My unbiased Bitviper antenna review...
01-07-2007, 08:12 PM
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My unbiased Bitviper antenna review... Well, my girlfriend wanted to buy me a present for my car and the only thing I could think of that didn't cost $300+ was the BitViper shorty antenna. I'll go through the different aspects of it with my ratings:
Shipment:
Even in the middle of Christmas rush and apparently the flu for BitViper, it came relatively fast.
9 out of 10
Installation:
Not sure what you're expecting here... screw in... it took maybe 2 minutes.
10 out of 10
Styling:
Before I bought the BitViper antenna the stock one didn't bother me "too" much. I didn't like it, but it wasn't on the top of my priority list to change. After putting on the shorty I realized how much of an improvement it actually is. I didn't get the "full affect" from the pictures online; its a huge improvement over the remote-control car antenna the general gave us from the factory. (I'll post some pictures up later if I can find a camera around here.)
9.5 out of 10
Performance:
Well the antenna got tested more thoroughly than even I expected; the day after it was on it rained buckets. I was in town the whole time and there was no loss in reception, and after I got it back in the garage and unscrewed/checked everywhere there was no leakage under or around the base.
Then today, I drove back to the dorms after Christmas with the folks so I got to test it on the highway. I've drove the way many times and know the "relative" area where stations cut in and out. The antenna performed easily on the same level as stock, but I did not notice any significant improvement over stock.
Also, on a side note, it can handle high mph
9.5 out of 10
I did start to feel unsafe with it on the car out in parking lots where I would leave it unattended for long amounts of time. But I guess I'm a little paranoid... at any rate, I'd just unscrew it and throw it in the back just in case.
Overall, this product, simply put, is awesome. Built well, by a great seller and looks bad ***. For the price, I strongly recommend anyone with the stock antenna to pick one up.
Thanks again BitViper!
Shipment:
Even in the middle of Christmas rush and apparently the flu for BitViper, it came relatively fast.
9 out of 10
Installation:
Not sure what you're expecting here... screw in... it took maybe 2 minutes.
10 out of 10
Styling:
Before I bought the BitViper antenna the stock one didn't bother me "too" much. I didn't like it, but it wasn't on the top of my priority list to change. After putting on the shorty I realized how much of an improvement it actually is. I didn't get the "full affect" from the pictures online; its a huge improvement over the remote-control car antenna the general gave us from the factory. (I'll post some pictures up later if I can find a camera around here.)
9.5 out of 10
Performance:
Well the antenna got tested more thoroughly than even I expected; the day after it was on it rained buckets. I was in town the whole time and there was no loss in reception, and after I got it back in the garage and unscrewed/checked everywhere there was no leakage under or around the base.
Then today, I drove back to the dorms after Christmas with the folks so I got to test it on the highway. I've drove the way many times and know the "relative" area where stations cut in and out. The antenna performed easily on the same level as stock, but I did not notice any significant improvement over stock.
Also, on a side note, it can handle high mph
9.5 out of 10
I did start to feel unsafe with it on the car out in parking lots where I would leave it unattended for long amounts of time. But I guess I'm a little paranoid... at any rate, I'd just unscrew it and throw it in the back just in case.
Overall, this product, simply put, is awesome. Built well, by a great seller and looks bad ***. For the price, I strongly recommend anyone with the stock antenna to pick one up.
Thanks again BitViper!
01-07-2007, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 98boxer
picture, review was very well informed
Holy $hit...I guess you like it....
thx for an awesome product Last edited by Silas2k; 01-07-2007 at 11:14 PM.
01-08-2007, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Ell Ess Won
I hate the look of my huge mechanical antenna on the vette. How tough is it to disable the thing and put in the BitViper antenna? and price?
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01-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Silas2k
i believe if u have a motor antenna u have to find a stationary antenna bracket (could probably get one off of a junk yard camaro pretty easily), but im not 100% on that... if anyone else can chime in
01-08-2007, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Silas2k
I did start to feel unsafe with it on the car out in parking lots where I would leave it unattended for long amounts of time. But I guess I'm a little paranoid... at any rate, I'd just unscrew it and throw it in the back just in case.
Great review for a great antenna
05-17-2007, 09:30 AM
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Everyone...My company is sending me out on a short trip and I just wanted to post something for those that might PM me that It might take a couple of days to get back to ya....and then a few more before Im back in the shop
Ted, Eric and Johnny....all of yours are on schedule
Ted, Eric and Johnny....all of yours are on schedule
05-17-2007, 10:07 PM
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My car is the red Camaro pictured above, I love this antenna as well, it was easy to install, I have had no reception problems at all, and well just look at it it is a huge improvement appearance wise. Well worth the money spent to get it.
