can anybody tell me how you installed this on a car? Did you need special tools to drill through the car body?
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No special tools needed! Just find a spot on your car like your roof or trunk lid and make sure that your roof or trunk lid is not plastic so that the strong magnet will attach . If you install it on your roof run your CB wire through one of your door frame and behind your plastic panels going down to the dash and then under your dash. If mounting it on your trunk lidmake sure while you have the anttena mounted that you give enough space for the trunk lid to open and close also give some extra slack in the CB antenna wire then run the wire under trunk lid and through trunk and under the carpet of the car and up under the dash then plug into the back of the CB and have some fun ! No special tools needed! Just find a spot on your car like your roof or trunk lid and make sure that your roof or trunk lid is not plastic so that the strong magnet will attach . If you install it on your roof run your CB wire through one of your door frame and behind your plastic panels going down to the dash and then under your dash. If mounting it on your trunk lidmake sure while you have the anttena mounted that you give enough space for the trunk lid to open and close also give some extra slack in the CB antenna wire then run the wire under trunk lid and through trunk and under... » Read More No special tools needed! Just find a spot on your car like your roof or trunk lid and make sure that your roof or trunk lid is not plastic so that the strong magnet will attach . If you install it on your roof run your CB wire through one of your door frame and behind your plastic panels going down to the dash and then under your dash. If mounting it on your trunk lidmake sure while you have the anttena mounted that you give enough space for the trunk lid to open and close also give some extra slack in the CB antenna wire then run the wire under trunk lid and through trunk and under the carpet of the car and up under the dash then plug into the back of the CB and have some fun ! « Show Less
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This is a "replacement" antenna and would typically go on top of a fender "ridge". If you do not already have an existing hole in the car's fender (or elsewhere on the body) then, yes, you will need to drill a hole. You would either need the appropriate "hole saw" or you could drill a smaller hole with a 3/8' to 1/2" twist drill and then "hog" the hole larger using a round file or a powered rasp or carbide grinding bit.As a side note, I did NOT install this antenna on my truck because this piece of Chinese junk came with the swivel screw attached so tightly I accidentally broke the antenna trying to get it out. Check that before you go drilling any holes in your car!Good luck. This is a "replacement" antenna and would typically go on top of a fender "ridge". If you do not already have an existing hole in the car's fender (or elsewhere on the body) then, yes, you will need to drill a hole. You would either need the appropriate "hole saw" or you could drill a smaller hole with a 3/8' to 1/2" twist drill and then "hog" the hole larger using a round file or a powered rasp or carbide grinding bit.As a side note, I did NOT install this antenna on my truck because this piece of Chinese junk came with the swivel... » Read More This is a "replacement" antenna and would typically go on top of a fender "ridge". If you do not already have an existing hole in the car's fender (or elsewhere on the body) then, yes, you will need to drill a hole. You would either need the appropriate "hole saw" or you could drill a smaller hole with a 3/8' to 1/2" twist drill and then "hog" the hole larger using a round file or a powered rasp or carbide grinding bit.As a side note, I did NOT install this antenna on my truck because this piece of Chinese junk came with the swivel screw attached so tightly I accidentally broke the antenna trying to get it out. Check that before you go drilling any holes in your car!Good luck. « Show Less
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No special tools needed! Just find a spot on your car like your roof or trunk lid and make sure that your roof or trunk lid is not plastic so that the strong magnet will attach . If you install it on your roof run your CB wire through one of your door frame and behind your plastic panels going down to the dash and then under your dash. If mounting it on your trunk lid make sure while you have the anttena mounted that you give enough space for the trunk lid to open and close also give some extra slack in the CB antenna wire then run the wire under trunk lid and through trunk and under the carpet of the car and up under the dash then plug into the back of the CB and have some fun !
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i don't think this is for a newer car. used it as a replacement on my '61 beetle. haven't seen newer cars with a mast antenna but assume it's possible without special tools besides a power drill and bits. good luck.
