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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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I've only owned my C5 Vert for a few months. But, have never liked the look of the radio antenna in the up position. Why couldn't we have the built-in antennas like the coupes? So, with the help of Marie "Makai2200" for the shorty mast, and Alan "protrax" for a good deal on the base. Today I switch over to the fixed antenna like the Z06/FRC. IMHO, I think it looks much better.

I know "Thread sucks without pics". Maybe Marie will take a pic next time she is over.


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I just unplugged mine, no reception issues
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Yeah, I just read a thread this morning about unplugging the power antenna. But, since I already had the parts. I went ahead with the install. Either way, the car looks much better without that long antenna mast. On top of that mine was al little bent, making it look even worse.
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Why couldn't we have the built-in antennas like the coupes?


My reception is so bad that I am actually considering installing a power antenna. The coupe just has NO signal range.
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Originally Posted by RoadReady
My reception is so bad that I am actually considering installing a power antenna. The coupe just has NO signal range.
Ahhhhhhhh. What I can see/hear so far the fixed antenna picks up a signal a little better than the stock power unit.
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