally found a stubby to order! Screw the JDM antenna.

I\'m getting an AutoExe antenna. This will be a perfect fit. ;)
link (http://www.boomplustoys.net/autoexe_product.shtml)

I don\'t want to order from BooomPlus again though - not only are their prices VERY expensive compared to other venders - their shipping takes forever too. My AutoExe springs were ordered through them and took a good 2 months to arrive.

///M
01-20-2005, 05:11 PM
I did more research - the rrp in Japan is 3990 yen ~ CAD$47.
Boom Plus is selling it for $71 + tax...

triplezoom
01-22-2005, 11:40 PM
This (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7949040826&catego ry=33639) is kinda JDM\'ish. Not very stubby tho.

FLIPDADY
01-24-2005, 09:14 AM
I just ordered the Suzuki Aerio stubby for $16. I\'ll be picking it up Tuesday and try to post up some pics.

Hey Clem, that Autoexe stubby looks like the one that GM uses for there On Star antenna. Maybe you should look into that before ordering it.

triplezoom
01-24-2005, 01:41 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I just ordered the Suzuki Aerio stubby for $16. I\'ll be picking it up Tuesday and try to post up some pics.

Hey Clem, that Autoexe stubby looks like the one that GM uses for there On Star antenna. Maybe you should look into that before ordering it.

Hey flipspeed, which suzuki dealership did you go to? Im assuming theres one off younge?

FLIPDADY
01-24-2005, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by triplezoom



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I just ordered the Suzuki Aerio stubby for $16. I\'ll be picking it up Tuesday and try to post up some pics.

Hey Clem, that Autoexe stubby looks like the one that GM uses for there On Star antenna. Maybe you should look into that before ordering it.

Hey flipspeed, which suzuki dealership did you go to? Im assuming theres one off younge?
The one on Yonge Street north of Elgin Mills in Richmond Hill. There are only a few around town and they were the closest ones to me. You have to order it though b/c it was a non stock item.

Whos ur dadd
01-26-2005, 10:18 AM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I just ordered the Suzuki Aerio stubby for $16. I\'ll be picking it up Tuesday and try to post up some pics.

Hey Clem, that Autoexe stubby looks like the one that GM uses for there On Star antenna. Maybe you should look into that before ordering it.

Flipspeed, have you picked this thing up yet?

FLIPDADY
01-26-2005, 01:57 PM
Yeah I just picked it up today. I tried it on a 3 in the showroom and it fit perfectly. It hugs the antenna base and doesn\'t stick out like the Honda one. As soon as I get my digi-cam I\'ll post up some pics.

BTW, I paid $17.99 plus taxes.

majic
01-26-2005, 01:59 PM
could you please also report on the reception? (signal strength and the like) thx!

FLIPDADY
01-26-2005, 02:16 PM
Originally posted by majic


could you please also report on the reception? (signal strength and the like) thx!
No problem!

Oh snap! I just gave away your touch-up paint! That VR is getting to be a popular color.

Indusbreed
01-26-2005, 03:02 PM
Found this link with all sorts of stubbies and shark fins( decoration only )

http://www.carccessory.com/s-antenna.html

Whos ur dadd
01-26-2005, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Yeah I just picked it up today. I tried it on a 3 in the showroom and it fit perfectly. It hugs the antenna base and doesn\'t stick out like the Honda one. As soon as I get my digi-cam I\'ll post up some pics.

BTW, I paid $17.99 plus taxes.

GREAT NEWS! What a deal/steal if it works good!

Pimpin_29y
01-27-2005, 12:04 AM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Yeah I just picked it up today. I tried it on a 3 in the showroom and it fit perfectly. It hugs the antenna base and doesn\'t stick out like the Honda one. As soon as I get my digi-cam I\'ll post up some pics.

BTW, I paid $17.99 plus taxes.

Hi, would you happen to have the part number?

Regards,

FLIPDADY
01-27-2005, 08:09 AM
The reception is the same as the stock one. I was actually able to get 93.7 on the dial. It wasn\'t that clear but I still heard it okay. The part number for the Aerio antenna is: (39251-54G10). The list price for it is $21.17 so when you go in to order it just say your from a shop and you should be able to get it for the trade price of $17.99.

