802lexus

Hey everyone I'm new and recently bought a 2002 sc430 with 50k miles. The ride is amazing. I want to know if it is possible to removal the antenna all together but still keep the radio working?

scyul

Hi 802lexus, and welcome!

Yes, it is possible to delete the electric antenna (probably my next mod too)... To acomplish that, you will need an electronic antenna similar to this...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/METRA-44-UA20...item2564ddba9c

Hope this helps!

mandyfig

If you ever decide on going for this DIY, please take pics and post. Good luck. A lot of us here want to dump the telescoping antenna.

AusTexLex

Instructions say the Metra antenna can't be mounted behind metal, so where to mount it seems to be the issue.

scyul

You can simply mount it in the top of the windshield... Inside the car... Or rear package tray if you prefer...

husker741

I would love to see how someone did this. like mandfig said, please post if you decide to do it.

Tensi

I hope someone figures this out! The antenna dates our cars bad.

mandyfig

I am just waiting for a brave soul to take this on and I will follow blindly! We need a stubby antenna!

Tensi

haha! Same here.

redliner8

iTrader: (1)

It's fairly easy to re-route the antenna wire to go inside of the car. the wire goes through a hole behind the back of the passenger side seat. ive tried a hidden antenna before, which i put inside of the rear headrest and reception wasnt good. i never tried the metra but it looks like it would fit between the rear seat headrests. id give it a try but i spent too much money testing other antennas without success lol

SlvBullet

iTrader: (8)

Has anyone tried the antenna used on the ISC?

robertrios

iTrader: (11)

yea i also wanna get rid of the antenna, I think the one that is on the corolla and accords, flat little box might work.