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Wanting to wrap the shark fin antenna with alu foil How to secure it?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VTCAL, Jun 14, 2023.

  1. Jun 14, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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    VTCAL

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    rotated tires changed oil threw out the old air freshener.
    You know, just to be on the safe side.

    Does the foil need to be grounded?

    ;-)
     
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  2. Jun 14, 2023 at 6:43 PM
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    b_r_o

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    Actually the whole roof is a satellite dish so you should cover the whole thing in foil. Use special electrical conductivity glue so it will be permanent and not peel off
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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    HondaGM

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    The only way to secure it is to remove the headliner,and rap it over the roof,through the door openings making a complete circle ..
     
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  4. Jun 14, 2023 at 7:09 PM
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    Just zip tie a single serve potato chip bag to it. Same as foil. You can find out if it works or not on the cheap.

    If it flies off, what are you out? A zip tie and an empty bag of chips that you ate and enjoyed.
     
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  5. Jun 14, 2023 at 7:12 PM
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  7. Jun 14, 2023 at 7:14 PM
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    Beerpayzdabillz

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    This is what I used. I just shaped it, and it's sturdier than foil. YMMV
    2046.jpg
     
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    You're probably better off just wrapping the foil around your head.
     
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  13. Jun 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
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    Both, to be safe. :thumbsup:
     
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    What does this foil mod do anyway:confused:
     
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