1995 suzuki swift install

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michiel sanders
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1995 suzuki swift install

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motorola mc2100 vhf.
motorola hsn4024a speaker
kathrein k31152 magnetmount antenna


driver view
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passenger view
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the speaker is mounted behind the center console.

temporary antenna, still looking for a good permanent mount antenna
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Re: 1995 suzuki swift install

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It's 13 years old. Bust out a hole saw and install a proper antenna! Clean mount otherwise - I'm about to do something similar in a 2008 Toyota Camry.
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Re: 1995 suzuki swift install

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i'm still looking for a good antenna ;)
tvsjr wrote:It's 13 years old. Bust out a hole saw and install a proper antenna! Clean mount otherwise - I'm about to do something similar in a 2008 Toyota Camry.
GP380 EX Uhf, GP340 EX Uhf, GP340 Uhf, GP1280 Uhf
Astro Saber I Uhf, Xts3000R I Vhf
Saber III Uhf, Saber III Vhf
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Stornophone CQF9000 Uhf
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Re: 1995 suzuki swift install

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Here in the US we make wide use of a Motorola permanent roof mount called
a TAD or TAE, but more commonly known as the NMO. It requires a 3/4-inch
(about 19mm) hole. If you can get the headliner down this kind of mount would
be pretty easy to install in your car. Antennas to fit this mount are widely
available.
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Re: 1995 suzuki swift install

Post by giguchan »

I too agree put some holes in it! I like to use a chassis punch though. start out with a nice small hole enough to get the punch inserted and then crank down on it.. you will have a nice smooth hole.. I used one once and i will never go back to a "hole saw" again.
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Re: 1995 suzuki swift install

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Looks like a nice fit. The antenna somehow is way to lengthy don't you have any problem on that one?
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