New Opel GT Antenna - Page 5

**Celt03** · 10-07-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyMan 08

So how do ya like the Antenna?

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Originally Posted by Celt03

It looks GREAT! I am so happy to have no more bumper car look!

I will let you know more when I actually get to drive the car again - it started raining right before I got home and is still raining. And I do not like getting my Sapphie wet.
Even if the sun was shining I would not be going anywhere for a while - there is a NASCAR race on right now.

Spfld-IL-SKY · 10-07-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip

Has the Opel GT antenna got winding around the antenna?...Skip...

Skip;

The antenna has winding but it's a lot tighter winding than the original. What I heard was kind of a wimping sound as it bounced back and forth in the wind.

**SKY 07** · 10-07-2007, 06:58 PM

Glad you finally received you antenna. I love the look of the new one and I notice no change of reception.

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Originally Posted by Celt03

My antenna was delivered today.
I discovered it was here when I checked my email at 9:30pm tonight and had an e-notice from FedEx saying that it had been delivered at 3pm this afternoon.
So I walked out the front door and looked over, there it was leaning against the corner wall on the porch - no way to see it without being outside

Sure would have been nice if the danged FedEx driver had bothered to ring the doorbell instead of just dropping the box & leaving.
What makes me maddest is that I left home at 5pm to meet my daughter for dinner -and of course, I left through the garage having no idea that there was a package leaning against the corner of the porch.
If it had not been for that e-notice I would not have found it till I went out to get my morning paper - that is if someone would not have walked off with it by then.
The local FedEx is getting a call Monday with a complaint besides the email that I am going to send to thier corporate.

Oh well - it took me longer to get the box opened to get the antenna out than it took to change it out on the car. It looks GREAT! I am so happy to have no more bumper car look!

**WVSooner** · 10-08-2007, 07:28 PM

I took the Sky down into the mountains and coal fields today to Montcoal, WV. I usually start getting static from the Charleston radio stations about 20 miles from Montcoal and lose them entirely by the time I get there. With the Opel antenna, it was crystal clear all the way down and back. Reception was definitely BETTER!

**Celt03** · 10-08-2007, 09:33 PM

No unwanted noises, great reception, & looks so much better than that stock towering whip. I am SO happy!!

1. Compare the sizes of the Opel GT to the stock
2. With the Opel GT antenna
3. The stock bumper car look.

mbeardsley · 10-11-2007, 07:18 PM

I was at the dealership for service today and picked up a 2008 Sky brochure. I noticed that in EVERY picture, they had masked out the antenna!

There was one picture that you can still see the "nub" in, all the others have the entire thing photoshopped out.

Even GM is embarrassed by the "bumper car" look.

AstroSky · 10-11-2007, 11:03 PM

Just put the Antenna on today. There is a huge difference in the lengths. Partsdirect must be wondering what the heck is going on with all of these orders.

Looks much better and it mates up better to the antenna base on the car with a tappered look.

Astro.

boostednlinefor · 10-13-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AstroSky

Partsdirect must be wondering what the heck is going on with all of these orders.

was thinkin the same thing.. haha

just put mine on yesterday. looks muuuch better, from inside the car and out. no noticable difference in radio reception from one side of the dfw metroplex to the other.

ChgoBlues · 10-13-2007, 07:08 PM

Well, I finally ordered my Opel antenna. Find it really interesting that the GMPartsDirect site is owned by a Chevy dealer in North Carolina. They must really wonder what the heck is going on like someone said before, all these orders for the Opel GT part for US addresses..

OrngBalt · 10-19-2007, 10:53 AM

Hey guys.... I am just coming on here to ask a question about this antenna. Do you guys know what size threading bolt you have on your cars? Is the Opel Antenna the "Male" of the "Female" connector.

I drive a Cobalt and have been looking for a good replacement antenna. We have a 7mm threaded bolt on our cars and require an antenna to screw onto the car. If you guys could help me out since most of you seem to have this antenna I would appreciate it and so would a bunch of us guys over on the Cobalt Forums.

Thanks.

MidniteBlues · 10-19-2007, 11:21 AM

I do not know the size, but the ant portion is "female" and screws onto the "male" threads on the car.. Is there away to measure for this?? as far mm size? can it done with a mm ruler?

OrngBalt · 10-19-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

I do not know the size, but the ant portion is "female" and screws onto the "male" threads on the car.. Is there away to measure for this?? as far mm size? can it done with a mm ruler?

not 100% sure. Everything I have found for the Sky shorty antenna's says 5 or 6mm.

cwhitesky · 10-19-2007, 11:45 AM

Just got mine and put it on. I love it. So different from the stock antenna.

OrngBalt · 10-19-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cwhitesky

Just got mine and put it on. I love it. So different from the stock antenna.

Yea, alot of us have chopped our stockers or bought aftermarket but I live in RI and try to get a station from Boston... hard enough as it is but I would love to get back some reception if possible.

MidniteBlues · 10-19-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OrngBalt

not 100% sure. Everything I have found for the Sky shorty antenna's says 5 or 6mm.

