Short antenna - Page 2

BADMOON · 02-22-2007

"fake"... that's too funny.. i wonder if anyone can tell the difference between the brabus and the SL from a distant.. especially if an SLK happen to just pass by..

**etyu** · 02-22-2007

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Originally Posted by 9MOON

"fake"... that's too funny.. i wonder if anyone can tell the difference between the brabus and the SL from a distant.. especially if an SLK happen to just pass by..

I think what OWL SLK meant with "fake" means it's not a functional piece. One cannot tell the difference between the SL and Brabus antennae from a distance. Brabus will also paint the antenna base to match the car, including the AUX ANT install (cost is around $500 for parts and labor, including paint).

Banned · 02-23-2007

That´s true Eddy.

I friend of mine is working on a antenna for the R171, but we have to wait a little for the result.

BADMOON · 02-28-2007

off topic.. anyone got a picture of the BRABUS badge for the side of the SLK?? does the letters come separately like the badge for the trunk?

**etyu** · 03-10-2007

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Originally Posted by johnnie

I'm using a Brabus short antena and its perfectly working don't shorthen your range of remote control and the radio frequency is better then original.

That's because Brabus antenna includes installation of an auxiliary antenna in the rear bumper.

Jon A · 04-08-2007

Ok so I fitted my one the other week.

The reception is non existant now; however it does look really good tho.

**alroumi** · 04-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Jon A

Ok so I fitted my one the other week.

The reception is non existant now; however it does look really good tho.

Too bad, I was thinking of changing mine due to lots of people telling me my Antenna looks cheap and to long.

B55 · 04-09-2007

Behold . . . the power of BRABUS.

But the reception sucks. No mind, I just listen to Sat radio.

**alroumi** · 04-10-2007

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Originally Posted by B55

Behold . . . the power of BRABUS.

But the reception sucks. No mind, I just listen to Sat radio.

Looks good.

Wimbledon_SLK · 04-10-2007

Hi,

I bought the short antenna in Bremen for 30 Euros. I believe its a R170 antenna. Contrary to Woolly, my radio reception in the London area is very very poor. I have no problems with all the other functions.
If you like listenineg to the radio and you live in the London area, maybe you should consider having the antenna with the bumper wire which garantees a much better reception form what I read.

Ciao

P

Banned · 04-10-2007

The Brabus solution in the bumber is not much better than the short version only. The difference you find just in the price...

B55 · 04-10-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

The Brabus solution in the bumber is not much better than the short version only. The difference you find just in the price...

And the fact that it is very high quality, paint-matched perfectly, installed with OEM expertise, and has not had a single problem (paint flecking, etc.).

Sometimes, you get what you pay for.

ppower · 05-07-2007

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Originally Posted by B55

Behold . . . the power of BRABUS.

But the reception sucks. No mind, I just listen to Sat radio.

For sat you need to have an antenna installed? Or does the car already have it? I have the sat button on mine, but when I push it says, "no satellite radio"...So I have no way to get the ESN to register it.

Pp

**etyu** · 05-07-2007

Sat radio uses a different antenna that looks like a bump on the trunk/boot lid.

Addicted2Speed · 05-08-2007

So where can you buy the cheapest OEM SL antenna? Ebay doesn't seem to have them, or at least not at this time.

**etyu** · 05-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Addicted2Speed

So where can you buy the cheapest OEM SL antenna? Ebay doesn't seem to have them, or at least not at this time.

I got mine from MB dealer Part No. A 230 827 01 01 9xxx where xxx=color code of your car. (e.g., 723 is for pewter or cubanite silber). Cost around $95 to $100. Not cheap at all.

ppower · 05-08-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

I got mine from MB dealer Part No. A 230 827 01 01 9xxx where xxx=color code of your car. (e.g., 723 is for pewter or cubanite silber). Cost around $95 to $100. Not cheap at all.

Can you get it in just black plastic look? As, my car is Orion Blue and I am sure they don't have it in that color. And not looking to have to have the base painted along with the stem at a body shop.

DansSlk · 05-08-2007

I had a quick look and to me it only seems to come painted but if you remove the ES2 code from the PN so ignore the 9XXX you might be able to order it without

**etyu** · 05-08-2007

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Originally Posted by ppower

Can you get it in just black plastic look? As, my car is Orion Blue and I am sure they don't have it in that color. And not looking to have to have the base painted along with the stem at a body shop.

You can use the black color code and get a black SL type antenna.

msfamilia · 05-09-2007

The power of DIY flat black!

05-07-2007	#34 (permalink)
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05-08-2007	#38 (permalink)
DansSlk Due For Service Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,748 Country: Thanks: 95 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I had a quick look and to me it only seems to come painted but if you remove the ES2 code from the PN so ignore the 9XXX you might be able to order it without __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-22-2007	#21 (permalink)
BADMOON SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SHERMAN OAKS, CA Vehicle: SLK28 Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"fake"... that's too funny.. i wonder if anyone can tell the difference between the brabus and the SL from a distant.. especially if an SLK happen to just pass by..

02-23-2007	#23 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That´s true Eddy. I friend of mine is working on a antenna for the R171, but we have to wait a little for the result.

02-28-2007	#24 (permalink)
BADMOON SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SHERMAN OAKS, CA Vehicle: SLK28 Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	off topic.. anyone got a picture of the BRABUS badge for the side of the SLK?? does the letters come separately like the badge for the trunk?

04-08-2007	#26 (permalink)
Jon A SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Vehicle: BMW M3 Posts: 9 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok so I fitted my one the other week. The reception is non existant now; however it does look really good tho.

04-10-2007	#30 (permalink)
Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 649 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	Hi, I bought the short antenna in Bremen for 30 Euros. I believe its a R170 antenna. Contrary to Woolly, my radio reception in the London area is very very poor. I have no problems with all the other functions. If you like listenineg to the radio and you live in the London area, maybe you should consider having the antenna with the bumper wire which garantees a much better reception form what I read. Ciao P

04-10-2007	#31 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Brabus solution in the bumber is not much better than the short version only. The difference you find just in the price...

05-08-2007	#35 (permalink)
Addicted2Speed Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 225 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	So where can you buy the cheapest OEM SL antenna? Ebay doesn't seem to have them, or at least not at this time.