CLS1CAMARO

Don't know if any of you guys have ever tried this, but I heard about it a couple weeks ago and gave it a shot... Any of yuo ever notice how our antennas look like they are off of an RC go-kart? A budy of mine talked me in to cutting it down. I figured I would give it a shot. I cut it down to 13in.. I have had no radio interferance at all. It makes it look so much better. I'm gonna try and get a pic on here sometime soon.

Xsta Z 28

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Our famous moderator Steve cut his antenna down, and it certainly helps out on the appearance. Make sure you put a small vacuum cap on the end so that you don't take someone's eye out.

The other choice is installing a power antenna with a bypass switch like I did.

Fenris Ulf

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
<strong>Our famous moderator Steve cut his antenna down, and it certainly helps out on the appearance. Make sure you put a small vacuum cap on the end so that you don't take someone's eye out.

The other choice is installing a power antenna with a bypass switch like I did.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Any details on how you wired that in?
Thanks!

LS1Baron

Yes, please. I'd like some info on that myself. Thanks.

ZYouL8R

This will probably hurt reception at far distances and such. Thats why I didn't do it.

CLS1CAMARO

actually, it didn't hurt to bad on the distance... I live near houston and i have a lake house about two hours out, and still pick up the houston stations about the same as before...

ZR2877

It makes it look a lot better especially when you car is lowered. I cut mine with bolt and lock cutters then gound it flat so the ball would go back on. No reception problems here either.

RiceEater

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Why not buy an aftermarket antenna? I got mine from http://www.billetspecialties.com
Here are some links to the antennas they carry. They messure 18 1/2" in length and look great!

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...pid=231&rdir=1

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...pid=232&rdir=1

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...pid=233&rdir=1

Eric

CLS1CAMARO

I'm sure that the aftermarket antenna are nice, however when you can do it for free, then why spend the money...

Mike Hoffpauir

We cut mine.
Here is a pic where you can sorta make it out.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...54436149AwAEIl

SS-35th

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Billet good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I've got a trenz billet antenna on my SS I think it looks good with the chrome 10 spokes I've got on my car.

PontiacFireTA

get some pics! im curious about this bad boy. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

RacerGirl

Thanks for all this info!
I have been considering the whole antenna dilemma for awhile now! I think I will be ordering one today!

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
<strong>Our famous moderator Steve cut his antenna down, and it certainly helps out on the appearance. Make sure you put a small vacuum cap on the end so that you don't take someone's eye out.

The other choice is installing a power antenna with a bypass switch like I did.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yep, I did cut mine down <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- actually I bought another one from GM for $10 (the other type with the coiled wire) and cut it down.. sanded it down and put a small brass ball (painted) on the end.. that antenna was so popular it was stolen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Next one same thing but just put a tiny vaccume cap on the end.. this antenna now lives on Poltergiests car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Now I have the power antenna and I LOVE IT!! only $65 through GM parts direct and it was a snap to install <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Here is a website I used for install tips:

http://www.blackcamaro.com./antenna.htm

Have fun <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

2001CamaroGuy

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I also have the power antenna with a bypass switch. When I installed it (first got the car), I got a second fog light switch, painted it black (so it didn't have the light symble on it), and the put it inline to the lead running to the antenna.

Later I installed my amps so I spliced into the lead before the switch so I could still have the amp turn on with the antenna down. Its sweet...I go 99% of the time with the antenna down (CDs...) but then just hit the switch and I have perfect reception.

The camaros don't have the lead (a wire) from the factory <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> but the radio (and the plug) do have the location for it. Just look on the back and you will see an empty slot. Just take some wire and bundle it up tight so it will force into the slot and that will do it.