[Z06] Z06 Antenna
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From: Downers Grove, IL >> Chicago Crew <<
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Ruz
Do all C5 Z06's have a fixed mast antenna, and if so, can they be swapped out for a regular C5 power antenna?
Thanks...
Thanks...
Many of us replace them with a "shorty" antenna.
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Race Director
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From: MI
Originally Posted by JimBacus
Yes. And if you mean replacing it with the convertables retractable antenna it can be done.
Many of us replace them with a "shorty" antenna.
Many of us replace them with a "shorty" antenna.
After thinking about it...a grommet on the car cover is probably much easier anyway.
Drifting
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From: Thompson Falls MT
The Z06 cover I ordered actually had a grommet repair kit for the antenna. I just twist it on finger tight and take it off when I put the cover on. It's not that hard to do and I just set it in the trunk. I do have one of the mini ones though...
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
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From: Jacksonville FL
Originally Posted by DPG
Where did you get that shorty? That's the first time I've seen a picture of one.....I like it..
Chuck
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
Got it from here
http://www.r-dracing.com/
they are a supporting vendor on the left under parts.
No complaints on reception in the city adn near suburbs. I llive 25 miles from chicago in des plaines and i dont notice any reception loss. Hope this helps you out. It looks a lot shorter in person too.
Dave
http://www.r-dracing.com/
they are a supporting vendor on the left under parts.
No complaints on reception in the city adn near suburbs. I llive 25 miles from chicago in des plaines and i dont notice any reception loss. Hope this helps you out. It looks a lot shorter in person too.
Dave
Safety Car
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From: Long Island NY
I don't understand why anyone would want a power antenna. It adds weight, makes noise, its another thing that can go wrong, it uses juice from the battery, no matter how little. Just having to listen to it and have it go up & down everytime you turn the radio on or off or switch from CD to radio or vice versa...I don't get it. I had a power antenna in my WS6 and was really happy the first time I turned on the radio on the Z06 
Just my .02
Just my .02
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
and i dont understand womens obsession with shoes, but its happens.... cant get hot over it or think too much about it cause it will drive ya nuts. Some people like, some dont. unless you race competitively on a regular basis, I dont think the weight of a power antenna is a big deal. JMHO
Safety Car
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From: Long Island NY
Most individual weight reductions make very little difference by themselves, I agree. its the combo of all them them thats makes the difference. Thats why the Z06 is so light. And thats only one of the negatives against a power antenna, no matter how miniscule. You can add in cost to the equation too. The point is, I just don't see any benefit of having a power one over having a stationary one.
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From: Chico California
Come on guys, the power antenna weighs less than 1 pound. If weight was such a concern on the z why do they have power windows, seat and air conditioning? This is one of the first mods I did to my 04 z. Got it on ebay for 50$. I got tired of removing the antenna each time I put the cover on. I even put in a bypass switch so I can leave it down when I listen to cd's. Of course, I'm ****. I even put on tail light seals!
Racer
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From: Nashville, TN
Power Antenna
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.308.73
I got this kit from Mid America so it works like OEM. I like it.
I got this kit from Mid America so it works like OEM. I like it.
Instructor
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From: Kansas City Kansas
I took the antenna off all together and covered the threads sticking up with a black vacuum cap.
Still get decent reception around town, although I can't remember the last time I actually turned on the radio.
Steve
Still get decent reception around town, although I can't remember the last time I actually turned on the radio.
Steve
Burning Brakes
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From: Honolulu, HI
Originally Posted by DPG
Got it from here
http://www.r-dracing.com/
they are a supporting vendor on the left under parts.
Dave
http://www.r-dracing.com/
they are a supporting vendor on the left under parts.
Dave
To bad they use paypal
Racer
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From: Edgewood WA
Originally Posted by Malaria
Come on guys, the power antenna weighs less than 1 pound. If weight was such a concern on the z why do they have power windows, seat and air conditioning? This is one of the first mods I did to my 04 z. Got it on ebay for 50$. I got tired of removing the antenna each time I put the cover on. I even put in a bypass switch so I can leave it down when I listen to cd's. Of course, I'm ****. I even put on tail light seals!
With the addition of the bypass switch this is a useful option and eliminates any chance of someone or something bending or breaking an antenna that is up (even the shorty's). My .02 cents.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Originally Posted by kbreese
Most individual weight reductions make very little difference by themselves, I agree. its the combo of all them them thats makes the difference. Thats why the Z06 is so light. And thats only one of the negatives against a power antenna, no matter how miniscule. You can add in cost to the equation too. The point is, I just don't see any benefit of having a power one over having a stationary one.
