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If, like me, you're becoming extremely tired of the kids saying: "Daddy, I broke the antenna......again. There's no music!" every time they forget to unscrew it before entering a car wash, I have found the solution!
After ordering my THIRD antenna kit....at $60/per (making the total cost of these car washes quite astronmical), I took a good look at the unit. First, kudos to Volvo for FINALLY ditching that soft brass mast stud, in favor of steel. One issue solved. So I decided that the mast, itself, was just too tall.....making the leverage point the base of the stud. Measured the thread pitch of the stud at 6x1.0 and started looking around.
Ah Ha! I found that AMI/All Sales makes their 'Stubbie' antenna series in either polished stainless or black powder coat. They range in length from 3" to 21" in 3" increments. I bought the black 3" model 6203. Cost varies wildly. Anywhere from $11.50 incl shipping to $34.00 plus! Quality piece. Looks fantastic. Great reception. Highly recommended.
But wait! For $5.99 shipped, I also took a chance on a 3" carbon fiber mast made by iCBEAMER. You need to order the one for Ford cars which, apparently, use the same 6mm stud as our wagons. This one, too, looks totally cool, though less elegant than the AMI Stubbie. Good performance. Great price.
All in all, I was able to add to the car's 'Street Cred' with the kids, AND save myself a few bucks in the future. Happy guy, I am!
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