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Old 05-08-2006, 05:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok, I know it's all subjective, but which looks better, the black or silver?
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Old 05-08-2006, 05:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Ok, I know it's all subjective, but which looks better, the black or silver?
It's tough to tell about the silver in these pictures. Does it match either the door handles, or metal that is on top of the car behind the seats. If not, I would go with the black.

Now, where did you get them?
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Since your Sky is dark, I would suggest the silver antenna. Too bad the the antenna base is black; otherwise, it would be a good contrast.
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I thought the black looked best myself.
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It's tough to tell about the silver in these pictures. Does it match either the door handles, or metal that is on top of the car behind the seats. If not, I would go with the black.

Now, where did you get them?
It matches the Lil Chromies (Kappasphere) and the door handles (just not the base)

They are Model B stubbies from Carccessory.com (only $9.99)


(If I was a little smarter, I would have made this into a poll.)
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I think the Black looks the best. Are those the non-extending type?
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I like the black better-How's the reception?
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They only cost 9.95 buy both and change them as required...after all you paid $50,000 for the car, you can aford two Antenna .... Seal9
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They only cost 9.95 buy both and change them as required...after all you paid $50,000 for the car, you can aford two Antenna .... Seal9
Why do you think I have both!
(Actually bought 4, (Model Y, too) but I like the shorter ones.)

They do extend about 7"
Just got them, so haven't tested reception.
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Black!!!

BTW....anyone notice that the Redline photos don't show an antenna...I suspect they may start installing retractible ones before long.
I also downloaded the sky pdf from Saturns website and they've photoshopped the antennas off the cars....wonder why? ;-)
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Black!!!

BTW....anyone notice that the Redline photos don't show an antenna...I suspect they may start installing retractible ones before long.
I also downloaded the sky pdf from Saturns website and they've photoshopped the antennas off the cars....wonder why?

Because the car takes a quick drop in visual appeal with the antenna.
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i think the black looks nice
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I bought model Z for my white SKY, in silver, but on your black car, i think the black looks great!
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Ok, I know it's all subjective, but which looks better, the black or silver?
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Too many choices. If you want it to stand out choose the silver. If you want it to blend in choose the black. Or like someone else said, Keep both and change to match your mood.
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I say black since it makes it less noticable... I personally don't care to see the antenna on any of my vehicles, IMHO...
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