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Lulu (Italy) · 08-31-2007, 01:59 PM

so, the "surgery" doesn't need any wire "prosthesis" to add

only take out the default antenna, extend it better inside panel and point it better and voilà.
is it right ?
i have "Touring Pack" and i think to have good understanding reading previous posts it's more difficult and maybe i will have blooding fingers

Max

TimMullen · 08-31-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lulu (Italy)

so, the "surgery" doesn't need any wire "prosthesis" to add

only take out the default antenna, extend it better inside panel and point it better and voilà.
is it right ?
i have "Touring Pack" and i think to have good understanding reading previous posts it's more difficult and maybe i will have blooding fingers

Max

Yes. Just pulling the antenna wire loose from the rest of the wiring harness will greatly increase the range. Mine went from half a meter from the door to a range of 7 meters or so. I just separated the wire from the rest and pointed it straight up in the cubby hole.

Adding a length of wire to the end of the existing antenna wire seems to add more range to the remote. Running that wire up through the openings and near the windshield (less shielded from the car's metal) gives even greater range to the remote.

I happy with mine - with no extra wire added.

Lulu (Italy) · 08-31-2007, 03:23 PM

Thanks Tim, tomorrow (hoping having free time in the afternoon) i will try

Max

fpitas · 09-01-2007, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lulu (Italy)

so, the "surgery" doesn't need any wire "prosthesis" to add

only take out the default antenna, extend it better inside panel and point it better and voilà.
is it right ?
i have "Touring Pack" and i think to have good understanding reading previous posts it's more difficult and maybe i will have blooding fingers

Max

I have the base model and I still cut my knuckle. The aluminum of the frame crosspiece is very sharp. Maybe latex gloves would help.

Lulu (Italy) · 09-01-2007, 06:18 AM

Thanks Francis.

Max

ArticDream · 09-03-2007, 09:39 PM

Finally did the mod and it works like a charm.

15min job. I get 60 ft range now. I added about 2 ft of wire and slid if down the dash in front of the air bags as i did with the RCA Cables for my stereo upgrade.
Thanks for the posts everyone.

sholiday · 09-03-2007, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the mod.

shay2nak · 09-17-2007, 10:14 PM

I tried this last night. I pulled a wire out thinking it was the antenna, but it was the radio's antenna. Anyway. I had to pull the long ass foam piece which I kind of regret now. Howcome it's in there? THat fat tube is for the coolant, correct? I figure if it pops, it will soak the coolant. In fact I don't remember it on the driver's side when I disabled the DRL. Also I found the alarm box with wires coming out of it and the entire thing wrapped in a bag. However, I didn't find the white molex(?) plug to trace the antenna wire. Although I did see it in the bundle.

Has anyone done this on a 2007 car? I think it might be wired differently.

Thanks.

ChrisB · 09-18-2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay2nak

... Anyway. I had to pull the long ass foam piece which I kind of regret now. Howcome it's in there? ...

That foam piece is part of the Touring Pack "sound-deadening".

Non-Touring Pack cars do not have the foam block. I can't imagine that it does much good anyway.

Emapeels older sis · 11-05-2007, 08:07 PM

You can also put the key on your chin and hit it =]

goldwing2000 · 11-06-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiftlock

No, it doesn't relock the doors, but one of the neatest things I've purchased for my Elise is the Blackwatch Racing Uni-Key, which makes it much harder to accidentally hit the remote buttons, since they're recessed and you have to press just the right spot on the carbon fiber overlay. For those who don't know about the Uni-Key, you take apart your key and your alarm FOB, and assemble them into the Uni-Key so that you have a cool looking key that has the alarm remote on the top of it. Assembly is not hard to do at all, and takes just a few minutes. Well worth the $48. It's the 6th product down on this page: http://www.blackwatchracing.com/shop...cts.asp?page=1

Oooo... and they have a cup holder!!
That could eliminate one of my only two complaints about the car!

dasmoofler · 11-06-2007, 02:56 PM

I have the cup holder and it broke. Seems I accelarated a bit too hard and it flew apart.

Easily repairable with a little glue.

ZAMMY1 · 11-06-2007, 07:10 PM

BY JOVE, IT WORKS!
real help like this is the benefit this forum gives us.
it's a real improvement.

thanks to all!
sam

bigshark · 11-06-2007, 07:36 PM

I just extended the wire. Huge improvement - really well worth the cuts on the hands from getting the wire out.