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No drilling - there are plastic clips in there that are the holes you will use. The hardest part of the install was working with the felt lining and trying to thread through the lining. I ended up pulling the lining to the side a bit and not having the screws go through the lining. These made a huge difference with the splatter on the rear window in rain and snow and it keeps the car exterior cleaner. Don't use these if going off roading - they could easily snap off.
414555
Sorry, can't help you. I had the dealer install mine. They were running a special last year, $199.00 installed. So I'm assuming it's pretty easy to install.
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You would need to drill holes in order to mount it. We opted for a license plate bracket that mounts under the car so you can slide the plate up when driving and slide down when showing
2115956
Yes, you have to drill into the small compartment at the rear of the console. The base fills that compartment but gives you a much larger much nicer one. It was fairly simple to install - it came with easy enough instructions. I think it made a very positive addition to the car.
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it does come with a panel tool and detailed install instructions and should be easy to install in most vehicles although the center console of my make/model/year of car is somewhat unique is very hard to work with and required some additional tools... as far as the wiring harness goes, that is optional but recommended so the wires are neat and organized...it comes with all the tools you would need for standard installation and the owners manual just tells you a few tips and tricks related to the operation of the unit.... hope i was able to answer your questions.
1955805
This is a factory piece that comes with te bolts and template to drill your roof. You need to drill several holes to install. Not very complicated.
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Hi John,The Carflector is an Easy, no-drill installation - either use 3M tape or mechanical fasteners.Hope that helps!AftermarketTruckAccessories.com
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It's very easy to install. I'm a mechanic so I deal with cars all day long. If you have some time to kill and normal tools like 8mm or 10mm deep socket, ratchet and extension and a screw driver to pop off the back panel you should have no problem at getting it done yourself. If you don't feel confident just bring it to your local garage and I'm sure they will have no problem doing it for you. Hope this helps.
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You do not need a special tool to unscrew the bolt. I used a flat tip screwdriver but you should use a bent nose needle nose pliar to unscrew the bolt. Just be careful if you use the screwdriver because if it slips off the bolt you could scratch the car.
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it's different for every vehicle, its not a do it yourself kind of thing if you're not familiar with electric and car wiring diagrams. the installation instructions are not vehicle specific.try using Google with your type of car and this from a starter, I did see some videos on YouTube for none for my vehicle
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Hi;It is VERY important to have a professional installer instal this kind of item for you, one wrong wire and you can damage not only the item but also components of your car. Naturally we can also not give advice over an email or a forum.Ariya
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You will have to cut a hole in the fender and then 2 more beneath the battery. You will also have to cut a hole in the air intake box. I just eye balled it but the template works fine. You will need a hole saw or I just used tin snips for the hole in the fender and a grinder beneath the battery. You will need to remove the battery and air intake to cut holes. I did noticw it to be a little more peppy after I installed it.
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Hi Mike, I used two of the hex bolts at the bottom for attaching the license plate and I purchased two stainless steel screws for attaching the plate and frame to the car.
1262010
Yes, you dont need any special tools. You will need a few door panel plastice clips also available through Amazon.
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before you order this, make sure you have an exact wiring diagram of the car...there are numerous likely colored wires under the dash that the instructions and additional references they send you do not address. you must know exactly what you're doing..ie: be a professional installer or have done one before. it was way to complicated for my ability (i do my own oil changes, tune ups, radiator/transmission flushes and brakes) so it was returned.
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In the front, you remove two pieces at the base of the windshield and the front brackets replace them. You use the original bolts. No drilling required. In the rear, it mounts using the rear bumper mounts. In addition you will have to drill a hole in the frame on each side for additional bolts. Pretty easy install and minimal drilling required. Both holes that you drill are underneath where they wouldn't show if you took it off. I'm very happy with mine and have gotten numerous compliments on the look.