[CFHGARZA]

Not sure if this is the appropriate area to post.

I picked up one of those Sickspeed mini antennas on August 17th and the thing is already discolored. Very disapointing that it didn't even make it two months before turning brown. I didn't have a problem with signal strength but I used the radio only once or twice since I got it.

Side that was facing up

Down side

 

[Marine]

But K&N make great filters and do turn brown after a while....oops you mean the antenna lol lol What color was the tip originally?

 

[Opee33]

all but the fiber part is copper on mine looks so dumb now.

 

[BlueIce]

Haven't found one of these I would trust.

 

[Slo86GT]

Any reviews for the Steeda stubby? I bought one but havent installed yet.

 

[roswelltop]

Same thing happened on mine---turned to copper color. Figured it was this Georgia sun.
Plastidipped it.
Problem solved.

 

[CFHGARZA]

But K&N make great filters and do turn brown after a while....oops you mean the antenna lol lol What color was the tip originally?

It was gloss black.

Same thing happened on mine---turned to copper color. Figured it was this Georgia sun.
Plastidipped it.
Problem solved.

I Just went back to the stock antenna.

 

[morrjr]

If you want a stubby antenna that won't discolor, try this one by Cravenspeed:

http://www.amazon.com/Stubby-Antenna-Ford-Focus-2008/dp/B0073X4G7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412366978&sr=8-2&keywords=stubby+antenna+for+ford+focus

I have one on my wife's Toyota Sienna minivan, and it looks and works great. And there's no metal to discolor.

 

[Jburks]

Does anyone know of a good antena that will improve the Sirius signal strenght? i drive a lot in the woods because of where i work and the signal gets really spotty out there.

 

[sailor]

Look south when you loose signal, any hills in the way will block satellite signal. Cities have local broadcasting or buildings would make it worthless.

 

[onlycodered]

If you want a stubby antenna that won't discolor, try this one by Cravenspeed:

http://www.amazon.com/Stubby-Antenna-Ford-Focus-2008/dp/B0073X4G7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412366978&sr=8-2&keywords=stubby+antenna+for+ford+focus

I have one on my wife's Toyota Sienna minivan, and it looks and works great. And there's no metal to discolor.

Putting my vote in for the Cravenspeed one as well. Had one on my Mustang and it was great!

 

[bayuap]

I use a richbrook short antenna ...
Available at amazon

 

[2012silversel]

If you want a stubby antenna that won't discolor, try this one by Cravenspeed:

+1 for the Cravenspeed. I bought one for my Escape and I'm now using it on my C-Max. Looks good and gets as good of reception as the OEM.

Does anyone know of a good antena that will improve the Sirius signal strenght? i drive a lot in the woods because of where i work and the signal gets really spotty out there.

I believe the satellite antenna is internal, or in the hump the stick antenna screws into, not the stick.

 

[qweesy]

Anything black anodized aluminum that is subjected to heat will turn that brownish "red wine" color always! I ran into this issue on on my bike that's black and got some black anodized aluminum engine case covers from woodcraft 380$ for one side and $240 for the other side..... Yeah i was pissed.

Luckily you only blew $2 on a stubby antenna, now you have learned your lesson, if you want it to stay black buy "powder-coated" metal items

plastic will sun bleach so don't go that route either

 

[morrjr]

I talked myself into buying the Cravenspeed stubby for my Focus. Not that I need it (my OEM antenna is undamaged), but I prefer the looks of the stubby and it doesn't have to be removed for commercial car washes.