New 2010 5 today. When I got home I found out the antenna hits a couple of places on my garage door. No problem entering but will not be able to back out, so I have unscrewed it. Just wondering if anyone has ever put a slight bend in the antenna. It would be about 2" from the top. Thanks
Antenna adjustment
- Thread starter Martyd
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I'm in the same situation. I'm planning to work on the garrage door. Like laying up slippery surface (I'm thinking of those tobogganing flexible plastic sheets and rivet them.) so that the original antenna can slide/bend safely when touching the garrage door.
meanwhile I'm just using a six-inch antenna I picked from some store.. Radio works ok.
but not very good when you are in the parkade.
meanwhile I'm just using a six-inch antenna I picked from some store.. Radio works ok.
but not very good when you are in the parkade.
I had the same problem and bought this one for my '08:
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail.asp?key=Fuba_Antenna_RA_8.5
It's a shorter version of the OEM antenna, but the reception isn't compromised as it may be on the really stubby ones.
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail.asp?key=Fuba_Antenna_RA_8.5
It's a shorter version of the OEM antenna, but the reception isn't compromised as it may be on the really stubby ones.
After driving around this morning with no antenna I found the radio had no trouble with my favorite local stations. Very sensitive receiver. Based on that I think I can shorten the antenna as needed, and seal the end. I don't think I will notice the change in reception.
That's precisely what I used and it works perfectly.
Here's the thread that gave me the info.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123722726&highlight=shorter+antenna+option
Rockin03mp5
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- '13 Mazda3 / '13 Edge / Your Mom
i have the same problem as well.
for around 6 months i drove around without an antenna. then i got the sharkfin antenna. you could go with a shorty antenna though. that would probably work.
for around 6 months i drove around without an antenna. then i got the sharkfin antenna. you could go with a shorty antenna though. that would probably work.
that's what i did. looks stock.
Good point, you can always put the longer Mazda5 antenna back on for trips.
For those who haven't messed around with the antenna, it just screws on and off - to switch antennas would take a very short amount of time.
Kenshin 1029
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- Mazda 5 2008
Thanks for the input!
Good idea. I had the same problem with my garage door, but whoever set it up didn't have the door opening far enough. I was able to adjust the door up like 6 inches or so. Anyhow the CX7 antenna looks like a good idea and I may need it in the future depending on my canoe, etc...on the roof rack. Although I figure the stock antenna will simply go up inside the canoe.
You can adjust your garage door opener to open further if it rubs. Mine did, so I spent five minutes on the opener and fixed it. Most openers only require that you turn a screw to adjust how far up it goes, and a screw to adjust how far down it goes. That's a lot easier than changing the antenna, right?
Rockin03mp5
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- '13 Mazda3 / '13 Edge / Your Mom
garage door adjustment wont really work for me.