Indusbreed
01-27-2005, 10:09 AM
The list price for it is $21.17 so when you go in to order it just say your from a shop and you should be able to get it for the trade price of $17.99

Hey Flip, whats up with this shop and trade off? Which shop are you reffering to? ( sorry if i sound dumb.......)

Pimpin_29y
01-27-2005, 10:27 AM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


The reception is the same as the stock one. I was actually able to get 93.7 on the dial. It wasn\'t that clear but I still heard it okay. The part number for the Aerio antenna is: (39251-54G10). The list price for it is $21.17 so when you go in to order it just say your from a shop and you should be able to get it for the trade price of $17.99.

Thanks for the info!:D How is it installed? Is it basically twist off then twist on? :)

MajesticBlueNTO
01-27-2005, 03:51 PM
Originally posted by Indusbreed



The list price for it is $21.17 so when you go in to order it just say your from a shop and you should be able to get it for the trade price of $17.99

Hey Flip, whats up with this shop and trade off? Which shop are you reffering to? ( sorry if i sound dumb.......)

usually people who work at a dealership or shop will get close to 20% off parts at other dealerships.

so, the conversation between flip and the suzuki parts person would\'ve gone something like:

<flipspeed looks around to see if anyone else is close by>
<after confirming that no one is close, lean in and speak as if under your breath saying>

flip: i work in the parts dept at avante mazda, what\'s the trade price?

suzuki parts person: <loudly> oh, you work at avante? one sec, let me check

flip: DOH! <smacks his head> :p

just kidding joe :D

chaser
01-27-2005, 04:57 PM
Originally posted by MajesticBlueN
<flipspeed looks around to see if anyone else is close by>
<after confirming that no one is close, lean in and speak as if under your breath saying>

flip: i work in the parts dept at avante mazda, what\'s the trade price?

suzuki parts person: <loudly> oh, you work at avante? one sec, let me check

flip: DOH! <smacks his head> :p

just kidding joe :D

LOL :D

If my stubby ever got stolen, I\'ll definitely get a Suzuki one. Actually, I was thinking to get the Suzuki stubby rather than the S2000 one. BUt Suzuki dealers are just not easily acessible.

FLIPDADY
01-28-2005, 10:18 AM
usually people who work at a dealership or shop will get close to 20% off parts at other dealerships.

so, the conversation between flip and the suzuki parts person would\'ve gone something like:

<flipspeed looks around to see if anyone else is close by>
<after confirming that no one is close, lean in and speak as if under your breath saying>

flip: i work in the parts dept at avante mazda, what\'s the trade price?

suzuki parts person: <loudly> oh, you work at avante? one sec, let me check

flip: DOH! <smacks his head> :p

just kidding joe :D
Did you have my phone bugged? That\'s exactly how my phone call went.:p

///M
01-28-2005, 04:19 PM
Yay! Ordered my AutoExe stubby! Special request from Japanparts...cost about $50.

wtom
01-30-2005, 10:12 PM
Is anyone interested to order the Suzuki stubby (6\"?) antenna? If so, we might as well get a count and just have one person place the order so that it saves time. I\'m interested to get one for $17.99+tax (trade price).

triplezoom
01-30-2005, 10:24 PM
Wtom, you can count me in! ;)

jon_jai
01-30-2005, 10:33 PM
im also interested!!

al01
01-30-2005, 10:35 PM
count me in tooo!!!!!! ;)

Indusbreed
01-30-2005, 11:42 PM
Count me in too Bro\'s..

MazdaTree
01-31-2005, 12:38 AM
any pics of this stubby?

Indusbreed
01-31-2005, 12:42 AM
http://members.shaw.ca/BoraBora/Jetta/H2%20Antenna.jpg

Whos ur dadd
01-31-2005, 10:06 AM
Add me to the list please!

FLIPDADY
01-31-2005, 11:10 AM
I went through the Esso touchless at Elgin Mills and Leslie and I forgot to remove the stubby. :( Well you can probably guess what happened while I was exiting the \"touchless\" car wash. The damn dryer broke off the stubby! I get out of the car and it\'s laying there on the ground and the threads are stuck to the base of the antenna. Time to move on and get another one.

