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Antenna plates can finally be had part 1

IA Performance 12-02-2003 02:09 PM

Antenna Plates can finally be had WITHIN in BLACK 2
Innovative Automotive is a business that strives on rare hard to find items. In accordance with this we now offer antenna cap strips to cover the hole where your stock antenna once went.

[img]http://www.iaperformance.com/images/antennaCovershot.jpg[/img]

These are a perfect option for those running Fuba style antennas like the one pictured on our shops WRX/STI wagon. 'IMPREZA' plates are ready to ship today and 'WRX' plates will be added to the site by Dec 9th.

[img]http://www.iaperformance.com/images/antennaCovers.jpg[/img]

Each plate is accompanied with stainless steal fasteners and a comprehensive illustrated installation manual. Please follow the link for further information:

[URL=http://www.iaperformance.com/catalog.asp?action=subaruCatalog&catalogArea=6]INNOVATIVE AUTOMOTIVE aka IA PERFORMANCE[/URL]

[URL=http://www.iaperformance.com/specialsImages/full_DCP_3163.JPG][img]http://www.iaperformance.com/specialsImages/small_DCP_3163.JPG[/img][/URL]

Thank you for your time.

Stephen Clark
owner & subaru enthusiast
twistedsymphony 12-02-2003 02:44 PM

any chance for a more obscure looking version...

I mean If were to buy one I'd want it smooth and paint matched, not silver (I'm assuming) sharp plated and overly visible with more text.

correct me if I'm wrong but arn't most people removing the antenna in hopes of "cleaning up" the aparance of their wrx?

dont mean to put down your product just some suggestions to make it better... the speaker mount stuff and the OBDII relocator you guys sell are some good stuff
Alldar 12-02-2003 02:53 PM

yeah i have to agree with twisted. i personaly would love to have a plate that matches the color of my car and that you would have to be looking for to notice it...
twistedsymphony 12-02-2003 02:57 PM

hey could you guys make a little plastic part that reverses the way the center sun visor flips... so it flips down and out towards the window instead of down and in towards me.... because I'm short and that thing is just about useless for blocking the sun...

another usefull part would be a center gague pod that matched the interior but could easily fit din and a half with of stereo components.... lots of people make gague pods but the only one that can really fit stereo units is the OEM pod and it needs to be modified to fit 1 din units and even then it's a little small.
jpmarotta 12-02-2003 03:00 PM

I agree...
... that if you could get a color matched version, or maybe anodized to get it close to the OEM paint, I'd buy one.

Maybe just anondized black, that would look good I think.

-Jason
firedust 12-02-2003 03:03 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by twistedsymphony[/i]
[B] hey could you guys make a little plastic part that reverses the way the center sun visor flips... so it flips down and out towards the window instead of down and in towards me.... because I'm short and that thing is just about useless for blocking the sun...

another usefull part would be a center gague pod that matched the interior but could easily fit din and a half with of stereo components.... lots of people make gague pods but the only one that can really fit stereo units is the OEM pod and it needs to be modified to fit 1 din units and even then it's a little small. [/B][/QUOTE]


that thing is not a sun visor. its so you can use your maplights at night and still see in your rearview mirror.
Layman 12-02-2003 03:32 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by firedust [/i]
[B]that thing is not a sun visor. its so you can use your maplights at night and still see in your rearview mirror. [/B][/QUOTE]

Huh?

I'm pretty damn sure it's a sunvisor - just like on every other car that has such a feature.
MAD REX 12-02-2003 03:34 PM

repost

J/k

I actually think the plastic with the antenna down is better looking than that thing
quest 12-02-2003 03:38 PM

well...since my RS doesn't have a map light, and it does have the visor...:o
IA Performance 12-02-2003 06:14 PM

the problem with color matching each plate is cost. Either painting or anodizing would drive them into the $30+ range. The way they sit they are clear coated aluminum. They offer a nice way to personalize the vehicle IMO, but everyone is entitled to their opinions.

[img]http://www.azaudi.org/albums/East_Coast_Scooby/agg.jpg[/img]

The shop's car had the stocker shaved off completely. This was to the tune of $350 I believe. That is what drove the idea for affordable Antenna Plates :D
Kwyjibo 12-02-2003 06:57 PM

fwiw i would easily pay $30-40 for a black anodized one. Doesn't have to be color matched becasue my car is mbp anyway....

But if you say that there is no way you will be offering them in black, then i'll order one and see what i can get done locally....

Any chance of getting one without any engraving??

congrats on the vendor status :banana:

thanks.
IA Performance 12-02-2003 07:16 PM

kwyjibo- I shoud have an answer in black anodizing costs and chances of a blank plate within the next 12 hours or so. I'll post up the info.

