hand controller antenna wont stay "errect"

[Matt]

antenna's are segmented... about 5 or 6 parts extend and pull out to be one long atenna right. yeah you know what im talking about =)

the last segment, the thinnest peice on my antenna slips back into the segment before it and wont stay in place. this shortens the length of the antenna and reduces the range of the car (and adds some interference)

before i do anything silly i wanted to see if anyone here knew any reasons why i shouldnt just slightly crimp the end of the segment it slides into to stop this thin end peice from slipping back inside.

it happens when i hold the hand controller upright, gravity pulls the last segment back into the previous bit.

i was also thinking of vasoline just to add some friction to the antenna so it didnt slide back in so quick.... but is slighly crimping the end of the second last segment going to hurt?

got any better ideas?

matt.

[BALISTC]

Should be fine Matt :)

If all else fails, u can always buy another one...they arent that pricey

OR

You can feed it Viagra, seeing as its having "erection" problems :P

[James]

I got a stick radio for sale :)

[49er]

yeh matt just give it a liitle crimp , it will be fine

[Matt]

this didnt work for long. the end of the segment eventually opened up again allowing for the last thin peice to come out completely. local hobby shop had them in stock for $7

problem fixed ha.

[anson]

Next time try some viagra heard that works in keeping things erect.

I apoligise for the stupid remark. hehe back in Australia now for anyone who cares.

[BALISTC]

I mentioned that in my first post :P

[HighMiles]

chicks will do the job just fine.......my antenna has no prob staying erect when my wife is hand controlling...