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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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I just installed my bitviper antenna afew days ago. I definately like the new look of the antenna on the car. I replaced my stock antenna with a 8" Z06 antenna and the reception was horrible, but looked good. Now with the bitviper antenna the reception is as good as the stock antenna was.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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OK..Ive completed all the requested antennas...Guys....Im taking a vacation unti the week of the 20th

Thanks for your support
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Ok Im back from vacation....
StrobinSS ;keys2myMARO ;Stlroddddd;black99v6 you guys have PM's
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dementia
If I'm not mistaken only the Firebird ones retract. The camaros are stuck with the ones that stay out all the time. New one looks great.
Yep, camaros have a fixed antenna... the shorty looks much better but i put a retractable on my SS, very clean.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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It will work on Trans Am's or Firebirds, just go get a standard antenna post out of a Camaro.

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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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is it touchin ur spoiler Big_Mike? my power antenna is screwed up, so i might convert to camaro style.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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WooHoo I should be "Bitten" by next week
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
is it touchin ur spoiler Big_Mike? my power antenna is screwed up, so i might convert to camaro style.
No, its close but not touching.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
Yup you are right and I hear trying to retrofit the Firebird antenna into a Camaro is not an easy job. I went the same way the first poster did but I'm not mentioning any non sponsors name here
it's not that bad. The hardest part doing it to my vert was getting that dang spare tire outta the trunk.......
I like the fact that it now goes all the way down. Makes getting the car cover on easier.
"Look Ma, no antenna"
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Looks good. I just took the stock antenna off, cut it to about a foot and a half length, took the ball off of the top of the antenna and pressed it back on the shorter part and put it back on.

Only pic I have that shows it is an old pic with the first cut, it's shorter now.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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looks fuggin sweet dude
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Hey Mike...I gave your name to .. nate-roth he wants to know how you got the antenna mounted and the cost..was it a PITA or what

THX...

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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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You talkin to me??

If so thats cool. It was very easy & only cost $5.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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i got mine and i love it!! here are the pics!


alli got for now it is night and its raining
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Mine came in today and I love it!...I'll post pics soon
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Od'ed to being Bit-en...

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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Theres one thing different about my antenna base(the thing attached to the car)...underneath the screw where you attach a new antenna is a little metal plate thing. How do I take it off?
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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everytime i see a camaro with the stock antenna i remember why i got "bitten"
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Since firebirds get power antennas.... why don't camaros convert to power? Or adapt a universal one, like the ones they sell at the auto parts stores. I did put a universal one in my trans am when the stock went out, its chrome and not black, but it matches the wheels . Works like a charm and it only costed me about $40.00
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by transam5.7lt1
Since firebirds get power antennas.... why don't camaros convert to power? Or adapt a universal one, like the ones they sell at the auto parts stores. I did put a universal one in my trans am when the stock went out, its chrome and not black, but it matches the wheels . Works like a charm and it only costed me about $40.00
40 bucks for an electric antenna is a great deal.....
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