Whos ur dadd
01-31-2005, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I went through the Esso touchless at Elgin Mills and Leslie and I forgot to remove the stubby. :( Well you can probably guess what happened while I was exiting the \"touchless\" car wash. The damn dryer broke off the stubby! I get out of the car and it\'s laying there on the ground and the threads are stuck to the base of the antenna. Time to move on and get another one.

That sux. Are they that fragile? The stubby on our SUV goes thru the wash just fine without removal...

FLIPDADY
01-31-2005, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I went through the Esso touchless at Elgin Mills and Leslie and I forgot to remove the stubby. :( Well you can probably guess what happened while I was exiting the \"touchless\" car wash. The damn dryer broke off the stubby! I get out of the car and it\'s laying there on the ground and the threads are stuck to the base of the antenna. Time to move on and get another one.

That sux. Are they that fragile? The stubby on our SUV goes thru the wash just fine without removal...

The stupid dryer that comes down on your car at the exit busted it. I think any roof mounted antenna would fare the same way. Some touchless places have massive dryers mounted to the rails that don\'t even come near your car.

wtom
01-31-2005, 12:23 PM
Hey Joe I just called Scarborough location (soo zoo kee) and spoke to a parts guy, he was very suspicious of me (asking me which shop i work at, my name, etc.). He told me 15% off from $21.17 (which is roughly $17.99 or $20.69 tax in) and then went on to say he would have to ship it to the shop I had stated I was working for (haha). I think it\'d be better if you can help us order the \"group\"? If you can, here is the list so far;

wtom
triplezoom
jon_jai
al01
Indusbreed
Whos ur dadd
FLIPSPEED
Blue_Dragon


EDIT: spellring :) ... also, I think you dealt with Richmond Hill Soo Zoo Kee right? Maybe they\'re not as anal?

Pimpin_29y
01-31-2005, 01:04 PM
count me in to please!

FLIPDADY
01-31-2005, 03:54 PM
I\'ll check with them to see if I can get a better discount.

xxxi
02-01-2005, 01:25 AM
may I join the group buy too? thanks

MajesticBlueNTO
02-01-2005, 12:20 PM
me X 3 ..thanks :)

MAZDA3_MIKE
02-01-2005, 12:43 PM
count me in for a stuby also !

triplezoom
02-01-2005, 01:10 PM
Go, so updated head count goes something like this?
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. FLIPSPEED
8. Blue_Dragon
9. xxxi
10. MajesticBlueN (x3)
11. MAZDA3_MIKE

wow, 11 in like less than week, pretty fast group buy! Props to flip for hookin us up! ;)

FLIPDADY
02-01-2005, 04:21 PM
Okay, I\'m still waiting for the Suzuki guy to get back to me on a better price. In the meantime I\'m ordering the stubby from a Kia Spectra 5. I\'ve seen it up close and the base is skinny and doesn\'t flare out like the Aerio one. So when I get it I\'ll let y\'all know how it fits. It costs $5 more than the Suzuki one but if it fits and looks better why not shell out the extra 5.

MAZDA3_MIKE
02-01-2005, 06:05 PM
who do i pay for the stuby ? how do i pay ? and is there any pics ? I know im a pain is the a$$ :)

Indusbreed
02-02-2005, 08:40 AM
Hey Flip, you might want to check the reception on the KIA\'a stubby. I think the Suzuki ones are close to 4 out of 5 in terms of reception and clarity.

FLIPDADY
02-02-2005, 08:41 AM
Originally posted by MAZDA3_MIKE


who do i pay for the stuby ? how do i pay ? and is there any pics ? I know im a pain is the a$$ :)
I guess whoever can make it down to the dealership. I\'m still waiting on the Suzuki guy. I just ordered the Kia stubby it should arrive by tomorrow.

SwooshICE
02-02-2005, 10:23 PM
add me on the list!!! :)
where do i pik up tho :p lol

just making sure it\'s not too far heh

al01
02-03-2005, 12:57 AM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED



Originally posted by MAZDA3_MIKE


who do i pay for the stuby ? how do i pay ? and is there any pics ? I know im a pain is the a$$ :)
I guess whoever can make it down to the dealership. I\'m still waiting on the Suzuki guy. I just ordered the Kia stubby it should arrive by tomorrow.

dealership?? as in avante or suzuki??

jon_jai
02-03-2005, 03:56 PM
Will there be a meet soon so we can all go and grab the antenna?
den i would have a reason to go to a meeet :D

al01
02-04-2005, 12:24 AM
when will we be able to get the stubby?? flipspeeed?

