[Z06] do you like your antenna?
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Safety Car
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[QUOTE=dcd58;1571305793]Love mine!
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Not the best pic but it's really short. I think it's about 3" or so.
Works fine, but I use my ipod most of the time
QUOTE]Not the best pic but it's really short. I think it's about 3" or so.
Works fine, but I use my ipod most of the time
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I don't like ANY.
I removed mine and covered the threads with a rubber cap. Radio stations still work just fine. Besides, my Zo6 is a driving machine, not a rolling jukebox.
I removed mine and covered the threads with a rubber cap. Radio stations still work just fine. Besides, my Zo6 is a driving machine, not a rolling jukebox.
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Melting Slicks
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I admit it makes our cars look like r/c cars...they are kind of goofy. Once you give your antenna a good look then you keep thinking that is a huge antenna. That said i like my antenna but i do find myself taking it off sometimes and just putting a rubber cap over the threads. A shorty is on my list to find at carlisle tomorrow.
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I admit it makes our cars look like r/c cars...they are kind of goofy. Once you give your antenna a good look then you keep thinking that is a huge antenna. That said i like my antenna but i do find myself taking it off sometimes and just putting a rubber cap over the threads. A shorty is on my list to find at carlisle tomorrow.
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From: Latrobe PA
I admit it makes our cars look like r/c cars...they are kind of goofy. Once you give your antenna a good look then you keep thinking that is a huge antenna. That said i like my antenna but i do find myself taking it off sometimes and just putting a rubber cap over the threads. A shorty is on my list to find at carlisle tomorrow.
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Things that have a function, do not bother me.
I think the stubby antennas attract more attention and look worse that the stock setup.
I also do not fret over using the stock frame for my front license plate.
I think the stubby antennas attract more attention and look worse that the stock setup.
I also do not fret over using the stock frame for my front license plate.
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Here is mine from Southern also. Just in case you would like to make your own, I threw in some measurements for you.
You can see the cap for the antenna lying on the trunk in the first pic.
You can see the cap for the antenna lying on the trunk in the first pic.
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I don't even notice it. To me, these stubby ones look silly.
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I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I think the cars which have HUD use a special windshield and I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Z's use thinner windshield glass than the coupe does for weight savings. I have a shorty antenna which I keep on the car mostly for looks. I also keep the stock antenna in the trunk in case I might need it. I have a Sirius/XM radio installed so thats what I listen to mostly. The short antenna actually works better when I use the XM radio because it keeps stations from bleeding into the unused frequency that the sat radio is matched up to.
I was told that all vette windshields will work with them whether they are "stamped" hud or not.
About the weight; you are correct. The Z's windshield is 5.7 lbs lighter, which was one of the main goals of the Z platform. There is also a huge cost difference between them, so don't let your insurance company or auto glass shop try pulling any fast ones. The convertible also shares the same windshield.
The 3" one from Southern Car Parts is the antenna I have and my reception is fine. But then again I live in the StL metropolitan area too.
Last edited by CarBoy; Aug 29, 2009 at 01:43 AM.
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I took some measurements and cut my factory antenna to match up with the roof line and put a black cap on the end. Looks much better now, and cost me about 5 minutes in labor
When I pulled my interior apart to install the stereo system and sound deadening, I found another factory antenna on the back tray, so I can return it to stock if I need to heh.
Fej
When I pulled my interior apart to install the stereo system and sound deadening, I found another factory antenna on the back tray, so I can return it to stock if I need to heh.
Fej
