Short antenna - Page 3

watsons · 05-09-2007

I got a free one with the same color from my dealer! The transmission is not so good, but the look is so good that I am not going to replace it.

cyberdrakon · 05-09-2007

So...how is the remote reception on the Brabus bumper antenna? Is it highly directional? is it anywhere close to the stock reception? Can it be installed in the headliner of the car underneath the vanity mirrors? or in the door panels or dash?

DansSlk · 05-09-2007

Its not quite as good as OEM but its very close.

It has to go in the trunk because all the control modules for the antenna are in there.

cyberdrakon · 05-09-2007

Aftermarket antenna can have pretty long extenions? in my other car i have a 4 foot extension for the radio, and a 2 foot extension for the cellphone...can i use an aftermarket antenna and amplifier with the remote key then? i'm not very concerned about the radio reception, just about the key.

something like this:
http://shopper.cnet.com/car-video/au...-32168012.html

DansSlk · 05-09-2007

I don't know about an aftermarket mate, with the Brabus the antenna pads hook up to the booster that takes power from the Rear SAM the booster then connects to the antenna control module via FAKRA the control module splits the key signals out and sends them off via CAN and sends all the other RF on the line into the AGW, the problem is knowing what signal range to boost you would need to work out what frequency the key uses and find a compatible booster to put in the line if you got one with enough kick you could use the SL antenna just fine without adding others.

It would need to be located in the trunk if you did want to add other antennas you could run a line back to it but the booster would need to be by the control module thats fixed in the trunk.

If you have a scanner to find the key frequency then i think its possible.

N4PWJ · 05-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

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.

so Gero, any word on your friends product yet?

Banned · 05-10-2007

I´ll get the result from Dr. Sven Battermann on the 19th of May. He´s travelling a lot around the world so he needs time. Hope he found a way.

http://www.geml.uni-hannover.de/inst...ann/index.html

N4PWJ · 05-10-2007

that is quite a picture!!!
cheers Gero. Just looking for a cheaper alternative than the Brabus and the SL antenna looses reception.

Wimbledon_SLK · 05-10-2007

the post face lift SLK may have a cross between the long and the short antenna

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/sp...cedes_slk.html

P

**Zeiser50** · 05-10-2007

Just for info, i have installed an electric wire in the bumper (4 meters) in parrallel with the SL antenna. Radio reception becomes good (less than OEM, but good enough i think. More directive) even with the SL antenna.

Few euros only .... Unbeatable !

Installation needs to remove the bumper, which is quite easy.

N4PWJ · 05-10-2007

do a step by step would you Zeiser50 please.
Bit more info on the wire. I can remove the bumper easily, it's the wiring of this extra wire im curious about.

**etyu** · 05-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by N4PWJ

do a step by step would you Zeiser50 please.
Bit more info on the wire. I can remove the bumper easily, it's the wiring of this extra wire im curious about.

I could use piccies and narrative tutorial on removing the rear bumper and the wire install. Thanks in advance.

**Zeiser50** · 05-10-2007

Ok guys. i will try to make a report .....

**etyu** · 05-10-2007

Please start a new thread on how to's. I think we should sticky some of the "how to" threads in this forum -- like varioroof module install, aftermarket bluetooth, clear sidemarkers, etc.

cyberdrakon · 05-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Please start a new thread on how to's. I think we should sticky some of the "how to" threads in this forum -- like varioroof module install, aftermarket bluetooth, clear sidemarkers, etc.

like this?
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...faq-links.html

**Ynot** · 05-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

like this?
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...faq-links.html

that's alot of searching. good job.

**etyu** · 05-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

like this?
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...faq-links.html

Saw it today at benzworld.

**Zeiser50** · 05-11-2007

i have some thought during this night.
Bumper removal or wire installation will not be a big deal for a lots of people. However, to connect this cable to the antenna amplifier, i've :
. opened the antenna amplifier,
. used a solder iron and solder the new wire.
This may be difficult for some of you. Anyway, i will make the report to explain exactly what i have done.

