Antenna Options
11-01-2003, 07:51 PM
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Antenna Options The whip antenna is not cutting it, i know that there are the electric ones but what other options do we have? Any pics or advice on this will help. Thanks
11-01-2003, 07:54 PM
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What do you mean the antenna is cutting it? Bad reception or you just dont like the looks? If its a looks problem Metra makes a replacement power antenna. I think for some reason they only make it for the Firebird but its the same mount for a Camaro.
11-01-2003, 08:38 PM
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I bought mine from www.rksport.com but it's like $100. I also found a flexable antenna on Ebay for like $8, but obviously it's not for us power antenna guys. It's just has a bolt with threads on the end. Came with like 5 or 6 screws. Obviously a "one kit fits all" thing.....
11-02-2003, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by firebirdude
I bought mine from www.rksport.com but it's like $100. I also found a flexable antenna on Ebay for like $8, but obviously it's not for us power antenna guys. It's just has a bolt with threads on the end. Came with like 5 or 6 screws. Obviously a "one kit fits all" thing.....
Did it fit well? Heard it's a witch to put in since it's like a universal kind of power antenna. Pics?
11-02-2003, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FenixSS
Did it fit well? Heard it's a witch to put in since it's like a universal kind of power antenna. Pics?
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11-02-2003, 06:06 PM
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Yea, getting conflicting reports though about it. blackcamaro.com has a section on installing the GM power antenna, but you still have to go and buy several parts from like Radio Shack, Home Depot(plumbing dept) and even though it a sweet setup, goes up ONLY when listening to radio, automatically goes down when listening to something else. Also, not as 'waterproof' as the RKSport one.
11-02-2003, 07:31 PM
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I have had no waterproof problems with my antenna. All it takes to keep your antenna from going up and down every time the radio comes on, is a simple toggle switch. Get em' for liek $3 from Rat Shack. Add $1 worth of wire and bingo..... if I had the choice to do it again..... I'd go with the GM.