MazdaTree
02-04-2005, 09:54 PM
i was at a coin-op 2nite and it took the paint off my old stubby

1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. FLIPSPEED
8. Blue_Dragon
9. xxxi
10. MajesticBlueN (x3)
11. MAZDA3_MIKE
12. Mazdatree

MAZDA3_MIKE
02-04-2005, 11:44 PM
sorry i have a stuby in the mail , so x me off the list

thr33scompany
02-05-2005, 01:48 AM
Hey guys.. just wanted to let you guys know that I just got back from the Philippines and i bought myself a 3\" stubby (rigid aluminum) and i\'m pretty impressed with it. The only thing is that the base does not really fit flush with the actual antenna... there is a very slight gap. i\'m not too worried about it or anything.. but as for signal.. i give it a 4 out of 5.. i hardly heard the difference of when i had the stock compared to the stubby. The best thing about it is that I only paid the equivalent of $5CAD!!! So for $5 bucks... I can\'t go wrong... hehe.

~Thr33scompany
Silver Sport GS

MazdaTree
02-05-2005, 02:06 AM
Originally posted by thr33scompany


Hey guys.. just wanted to let you guys know that I just got back from the Philippines and i bought myself a 3\" stubby (rigid aluminum) and i\'m pretty impressed with it. The only thing is that the base does not really fit flush with the actual antenna... there is a very slight gap. i\'m not too worried about it or anything.. but as for signal.. i give it a 4 out of 5.. i hardly heard the difference of when i had the stock compared to the stubby. The best thing about it is that I only paid the equivalent of $5CAD!!! So for $5 bucks... I can\'t go wrong... hehe.

~Thr33scompany
Silver Sport GS

you can sand down the screw so it can fit flush

al01
02-05-2005, 01:23 PM
:sarc :sarc b pass it over..

jon_jai
02-07-2005, 02:52 AM
anyone know wat\'s going on with these?
any updates?

thr33scompany
02-08-2005, 12:05 AM
Originally posted by MazdaTree



you can sand down the screw so it can fit flush

Thanks bro. will try that. EZ

FLIPDADY
02-11-2005, 10:58 AM
Ok just an update, there\'s no problem ordering the stubby\'s it will take no more than 4 days to receive them. I just need a final list the Aerio stubby\'s minus myself. They will cost $15.88 plus taxes for the stubby.

MajesticBlueNTO
02-11-2005, 11:38 AM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Ok just an update, there\'s no problem ordering the stubby\'s it will take no more than 4 days to receive them. I just need a final list the Aerio stubby\'s minus myself. They will cost $15.88 plus taxes for the stubby.

3 antennas for me :D

FLIPDADY
02-11-2005, 11:41 AM
Originally posted by MajesticBlueN



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Ok just an update, there\'s no problem ordering the stubby\'s it will take no more than 4 days to receive them. I just need a final list the Aerio stubby\'s minus myself. They will cost $15.88 plus taxes for the stubby.

3 antennas for me :D
Hey Neil, why 3? One for the car and 2 spares?:)

majic
02-11-2005, 11:51 AM
SLOWLY truning his ride into a porcupine? :D :p

MazdaTree
02-11-2005, 01:11 PM
im still in

Whos ur dadd
02-11-2005, 01:22 PM
I\'m still in too. I feel kinda inadequate though as I one need one. :(

FLIPDADY
02-11-2005, 01:38 PM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
10. Mazdatree
11. majic?

This is the list I have so far. Let me know if there are any changes. As soon as I get them I will let everyone know when/where to pick them up.

MajesticBlueNTO
02-11-2005, 01:46 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Hey Neil, why 3? One for the car and 2 spares?:)

i\'m thinking of sticking the other 2 on the back fenders like the old Caddy\'s of the past :D

just kidding, one for me and the others for friends.

