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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Those BitViper's look nice, i always have my ipod so i never use the radio. So i just removed my antenna completely.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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I got mine off ecklerscamaro.com...I believe afterthoughtsauto.com sells the same one
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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check this one out guys...



Camaro Antenna, Hidden, AM/FM, Custom Autosound, 1970-2002

* Multiple Mounting Options
* No Drilling Or Grounding Required
* Must Be Wired To Switched 12 Volt Source
* Includes 104" Power Lead & Antenna Cable

Why break up the clean lines of your custom Camaro with an external antenna? Custom Autosound offers an interior-mounted hidden antenna as a great alternative. This active magnetic type, amplified electronic AM/FM antenna gives optimum radio reception without drilling or grounding. It requires 12VDC power that is switched on with the ignition. For best reception, the adhesive-backed antenna body must be unobstructed by metal. It's typically mounted to the top inside of the windshield or on the rear window/package shelf area. The pre-wired 104" long power lead and antenna cable allows you to find just the right spot for installation and it can be extended if necessary. Eckler's Camaro has all the best audio accessories for your Camaro.

Item# 738145


$37.99 ea.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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just cut it for free!! all the cool kids are doing it!
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Another vote for BitViper, 2+ years old, no reception problems and I personally like the look:

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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Soul TKR
check this one out guys...



Camaro Antenna, Hidden, AM/FM, Custom Autosound, 1970-2002

* Multiple Mounting Options
* No Drilling Or Grounding Required
* Must Be Wired To Switched 12 Volt Source
* Includes 104" Power Lead & Antenna Cable

Why break up the clean lines of your custom Camaro with an external antenna? Custom Autosound offers an interior-mounted hidden antenna as a great alternative. This active magnetic type, amplified electronic AM/FM antenna gives optimum radio reception without drilling or grounding. It requires 12VDC power that is switched on with the ignition. For best reception, the adhesive-backed antenna body must be unobstructed by metal. It's typically mounted to the top inside of the windshield or on the rear window/package shelf area. The pre-wired 104" long power lead and antenna cable allows you to find just the right spot for installation and it can be extended if necessary. Eckler's Camaro has all the best audio accessories for your Camaro.

Item# 738145


$37.99 ea.
At some point this is the way I want to go but dont have the money to have the antenna shaved and painted over. I went with bitviper!
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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People love to steal them around here, I'll just be shortening my stocker.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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I have an adjustible shorty

its a stocker that i added a new antenna mast to because it was broken. the motor still raises/lowers the antenna to the full height but when it's down it appears like a shorty. this is because the old masts gear is down in the motor.

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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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I don't have a picture of mine but i got it from my job we sell them here. I work at mustangs unlimited in ct give me a call if you want one. Just ask for Will.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Soul TKR
check this one out guys...



Camaro Antenna, Hidden, AM/FM, Custom Autosound, 1970-2002

* Multiple Mounting Options
* No Drilling Or Grounding Required
* Must Be Wired To Switched 12 Volt Source
* Includes 104" Power Lead & Antenna Cable

Why break up the clean lines of your custom Camaro with an external antenna? Custom Autosound offers an interior-mounted hidden antenna as a great alternative. This active magnetic type, amplified electronic AM/FM antenna gives optimum radio reception without drilling or grounding. It requires 12VDC power that is switched on with the ignition. For best reception, the adhesive-backed antenna body must be unobstructed by metal. It's typically mounted to the top inside of the windshield or on the rear window/package shelf area. The pre-wired 104" long power lead and antenna cable allows you to find just the right spot for installation and it can be extended if necessary. Eckler's Camaro has all the best audio accessories for your Camaro.

Item# 738145


$37.99 ea.
Thats a cool idea..and Im thinking a great price..anyone ever use one
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RickyMartinZ28
People love to steal them around here, I'll just be shortening my stocker.
Just make sure you shorten it to a multiple of its orginal length...other wise it will loose allot of its effectivness....

I think the stocker is 32' so cut it 16, 8..any shorte and its not all that good might as well buy one of thoes aluminium shorties..which dont work but look good
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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i just cut mine as well..... looks good and works perfect
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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I have a bitviper mount too with my own mod...
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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since I only use my Ipod I just unplugged mine and now I never look like an RC car
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I like the idea of the Custom Autosound set up, I might try it.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BitViper
Just make sure you shorten it to a multiple of its orginal length...other wise it will loose allot of its effectivness....

I think the stocker is 32' so cut it 16, 8..any shorte and its not all that good might as well buy one of thoes aluminium shorties..which dont work but look good
What does shortening it by a multiple do? How does length, specifically a certain length, affect it?
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Default shorty antenna

Originally Posted by BIG BILL 2000 Z
who has one? pics? and where can i get one?
that stock one is wayy to tall and i think the shorty looks awesome.
stylin concepts
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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made mine for free, i cut it to 8" and put a small vaccum cap on top

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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I really like that concealed antenna! I registered at the distributor's site, and hope they will send me an email coupon code. I am tired of replacing Trans Am electric antennas, 3 is enough! I am getting my car painted next month, and I am going to just shave the antenna hole!
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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I got mine off ebay, it's an 8 inch.

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