Bought the carbon fiber antenna cover on the z store.

cycy89 · 03-26-2013, 05:35 PM

I bought the carbon fiber antenna cover from the z store, the fitment is ok, but I get terrible xm radio signal now!

6MT · 03-26-2013, 05:50 PM

Maybe a lesson there...

Michael@TheZStore · 03-26-2013, 06:11 PM

That is strange. We tested the piece with a forum member before we offered it.
We have sold quite a few of them, This is the first problem I've heard of.

hhhhmmmm?

Michael

cycy89 · 03-26-2013, 06:42 PM

I wish I knew why.. :/

Fountainhead · 03-26-2013, 10:15 PM

You could just take off the cover, note the signal strength and then put the cover back on and see if the signal lessens....in open view of the sky of course. Coincidentally SXM could have turned off the terrestrial transmitter in your area that day....I know my Z loses it under shade trees driving. Ever since SXM turned off the terrestrial signal in our area my reception has been terrible. I have to use an iPod now.

6MT · 03-26-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycy89

I wish I knew why.. :/

Covering up a small antenna for a weak microwave signal.....figured it out yet?

I'm not trying to be rude. But why would you cover an antenna and not expect to get poor reception.

ts-c63 · 03-26-2013, 10:56 PM

since we are on the topic of antennas, does anyone know how to remove the factory antenna? Im goin to vinyl my roof and would like to remove and and put it back on after. its it just held by 3m tape?

cycy89 · 03-26-2013, 11:39 PM

i had my roof and antenna wrapped without removing it

cycy89 · 03-26-2013, 11:41 PM

XM radio doesnt have the best signal, it's worse with the cover.

cycy89 · 03-26-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Covering up a small antenna for a weak microwave signal.....figured it out yet?

I'm not trying to be rude. But why would you cover an antenna and not expect to get poor reception.

of course i know why im not stupid. I was answering MH@370ZSource's question.

03-26-2013, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	Bought the carbon fiber antenna cover on the z store. I bought the carbon fiber antenna cover from the z store, the fitment is ok, but I get terrible xm radio signal now! __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

03-26-2013, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Maybe a lesson there... Trips likes this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-26-2013, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	I wish I knew why.. :/ __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

03-26-2013, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	You could just take off the cover, note the signal strength and then put the cover back on and see if the signal lessens....in open view of the sky of course. Coincidentally SXM could have turned off the terrestrial transmitter in your area that day....I know my Z loses it under shade trees driving. Ever since SXM turned off the terrestrial signal in our area my reception has been terrible. I have to use an iPod now. Trips likes this.

03-26-2013, 11:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	i had my roof and antenna wrapped without removing it __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

03-26-2013, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Michael@TheZStore The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 159 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 299	That is strange. We tested the piece with a forum member before we offered it. We have sold quite a few of them, This is the first problem I've heard of. hhhhmmmm? Michael

03-26-2013, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
ts-c63 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc/nj Posts: 384 Drives: 2012 370z 7At Rep Power: 14	since we are on the topic of antennas, does anyone know how to remove the factory antenna? Im goin to vinyl my roof and would like to remove and and put it back on after. its it just held by 3m tape?

03-26-2013, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	XM radio doesnt have the best signal, it's worse with the cover. __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

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