FLIPDADY
02-11-2005, 02:57 PM
Originally posted by MajesticBlueN



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Hey Neil, why 3? One for the car and 2 spares?:)

i\'m thinking of sticking the other 2 on the back fenders like the old Caddy\'s of the past :D

just kidding, one for me and the others for friends.
I know what else you can use them for. Parking guides like in Japan.:p

MajesticBlueNTO
02-11-2005, 04:05 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I know what else you can use them for. Parking guides like in Japan.:p

LOL! i was actually gonna write that :hoho

Ex-Rolla
02-11-2005, 07:55 PM
Hey FLIP, I\'m also in.... I live in RH so i can always pick it up when convenient for you..

thanks

SwooshICE
02-12-2005, 03:34 AM
count me in plzzz!!! :)

MazdaTree
02-12-2005, 04:07 AM
who wants to make a meet outa this antenna pickup? what do you think flipspeed?

FLIPDADY
02-12-2005, 08:47 AM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
10. Mazdatree
11. majic?
12. SwooshICE
13. Ex-Rolla

*I\'ll have an extra one that I had saved for my car so if someone gets left out thay can grab it. I\'m still picking up the Spectra5 one today after work. I was able to arrange 25% off of the regular retail price. I\'m putting this order in on Monday so if anybody else wants to add their name to the list feel free.

AskClaudio.com
02-12-2005, 11:36 PM
Can I get in on this?

xxxi
02-13-2005, 11:58 AM
so, how to pick it up? great :) ....looking forward for it

jon_jai
02-13-2005, 06:06 PM
wohooooooooooooooo!!!!!

wtom
02-13-2005, 06:16 PM
Hey everyone, I\'ve gotten a few PM\'s lately with regards to meeting up sometime this month (as a club meet). I\'d say let\'s get a meet going since there\'s gonna be quite a number of us meeting up with FLIPSPEED for the antennas eventually.

EDIT: FLIPSPEED, if you order Monday, when should they arrive in your hands? I want to set up a meet for everyone interested to get together sometime this month.

FLIPDADY
02-14-2005, 01:32 PM
I\'m not at work today but I\'ll order them for sure on Tuesday. It takes 2-3 days for the stock order to arrive.

-RJ3-
02-14-2005, 05:12 PM
Is it too late to order one?

FLIPDADY
02-14-2005, 05:18 PM
Originally posted by -RJ3-


Is it too late to order one?



Nope, I\'ll add your name to the list. I\'m putting the order in tomorrow.

FLIPDADY
02-14-2005, 05:19 PM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
10. Mazdatree
11. majic?
12. SwooshICE
13. Ex-Rolla
14. RJ3
15. Spanish_Gino?

majic
02-14-2005, 06:24 PM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino?

AskClaudio.com
02-14-2005, 09:15 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
10. Mazdatree
11. majic?
12. SwooshICE
13. Ex-Rolla
14. RJ3
15. Spanish_Gino?

Please pick one up for me! Add me to msn with details regarding meet to pick up: claudio@lawyer.com

Newlook
02-14-2005, 10:40 PM
Is it too late for one? I want one too I hope it\'s not too late.... THANKS~!

SoopaBanana
02-14-2005, 11:33 PM
I want one too!!!! Sorry for the late msg... I thought it was over!!

I want two actually... Please put me down for one thx!! :p

SwooshICE
02-15-2005, 02:37 AM
o no ;)
now everyone\'ll hv the same attenna :p

FLIPDADY
02-15-2005, 07:44 AM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino
17. Newlook
18. SoopaBanana

Is that everyone? Plese reply right away if you want in on this deal.

al01
02-15-2005, 07:55 AM
go go go !

FLIPDADY
02-15-2005, 08:02 AM
Okay 18 going once, 18 going twice.......

FLIPDADY
02-15-2005, 12:22 PM
Okay the order was just placed. I should have it by tomorrow or Wednesday.

wtom
02-15-2005, 12:27 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Okay the order was just placed. I should have it by tomorrow or Wednesday.

You got PM. If you reply today, I won\'t be able to reply today due to 1 PM limit. :(

Indusbreed
02-15-2005, 12:28 PM
at last...:D :D :D

FLIPDADY
02-15-2005, 12:33 PM
$18.26 taxes in.

wtom
02-15-2005, 01:10 PM
As promised, boys and girls;

http://www.torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=1693

We will set up our first meet of 2005, unofficial... unless Xenon states otherwise? :D

Please bring $18.26 exact change to pick up your stubby from FLIPSPEED.

