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EZDozzit 11-13-2006 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rangerfan
Nice install. I installed the unit under the spare, and now that I think about it, I never should have done that. Your idea is much better. As for the antenna in the spoiler, I had a very bad experience with it and switched to a roof mount antenna. I still get dropouts on the roof, but thath has to do with the area I live in--too many rocks, walls, trees, and hills.

Welcome to the world of Howard 100 and 101. :)
Thanks! Actually the antenna which came with the kit is the roof mount version. It has the magnet backing. I used 3M adhesive tape to mount it inside the spoiler. So far, the reception has been excellent. Even when I go under a freeway overpass, it doesn't skip a beat. But then again, Florida is flat so that might have something to do with it. ;)

Halston Pitman 11-13-2006 07:32 PM
Wow Rob the install looks great. I see you were able to figure out how to get the antenna into the spoiler.

Any issues yet with reception or everything is coming in clean and clear?

EZDozzit 11-13-2006 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Halston Pitman
Wow Rob the install looks great. I see you were able to figure out how to get the antenna into the spoiler.

Any issues yet with reception or everything is coming in clean and clear?
Your antenna, although small, kicks a$$. It does a better job inside the X5's spoiler than my Dodge RAM's bulky antenna which is mounted on the roof. Because of it's low profile, I was able to place it in the perfect spot just under the spoiler cover. Reception is very clear and quality incredible. I'm very pleased with the kit. :thumbup:

Halston Pitman 11-13-2006 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by EZDozzit
Your antenna, although small, kicks a$$. It does a better job inside the X5's spoiler than my Dodge RAM's bulky antenna which is mounted on the roof. Because of it's low profile, I was able to place it in the perfect spot just under the spoiler cover. Reception is very clear and quality incredible. I'm very pleased with the kit. :thumbup:
Awesome! :thumbup:

Glad I could help. Let me know if you need any help. I sent your install photos around the office. Everyone enjoyed them. Always fun to see good quality customer installs!!!

bigmac99 11-27-2006 02:56 PM
are you still happy with the reception with the antenna in the spoiler? any issues to speak of? how hard is it to get the spoiler apart? do you need to use anything to seal it up when you put it back together? or does it just pull apart when you take the screws out?

Thanks
Charles

EZDozzit 11-27-2006 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bigmac99
are you still happy with the reception with the antenna in the spoiler? any issues to speak of? how hard is it to get the spoiler apart? do you need to use anything to seal it up when you put it back together? or does it just pull apart when you take the screws out?

Thanks
Charles
So far so good. No issues whatsoever. Taking the spoiler apart is not that difficult. If you scroll up on this thread, you'll find a link to an article with instructions on how to do it. There's no seal. The spoiler cover just bolts back on. The hardest part was running the antenna cable down to the receiver.


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