HCH Center Antenna?
#1
Does anyone know exactly WHY the Hybrid Civic has the center antenna on the roof, while all other Civic models (EX, LX, etc.) have the antenna integrated into the rear windshield? It just seems like a strange difference. If anything, I would think that the roof mounted antenna would ADD drag (granted, not very much) over the other models.
Garrett
gar1138
Garrett
gar1138
#2
Found this on the first Google search I tried:
"High Mount Roof Antenna
The Civic Hybrid has a high mount roof antenna. Its location helps prevent interference that may occur from the advanced electronics in other parts of the vehicle. The antenna is isolated from interference sources and enhances reception. The antenna can pivot 90 degrees on its center mounted roof mount and quickly unscrews for car washes. Non-hybrid Civic sedans and coupes use a rear window glass integrated antenna."
Will post more info as I googlocate it....
"High Mount Roof Antenna
The Civic Hybrid has a high mount roof antenna. Its location helps prevent interference that may occur from the advanced electronics in other parts of the vehicle. The antenna is isolated from interference sources and enhances reception. The antenna can pivot 90 degrees on its center mounted roof mount and quickly unscrews for car washes. Non-hybrid Civic sedans and coupes use a rear window glass integrated antenna."
Will post more info as I googlocate it....
#3
I think we have a Winner:
The antenna (posted on the roof…the regular Civic’s antennae are embedded in the rear window…due to the battery pack for the hybrid being right under the window, the interference would mess up the embedded antenna)
Oh, the Power of Google !!!
The antenna (posted on the roof…the regular Civic’s antennae are embedded in the rear window…due to the battery pack for the hybrid being right under the window, the interference would mess up the embedded antenna)
Oh, the Power of Google !!!
#10
Yeah, I'd love to get a shorter antenna for my HCH, especially with it currently going over the moonroof hole. I'd also like to have one that didn't wag in the breeze so much.
Looking forward to seeing the picture of the one you're talking about. Post all the details: price, vendor, part number and price if you can snag it. Heck, if I can't get my dealer to order it, I'll go through the one you mentioned.
Looking forward to seeing the picture of the one you're talking about. Post all the details: price, vendor, part number and price if you can snag it. Heck, if I can't get my dealer to order it, I'll go through the one you mentioned.