Antenna replacement
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 372
Likes: 23
From: Harper Woods MI
Really depends on the year you have. Early models are much different.
I tried one of these hidden antennas for my '84, because I did not want to craw underneath and replace the expensive antenna. It worked okay, but it really is important on where you place it. And it needs a 12v power source.
I finally replaced my antenna with a used one I purchased on ebay. The early ones new are hard to find and expensive. Repairing them is a bit difficult, but possible.
There are many sources for the hidden versions, but here's a link to an ebay one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELECTRONIC-S...01e138&vxp=mtr
I tried one of these hidden antennas for my '84, because I did not want to craw underneath and replace the expensive antenna. It worked okay, but it really is important on where you place it. And it needs a 12v power source.
I finally replaced my antenna with a used one I purchased on ebay. The early ones new are hard to find and expensive. Repairing them is a bit difficult, but possible.
There are many sources for the hidden versions, but here's a link to an ebay one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELECTRONIC-S...01e138&vxp=mtr
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 925
Likes: 6
From: East Wenatchee Washington
Mine goes up and down, but leaves about a foot sticking up.
Regarding you replacing it with a stationary one, trust me, it's a pain having to negotiate around it when putting stuff in the hatch. I keep catching my hand or other part of me as I move back and forth.
I'm GOING to find a fix or a replacement for my automatic one.
Regarding you replacing it with a stationary one, trust me, it's a pain having to negotiate around it when putting stuff in the hatch. I keep catching my hand or other part of me as I move back and forth.
I'm GOING to find a fix or a replacement for my automatic one.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 776
Likes: 1
From: Washington
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 925
Likes: 6
From: East Wenatchee Washington
This one is $147 from Amazon. It's reviews have several C4 Corvette owners saying it's a perfect fit and was easy to install. It's spendier than I wanted, but this may be what I wind up buying.
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Cruising
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Thank you !!!!!
Really depends on the year you have. Early models are much different.
I tried one of these hidden antennas for my '84, because I did not want to craw underneath and replace the expensive antenna. It worked okay, but it really is important on where you place it. And it needs a 12v power source.
I finally replaced my antenna with a used one I purchased on ebay. The early ones new are hard to find and expensive. Repairing them is a bit difficult, but possible.
There are many sources for the hidden versions, but here's a link to an ebay one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELECTRONIC-S...01e138&vxp=mtr
I tried one of these hidden antennas for my '84, because I did not want to craw underneath and replace the expensive antenna. It worked okay, but it really is important on where you place it. And it needs a 12v power source.
I finally replaced my antenna with a used one I purchased on ebay. The early ones new are hard to find and expensive. Repairing them is a bit difficult, but possible.
There are many sources for the hidden versions, but here's a link to an ebay one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELECTRONIC-S...01e138&vxp=mtr
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 174
Likes: 13
Fixed antenna
The other thing you need to be concerned about is the possibility of breaking a fixed one off when pushing your car out of a deep snowdrift and you slip and fall against it. Ask me how I know. Fast Jimmy
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 239
From: Venice Cali.
Mine goes up and down, but leaves about a foot sticking up.
Regarding you replacing it with a stationary one, trust me, it's a pain having to negotiate around it when putting stuff in the hatch. I keep catching my hand or other part of me as I move back and forth.
I'm GOING to find a fix or a replacement for my automatic one.
Regarding you replacing it with a stationary one, trust me, it's a pain having to negotiate around it when putting stuff in the hatch. I keep catching my hand or other part of me as I move back and forth.
I'm GOING to find a fix or a replacement for my automatic one.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 925
Likes: 6
From: East Wenatchee Washington
If your antenna works up and down the only reason it would stop a foot up itf it is gummed up and stopping early. I have had mine apart a couple times , so you can try oiling the mast letting the oil drip down and you can make sure it is perfectly straight ( bend it straight) I find it strange it would be able to stop early if it wasn't rusty or bent.