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01-14-2008, 05:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Antenna
never really gave it much thought, but wanted to know what u guys think about the stock antenna. I never notice it unless i really look for it. There are some other options on ebay i found but not to sure about them, or if it would look good.
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curious if anyone has anything better looking..
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01-14-2008, 06:20 PM
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I would skip the first two...the 3rd isn't bad.
You could also get a telescoping one like the 'birds have and go that route.
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01-14-2008, 06:37 PM
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I have #3 on my car now. It is a 14" tall piece, and it LOOKS just like the factory antenna(only shorter)and really is a nice item. There also is NO loss of radio reception. I told Alex to look into one of these, and get rid of the fat rubber one he has now, but that's his choice.
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01-14-2008, 06:41 PM
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yea i dont like the first one. The third one in basically the stock one, but shorter. I like it but the more i look at the pics of the second one, i like that too. Telescoping ones are nice and rather easy to instal ( little time consuming maybe ). i think the shortie is the best option.
edpontiac91 - yea that’s the post that made me look into it but I didn’t want to hijack his thread. I think that especially if he does does do the black hood stripe he should leave that thicker antenna one because it stands out more and adds to his nice silver/black theme going on.
looking more at the shortie on ebay it says it fits camaro's 82-92' ans 95-02'. skipping 93-94'. If it fits a 95' im assuming it fits a 94', correct?
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01-14-2008, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by usp55
hey edpontiac91, looking more at the shortie on ebay it says it fits camaro's 82-92' ans 95-02'. skipping 93-94'. If it fits a 95' im assuming it fits a 94', correct?
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It's just a typo. I think he'll take it back if it doesn't fit. ALL late model GM antenna have the same base thread, so it should be a go. It really does look cool, something that adds a custom look to the car, but still looking like a FACTORY piece.
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1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
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01-14-2008, 07:10 PM
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yea thats what I was thinkin too. i ever really noticed how tall the stock one was till i looked at the last pic i posted of my car - the antenna reaches across the street almost! i just orded the shortie.
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01-14-2008, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by usp55
yea thats what I was thinkin too. i ever really noticed how tall the stock one was till i looked at the last pic i posted of my car - the antenna reaches across the street almost! i just orded the shortie. |
COOL, yeah the stock one is 31" tall, and it makes a good looking difference! 
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1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
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01-14-2008, 07:25 PM
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awsome, thanks for the imput.
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01-15-2008, 07:33 AM
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I like number three....... what's wrong with the stock one? Looks?
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01-15-2008, 10:34 AM
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nothing wrong with it, just looking for something different. #3 is the stock on almost just shorter.
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01-15-2008, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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just got my confirmaion email from the ebay guy i got my shortie from and there is a coupon code for any item of his for a $1 off ( coupon code: Preferred_one ) Thought i'd share, not a big discount but hey, its a whole JBC from Wendy's.
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01-20-2008, 11:02 AM
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How's the new antenna fit? Any loss of reception with it installed?
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01-20-2008, 11:29 AM
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i put it one as few days ago and it looks great, exactly like the stockone but shorter, a nice look, ill post a pic later today. reception is perfect. It fitd right on the stock mounting screw but if it didnt, it came with i think 4 different adapters. cant beat it for $14.
Last edited by usp55; 01-20-2008 at 11:35 AM.
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01-20-2008, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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ive got the power (telescoping) antenna on mine . was super easy to install 
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01-20-2008, 11:58 PM
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i have a shaved antenna on mine, it was relocated to the little cubby under the hatch. the reception did not get worse, at least not noticeably.
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01-21-2008, 11:30 AM
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Stock ant was too tall, so I yanked it out of the base ( part that screws on ), cut about 8" off of it so it's now even with the roof line. Jammed it back in and a little tach weld and a shot of touch up paint.
Zero problem with reception + zero cost!
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