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I didn’t like the look of the extended antenna on my vert either but didn’t want mod the car. I just unplugged the power to the motor. It stays down and really hasn’t effected the reception that I can tell so far.
Another option would be to install a wireless switch as explained hereand retain the capability to use the antenna when needed, but now you are in control.
With a wireless switch, the installation couldn't be easier or less disruptive: no wires to run or holes to drill
I didn’t like the look of the extended antenna on my vert either but didn’t want mod the car. I just unplugged the power to the motor. It stays down and really hasn’t effected the reception that I can tell so far.
How would I go about to unplugging the power cable?
How would I go about to unplugging the power cable?
Originally Posted by gnt
Pull carpet back in that corner of the trunk and unplug the pink wire.
Or you can just pull the fuse. That's what I did and even with the antenna down, I still pull in most local stations, however I listen to my iTunes library most of the time via Apple Car Play through my aftermarket DD unit.
Regarding the OP's request, I saw a You Tube video that showed how to swap it out. After removing the retractable antenna and motor, you then wire in a Z06 OEM mount/antenna which then gets swapped out with a stubby antenna which simply screws on. I will try to find it.
you then wire in a Z06 OEM mount/antenna which then gets swapped out with a stubby antenna which simply screws on. I will try to find it.
The real challenge is finding a Z06 antenna assembly. I had a WTB thread here for one and got a single hit in 1.5 months. Couldn't find any on ebay either.
Don't buy these stubby antenna's off of ebay that claim they will fit a corvette convertible. Most will not!!!! The power antenna bezel is different from a manual antenna bezel. My nylon tale broke on mine so I took it apart and put it back in without the antenna. I bought a chrome cap at Home Depot and put it over the antenna hole. I had it that way for a couple of years. A couple of months ago I bought the stubby power antenna conversion kit at www.theantennasource.com It's awesome. The best $48.00 I've spent on a corvette mod. Even if you don't get the conversion kit, they have all the antenna parts you need for your vette.
A couple of months ago I bought the stubby power antenna conversion kit at www.theantennasource.com It's awesome. The best $48.00 I've spent on a corvette mod. Even if you don't get the conversion kit, they have all the antenna parts you need for your vette.