Highly recommended.

Nathan · 11-07-2007, 05:11 PM

Easiest mod Ive ever done. I didn't bother extending the wire, just freed it from the wire harness, and left it dangling towards the rear of the car. I can now get 30-40 feet.

First time I've ever seen the rear lights flash with the alarm. :-P

Before this mod, I had to be within 2 feet of driver side window

usofrob · 11-07-2007, 06:07 PM

I consider it a moderate security measure. If my keys are stolen, they'll have to still get pretty close to the car to find out which one it is. But, it still has enough range for me to easily press it, and rearrange what I may be holding before I get to the car. (Or not have to wait until I'm ready to open the door to unlock it.

)

shay2nak · 11-08-2007, 01:16 PM

hardly got any improvement except it works better on the passenger side.

I'm just going to leave it...

Lulu (Italy) · 11-19-2007, 10:46 AM

i reserved this modification when i would exchanged other parts in carbons, so this was the moment.
i open the part in question but unfortunetely it seams the alarm board is not in that position.
i read in past all about this thread, ready to actuat the modification but now i admit the alarm is not there.
to consider in the same place where you have the place to put objects i have the frontal radio speakers, but behind it there is nothing, only sponge and sponge.
behind sponge nothing, only a little cable but surely not a cable with a lot of little and colored little cables inside.
and now ??? i would like to wait for some of your answer before to close again all the components.

Max

jesterbot · 11-19-2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lulu (Italy)

i have "Touring Pack" and i think to have good understanding reading previous posts it's more difficult and maybe i will have blooding fingers

Max

Use gloves... I just did this on mine, thought everything was fine (wasn't yanking on anything or rubbing on anything, no pain, etc)... until I pulled out my hand. Dots of blood appeared everywhere, and within minutes, about 8 slices opened up across my hand.

THEN it started hurting. So the GOOD news is the aluminum edges are razor sharp in there, so you won't feel a thing... the BAD news is the aluminum edges in there are razor sharp so you won't feel a thing (until it's too late).

cpforyou · 11-19-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesterbot

Use gloves... I just did this on mine, thought everything was fine (wasn't yanking on anything or rubbing on anything, no pain, etc)... until I pulled out my hand. Dots of blood appeared everywhere, and within minutes, about 8 slices opened up across my hand.

THEN it started hurting. So the GOOD news is the aluminum edges are razor sharp in there, so you won't feel a thing... the BAD news is the aluminum edges in there are razor sharp so you won't feel a thing (until it's too late).

This thread is useless without pictures?

09-03-2007, 10:09 PM	#147 (permalink)
sholiday doc holiday Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 28	Thanks for the mod. __________________ 2005 Elise: Arctic Silver, Red Leather, Sport, Touring, HT, ITG CF Intake, Arqray SS Double Tip EuroStyle Exhaust & Sport Cat, Reverie CF Rear Diffusor, ForceFed CF/Fiber Front Lip Spoiler, K-40 Radar Detector w/Laser Diffusion, Pioneer AVIC-N2 In-Dash Navigation w/XM Radio, 3 XTANT 100W Class D AMPs, Morel Speakers: 4" front, 6" rear & 10" Subwoofer

09-17-2007, 10:14 PM	#148 (permalink)
shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,736	I tried this last night. I pulled a wire out thinking it was the antenna, but it was the radio's antenna. Anyway. I had to pull the long ass foam piece which I kind of regret now. Howcome it's in there? THat fat tube is for the coolant, correct? I figure if it pops, it will soak the coolant. In fact I don't remember it on the driver's side when I disabled the DRL. Also I found the alarm box with wires coming out of it and the entire thing wrapped in a bag. However, I didn't find the white molex(?) plug to trace the antenna wire. Although I did see it in the bundle. Has anyone done this on a 2007 car? I think it might be wired differently. Thanks. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

11-05-2007, 08:07 PM	#150 (permalink)
Emapeels older sis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 123	You can also put the key on your chin and hit it =] __________________ '69 Impala Kingswood, a$$ kicker big block 502, complete restoration, custom silvblue 71 Elan red/copper 05 Elise safyell, Katana, stge II, CF intake/airbox,stripes, driving lights, LED rears 07 Saleen s281 SC Black 95 Range Rover Classic LWB green, 04 Range Rover HSE Black, 07 Range Rover HSE SC Silver, 07 Chevy Burb Black, Gibson Exhaust, Austin 7 mini white/wood paneling, MG Green

