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!

 

Great review!

 

picture, review was very well informed

 

Holy $hit...I guess you like it....

Its just a an antenna...GAWD..thanks


Pictures...

 

ill get a picture of it on my car if i can find someone with a digital camera here at texas tech (or if anyone is from lubbock they can pm me)

yes sir, i really wasnt expecting to like it as much as i did when i ordered it, but i really do thx for an awesome product

 

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?

 

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

 

Exactly correct..youll need a Camaro base or a base with a mount that will accomodate 1.0 mm threading

 

My power antenna is just flat out broken, doesn't go up or anything. Could I do it using the base I have now?

-J

 

Nope...gotta be able to screw the antenna onto the base

 

Haha so I wasn't the only one who gets paranoid about it not being there when I come back. But it's still there and I haven't removed it.

Great review for a great antenna

 

I agree 100% heres mine on a dirty car.

 

How about if I found a way to put in a set screw..that could be locktight'ed in place...cant use lock tight on the threads cuz it would interfere with the electrical connection

 

Thanks for this review Silas2k. Convinced me to order one for myself

 

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

 

I've been wanting one of these for my car. How much are they?

500th POST!!!

 

Here is a pic of it on a bird for those wonderin if it'll fit. You can PM me for install walk thru for your bird if you have questions.

 

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.

 

Here are a couple pics of my "BitViper" Antenna. Very easy to install and no noticable change in radio reception.

 

I have the same feelings about mine. I love it. Reception is great and the looks are killer over the stocker.