Adding convertible antenna
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: CA
Adding convertible antenna
Has any one added one to their coupe? If so, could you tell me what
all you had to do to hook it up? Like placement, wiring. ect. My 98 is a
DD. 120 miles aound trip to work in So. Cal. Traffic reports are a must.
I have no problem in my 92 coupe, with a retrackable antenna and a
Kenwood radio. Have checked all connections in 98.
Thanks in advance. glassman74
all you had to do to hook it up? Like placement, wiring. ect. My 98 is a
DD. 120 miles aound trip to work in So. Cal. Traffic reports are a must.
I have no problem in my 92 coupe, with a retrackable antenna and a
Kenwood radio. Have checked all connections in 98.
Thanks in advance. glassman74
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Some of the major parts vendors like MidAmerica and Eckler's sell kits to add convertible antennas to Z06's, complete with brackets and wiring. You will need to find a 'vert or Z06 to make precise measurements for the location to drill a big hole in your fender. Are you really sure you want to make a hole in your fender?
Very recently my Z06 was backed into in the same location, the right rear. The fender has to be replaced so this is the perfect time to do some customizing. The body shop is filling the hole and I will be deleting the antenna from permanently sticking up. I'm taking the stock antenna and running it horizontally inside behind the rear bumper. If it doesn't work well enough, there are antennas made for street rods that are amplified antennas designed to work hidden inside of fiberglass bodies. I will try one of these. You might want to try one of these before you go making holes in your car.
Very recently my Z06 was backed into in the same location, the right rear. The fender has to be replaced so this is the perfect time to do some customizing. The body shop is filling the hole and I will be deleting the antenna from permanently sticking up. I'm taking the stock antenna and running it horizontally inside behind the rear bumper. If it doesn't work well enough, there are antennas made for street rods that are amplified antennas designed to work hidden inside of fiberglass bodies. I will try one of these. You might want to try one of these before you go making holes in your car.