MazdaTree
02-15-2005, 04:55 PM
will the areo screw fit the mazda3 cuz I just remembered that when I got my other stubby from pac mall it came with 3 diff screws...

al01
02-15-2005, 06:42 PM
yay finally =D

wtom
02-16-2005, 01:32 AM
Originally posted by MazdaTree


will the areo screw fit the mazda3 cuz I just remembered that when I got my other stubby from pac mall it came with 3 diff screws...

Within http://www.torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=433&page=6


FLIPSPEED wrote;

Yeah I just picked it [Suzuki Aerio stubby] up today. I tried it on a 3 in the showroom and it fit perfectly. It hugs the antenna base and doesn\'t stick out like the Honda one.

FLIPDADY
02-16-2005, 08:06 AM
One note about the stubby. It screws on perfectly but it flares out a bit at the base. It doesn\'t bother me but I can\'t speak for everybody else. Like in the case of the H2 stubby you may need to trim at the base. I just left mine as it is beacuse it doesn\'t bother me.

FLIPDADY
02-16-2005, 08:07 AM
One note about the stubby. It screws on perfectly but it flares out a bit at the base. It doesn\'t bother me but I can\'t speak for everybody else. Like in the case of the H2 stubby you may need to trim at the base. I just left mine as it is beacuse it doesn\'t bother me.

FLIPDADY
02-16-2005, 04:24 PM
I just received the stubbies from Suzuki so if anyone wants to pick them up early then give me a call at 905-883-3555 ask for Joe in parts.

Pimpin_29y
02-16-2005, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I just received the stubbies from Suzuki so if anyone wants to pick them up early then give me a call at 905-883-3555 ask for Joe in parts.

Where abouts do I go to pick it up early?

majic
02-16-2005, 10:42 PM
Originally posted by Blue_Dragon



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I just received the stubbies from Suzuki so if anyone wants to pick them up early then give me a call at 905-883-3555 ask for Joe in parts.

Where abouts do I go to pick it up early?
call joe and find out.. i\'m pretty sure here (http://www.subaru.ca/module/DealerLocate/ShowDealer.asp?LanguageCode=en-ca&latitude=43.910197&longitude=-79.446230&id=107013327)

FLIPDADY
02-17-2005, 08:15 AM
Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by Blue_Dragon



Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


I just received the stubbies from Suzuki so if anyone wants to pick them up early then give me a call at 905-883-3555 ask for Joe in parts.

Where abouts do I go to pick it up early?
call joe and find out.. i\'m pretty sure here (http://www.subaru.ca/module/DealerLocate/ShowDealer.asp?LanguageCode=en-ca&latitude=43.910197&longitude=-79.446230&id=107013327)
You are correct sir! Look for the big Subaru sign. The parts department is at the back of the building. If anyone is free today, tomorrow, or Saturday just come by.

FLIPDADY
02-17-2005, 11:18 AM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon(Picked up and paid)
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino
17. Newlook
18. SoopaBanana

bluntman
02-17-2005, 11:46 AM
Is the Suzuki antenna flexible like the H2 antenna? If it is do you have a spare? ;)

FLIPDADY
02-17-2005, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by bluntman


Is the Suzuki antenna flexible like the H2 antenna? If it is do you have a spare? ;)
We\'ll have to compare the two stubbies. Usually the longer the antenna the more flex it has. It didn\'t hold up against a car wash dryer. Other than that it\'s pretty flexible. If I pick up the Spectra5 on I\'ll have a spare.

Ex-Rolla
02-17-2005, 07:53 PM
You are correct sir! Look for the big Subaru sign. The parts department is at the back of the building. If anyone is free today, tomorrow, or Saturday just come by.

See you on Friday!! :)

Pimpin_29y
02-17-2005, 09:56 PM
Picked up the Aerio stubby today from Joe, very friendly guy that gave some good tips! The stubby is little wide at the base but otherwise a very good fit that\'s snug at the base. :D :D As for the reception... it\'s perfect!!:D :D

Thanks again Joe!!

Indusbreed
02-18-2005, 08:33 AM
Glad to hear that it fits good and reception is good too. Might go tomorrow to pick mine up.:D :D

FLIPDADY
02-18-2005, 08:41 AM
Glad to here Blue_Dragon. BTW were you able to get your touch-up paint?