I figured I've done enough 'behind the scenes' sales that I owed the boards some money :D 3 month trial membership, we shall see.
JIN 12-02-2003 09:29 PM

Or one in carbon fiber!

Jin
IA Performance 12-02-2003 09:49 PM

now you are talking some bank :P
MAD REX 12-02-2003 09:58 PM

Yeah I'll take a black one or carbon fiber :o
Kwyjibo 12-02-2003 11:39 PM

One more thing....[i]PLEASE[/i] if you get them done in black, supply us with black screws....

autospeedperformnace started selling their front licence plate covers in black, but with silver screws :mad:
bunni 12-03-2003 12:57 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by quest[/i]
[B] well...since my RS doesn't have a map light, and it does have the visor...:o [/B][/QUOTE]

It's a map light visor. Ever wanted to read in the car as a kid? But your mom told you she couldn't see out the rear view if the light was on? Too much glare? Flip the visor down and glare disappears. It's pretty cool, I've used it a couple times.
Uncle Scotty 12-03-2003 01:19 AM

I'd do a CF one in a minute...or black.
I have had good luck using black fingernail polish on small parts, like my foglight cover screws...rough 'em up a bit and apply 2 coats ;)
SDscooby 12-03-2003 01:43 AM

I like to listen to the radio.
IA Performance 12-03-2003 01:49 AM

Powered fuba antennas receive far better reception than the stocker plus have the visual side to boot. It took me a year to warm up to the fuba look before installing mine, if you see it in person you'd love it. Pictures only do so much.
twistedsymphony 12-03-2003 01:56 AM

hmm I never knew that about the map light night glare remover thing... lol... my last two cars had a center sun visor that fliped out towards the window behind the mirror so I figured that's what it was.

just had a thought about the plates....

black anodized would be very cool... but how much is engraving... I think it would be WAY cooler if it was a blank plate that you could get your name engraved on.... you know like they put the drivers name near the window on any racing machines or jet fighters. so replace the impreza text with your name, if you can't do the engraving you could sell them blank and leave it to the buyer to get engraved.

I wouldn't buy one as is but if it was anodized black and I could put my name on it I'd buy one in a heartbeat... that would just be so cool:banana:
IA Performance 12-03-2003 02:31 AM

neat idea. Offer blank ones that the user can run down to their local mall to "things remembered" and have them engraved. Imagine the pranks you could pull on a friend by swapping out plates on him, hehe.
Kwyjibo 12-03-2003 04:53 AM

I don't like the fuba look...and i really don't want to take out my headliner again, then drill a hole in the roof....

if you go to [url]www.dakotadigital.com[/url] under the misc category they have an internal antenna....i ordered one, and am going to probably put it under the third brake light cover in the back, or just on the rear deck....

we put one in my buddies m3 after a stereo shop CUT his antenna by accident...in his dash, near all that metal he gets decent reception...
Uncle Scotty 12-03-2003 08:53 AM

A bit OT and I apologize, but that site that Kwyjibo posted has some definite possibilities:eek:
SlideWRX 12-03-2003 09:16 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jpmarotta[/i]
[B] ... that if you could get a color matched version, or maybe anodized to get it close to the OEM paint, I'd buy one.

-Jason [/B][/QUOTE]

I have no intention currently of replacing my antenna, but I'd want an anodized version to match/nearly match the paint. The silver would stick out on my blue car.

Tom
NeoGeo 12-03-2003 09:22 AM

How about a CF replica of the rubber mounts we have on now? I kinda like the stock antenna because it's completely retractable and within arms reach.
Leonardo 12-03-2003 08:49 PM

Dude, have them make that plate in black cuz I'm getting that antenna!

Now, another option it to get the silver one, flip it arround and have it painted!

I'll just flip it arround as my car is silver and wouldn't be that obvious.

Leo
IA Performance 12-03-2003 09:11 PM

sounds like anodized black is the hot ticket. What about the engravings? Blank?
Kwyjibo 12-04-2003 01:55 AM

i'd like one in black, and blank....
Leonardo 12-04-2003 08:39 AM

yeah, blank!
JIN 12-04-2003 09:49 AM

Blank Carbon Fiber!

JIN
MAD REX 12-04-2003 10:20 AM

Blank
IA Performance 12-04-2003 11:44 AM

blank aluminum, blank black, keep the input coming. I'll try to meet the demand of the masses :D
SR-71WRX 12-04-2003 12:55 PM

Which would be cheaper, anodizing, or color matched painting. I only ask because an anodized piece WILL fade quickly!