OK, I went ahead and measure my original OEM ant (I also replaced mine w/ the Opel one). Looks to be a 5MM hole--hope that helps--

OrngBalt · 10-19-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

OK, I went ahead and measure my original OEM ant (I also replaced mine w/ the Opel one). Looks to be a 5MM hole--hope that helps--

Thanks midnite... really appreciate that.

MidniteBlues · 10-19-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OrngBalt

Thanks midnite... really appreciate that.

NP, glad I could help--

SKYCLONE · 10-26-2007, 01:36 AM

Took delivery of the Sky on Friday, ordered the antenna Sunday night, received today (Thursday). Installed is 30 seconds and took it for a spin. Did not notice any difference in reception. Plus, it looks so much better than the original one.

bamanick · 11-17-2007, 08:52 PM

I got my Open antenna today - now if my darn SKY would arrive I'd be all set.

10-08-2007, 07:28 PM	#124 (permalink)
WVSooner Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Virginia - but Arkansas and Oklahoma are "home" Posts: 346 My Photos: (0)	I took the Sky down into the mountains and coal fields today to Montcoal, WV. I usually start getting static from the Charleston radio stations about 20 miles from Montcoal and lose them entirely by the time I get there. With the Opel antenna, it was crystal clear all the way down and back. Reception was definitely BETTER! __________________ 2007 Saturn Sky Redline, chili pepper red / black Tag: OUSOONER Bought: 06/23/07 Named: Sooner Magic on 9/23/07 "Living the Sky life" MySpace Blog

10-08-2007, 09:33 PM	#125 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,574 My Photos: (6)	No unwanted noises, great reception, & looks so much better than that stock towering whip. I am SO happy!! 1. Compare the sizes of the Opel GT to the stock 2. With the Opel GT antenna 3. The stock bumper car look. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

10-11-2007, 07:18 PM	#126 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 801 My Photos: (6)	I was at the dealership for service today and picked up a 2008 Sky brochure. I noticed that in EVERY picture, they had masked out the antenna! There was one picture that you can still see the "nub" in, all the others have the entire thing photoshopped out. Even GM is embarrassed by the "bumper car" look. __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07

10-13-2007, 07:08 PM	#129 (permalink)
ChgoBlues Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 594 My Photos: (6)	Finally Ordered Well, I finally ordered my Opel antenna. Find it really interesting that the GMPartsDirect site is owned by a Chevy dealer in North Carolina. They must really wonder what the heck is going on like someone said before, all these orders for the Opel GT part for US addresses.. __________________ 2008 Sky Red Line Midnight Blue/Black/5 spd Splash Guards Opel Antenna 2006 Ion Red Line Pacific Blue/Black/5 spd Stage 2/Extrudehone Exh Manifold Front Grille imSaturn:http://www.imsaturn.com/profile/Rob41

10-19-2007, 11:21 AM	#131 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	I do not know the size, but the ant portion is "female" and screws onto the "male" threads on the car.. Is there away to measure for this?? as far mm size? can it done with a mm ruler? __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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10-11-2007, 11:03 PM	#127 (permalink)
AstroSky Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 56 My Photos: (0)	Just put the Antenna on today. There is a huge difference in the lengths. Partsdirect must be wondering what the heck is going on with all of these orders. Looks much better and it mates up better to the antenna base on the car with a tappered look. Astro.

10-19-2007, 10:53 AM	#130 (permalink)
OrngBalt Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	Hey guys.... I am just coming on here to ask a question about this antenna. Do you guys know what size threading bolt you have on your cars? Is the Opel Antenna the "Male" of the "Female" connector. I drive a Cobalt and have been looking for a good replacement antenna. We have a 7mm threaded bolt on our cars and require an antenna to screw onto the car. If you guys could help me out since most of you seem to have this antenna I would appreciate it and so would a bunch of us guys over on the Cobalt Forums. Thanks.

10-19-2007, 11:45 AM	#133 (permalink)
cwhitesky Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 55 My Photos: (0)	Just got mine and put it on. I love it. So different from the stock antenna. __________________ CWhiteSky 07 Polar White SKY w/ Tan Top ~ Black & Tan Interior / Auto / LSD / Monsoon Audio / 6 disc CD with MP3 & XM / OnStar / Decklid Spoiler / Windscreen / Opal GT Antenna

10-26-2007, 01:36 AM	#138 (permalink)
SKYCLONE Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Iowa Posts: 70 My Photos: (0)	Took delivery of the Sky on Friday, ordered the antenna Sunday night, received today (Thursday). Installed is 30 seconds and took it for a spin. Did not notice any difference in reception. Plus, it looks so much better than the original one. __________________ SkyClone 2008 Redline Bluestone w/Black leather Auto Chrome rims Spoiler 6-disc Monsoon Splash Guards Opel GT Antenna Windrestrictor V2

11-17-2007, 08:52 PM	#139 (permalink)
bamanick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 59 My Photos: (0)	I got my Open antenna today - now if my darn SKY would arrive I'd be all set. __________________ 08 2.4 Silver/Black/Red Black 5 Speed Single CD Monsoon Opel Antenna Vin #118396 SGS - 12/12/07

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