Re: [T3] spring-loaded antenna

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 24 Apr 2003 at 22:18, Greg Merritt wrote:

> 	I don't have this tool.
> 
> 	I'm sure I can make something.  (A paper clip works in a 
> pinch.)  Has anyone seen this style of antenna before?  What does the 
> release tool look like?  I assume that it attaches to your key fob...?

Sounds pretty neat, but I've not seen this design before. Where did you find 
it? If a paperclip works, why not just use one and solder the wires together, 
so it won't get bent up in your pocket? It would be small and would fit easily 
on a key chain.

> 	Also, the antenna is a little bit stiff to extend and 
> collapse.  Is it recommended to lubricate antennas?  What do folks 
> suggest?

Yes, lubrication will help them. Just wiping grit off will help, but you can 
wax them, or use a very thin smear of grease. The Blaupunkt (now Bosch) 
antennas come with a recommendation to use an oil with MoS2 in it; a good 
example of this would be Dri-Slide, but Lock-Eze is similar, with graphite 
instead of MoS2.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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