Another way is to create a kind of 'Y' cable, connected between the antenna and the amplifier, wich allows to add the new wire easaly. i have to check what is the antenna P/N, and if can be found easaly ..

i will post some pict in order to explain more clearly ...

Stay tuned .......

N4PWJ · 05-11-2007

cheers Zeiser, will be a useful tutorial.
I agree we should have a new category on the main page called 'how to's' for R170's and R171's.

ppower · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by msfamilia

The power of DIY flat black!

So what color did you originally order it in? I take you are using the original SLK base with that?

05-09-2007	#43 (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	Its not quite as good as OEM but its very close. It has to go in the trunk because all the control modules for the antenna are in there. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-09-2007	#45 (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 don't know about an aftermarket mate, with the Brabus the antenna pads hook up to the booster that takes power from the Rear SAM the booster then connects to the antenna control module via FAKRA the control module splits the key signals out and sends them off via CAN and sends all the other RF on the line into the AGW, the problem is knowing what signal range to boost you would need to work out what frequency the key uses and find a compatible booster to put in the line if you got one with enough kick you could use the SL antenna just fine without adding others. It would need to be located in the trunk if you did want to add other antennas you could run a line back to it but the booster would need to be by the control module thats fixed in the trunk. If you have a scanner to find the key frequency then i think its possible. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-10-2007	#50 (permalink)
Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Just for info, i have installed an electric wire in the bumper (4 meters) in parrallel with the SL antenna. Radio reception becomes good (less than OEM, but good enough i think. More directive) even with the SL antenna. Few euros only .... Unbeatable ! Installation needs to remove the bumper, which is quite easy. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

05-10-2007	#53 (permalink)
Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Ok guys. i will try to make a report ..... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

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05-09-2007	#41 (permalink)
watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 655 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I got a free one with the same color from my dealer! The transmission is not so good, but the look is so good that I am not going to replace it.

05-09-2007	#42 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	So...how is the remote reception on the Brabus bumper antenna? Is it highly directional? is it anywhere close to the stock reception? Can it be installed in the headliner of the car underneath the vanity mirrors? or in the door panels or dash?

05-09-2007	#44 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Aftermarket antenna can have pretty long extenions? in my other car i have a 4 foot extension for the radio, and a 2 foot extension for the cellphone...can i use an aftermarket antenna and amplifier with the remote key then? i'm not very concerned about the radio reception, just about the key. something like this: http://shopper.cnet.com/car-video/au...-32168012.html

05-10-2007	#47 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I´ll get the result from Dr. Sven Battermann on the 19th of May. He´s travelling a lot around the world so he needs time. Hope he found a way. http://www.geml.uni-hannover.de/inst...ann/index.html

05-10-2007	#48 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	that is quite a picture!!! cheers Gero. Just looking for a cheaper alternative than the Brabus and the SL antenna looses reception.

05-10-2007	#49 (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	the post face lift SLK may have a cross between the long and the short antenna http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/sp...cedes_slk.html P

05-10-2007	#51 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	do a step by step would you Zeiser50 please. Bit more info on the wire. I can remove the bumper easily, it's the wiring of this extra wire im curious about.

05-11-2007	#58 (permalink)
Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	i have some thought during this night. Bumper removal or wire installation will not be a big deal for a lots of people. However, to connect this cable to the antenna amplifier, i've : . opened the antenna amplifier, . used a solder iron and solder the new wire. This may be difficult for some of you. Anyway, i will make the report to explain exactly what i have done. Another way is to create a kind of 'Y' cable, connected between the antenna and the amplifier, wich allows to add the new wire easaly. i have to check what is the antenna P/N, and if can be found easaly .. i will post some pict in order to explain more clearly ... Stay tuned ....... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

05-11-2007	#59 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	cheers Zeiser, will be a useful tutorial. I agree we should have a new category on the main page called 'how to's' for R170's and R171's.