Maybe you could get a price for color matched plates since I'm sure there are a lot of us that would pay the extra $ for it to be done right.
REDOO2000 12-04-2003 08:05 PM

painted silver
imprezaimpreza 12-05-2003 12:56 AM

engraved CF!
Thunder Lungs 12-05-2003 05:29 AM

The center visor is just that, a sun visor.. I'm not doubting it reduces glare at night, but it is even listed in the owners manual as a center mounted sun visor. Look for yourself...
sonicblue 12-05-2003 09:26 AM

Vote for blank!! Definitely no engravings, just doesn't look good. As far as finish, I have some paintworldinc.com paint sitting around and I'd just paint it anyway, so whatever would make it cheapest to get from you.
Sith_Lord 12-05-2003 10:40 AM

How does it seal to the pillar? I don't want it to start to rust. Oh, and I'd be in for a black one with no cheezy engravings.
IA Performance 12-05-2003 11:34 AM

esh, so now the engraving is cheezy, thanx.

I emailed my builder to see about just doing some blank ones. They can be 'project plates' :D

The stock gasket is reused for the sealing process. The plates are dead on with them too.
thisisbrock 12-05-2003 04:59 PM

Im in for a Black one...the engraving IMHO isnt all that bad, if it were white or silver and stuck out, it may not look the best on a mbp or wrb car, but if it were black on black it may add a lil character within close range, or WRX on it...if it is ordered just black blank, im still in :)
twistedsymphony 12-08-2003 12:05 PM

yeah I'm voting for blank

black if you can

I figure if the factory antenna is black by making the cover black as well it doesn't change the looks from a distance, but still adds some nice detail up close

also by makeing it blank those who want it blank get it blank and those who want an engraving can get it engraved at the mall with whatever they want.

I personally want to get my name engraved in mine... I just think that'd be bad ass :devil:
IA Performance 12-08-2003 01:03 PM

k, I will have blank ones in about 10 days. I inquired as to anodizing and it was not suggested since they will fade from sun light. Powder coating was suggested as an alternative. I'm going to have some other parts powdercoated here pretty soon and may drag down some plates and see what they can do for me.
thisisbrock 12-08-2003 01:23 PM

cant wait! keep us posted! Thanks:devil:
IA Performance 12-08-2003 07:40 PM

here is the latest one we offer as of today. I know, not black or blank, but still pretty neat:

[img]http://www.iaperformance.com/images/antennaCover_WRX.jpg[/img]

These things are super hard to photo. Flash, no flash, black and white, etc. Ugg.
Vigorous 12-08-2003 08:38 PM

do you have closer pics of them installed?
streetspanker 12-08-2003 09:01 PM

i want 24K gold, color matched, etched with my name and inlayed with carbon fiber, with diamonds around the edge.... all for under $20.

no, really. color keyed WRB would be great

spanky
Vigorous 12-08-2003 09:26 PM

ah nevermind. Theres a close pic on your installation guide.
ellisnc 12-08-2003 11:43 PM

I vote for black powdercoated.... I'll buy one if it's in black

I have no radio anymore and would love to rip the rest of the antenna out.
asceleon 12-09-2003 09:07 AM

lol
Sith_Lord 12-09-2003 10:20 AM

Can we start a PM'ing list for those interested? Count me in for the black non-engraved one.
IA Performance 12-09-2003 01:22 PM

Let me find out the cost of powder coated black and then we can start up a mailing list to make sure I'm not stuck sitting on 30 plates ;)
yebokmj 12-09-2003 06:50 PM

Years and Models?
I know the antena looks the same on all A-pillar mounted Subaru's but is it? I have an MY97 and would be intrested in this piece. Do you know if it will work? Also I'm sure legacy guys might want to know as well.
Joshua
liigod 12-09-2003 09:02 PM

damn im soo tempted
IA Performance 12-09-2003 09:10 PM

Shoot, if only there were more Subaru's in Tucson. I'll stop by the dealership tomorrow and look up teh part numbers on teh antenna masts. I believe they are all the same.
Sith_Lord 12-10-2003 12:35 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by East Coast Scooby [/i]
[B]Let me find out the cost of powder coated black and then we can start up a mailing list to make sure I'm not stuck sitting on 30 plates ;) [/B][/QUOTE]
Cool! Make sure I'm on the list, please. Either PM me or e-mail me at [email][email�protected][/email]. Thanks!
krillz 12-10-2003 05:24 PM

i want a blackie
MAD REX 12-10-2003 05:57 PM

I just got XM so I have no need for my stocker
IA Performance 12-11-2003 03:44 AM

I get the final quote today (Thursday) I'll have a price listing up here shortly :)
IA Performance 12-11-2003 05:49 PM

ok, just got back. In 2 weeks time we will offer satin (semi flat) smooth finish blank plates for the same price as the other current plates. THere was a choice between satin and gloss, I opted with satin since the gloss would really draw in some attention.

Forgot to mention, these will be powdercoated.

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