Roof Mounted Antenna - Nissan Murano

SMenasco · 03-24-2010, 06:25 PM

My '09 antenna had a collision with a erratic operating garage door and the protruding part was broken off. Dealer quoted over $300 to replace. Headliner would have to be removed, etc. I elected to prospone the job. Since that time, I have taken a road trip and find no apparent reception problem with the broken antenna, on AM, FM or XM. Any comments?

red kiosk · 03-24-2010, 06:44 PM

The antenna part that sticks up is screwed into the base. Did you damage the threaded base? It's a common thread size for satellite antennas. If your base is not damaged, maybe an after-market one would be easier on the pocket book. Take care!

Jim

hokey777 · 03-24-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by red kiosk
It's a common thread size for satellite antennas.
Jim

Red, could you give more details on this? I can't find anything online, and local car audio stores are clueless. (I also sent you a PM)

Thanks,
Hokey

Gordo36 · 03-25-2010, 06:36 AM

I replaced my roof antenna with one called "Shark". Very easy to put on and I think it looks much nicer. Check it out at www.visualgarage.com/home.html
They will paint them to match your car.

hokey777 · 03-25-2010, 12:48 PM

Any pics of it on your ride Gordo?

Gordo36 · 03-25-2010, 01:26 PM

Here are 2 pictures of my '09 Merlot Murano SL with the "Shark" antenna.

Gordo36 · 03-25-2010, 01:29 PM

Trying again to post 2 pictures.

Gordo36 · 03-25-2010, 01:30 PM

2nd picture!

hokey777 · 03-25-2010, 04:55 PM

SAWEET! Thanks Gordo. Same color as mine - Merlot.

Hokey

Medic1530 · 03-26-2010, 12:03 PM

Gordo,
Thanks for posting the pics. The "Shark" definitely looks better than the OEM antenna stub.

I too have the LE in Merlot. Curious as to the AM/FM and XM reception. Have you noticed any difference?

Gordo36 · 03-26-2010, 01:31 PM

I have not noticed any change at all in the reception since I added the "Shark" antenna. I also put one on my wife's Infiniti EX35 and that also did not change the reception at all. Very easy to install also.

mattski · 05-05-2010, 07:37 PM

As an alternative to the shark fin, has anyone tried the 3 inch carbon fiber antenna? You can see one here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0105&viewitem=

Pilgrim · 05-06-2010, 11:56 AM

What's most important about these antennas is not the exterior, but what they have inside to make it an effective antenna. Hard to get that info without BTDT reports!

hokey777 · 05-06-2010, 12:41 PM

I drove around the Seattle area for a week with the antenna off, and there was absolutly no difference from when it was on. It cut out in the same places on or off. So I could not imaging that stub would make it any worse.

The reason I was looking into one of these options, was for clearance with my roof top cargo box. I was able to adjust the box forward just enough so that it does not bend down the antenna.

mattski · 05-06-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by hokey777

The reason I was looking into one of these options, was for clearance with my roof top cargo box. I was able to adjust the box forward just enough so that it does not bend down the antenna.

Same here... and I was worried about getting stuff in the antenna hole, so thought this 3 inch stubby was cheap enough to give it a try. I don't use the sat radio, only navigation, so I'll give a report after using it.

03-24-2010, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
SMenasco Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 41	Roof Mounted Antenna My '09 antenna had a collision with a erratic operating garage door and the protruding part was broken off. Dealer quoted over $300 to replace. Headliner would have to be removed, etc. I elected to prospone the job. Since that time, I have taken a road trip and find no apparent reception problem with the broken antenna, on AM, FM or XM. Any comments?

03-24-2010, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
red kiosk The Phone Booth Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 717	The antenna part that sticks up is screwed into the base. Did you damage the threaded base? It's a common thread size for satellite antennas. If your base is not damaged, maybe an after-market one would be easier on the pocket book. Take care! Jim __________________ "The pathologically precise are annoying, but right." 2009 LE - Black/Black - Nissan JDM LED DRLs - Nissan JDM Black Chrome Grille - Nissan JDM Side Window Visors - Color-matched Lower Bumper Covers - Black Chrome Nissan Front and Rear Emblems - 255/50-20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires - Refinished 20" OEM LE Wheels in Nissan GTR Hyper-Smoke - Stealth Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs - Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Light Bulbs - Hella Supertone Horns - 35% Tinted Front Side Windows

03-25-2010, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
hokey777 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle area Posts: 711	Any pics of it on your ride Gordo? __________________ 2009 LE AWD Merlot Loaded w/ NAV 20" rims

03-25-2010, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gordo36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 28	Trying again to post 2 pictures. Attached Thumbnails

03-25-2010, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gordo36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 28	2nd picture! Attached Thumbnails

03-25-2010, 06:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gordo36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 28	I replaced my roof antenna with one called "Shark". Very easy to put on and I think it looks much nicer. Check it out at www.visualgarage.com/home.html They will paint them to match your car.

03-25-2010, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gordo36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 28	Here are 2 pictures of my '09 Merlot Murano SL with the "Shark" antenna.

03-25-2010, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
hokey777 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle area Posts: 711	SAWEET! Thanks Gordo. Same color as mine - Merlot. Hokey __________________ 2009 LE AWD Merlot Loaded w/ NAV 20" rims

03-26-2010, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Medic1530 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 18	Gordo, Thanks for posting the pics. The "Shark" definitely looks better than the OEM antenna stub. I too have the LE in Merlot. Curious as to the AM/FM and XM reception. Have you noticed any difference? __________________ 2009 Murano LE, Merlot, OEM side wind deflectors, WeatherTech floor mats

03-26-2010, 01:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gordo36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 28	I have not noticed any change at all in the reception since I added the "Shark" antenna. I also put one on my wife's Infiniti EX35 and that also did not change the reception at all. Very easy to install also.

05-05-2010, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
mattski Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 265	As an alternative to the shark fin, has anyone tried the 3 inch carbon fiber antenna? You can see one here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0105&viewitem= __________________ 2010 Murano LE w/ AWD, Navigation, Weathertech Floorliners, LED DRLs, SportWing Side Moldings, VG Sharkfin Antenna, Cloud Rider Mesh Grill, NON-beeping liftgate

05-06-2010, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,027	What's most important about these antennas is not the exterior, but what they have inside to make it an effective antenna. Hard to get that info without BTDT reports! __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

05-06-2010, 12:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
hokey777 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle area Posts: 711	I drove around the Seattle area for a week with the antenna off, and there was absolutly no difference from when it was on. It cut out in the same places on or off. So I could not imaging that stub would make it any worse. The reason I was looking into one of these options, was for clearance with my roof top cargo box. I was able to adjust the box forward just enough so that it does not bend down the antenna. __________________ 2009 LE AWD Merlot Loaded w/ NAV 20" rims

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