Alright, just a little update on the antenna situation. I finally got my JOM - Black Sharan Style Aluminum Antenna from www.parts4euro.com, but when it finally came (like a week & a half after I ordered) the antenna was not really a good fit for the 2005 HCH. Even though the 5mm base is correct, the base for the stubby black antenna was too thick. Also, the black coating (too glossy) on the antenna is really different than the gray base for the HCH. Furthermore, the reception was significantly less. I tested it out and some of the stations that I heard perfectly from my car with the orginal antenna failed to broadcast properly (very weak signal) with the new antenna. Anyways, overall I was pretty disappointed after all that waiting anticipation, but we all have to learn lessons the hard way sometimes. I think I might shave the base down on this one and spray it gray. Maybe I could style it to my liking. Besides, I have XM radio which still is perfect and worse signals from my antenna is actually a good thing when listening to XM radio. Ha! Alright, just wanted to put my five cents in. Hope I helped. Peace.