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RetiredBob
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
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I have decided not to install a CB in the new D4, instead buy a 5W hand held and run a cable from the external antenna mount into the CB for extended coverage if needed.
Can anyone tell me the best place to run the cable through the firewall??
The antenna mount is on the (passenger) side of the vehicle.
Regards
Bob Retired Bob
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There is a well discussed spare hole with grommet above the driver's feet on a manual D3. No idea if it moves to other side for LHD though. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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J@mes
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I've run mine through the rear boot hatch for about 3 years now, tie wrapped to the rear grab handle and run unnder the seats and mats to the front.
Looks terrible, is functional, hasn't leaked!  2014 D4 XS
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| 5th Sep 2014 11:18 am |
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caverD3
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Look for the grommet near the brake booster, just below to the right. Poke a screw driver through and pull back the carpet and sound proofing in the drivers foot well. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 6th Sep 2014 2:19 am |
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d3mad
Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
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J@mes wrote:I've run mine through the rear boot hatch for about 3 years now, tie wrapped to the rear grab handle and run unnder the seats and mats to the front.
Looks terrible, is functional, hasn't leaked!
I have done exactly the same for my vhf / uhf antennas, never leaked and don't notice them after a while. 2 x D3's (Twins)
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| 6th Sep 2014 6:49 am |
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RetiredBob
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
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Thanks All
Sorry for the late response but just back from a trip.
Will have a good look at which way to go in the next couple of weeks
Thanks again Retired Bob
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| 22nd Sep 2014 6:09 am |
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Clubber
Member Since: 11 Aug 2008
Location: Teesside
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Hey Bob,
XTC did a great write-up on routing aerial cables into a D4:
http://disco4.com/forum/topic40474.html
I've had mine routed like this for a few years and it has never leaked. It is very well hidden inside the car also.
Hope this helps! Bri
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| 22nd Sep 2014 8:08 am |
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