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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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i was looking at new shorty antennas for my t/a and i was wondering if this one would work or can anyone point me in the right direction?
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail....ntenna_O_Black
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 02:52 AM
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do some research for the Bitviper antenna. i dont know if he still makes them or not, but they were really nice, short antennas
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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yea i couldnt really find any pictures or sizes other than on a camaro
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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I got one of these for my dad's Z28.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHORT...Q5fAccessories
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see this one is only about 2-3" tall so it will be almost even with the spoiler on the t/a. i just hate the look of antennas but mine is broke so i cant get good reception
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ya but the bitviper antenna really goes unnoticed on the car. also look for under dash antenna.... ive seen someone on here do the antenna delete, and put an antenna under the dash pad
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i wanted to get my antenna hole shaved when i got my car painted (about 4 weeks ago) but i just completely forgot to get it done. if so i would have gotten the underdash hidden one
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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do some research for the Bitviper antenna. i dont know if he still makes them or not, but they were really nice, short antennas
Thanks Frank....

Those antennas are only a plug of metal, they look cool but dont do anything.. you'd be better served looking for an electric replacement or some other procuct.
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well being that the antenna god chimed in... could you make an antenna this short?
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