Cb radio install

[karensman_0416]

hey i'm new to this forum but i thought i would introduce myself and ask a question i have a 1998 ford escort zx2 and i just bought a midland cb radio with a 14" antenna i do plan to put the antenna on the trunk lid that's not the problem is where in the world can i fit a cb radio in a small car like this?? i thought about the passenger side but then i don't want people hitting it all the time so i very confussed and i have looked and looked for infomation but can't find any so i hope you can help thanks a bunch

[tomcat_cool17]

I have a Uniden CB with a 3ft magnetic antenna on my trunklid. I put the CB and mounting bracket on the passenger side of the center console, partially under the glovebox. I haven't had a problem with passengers hitting it, being that it doesn't shrink the leg room down all that much. Check out this page for a picture of the location: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/382027/3 I haven't updated the page in a while, but I threw this on quickly just for you to see. Hope it helps. I have all the wires and fuse tucked behind the trim panel.

[karensman_0416]

do you think it would be a problem if i mounted it on the driver side where your's is at???

[tomcat_cool17]

Originally Posted by karensman_0416

do you think it would be a problem if i mounted it on the driver side where your's is at???

I think it would. Whether it is actually in the way or not, it seems like it would constantly want to make you move your leg over. I can see it just fine and it's not out of reach over on the passenger side. You'll just have to try it, but I didn't like the encroachment on the driver side.

[karensman_0416]

Thanks for the infomation i will try it and see how i like it on the passenger side if i don't like it there i will just have to come up with another idea. thanks for the help man.

[tomcat_cool17]

No prob.