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Old 06-13-2014, 02:29 PM
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I got a Bit Viper antenna with the loaded base. It has been a great decision to go with it versus the stock.
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Since I had 2 original antennas--I decided to cut one to 3.5 inches--capped it and looks stock with great reception--what design engineer at GM thought the 30 inch was the way to go-that is by far the most ridiculous antenna ever from any factory-
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Which cars have external antennas? Mine is in the windscreen.
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Originally Posted by Cosmik de Bris
Which cars have external antennas? Mine is in the windscreen.
Whats a windscreen? c5 z06 had external ant.
Old 06-16-2014, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bobby777
Whats a windscreen? c5 z06 had external ant.
I know you people don't speak English but really? So the Z06s have that awful looking appendage sticking out of them and the standard C5 has a nice hidden arial, seems back to front to me. :-)
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Originally Posted by Cosmik de Bris
I know you people don't speak English but really? So the Z06s have that awful looking appendage sticking out of them and the standard C5 has a nice hidden arial, seems back to front to me. :-)
Power antennae add weight versus fixed antennae, so the Z06s didn't have them.
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Originally Posted by rjwz28
Power antennae add weight versus fixed antennae, so the Z06s didn't have them.
TRUTH...
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Originally Posted by rjwz28
Power antennae add weight versus fixed antennae, so the Z06s didn't have them.
They do have all the wiring installed for them to operate though.
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Originally Posted by rjwz28
Power antennae add weight versus fixed antennae, so the Z06s didn't have them.
I'm not talking about the power antenna, I'm referring to the antenna imbedded in the windscreen (windshield for the English impaired). Do yours not have this? Maybe because mine is an export model?
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The best one is one tucked inside


I have a bit viper shorty in my tool box in the garage if someone wants one.
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Glad this thread popped up. That 12" model is exactly what I was looking for. Mine comes in the mail tomorrow.
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I run the stubby from Cravenspeed on mine and it works and looks the best to me.

http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...y-Antenna.html



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Originally Posted by Cosmik de Bris
I'm not talking about the power antenna, I'm referring to the antenna imbedded in the windscreen (windshield for the English impaired). Do yours not have this? Maybe because mine is an export model?
Only in coupes, but they had antennae in the front and rear glass

Since verts have no fixed rear glass and Z06s have lightweight glass, those cars don't have the embedded antennae

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The best one is one tucked inside
I wouldn't mind that at all; maybe if I ever widebooty this car



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