CX-7 stubby installed!

[Kid Red]

Well it's maybe 8" long from the top of the base, so you can measure and see how close it would be.

The OEM is paper thin and 2 feet long so of course it's flexible. The CX-7 stubby it thicker and less than half the length so it won't be as flexible. Other than a cargo box I'm not sure what you'd have to worry about hitting less than a foot above the roof of your car.

 

[Benfolio]

I measured mine since i have the car at work today. Dang tapping noise in the dash... anyways:

From tip to the base it's 6 7/8th" long.
Installed from roof to tip measuring on it's angle it's 8"
Straight up from the roof to the tip it's 6"

 

[mazdaFIVEmike]

I measured mine since i have the car at work today. Dang tapping noise in the dash... anyways:

From tip to the base it's 6 7/8th" long.
Installed from roof to tip measuring on it's angle it's 8"
Straight up from the roof to the tip it's 6"

Thanks for the detailed measurements - very helpful.

I hope they find that tapping noise of yours - I too get really annoyed with such stupid unnecessary noises!

 

[mazdaFIVEmike]

Ordered one today - parts guy thought about 4-5weeks. Cost $15.24 including taxes.

I checked the CX-7 on the lot and it is quite flexible - I just hope the reception is as good. Maybe this one has more 'guts' in the base than in the rod.

 

[Kid Red]

You ordered from your local Mazda parts dealer? $15? Not bad, I might swing by there I also need some touch up paint for some darn pebble chips.

 

[gemino]

I just ordered mine from my dealer for $13 something, ETA is 3rd of July. I hit at least 2 signs in the mall's underground parking this morning.

 

[~JoJo~]

what about the S2000 antenna that someone is been selling here? I was thinking about getting that for my 5

 

[gemino]

what about the S2000 antenna that someone is been selling here? I was thinking about getting that for my 5

S2000 one fits on our Mazda?
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=s2000 antenna&sa=N&tab=wi

Hmmm seems not bad looking on Mazda6

 

[~JoJo~]

S2000 one fits on our Mazda?
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=s2000 antenna&sa=N&tab=wi

Hmmm seems not bad looking on Mazda6

that's what the guy said.

 

[Kansei]

S2000 one fits on our Mazda?
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=s2000 antenna&sa=N&tab=wi

Hmmm seems not bad looking on Mazda6

It fits on the protege so probably.

 

[amsgator]

for everyone still looking for a short antenna, i want to point your attention to this site:

http://www.carccessory.com/product.asp?key=Stubby_Short_Antenna_

The plain black one, 2.55 inches is on this site for 5.99 plus 5 shipping. The reception is 3 out of 5, and at that price I'll take it. I dont listen to the radio all that much, and at 10.99 shipped I think it is a great deal. I used paypal beacuse I am not familiar with the site, but if you still want a stubby antenna you should check out that site, they have other type of stubbys as well!!!

 

[Tasty]

Somebody post a link of where to order the CX-7 antenna!

 

[Wuster]

Somebody post a link of where to order the CX-7 antenna!

You can try

http://www.mazda-parts-dealer.com/

or

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/

I ended up getting mine from Mazda Parts Dealers, because it turns out they're the parts department for Rosenthal Mazda in Vienna, VA where I take my car for service. So I didn't have to pay for shipping.

But I believe the price for both sites was about the same.

I also think I ended up emailing both sites, because I couldn't find the part listed on their website. It was around $12 for the antenna.

 

[paging_drburgos]

How well does the original antenna hold up to automatic car washes?
Is the stubby, or the original better for going through a wash facility?
My VW Eurovan (fixed antenna) got snapped off (my fault for not retracting it) last time I went through. Not a big deal but a pain the the ass.
I was wondering if there is anything to worry about (i.e. - snags, pulls, damage) with the 5 antenna. Would hate to have to remove one each car wash - because I know I would forget.

if you're going to one of those automatic car washes, only take your baby through the brushless ones. I only use brushless automatic washes then use those mist-on car wash in a bottle to detail it afterwards. If you dont take care of your paint no one will

 

[Partsguy]

CX-7 stubby in Ontario

Somebody post a link of where to order the CX-7 antenna!

I'm taking my 5 in for the 'noisy front end' syndrom and 'Key Fob' TSB next week at Mississauga Mazda. In talking with the parts people, they have the stubby's in stock and offer forum members 20% off on all purchases. I'm going to pick one up for my 5.

Talk to Kenny Foo in the parts department.

 

[da1nonly]

I'm taking my 5 in for the 'noisy front end' syndrom and 'Key Fob' TSB next week at Mississauga Mazda. In talking with the parts people, they have the stubby's in stock and offer forum members 20% off on all purchases. I'm going to pick one up for my 5.

Talk to Kenny Foo in the parts department.

Is this the mazda dealership off erin mills pwy (battleford rd)?

I've got Mazda Sport... does he offer 20% off things like fog lights and spoilers too or just parts that don't require labor?

I might give them a call...

 

[joeboy]

Guys, save your money and use a dremel to cut it down. I haven't experienced any problems with reception.

 

[Mntnbkr]

Joeboy- Thanks - I was thinking the exact same thing. Did you cut the whole 'whip' section off down to the solid plastic/thicker section and did you need to seal off the cut to keep water out (like with super glue or some sealant? You mention no reception loss - would you say you give distance radios stations a fair test or is all your use short distance like in cities?

 

[joeboy]

I cut it off just before it tapers to the "whip" section. I haven't experienced a loss in reception at all and I'm on the road a fair bit.

I didn't seal it but that doesn't sound like a bad idea. Thanks!

(sorry for the poor pic. It's the best I had)

 

[TheMAN]

why not just replace the base with the proper one also? sure it takes more work but it's not so bad!