Mangowalk 7" Rubber Antenna Mast

[VX crazy]

You just unscrew the old antenna and screw in the new one - the simplest mod possible!

Thanks for the post workmeistr!

So how do you replace the part that is mounted to the roof if it is cracking and falling apart? I know that antenna portion screws into the part mounted on the roof....

[johnnyapollo]

From what I remember the VX antenna is the same as one made for the 1987-2003 Volkswagen Jetta (may not be that specific model but if you know anyone who has a VW you can try to swap to see if they fit). If so, you can pick up any of many replacements on eBay for less than $10 shipped.

-- John

[r6boater]

From what I remember the VX antenna is the same as one made for the 1987-2003 Volkswagen Jetta (may not be that specific model but if you know anyone who has a VW you can try to swap to see if they fit). If so, you can pick up any of many replacements on eBay for less than $10 shipped.

-- John

Fuba is the brand on the VW's. As an owner of an '03 Jetta, I've learned that S2000, Mitsu Evo, and a couple other brands run the same base. If you check the vwvortex.com, they usually have some different brands, styles for sale under the MKIV classifieds. You can also look at ECS tuning, they sell shorty ants for the VW's

[ZEUS]

So how do you replace the part that is mounted to the roof if it is cracking and falling apart? I know that antenna portion screws into the part mounted on the roof....

OH! Well, the part that mounts to the roof is held on by a nut with sharp teeth accessible from under the headliner. You have to carefully pop off the "vented" plastic piece that secures the headliner, then you'll see the wires to the 3rd brake light and the FM antenna. Unplug the antenna mount from the inside and unscrew that nut with the teeth... no, don't use YOUR teeth... Reassemble!

[workmeistr]

Be care on the Volkswagen antennas, though, as I think they're 6mm. I guess many VX's have the 6mm female, but mine was definately 5mm and it does't look like the roof-mounted base had been altered.

This antenna, and many other after-market, non-vehicle specific ones, have multiple adapters.