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I replaced my electric with a simpler device. It works great and looks very nice.
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only people I know that have the correct OEM ariel is del Priore here in Germany - but you are looking at something like $175 US (150 euros)!
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Wow, you guys don't mind parting with your money. The unit that IAP sells fits fine with just a couple modifications. I'll walk you through it.
First you need to cut the drain plug down a bit.
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You will need to cut the right side screw hold down off as well, takes about 2 minutes.
I use a dremel cutting wheel
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While you have the cutting wheel handy, slice out a corner of the tab that is used for the battery hold down.
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You can see the notch I cut just to the left of the red wire.
I use a Bulldog clip and a zip-tie to pull the base solidly against a sponge and hold the unit tightly against the body.
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Finally, I use the original Alfa Bezel to tighten the top end down.
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Electrical hook up is just what you had before, you'll also note that I used the ground strap to bolt the bottom of the antenna with the remaining screw to the wheel well. I used a sheet metal screw into a small hole that I had drilled.
Any questions?
IAP's antenna is actually for the 164, but tell them you read how to put it in your spyder via this post from Franco. 80 bucks and about 20 minutes to change out an old one.
KKKKFL
First you need to cut the drain plug down a bit.
You will need to cut the right side screw hold down off as well, takes about 2 minutes.
I use a dremel cutting wheel
While you have the cutting wheel handy, slice out a corner of the tab that is used for the battery hold down.
You can see the notch I cut just to the left of the red wire.
I use a Bulldog clip and a zip-tie to pull the base solidly against a sponge and hold the unit tightly against the body.
Finally, I use the original Alfa Bezel to tighten the top end down.
Electrical hook up is just what you had before, you'll also note that I used the ground strap to bolt the bottom of the antenna with the remaining screw to the wheel well. I used a sheet metal screw into a small hole that I had drilled.
Any questions?
IAP's antenna is actually for the 164, but tell them you read how to put it in your spyder via this post from Franco. 80 bucks and about 20 minutes to change out an old one.
KKKKFL
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