Metra® 44-CR72 - Antenna

It is an exact reproduction of the original except for the cable connecting it ti the radio. That connection cable is an improvement! Delivery was quick. I am very pleased!

The product is a dream come true. I've been looking for a replacement for a long time, even the dealerships don't have them, so when I found this, I snapped it up. Also, you can paint the plastic to match whatever color your car is. Just make sure you sand it down before you paint.

Features: Will help you change the oil quickly and efficiently User-friendly design ensures easy and secure use Expertly crafted using superior-grade materials Backed by quality for lasting and dependable service more details on - https://www.TRUCKiD.com/metra/metra-shark-fin-antenna-4501151180.html?vehicle=163043 How in the hell does this help you "change the oil quickly and efficiently"? That's a NEW one for me!

So what AND how will this help with changing oil faster?

Product does not appear as the same level of quality as original, but works well. Doesn't fit the opening in fender just right. Well enough to use.

This product was fairly easy to install mechanically and worked well. However, it is advertised as compatible when that may only be true in part. It comes with a Motorola radio jack for which no counterpart exists in the car installation. My 2006 Corolla LE has no modular connection like this, but rather it has a direct wire connection. To make this work, I had to cut that wire and solder on a series of radio shack acquired parts to create a plug in for the Motorola connector. Alternatively, I could have cut off the Motorola jack and soldered directly to the car antenna wires, but this would have made it harder to return it (if not impossible) if it didn't work. Antenna wires are tedious to solder since they are of a very thin gauge. Buyers should be made aware of this in the description.

This antenna is stronger than OEM. It fits perfectly with no modifications needed. Excellent product.

The product was the only option I could find to replace the factory antenna, which I was led to believe was the cause of he poor AM reception I experience. Replacing the radio did not solve this issue. The antenna was not a simple drop-in replacement. It was necessary to enlarge the hole in the fender, and a slight mark remained on the fender where the old antenna had attached. It is not the antenna's fault, but my reception problems remain.

The Antenna look to be very good. I need ed to replace a car wash damaged antenna. This would not have worked unless I would have wanted to add a lot of work to use this product to make a repair. I had to return this product and purchase a actual OEM part. The antenna looked to be very high quality. It would be great for a new install on a vintage car restoration.

This product was not a drop in as stated. Had to modify the hole. Handling the antenna and the antenna wire fell out of the antenna, not crimped firmly. Repaired and cut hole a little larger and installed. Seems expensive for what you get and needs better quality control.