I\'ll be in the office till 1:00 p.m.(Hey it\'s Friday):D today so if anyone comes in after just ask for Nash and tell him you\'re from the TM3 club and you\'re picking up the Aerio stubby for $15.88 as per Joe. I\'ll be back in tomorrow from 8 - 3.

Pimpin_29y
02-18-2005, 09:12 AM
Yup! Touch up painted picked up on the way back!:D

Indusbreed
02-18-2005, 09:45 AM
Hey Flip, might drop by tomorrow to pick the stubby. Hope to see you there;) ;)

FLIPDADY
02-18-2005, 09:58 AM
Originally posted by Indusbreed


Hey Flip, might drop by tomorrow to pick the stubby. Hope to see you there;) ;)
I\'ll be here.

Whos ur dadd
02-18-2005, 12:56 PM
I\'d like to make an appt. with Joe too! You working Monday afternoon? I pick up the car from Avante on Monday and hopefully I can swing by to see you.

FLIPDADY
02-18-2005, 01:36 PM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon(Picked up and paid)
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla(Picked up and paid)
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino
17. Newlook
18. SoopaBanana

FLIPDADY
02-18-2005, 01:38 PM
Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


I\'d like to make an appt. with Joe too! You working Monday afternoon? I pick up the car from Avante on Monday and hopefully I can swing by to see you.
I\'ll be at the dealership till 5 that day.

FLIPDADY
02-18-2005, 01:39 PM
If anyone who lives in Richman\'s Hill wants to pick their\'s up sooner let me know and we can arrange something.

bluntman
02-18-2005, 03:43 PM
I should have read your previous post, I dropped by @ 2pm.

FLIPDADY
02-19-2005, 08:29 AM
Originally posted by bluntman


I should have read your previous post, I dropped by @ 2pm.
You missed me by 5 minutes.

FLIPDADY
02-19-2005, 08:29 AM
Like I said I\'m here today till 3 p.m.

FLIPDADY
02-19-2005, 01:22 PM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed(Picked up and paid)
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon(Picked up and paid)
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla(Picked up and paid)
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino
17. Newlook
18. SoopaBanana

FLIPDADY
02-19-2005, 01:25 PM
We should have renamed this thread \"Aerio stubby\" group buy.:D

Ex-Rolla
02-19-2005, 03:29 PM
Just replaced the antenna today... it\'s a good fit, and it doesn\'t bother me that the bottom of the antenna is a little bigger. It looks like it\'s wrapping around the base of the mount on the roof... looks really good!

jon_jai
02-19-2005, 04:31 PM
Flip, will u be at Avante monday?
If so, wat time so i can drop by?


wait, u dun work at avante anymore eh??
so subaru?

wtom
02-19-2005, 09:44 PM
Alright 3 lazy ppl who picked up and probably all installed the antenna now... where the FLIPSPEED are the pics of the Aerio stubby installed on the 3??? :D

Indusbreed
02-19-2005, 11:52 PM
Picked up the Stubby and installed it. Reception is awesome.
Too Lazy to take any pics...(too..damn cold...):D :D

Ex-Rolla
02-20-2005, 02:57 PM
Originally posted by wtom


Alright 3 lazy ppl who picked up and probably all installed the antenna now... where the FLIPSPEED are the pics of the Aerio stubby installed on the 3??? :D

Just took a pic for you guys ... I\'ll put it up when i get home from work.. (12 am)

EDIT: I also took a size comparison pic between the two

triplezoom
02-20-2005, 06:17 PM
Nice job, cant wait to see the difference! Props to Ex-Rolla unlike some lazy \'breed, hehe :p! jk ;)

Ex-Rolla
02-21-2005, 12:08 AM
As promised, i posted the pics of the Areo antenna Here (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=1735)

Enjoy :)

wtom
02-21-2005, 02:35 AM
Thanks, Ex! Much appreciate it!

FLIPDADY
02-21-2005, 07:56 AM
Originally posted by jon_jai


Flip, will u be at Avante monday?
If so, wat time so i can drop by?


wait, u dun work at avante anymore eh??
so subaru?

I\'m here at 7:30 a.m. and I\'ll be at the dealership till 5.

Pimpin_29y
02-21-2005, 12:42 PM
Hey Joe,

If you have any extras please lemmi know. I don\'t mind having another one!:D

fuey
02-21-2005, 01:35 PM
hey flipspeed,
got another spare one? i would like one as well.

thanx.

