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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Is it hard to convert the std electric antenna to the stubby 9 inch one they sell here on the forum for Z06s?

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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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You can remove the entire electric antenna assembly (remove taillight to access) and install a fixed antenna assembly. A shortened antenna cannot be screwed on to an electric antenna assembly.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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But you CAN buy a Camaro or GM fixed base and then get a short antenna

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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Why would you want to put some thing on your car that some one can get a hold of?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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What is the antenna for? surely not FM radio
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Just unplug it your reception will not suffer, and it always stays down. 5 min DIY
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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I simply put a in line switch. I can raise it or keep it down at will. Mark
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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I simply put a in line switch. I can raise it or keep it down at will. Mark
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That works..
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BitViper
That works..
How did you do this? Is it difficult?
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mythirdwish
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There is a power ant wire be hind the radioYou can cut it and put it on a switch and hide the switch somwere.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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I will check on the color wire for you
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Another reason why I bought a coupe
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Another silly reason why I bought a coupe
Fixed it for ya
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Why would you put one of those stubbys on? Asthetics? I like the fact that my power antenna is only up when the radio is on, & not when the CDs or iPod is playing. Just wondering....
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