Antenna alternatives

CDN_Explorer · 09-16-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeFreas

I got a e-mail back from them today and I'll be placing my order.

I searched on the net and the forum for paint codes and couldn't find them so I called the dealer. They gave me a paint code of U6 for red candy. I don't believe that is the whole code. I sent this information to VG so we will see what they come back with.

I think that could be it judging by this website:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/cho...model=Explorer
This is what I went with, however I don't see any red's on there. But just the fact that some colors are just 2 digits, I think you got it. VG is pretty good at this stuff anyways, so you should be all set.

MikeFreas · 09-20-2011, 01:46 AM

Placed my order on Fri for one. They mailed back quickly saying it will be two weeks to receive it. It's being shipped to a buddies house for me to pick up after I sign the bottom line on the X. The 17th can't come soon enough for many reasons.

Spengracin · 09-21-2011, 12:01 AM

You'll be home soon. Enjoy the x, it has been great so far, of course it's in the shop, for a better detail, they are fully polishing (more) the rims. Have not received my order yet, maybe by weekend.

cnsheets · 09-23-2011, 12:26 AM

Just ordered one today. So far, quick response. Will wait for shipping.

MikeFreas · 09-23-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spengracin

You'll be home soon. Enjoy the x, it has been great so far, of course it's in the shop, for a better detail, they are fully polishing (more) the rims. Have not received my order yet, maybe by weekend.

It still can't come soon enough. Being that my special order X is listed on the dealers website someone else may be driving it first.

For 80 bucks I might order one for my Mazda 6.

Spengracin · 09-23-2011, 11:49 PM

My antenna was shipped today, so maybe mon or tues. I can install the shark

cnsheets · 10-03-2011, 07:26 PM

Just received mine today. Thats 10 days from date of order!!

Looks great, unfortunately, I can't install it until I get the X back from the shop.... I love being rear-ended

MikeFreas · 10-04-2011, 03:03 AM

Mine was delivered yesterday also. I think I remember ordering it on the 18th of Sep but I'm not sure. Still, it was about two weeks. Now all I need is a X to install it on.

Spengracin · 10-04-2011, 06:03 AM

Delivered in about 9 days, that's not too bad, installed it in about 10 min. Looks great, color matched perfect. Had the x at the dealer last Friday, all the service folks were gawking at the antenna, were did you get the part from? A new owner who was picking up their new x also inquired, I pointed them to our forum, the dealer folks, I'll get back to ya.

cnsheets · 10-04-2011, 11:03 PM

Wow, just got estimate back from repair shop, I got rear-ended just as I was letting off the brake to excell from a stop. Other vehicle jumped the gun and went to soon, so I don't think they were going more than 5-10 mph max. Over $6k to repair

have to wait minimum 15 working days IF there are no delays getting the OEM parts from ford. Most expensive single part is of course the rear lift gate at $1300

bluelion · 10-05-2011, 07:24 AM

i can see why it's so expensive....rear sensors, rear camera, power liftgate, LED taillights, etc...

*Jimmy-B* · 11-05-2011, 05:25 PM

Just fitted mine. Very easy install. Here's the before and after:

Apols for the dirty X - I might get around to washing it tomorrow ...

CDN_Explorer · 11-06-2011, 08:20 AM

Nice, looks good. Are those Ford's cross bars on your roof rack?

*Jimmy-B* · 11-06-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CDN_Explorer

Nice, looks good. Are those Ford's cross bars on your roof rack?

Yep. Haven't used them yet, but I do carry a roof box occasionally.

Don Memphis · 01-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Here's a few pics of my shark fin antenna. I ordered and received in just 10 days! Now I just need an explorer to put it on! Delivery date of january 12th.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337531...n/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337531...n/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337531...n/photostream/

stoev · 01-03-2012, 02:36 PM

I ordered it also yesterday...

it's wondering me how long does it need to Switzerland...

Spengracin · 01-03-2012, 11:31 PM

Give it two weeks

09-21-2011, 12:01 AM	#63
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	You'll be home soon. Enjoy the x, it has been great so far, of course it's in the shop, for a better detail, they are fully polishing (more) the rims. Have not received my order yet, maybe by weekend. __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

09-23-2011, 11:49 PM	#66
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	My antenna was shipped today, so maybe mon or tues. I can install the shark __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

10-04-2011, 06:03 AM	#69
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Delivered in about 9 days, that's not too bad, installed it in about 10 min. Looks great, color matched perfect. Had the x at the dealer last Friday, all the service folks were gawking at the antenna, were did you get the part from? A new owner who was picking up their new x also inquired, I pointed them to our forum, the dealer folks, I'll get back to ya. __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

11-05-2011, 05:25 PM	#72
Jimmy-B Elite Explorer Falls Church, VA 2012 Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs	Just fitted mine. Very easy install. Here's the before and after: Apols for the dirty X - I might get around to washing it tomorrow ... __________________ 2012 Explorer Limited \| Candy Red / Light Stone \| 302A \| Tow \| Moonroof 1994 Saab 900 CE Convertible 1974 Dodge Charger SE Brougham 2008 Vectrix VX-1

01-02-2012, 07:35 PM	#75
Don Memphis Wannabe Elite Explorer Memphis, TN 2013 Ford Explorer sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	Got Mine! Here's a few pics of my shark fin antenna. I ordered and received in just 10 days! Now I just need an explorer to put it on! Delivery date of january 12th. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337531...n/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337531...n/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/7337531...n/photostream/

09-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#62
MikeFreas Wannabe Elite Explorer VA Beach VA 2012 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 243 Vehicle Specs	Placed my order on Fri for one. They mailed back quickly saying it will be two weeks to receive it. It's being shipped to a buddies house for me to pick up after I sign the bottom line on the X. The 17th can't come soon enough for many reasons.

09-23-2011, 12:26 AM	#64
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 902 Vehicle Specs	Just ordered one today. So far, quick response. Will wait for shipping.

10-03-2011, 07:26 PM	#67
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 902 Vehicle Specs	Just received mine today. Thats 10 days from date of order!! Looks great, unfortunately, I can't install it until I get the X back from the shop.... I love being rear-ended

10-04-2011, 03:03 AM	#68
MikeFreas Wannabe Elite Explorer VA Beach VA 2012 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 243 Vehicle Specs	Mine was delivered yesterday also. I think I remember ordering it on the 18th of Sep but I'm not sure. Still, it was about two weeks. Now all I need is a X to install it on.

10-04-2011, 11:03 PM	#70
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 902 Vehicle Specs	Wow, just got estimate back from repair shop, I got rear-ended just as I was letting off the brake to excell from a stop. Other vehicle jumped the gun and went to soon, so I don't think they were going more than 5-10 mph max. Over $6k to repair have to wait minimum 15 working days IF there are no delays getting the OEM parts from ford. Most expensive single part is of course the rear lift gate at $1300

10-05-2011, 07:24 AM	#71
bluelion Wannabe Elite Explorer Spring, TX 2012 EX Limited Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 372 Vehicle Specs	i can see why it's so expensive....rear sensors, rear camera, power liftgate, LED taillights, etc...

11-06-2011, 08:20 AM	#73
CDN_Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer New Brunswick, Canada 2011 Ford Explorer LTD Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs	Nice, looks good. Are those Ford's cross bars on your roof rack?

01-03-2012, 02:36 PM	#76
stoev Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs	I ordered it also yesterday... it's wondering me how long does it need to Switzerland...

01-03-2012, 11:31 PM	#77
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Give it two weeks __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.