Just adding these links for reference to the thread:
Variable Line Level Preamp Outputs From ACM (Factory Radio) For Amplifier Upgrades
2016 Ford Explorer Sport Build Log
- posts #20 and #32
Just as an aside, at one of the usual drop out spots on my commute I happened to look up and there was a cell tower in direct line of sight just off the highway. This seems to correlate with a lot of the data in this post so far.
According to this post on a Focus forum, the antenna change was supposed to address AM reception issues but also improved everything else.
I'm assuming that P/N 18936 is the revised antenna base you're talking about.
I'm certainly not trying to stir the pot, but I honestly think you've got a bad read on the Livernois team and that is unfortunate. If they came off as arrogant or disrespectful I'm 100% positive that's not what they intended. These guys are truly a class act and over-the-top customer service...
This x100 ... Maybe it's a SoCal issue ... but the Sirius coverage is absolutely awful. None of my other vehicles have this issue ... hopefully there is an easy fix.
I'll defer to a certified mechanic and a call may be warranted. However, if the spring is completely bound (i.e. all coils rubbing) I think that would indicate the boundary of suspension travel under compression thereby putting undue stress on the rest of the components. I'm not sure how much...
According to my Google-Fu, that looks like coil bind ... probably not something you particularly want.
Coil Bind Image
Coil Bind Diagnosis
When I reached out to David@Steeda initially, he said the following: "When we tested these in-house, we could not achieve coil bind with the front...
chaudhrysn I switched over from a fully loaded Infiniti G37S Coupe since it was starting to show its age. Obviously not the same car, but still in that family of entry level luxury performance cars.
I found the fit and finish, both interior and exterior, to be on par with the G for the most...