MX-3 pillar mounted aerial
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Hi,
Many thanks. It's a bit nippy outside today but I'll pull the plastic case off shortly and have a go.
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@40741acd1e=barrygadd2003:
Hi,
Many thanks. It's a bit nippy outside today but I'll pull the plastic case off shortly and have a go.Pull the cover gently, they can get brittle, there should be 3 round clips that just push into drilled holes holding it on, feel your way down you will find where they are to get a better grip on them as they can be tough
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Hi,
I've given up trying to drill into the broken end of the aerial so the brute is coming out.
I unscrewed the 2 screws and lifted the base up a couple of cm. There is a rubber seal against the body and the plastic moulded housing above. I couldn't see any clips but could see 2 or 3 tiny holes. Did I miss the clips or am I looking in the wrong place?
The hole centres are 75mm apart. Is there a suitable replacement pillar mounted normal or beesting version that will fit using these existing holes?
I've looked on ebay and searched using Google but to no avail.
Thanks
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I might have a spare complete unit, if you like?
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I have a BNIB unit in my shed if you want it?
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Yeah, well… mine's been on a really fast MX-3. So there!
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@bc62454f67=Famine:
Yeah, well… mine's been on a really fast MX-3. So there!
Don't be put out… :lol:
Just creating an open market.. :wink:
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I have a coat hangar
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@1723bbddd5=Jesta:
I have a coat hangar
Is she one of the 600 for whom the contraceptive implant didn't work then?
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/slap
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Thanks to all for the help given.
I had a go at repairing the broken aerial. Rather than remove the instrument cluster to free the aerial cable (it wouldn't pull through behind the dashboard) I cut the cable leaving 3 inches or so protruding above the roof. The broken aerial rod came out fairly easily from the mounting. I found approx. 40cm of 3.15mm brass rod amongst my bits and bobs and using a rat tail file I eased out the hole through the mounting which then allowed the rod to slide (fairly tight) through. I then soldered a small brass nut (I filed off the corners to smarten it up) on each end to stop it pulling through. All I need to do now is to join the 2 cable ends and put the aerial back. Job done….
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so your going to have a bling brass aerial?
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Bling it is!!!!! After all the faffing around I hope it works ok…..
I need to check the car against the MOT check list eg checking the caliper pistons are free etc then it's in for the MOT.
One thing I did notice when I collected the car is the exhaust seems a bit loud ; not puffing due to leak but definitely throaty.
I'm sure the V6 generates a generous grunt but is this normal compared to an average saloon car? eg I also run a Ford Focus which seems quiet by comparison.
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when you go for it they can get throaty even with the standard exhaust
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Focus sounds like a mouse to the V6 lion.
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mine has a standard exhaust on it and yes it is more grunty than your average car, take a pic, you might have an aftermarket exhaust, in which case, Ill gladly buy it off you.
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Hi,
The MX-3 passed its MOT today. No real advisories but the rear pads are a bit low and the handbrake could be stronger so I'll have a go at these next.I questioned the exhaust noise with the MOT guy and we looked underneath with the car on the ramp (I wish I had one of these..) and found the silencer is a stainless steel sports type.
I might look for a standard silencer (anybody got a used one they don't want I don't want to spend a lot on it) and then compare the noise with my current roar.
If anybody is in the Woking area let me know ; maybe we can compare cars and have a chinwag.
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Hi,
The MX-3 passed its MOT today. No real advisories but the rear pads are a bit low and the handbrake could be stronger so I'll have a go at these next.I questioned the exhaust noise with the MOT guy and we looked underneath with the car on the ramp (I wish I had one of these..) and found the silencer is a stainless steel sports type.
I might look for a standard silencer (anybody got a used one they don't want I don't want to spend a lot on it) and then compare the noise with my current roar.
If anybody is in the Woking area let me know ; maybe we can compare cars and have a chinwag.
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Ill swap you my standard one for your sports one. ill pay postage both ways
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Hi Jesta
Thanks for the offer. I'm not sure which way I want to jump yet.I would rather get a used but reasonable condition standard silencer and compare the exhaust noise and then decide whether to keep the sports one or sell it.