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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Found a stubby antenna for C5's online...Looked like a good idea, is anyone using one

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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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I use one, I like the look better, and to be honest I've had no issues with performance (radio) there are tons of styles to choose from.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 01:15 AM
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Works awesome. No loss of performance, but I mainly have an iPod plugged in.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 01:36 AM
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I'm using the one from cravenspeed its awesome
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 01:47 AM
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I'm using the one from cravenspeed its awesome
I got the same one a couple of weeks ago and I haven't noticed any difference in signal strength and it looks WAY better on the car.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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I use the one that actually looks like the stock antenna but only 10 inches tall.
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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I guess I'm lucky, my '99 doesn't have an antenna!
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Silly question, but I don't know if all the C5s came with the electric antenna or not. If so, I am assuming this replaces that whole setup? Mine still works fine, but I don't necessarily like the looks of it when it is up.
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Originally Posted by Glenn Jenne
Silly question, but I don't know if all the C5s came with the electric antenna or not. If so, I am assuming this replaces that whole setup? Mine still works fine, but I don't necessarily like the looks of it when it is up.
Verts have a power antenna, Coupes have antennas embedded in the windshield, Z06s have the fixed mast antennas,
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So...can you use a stubby to replace the power antenna? I like the looks of the stubby much more.
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Can't think of any reason why you couldn't. Just get the Z06 fixed assembly and replace your power unit. You may be able to find someone to trade.
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Originally Posted by Glenn Jenne
So...can you use a stubby to replace the power antenna? I like the looks of the stubby much more.
I have known people who did replace their power ant with a fixed antenna.

I replaced one on a Honda Accord one time myself.
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Thanks Mike and Ron, now I have some new ideas. -Glenn
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Originally Posted by Glenn Jenne
So...can you use a stubby to replace the power antenna? I like the looks of the stubby much more.
I added a switch to my power antenna. It's only up when I flip the switch, which I rarely do. Reception is great when it's down unless I'm really out in the boonies.
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Originally Posted by skydiven4fun
I use one, I like the look better, and to be honest I've had no issues with performance (radio) there are tons of styles to choose from.
The one in the picture is from craven speed...what other styles have you seen?
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Those work on a Z06 or FRC, but if you want one on a convertible, you'll have to replace the whole antenna ***'y. The ones pictured screw onto a stud that is not present on a convertible.
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The first mod I did to my Vert when I bought it was replace the Antenna. The stock power one is a real eyesore.

The stubbies are a good option, if you search there are plenty of threads detailing how to replace the power antenna with a stubby.

The power antenna also has decent reception when its down. You can simply unplug it, and it should be acceptable unless you're out away from the city.

I replaced mine with a hidden amplified antenna that's mounted inside the rear quarter panel. The reception is on par with stock.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...a-install.html

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Originally Posted by Ron C!
Verts have a power antenna, Coupes have antennas embedded in the windshield, Z06s have the fixed mast antennas,
1999-2000 FRC ( hardtop ) have fixed ant. also...
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
I use the one that actually looks like the stock antenna but only 10 inches tall.
Shorty antenna FTW!
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If you find someone that wants the power antenae, they'll need to reprogram their BCM if they install it on a FRC/Z06.
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