Patented customizable styling: The Spartan antenna features a unique carbon fiber trim at the base and top, with a removable carbon tip for personalized styling. Default color is black carbon fiber, additional colors available separately. Superior reception: 13 3/4" antenna uses high-quality materials, including a tuned internal copper coil for unmatched reception and performance. Confidently pulls in stations that other short antennas only dream of. Exclusive design: The Spartan is exclusively made by us, with a faint logo in the bottom of the rubber molding as a mark of authenticity. Its levels of performance and durability are unmatched. Car wash safe: The Spartan's shortened length and flexibility offer peace of mind in touch car washes, where long factory antennas often bend or snap. Comes with a 1-year car wash guarantee. Strength and durability: Features 304 stainless steel threading and durable EPDM rubber construction, specifically formulated for antenna application. Withstands temperatures up to 257 degrees Fahrenheit. Your MAST Broken, Deteriorating, Stolen or Bent? Looking for an antenna to get rid of that obnoxiously tall un-stylish antenna your vehicle comes with? Looking for the BEST reception Short antenna on the market? Then look no further, this is the antenna solution for you!! One must note that there is a surplus of short antenna options available but none of them provide anything but frustration! Our experience with any and all short antennas are that they look cool but you lose close to all radio functionality. So this set us out on a mission, to design a short antenna that actually performs. Well, we are EXCITED to announce that we have over exceeded our goals and now offer a short antenna that will perform closer to the factory antenna than ever before! This is not just a claim; we have actually tested this antenna on an array of different vehicles. Antenna ships with the highest quality Stainless Steel Threading, no corners were cut with design with this antenna.