Linx Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I noticed the FM reception in my new Scuby wasn't as good as my old Astra. Looking into it in a bit more detail I found out the aerial is just a bit of wire embedded in the rear window :o . Does anyone recommend any particular upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I tried one of them digital radio aerials that goes in the back window still sucked :( didn't realize how poor it was until I had to drive it more why the bugeye was off the road :( did toy with the idea of drilling one but thought of it make me wince lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 digi aerial and radio are a more expensive option but best way I found was to drill and plumb in new bee sting - Rally cars drill for their two way comms so it doesnt spoil the look of the car (IMO) I drilled - process Big deep breath measure lots to ensure half way across roof take lining down inside centre tap with hole punch brand new drill bit for pilot hole brand new drill for larger hole use a coating of black heavy duty sealant inbetween the unit and the roof prior to winding the nut tight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linx Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hmm. I'm not sure If I could face putting a hole in the car either. I've found this on eBay. Might be worth a go :). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/interior-Internal-radio-AM-FM-aerial-FOR-SUBARU-Impreza-02-/300652730659?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item46004c9923 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Bit like the one I bought mine is a dab one but still terrible audio :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmamba Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I don't know if Impreza's have the same as Outbacks, but just a thought if so - is there an aerial amplifier and is it working? The OB has wire aerial embedded in back window with amplifier for the signal within the rear hatch, feeding the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linx Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 I think you were right Greenmamba. While I was fitting some sound proofer to the boot, I found an electrical box cable tied to the inside on the near-side rear wing. A couple of wire looked like they went off to the roof. I checked all the connections were in well. Now the radio works much better :) . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmamba Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Good to hear.Literally Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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