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**etyu** · 12-07-2007

Thanks SLKman, I used rounded nose jeweler's pliers unto the two circular indented areas on the light blue plastic. Light but firm pressure towards the antenna end and counterclockwise force was all that was needed to unscrew the blue plastic-antenna innards assembly out. Not much force is required to unscrew the assembly.

I will be doing the mods but using G30 insulated wire (also available at Radio Shack) in the SL antenna and see if I can cram 75 cm in that small space.

I know that 75cm of G26 insulated wire will fit inside the R170 antenna (with some room to spare), but haven't had the chance to solder it in place or test it out. I will report back after completing both mods this weekend.

12-07-2007	#42 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,308 Country: Thanks: 382 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Thanks SLKman, I used rounded nose jeweler's pliers unto the two circular indented areas on the light blue plastic. Light but firm pressure towards the antenna end and counterclockwise force was all that was needed to unscrew the blue plastic-antenna innards assembly out. Not much force is required to unscrew the assembly. I will be doing the mods but using G30 insulated wire (also available at Radio Shack) in the SL antenna and see if I can cram 75 cm in that small space. I know that 75cm of G26 insulated wire will fit inside the R170 antenna (with some room to spare), but haven't had the chance to solder it in place or test it out. I will report back after completing both mods this weekend. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.