FLIPDADY
02-22-2005, 07:53 AM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom
3. jon_jai
4. al01
5. Indusbreed(Picked up and paid)
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon(Picked up and paid)
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla(Picked up and paid)
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino
17. Newlook
18. SoopaBanana

Assuming everyone is picking their\'s up, I don\'t have any extra one\'s. Is eveyone else still on with the stubbies? This will be the last time I can get this deal b/c as of next week our Suzuki product will be sold to another dealership.

al01
02-22-2005, 07:55 AM
can i drop by can pick one up?

FLIPDADY
02-22-2005, 07:57 AM
Originally posted by al01


can i drop by can pick one up?
Yup, I have them sitting on my desk. I\'m in the delaership today till 5:00. Tomorrow I\'m working the late shift till 8:00.

wtom
02-22-2005, 02:10 PM
I am guessing the rest of us are picking up at the meet which you will be attending RIGHT? :)

That is when I plan to pick mine up...

FLIPDADY
02-22-2005, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by wtom


I am guessing the rest of us are picking up at the meet which you will be attending RIGHT? :)

That is when I plan to pick mine up...
Yes of course I\'ll be there but I can\'t stay long Sunday is family day.:D I just wanted to make sure everyone on the list was still on board for the stubbies. Don\'t want to get stuck with any extras.

triplezoom
02-22-2005, 02:55 PM
Im looking to pick mine up thursday @ around noon time. Is that alright joe? ;)

FLIPDADY
02-22-2005, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by triplezoom


Im looking to pick mine up thursday @ around noon time. Is that alright joe? ;)
No problem!

FLIPDADY
02-22-2005, 04:08 PM
1. wtom
2. triplezoom(Picked up and paid)
3. jon_jai
4. al01(Picked up and paid)
5. Indusbreed(Picked up and paid)
6. Whos ur dadd
7. Blue_Dragon(Picked up and paid)
8. xxxi
9. MajesticBlueN (x3)
12. Mazdatree
13. SwooshICE
14. Ex-Rolla(Picked up and paid)
15. RJ3
16. Spanish_Gino
17. Newlook
18. SoopaBanana

triplezoom
02-24-2005, 06:21 PM
Finally picked up my stubby today from joe (very nice and professional). Stubby snuggles nicely around the base, looks very jdmish and has great reception. It was definately a good choice. Thx again joe. :D

MazdaTree
02-25-2005, 02:35 AM
hey joe i cant make it to the meet due to work but keep it for me ill probably call you up one day soon about picking it up
thanks

FLIPDADY
02-25-2005, 07:53 AM
Originally posted by triplezoom


Finally picked up my stubby today from joe (very nice and professional). Stubby snuggles nicely around the base, looks very jdmish and has great reception. It was definately a good choice. Thx again joe. :D
No problem man! Did you see the blue STI on the lot? That car came in yesterday and it was sold at noon to some young Chinese guy.:sarc

FLIPDADY
02-25-2005, 07:54 AM
Originally posted by MazdaTree


hey joe i cant make it to the meet due to work but keep it for me ill probably call you up one day soon about picking it up
thanks
That\'s no problem, I\'ll keep 1 or 2 of the stubbies in stock. Just give me a call in advance to let me know when you\'re coming by.

mazda3ride
02-25-2005, 07:57 AM
Hi Joe,

I probably will not be able to make it to the meet either. Would it be possible for me to pick one up from you at the dealership? If so, when would be a good time and where is it located?

FLIPDADY
02-25-2005, 08:52 AM
Originally posted by mazda3ride


Hi Joe,

I probably will not be able to make it to the meet either. Would it be possible for me to pick one up from you at the dealership? If so, when would be a good time and where is it located?
Well I\'m here today till 5. So if you can make it today I\'ll be here. The deaalership is located at 11645 Yonge Street in Richmond Hill. About 3 light north of Elgin Mills on the right hand side. Look for the big Subaru sign.

bluntman
02-25-2005, 09:33 AM
FYI, take Bathurst up until Elgin Mills and turn right at the Petro Can station. Turn left at Yonge and continue north. There is a bottleneck on Yonge north of Major Mackenzie...it becomes one lane. :(