11-06-2007, 02:56 PM	#152 (permalink)
dasmoofler My garage stinks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 2,296	I have the cup holder and it broke. Seems I accelarated a bit too hard and it flew apart. Easily repairable with a little glue. __________________ 2005 Elise, Touring Package, de-snorkelled, Green filter, Front splitter, V1, 0-60 4.? seconds 2000 Dodge Ram Van, 0-60 17 seconds It's not so much that you only live once, it's more that you're dead for so very long afterwards.

11-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#153 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,210	BY JOVE, IT WORKS! real help like this is the benefit this forum gives us. it's a real improvement. thanks to all! sam __________________ Sam Mayberry, W3CYO/R, resident curmudgeon. aspen white '06 elise, now with hinged rear clam! nice! youtube: sam's jet turbine scooter

08-31-2007, 01:59 PM	#141 (permalink)
Lulu (Italy) Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Italy - Pesaro Posts: 114	so, the "surgery" doesn't need any wire "prosthesis" to add only take out the default antenna, extend it better inside panel and point it better and voilà. is it right ? i have "Touring Pack" and i think to have good understanding reading previous posts it's more difficult and maybe i will have blooding fingers Max

08-31-2007, 03:23 PM	#143 (permalink)
Lulu (Italy) Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Italy - Pesaro Posts: 114	Thanks Tim, tomorrow (hoping having free time in the afternoon) i will try Max

09-01-2007, 06:18 AM	#145 (permalink)
Lulu (Italy) Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Italy - Pesaro Posts: 114	Thanks Francis. Max

09-03-2007, 09:39 PM	#146 (permalink)
ArticDream Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 67	Finally did the mod and it works like a charm. 15min job. I get 60 ft range now. I added about 2 ft of wire and slid if down the dash in front of the air bags as i did with the RCA Cables for my stereo upgrade. Thanks for the posts everyone.

11-06-2007, 07:36 PM	#154 (permalink)
bigshark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 144	I just extended the wire. Huge improvement - really well worth the cuts on the hands from getting the wire out. Highly recommended.

11-07-2007, 05:11 PM	#155 (permalink)
Nathan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 151	Easiest mod Ive ever done. I didn't bother extending the wire, just freed it from the wire harness, and left it dangling towards the rear of the car. I can now get 30-40 feet. First time I've ever seen the rear lights flash with the alarm. :-P Before this mod, I had to be within 2 feet of driver side window

11-07-2007, 06:07 PM	#156 (permalink)
usofrob Almost out of warranty :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 687	I consider it a moderate security measure. If my keys are stolen, they'll have to still get pretty close to the car to find out which one it is. But, it still has enough range for me to easily press it, and rearrange what I may be holding before I get to the car. (Or not have to wait until I'm ready to open the door to unlock it. ) __________________ 2005 Laser Blue Elise, base model (with 2 oil coolers), Bridgestone RE-01R 205/45/16+245/40/17, 4Tress harness bar, 6-Point Schroth harnesses, Cup Car Ohlins, Blackwatch Racing adjustable anti-sway bar, ekological HID kit, Sector 111 rear panel eliminator, 2bular 7" single tip exhaust, Sector111 DOWNLow seat, Sector111 tiny mirror, Braille battery, LidBone, multivex side mirrors, snorkel delete, infinity kappa 42.7 front speakers, acousti-stuff behind rear speakers. It adds up so quickly.

11-08-2007, 01:16 PM	#157 (permalink)
shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,736	hardly got any improvement except it works better on the passenger side. I'm just going to leave it... __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

11-19-2007, 10:46 AM	#158 (permalink)
Lulu (Italy) Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Italy - Pesaro Posts: 114	i reserved this modification when i would exchanged other parts in carbons, so this was the moment. i open the part in question but unfortunetely it seams the alarm board is not in that position. i read in past all about this thread, ready to actuat the modification but now i admit the alarm is not there. to consider in the same place where you have the place to put objects i have the frontal radio speakers, but behind it there is nothing, only sponge and sponge. behind sponge nothing, only a little cable but surely not a cable with a lot of little and colored little cables inside. and now ??? i would like to wait for some of your answer before to close again all the components. Max

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