R55 Antenna base
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Hello, the new one is a little smaller as there was an update on the part. Is the threaded part shot?
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The stubby antenna was hit by a low branch and broke the threaded insert out of the base. I tried gluing it back in with an epoxy, since the contact between the threaded insert and the internal was just pressure. After a few months, the stubby antenna and insert fell out. This time, I did not find them. There is a base that is the same shape, but it costs twice as much, as it has navigation in it. My car does not have navigation. I suppose I can put in the smaller base, but I think there is probably a mark in the paint where the old one was. I don't know if it will polish out or not.
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Most people get the new stock to stock mounded base. Unless they have fin type. I have seen this and most people can polish it out, i would pull the base out and try some rubbing compound first. See if the top blends away.
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