88 Turbo II windshield question

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Jun 3, 2002 | 12:17 PM

Hanzo

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88 Turbo II windshield question

I need to get a new front windshield for my 88 Turbo II, does the windshield have an antenna?

Jun 3, 2002 | 12:18 PM

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Jun 3, 2002 | 01:06 PM

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yes, but you can go with the cheaper windshield if you are not using the stock radio or a radio with the diversity antenna.

Jun 3, 2002 | 01:59 PM

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Why is there a antenna in the back of the car then?

Jun 3, 2002 | 02:47 PM

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Why is there a antenna in the back of the car then?

A "diversity tuner" is a radio that uses multiple antennae, and selects the one that is currently receiving the strongest signal. The stock RX-7 radios have "diversity tuners". Hence, two antennae.

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Jun 3, 2002 | 07:27 PM

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The stock RX-7 radios have "diversity tuners". Hence, two antennae.

except for the strippy models, they only have the rear antenna.

Jun 4, 2002 | 06:14 AM

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Thanks, I think I am getting the non-antenna one since the factory sterio is not working anyways. Might get a single dash CD player later.

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Jun 4, 2002 | 01:32 PM

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AH HA!!!!!!

That's why my aftermarket radio reception sucks in the TII. Now I just have to figure out which one to plug it into.

Thanks everyone.

Jun 4, 2002 | 01:42 PM

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The "normal" antenna plug runs to the windshield antenna, IIRC, while the "other" one runs to the rear...

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Jun 4, 2002 | 02:54 PM

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how much is the typical windshield including cost of labor

Jun 5, 2002 | 06:19 AM

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I got my put in by a local store for $230 with no antenna. It does however cover the tax and installation.

Jun 5, 2002 | 06:47 AM

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So THAT IS what is in the middle of my windshield: an antennae....

....and everyone keeps asking me what the **** are those two golden-like lines in the middle of the windshield

Didnt know that, thanks

Jun 5, 2002 | 07:34 AM

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Speaking of winshields, has anyone had a problem where water leaks in around the windsheild? Because i'm looking at a TII that iw ant to buy that has that problem.

Jun 5, 2002 | 07:45 AM

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Speaking of winshields, has anyone had a problem where water leaks in around the windsheild? Because i'm looking at a TII that iw ant to buy that has that problem.

Easy -and only- fix: go to a windshield shop (dont know what you call them), and have them re-glue it all around. Doesnt cost too much, and is a permanent and sure fix...

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