ismeto

I am looking for SLK Forum and not seen about horrrible Antenna sesign issue on new SLK

Who designed and replaced it on this expensive and beautiful car.

It is not good and it gives cheap car view

Ynot

SLK has many short antenna options, brabus, sl, and r170, do a search and you'll find description and pics for all of them.

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Initially, I thought the SLK was cheap and ugly too. Since I have the Piecha module to remotely lower and raise the top, I love it. The factory antenna works best. There are smaller and more stylist antenas available that will limit receptions. Decide what's more important.

chrislk55

I agree that the stock antenna is a bit long and does not really suit the rear of the car. I tried the R170 antenna and I was not very happy with my remote range or my radio reception. After reading a few posts on the subject, I decided to cut my stock antenna in half. I think its a great compromise between looks and performance. I have noticed very little difference in FM reception and I get great range on the remote.

Duo-Art

chrislk55, How did you do this? This would be a great aftermarket item for someone to manufacture. Did you try it with AM radio? If yes, how was the reception?

chrislk55

AM Radio works great, as does FM. I just cut the antenna exactly in half, cut off the rubber top, drilled out the fiberglass from the rubber top, then re-inserted the rubber top on the shorter antenna. Very easy mod, took maybe 45 mins. I read the following post where another forum member did a similar job, and got my inspiration there. I didnt cut mine all the way as he did, thats a matter of preference i suppose. There are pretty detailed instructions near the bottom of the first page.


http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...k-antenna.html