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Old 09-05-2002 | 10:04 AM
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Well, it's finally taking a **** on me.. I have to turn the ******* radio off and on like 5 times before it finally retracts/ Sometimes it just stays at the top and buzzes. Facker. Anyway, how much does a new one cost? Or what's a good alternative?
Old 09-05-2002 | 11:26 AM
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new is prob, around $200, I'm sure you can find one used. You can allways go with a universal one , but then you'll have to figure out all the wires to have it operate correctly
Old 09-05-2002 | 11:30 AM
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They are pretty gay, 4 RX-7's and I have never had a power antenna that works. I just go to the local auto parts store and buy a either a rubber one or a manual one. The manual one looks just like stock, just doesn't go up and down.
Old 09-05-2002 | 11:34 AM
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you can buy the mast, its only like $40, or you can take it out completely, there is an antenna in the rear hatch glass that works just fine



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Old 09-05-2002 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Sep 5 2002, 10:34 AM
you can buy the mast, its only like $40, or you can take it out completely, there is an antenna in the rear hatch glass that works just fine



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So can I unhook the power one and be okay?
Old 09-05-2002 | 12:51 PM
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the previous owner of my car took out the power antenna and installed a manual one. what kind it is i have NO idea
Old 09-05-2002 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 9BASE3' date='Sep 5 2002, 08:50 AM
[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Sep 5 2002, 10:34 AM']you can buy the mast, its only like $40, or you can take it out completely, there is an antenna in the rear hatch glass that works just fine



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So can I unhook the power one and be okay?[/quote]

yup, my friend took it out completely and the radio works the same



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Old 09-05-2002 | 01:55 PM
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Hmmm... Sweet!
Old 09-06-2002 | 09:42 AM
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I replaced mine last year.

$50 at www.mazdarecycling.com

It took them 4 times to send me one that wasn't broken but eventually they got it right.
Old 09-06-2002 | 01:42 PM
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Ever thought bout a little antenna like the one on the Honda S2000???? I thought bout gettin somethign like that if mine ever broke. Great reception, but sleek and not too noticable.






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