W124 antenna upgrade

[sub_zero]

hello all,
while surfing the internet I came across a nice W124 antenna upgrade in Japan,
I'm not sure if any serious mods have been made,as this car is in Japan.
IMHO it is a very nice upgrade.
what do you think?

 

[Huey124]

I might consider it as a temporary if my original one packed up, looks as though they've flared the arches on it aswell.

 

[carat 3.6]

looks as though they've flared the arches on it aswell.

E500's and 500E's have flared arches from the factory, mercedes hot rod at the time.

 

[mattc]

Is that because its an E500 though?

Stick with original aerial

 

[SilverSaloon]

my concern would be what the radio reception would be like in terms of quality with the aerial being so low down.

 

[grober]

Folk's concerns about reception may be justified depending where the car is used. On open flat terrain reception would be fine elsewhere not so good. It may have a built amplifier which would help but you have to have a signal to boost in the first place?

 

[No Name Benz]

Hey!! Very nice, absolutely. Mine does not exist and am looking for a replacement. Have to say but, the fun of an electric unit is somewhat taken away with this. Any chance I could have that car shipped over?

 

[sub_zero]

The mechanism of my antenna ceased,that is why I liked this one,a maintenance free antenna,I think it is just like the new SLK antenna.
while searching for SLK antenna I came across this post,it may be very interesting to you all ,especially 'NO Name Benz'.Check this
regards

 

[sub_zero]

The mechanism of my antenna ceased,that is why I liked this one,a maintenance free antenna,I think it is just like the new SLK antenna.
while searching for SLK antenna I came across this post,it may be very interesting to you all ,especially 'NO Name Benz'.Check this
regards

 

[grober]

One thing to note is that later MB models with " built in" aerials such as in the rear window, rear bumper or short stub aerials do have small signal amplifiers built in to their supply/connection circuitry somewhere. They are some times multiplexed with radio telephony aerials/signals also. Not saying this is the case but a good quality automatic retractable mast takes a lot of beating imho