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? Where is the radio antenna on the '08 E350

Old Apr 27, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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? Where is the radio antenna on the '08 E350

Want to have my windows tinted, but when I did this with my old car ('03 E320) I lost my AM radio reception when they did the back window. Wierd I know, but I dont want this to happen again.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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I believe the antenna is integrated in with the back glass.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Crap..I was afraid of that! Wonder if LEGAL tint will effect radio? Anyone tinted w/o trouble?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bobcatflip
Crap..I was afraid of that! Wonder if LEGAL tint will effect radio? Anyone tinted w/o trouble?
Would not think that the tint would affect the Radio Frequency propogation and reception. Call MBUSA and ask for their position.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bobcatflip
Crap..I was afraid of that! Wonder if LEGAL tint will effect radio? Anyone tinted w/o trouble?
I have no radio reception problems on my E63, and I tinted with 35% tint when I first purchased the car in '08.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Just make sure its not metallic tint. And also have your tint guy saran wrap the pillars so that they don't get soaked during the installation. The antenna amplifiers are behind those rear pillars and can short out if soaked by steam.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by edwinwalke
Would not think that the tint would affect the Radio Frequency propogation and reception. Call MBUSA and ask for their position.
MB (USA) has already given their opinion a long time ago, they've released a bulletin with a warning about metal based films killing radio reception (as explained in another reply above).
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