Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.
Possum3 said
07:41 AM Jul 28, 2023
I have seen this configuration on several Nissan Patrols and the cable enters vehicle in gap between door and body. www.kaon.com.au/brackets-mounts/aerial
oiddad said
07:54 AM Jul 28, 2023
Yep. The bracket on the right is very similar to what I am looking at for the Dmax. It does say drilling of holes is necessary.
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
yobarr said
11:14 AM Aug 4, 2023
oiddad wrote:
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
Great information Jeff, which may save others from unnecessary expense to gain nothing. Cheers
Whenarewethere said
11:51 AM Aug 5, 2023
oiddad wrote:
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
Not difficult.
While at it add acoustic insulation to have a far higher quality of ride!
Replace with acoustic trim panel clips while at it.
Way too much mucking around for a simple bracket to put your uhf aerial onto. Bonnet hinge perfect and done in literally 5 mins.
Dick0 said
09:38 AM Aug 11, 2023
oiddad wrote:
Way too much mucking around for a simple bracket to put your uhf aerial onto. Bonnet hinge perfect and done in literally 5 mins.
Bonnet hinge is where most antennas are fitted these days by using suitable bracket. I made my own bracket for the Jeep.
oiddad said
04:17 PM Aug 11, 2023
Whenarewethere wrote:
oiddad wrote:
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
Not difficult.
While at it add acoustic insulation to have a far higher quality of ride!
Replace with acoustic trim panel clips while at it.
What's with all the photos? Looks like someone needs an audience.
yobarr said
04:47 PM Aug 11, 2023
oiddad wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
oiddad wrote:
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
Not difficult.
While at it add acoustic insulation to have a far higher quality of ride!
Replace with acoustic trim panel clips while at it.
What's with all the photos? Looks like someone needs an audience.
What a pathetic and ungrateful response to another member's efforts to assist. Spare me!
oiddad said
09:36 AM Aug 12, 2023
yobarr wrote:
oiddad wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
oiddad wrote:
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
Not difficult.
While at it add acoustic insulation to have a far higher quality of ride!
Replace with acoustic trim panel clips while at it.
What's with all the photos? Looks like someone needs an audience.
What a pathetic and ungrateful response to another member's efforts to assist. Spare me!
I'm sorry, but how is telling me "not difficult" and putting up photos of what you have done without any instructions helpful? What about modifications to the mirror? Did you have a solution to this problem? I asked about a uhf bracket not sound proofing the door!
-- Edited by oiddad on Saturday 12th of August 2023 09:39:55 AM
-- Edited by oiddad on Saturday 12th of August 2023 11:31:18 AM
Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.
Yep. The bracket on the right is very similar to what I am looking at for the Dmax. It does say drilling of holes is necessary.
I decided to go with this one.
Anyone looking at using this bracket on you Dmax .... don't! There are modifications to be made to your mirror to allow the bracket to fit and function correctly. Also, you will need to remove the entire internal panel of the passenger door. The bonnet mount that uses the existing bolts of the hood hinge is the go!
Great information Jeff, which may save others from unnecessary expense to gain nothing. Cheers
Not difficult.
While at it add acoustic insulation to have a far higher quality of ride!
Replace with acoustic trim panel clips while at it.
Way too much mucking around for a simple bracket to put your uhf aerial onto. Bonnet hinge perfect and done in literally 5 mins.
Bonnet hinge is where most antennas are fitted these days by using suitable bracket. I made my own bracket for the Jeep.
What's with all the photos? Looks like someone needs an audience.
What a pathetic and ungrateful response to another member's efforts to assist. Spare me!
I'm sorry, but how is telling me "not difficult" and putting up photos of what you have done without any instructions helpful? What about modifications to the mirror? Did you have a solution to this problem? I asked about a uhf bracket not sound proofing the door!
-- Edited by oiddad on Saturday 12th of August 2023 09:39:55 AM
-- Edited by oiddad on Saturday 12th of August 2023 11:31:18 AM