Easy, inexpensive solution for the black Sirius antenna
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06 SLK55 AMG Firemist/Blk
Easy, inexpensive solution for the black Sirius antenna
I received and installed a color matched antenna from http://colormatchantenna.netfirms.c...talog/index.php to replace the ugly black wart. They send out a painted replacement so you're not without an antenna. Here are some before and after shots. At $40 it is a bargain for the quick service, quality and, exact color match. As you can see it is quite an improvement for such a small investment.
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06 SLK55 AMG Firemist/Blk
Originally Posted by DapMan
Did you purposely reverse the mounting direction?
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Originally Posted by DapMan
FWIW, the installation instructions indicate that the flat side goes forward (like your "pre" pictures). Don't know if it really matters, though.
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...2008-02-04.pdf
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Originally Posted by Julien321
Yes I did. To me it looks like the angle should face the wind. I can change it back at any time. How is it mounted on other MB models? Does anyone have some pictures?
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Originally Posted by Julien321
At $40 it is a bargain for the quick service, quality and, exact color match.
Thanks for the tip.
Jim
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Look at page 3 of http://www.myplanet.net/mnking/E-SAT.pdf
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Originally Posted by CASL55
It sure is. I just ordered one. At least, I think I did -- I couldn't find the paint code on the car. Their web site says that it's supposed to be on the center radiator support, but I couldn't find it. I just told them it was pewter, and we'll see what happens.
Thanks for the tip.
Jim
Thanks for the tip.
Jim
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Originally Posted by scorchie
If you're in the US, the newer cars have the paint code listed in the corner of a sticker in the driver's door jamb. Your post-2003 W211 will definitely have the code listed starting with the letter "C".
Thanks,
Jim
