I need a shorty antena

Shawn · 01-10-2008, 08:25 PM

does anyone know the best place to purchase a short antena? I tried a onstar antena but the threads are different. any help would be helpful

MidniteBlues · 01-10-2008, 08:49 PM

Get the opel gt antenna, shorter than stock, longer than a shortie, much much better reception, and looks better...

New Opel GT Antenna

**Rail Jockey** · 01-10-2008, 08:53 PM

You can try carccessory.com, they have a number of shorty antennas. Also you can order an Opal GT antenna, it is about half the size of the stock one.

jayman · 01-10-2008, 09:01 PM

Go with the Opel version

...i've gone through countless Stubby versions....poor reception, not durable, and don't really fit the look of the car...IMO

Shawn · 01-10-2008, 09:13 PM

where did you get your antenna it looks much better than stock.

jel · 01-10-2008, 09:30 PM

I have the Stubby O series. Pic of it in my gallery.

**ceeker** · 01-10-2008, 09:34 PM

Go with the Opel antenna, looks good and still works great!

Can't find a good picture of mine, sorry!

marlboromike · 01-10-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Get the opel gt antenna, shorter than stock, longer than a shortie, much much better reception, and looks better...

New Opel GT Antenna

Definitely the way to go...but don't order it on line...they charge u an extra 10 dollars shipping cost...just go to your parts dept and let them order it for you..just give them the part number.

Spag · 01-10-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jayman

Go with the Opel version

...i've gone through countless Stubby versions....poor reception, not durable, and don't really fit the look of the car...IMO

I agree - go with Opel antenna! Looks cool and has great reception.

I do not recommend going to Carccessory.com. The stubby I ordered from them was gouged up and broken into pieces before it even arrived... It honestly looked like it was a used antenna that was broken. I tried to work it out with them but ended up having to go through my credit card company since they would not even respond. Not a good way to treat customers.

**Celt03** · 01-11-2008, 12:22 AM

Definitely go with the Opel antenna!

Gets great reception and fits the car perfectly - and no more bumper car look.
Check out the difference in the sizes of the Opel compared to the stock one by clicking on the pic below:

AnonNomis · 01-11-2008, 12:30 AM

Maybe its my area (socal) but I have tried 3 shorties from caraccessary and have never had any reception problems. The opel one still looks a little long to me.

Spfld-IL-SKY · 01-11-2008, 09:24 AM

That's the way to go. Gmpartsdirect.com.

pastohio · 01-11-2008, 09:56 AM

I bought mine for $8.99 plus shipping through car accessory ( posts and is a sponsor on this site) I think mine was the "b" model (??) it was black and they also offer the silver model, not extended it is about 5 inches high and I think it extends to over 11 inches........mine works fine for reception and I really like the looks as well, it seems to match the satellite antenna in a way....

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 01-11-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pastohio

I bought mine for $8.99 plus shipping through car accessory ( posts and is a sponsor on this site) I think mine was the "b" model (??) it was black and they also offer the silver model, not extended it is about 5 inches high and I think it extends to over 11 inches........mine works fine for reception and I really like the looks as well, it seems to match the satellite antenna in a way....

Here is mine, I love it, think it looks like it should have come from the factory. -J

**KimberlySky** · 01-11-2008, 11:38 AM

ebay!

I love mine it's grrrreat!

RMFNSKY · 01-11-2008, 12:29 PM

Bought mine from Pep Boys $6.99 Looks great.

WOLFSKY · 01-11-2008, 12:31 PM

I have the Stubby B from http://www.carccessory.com/?gclid=CN...FQU6awodlzMs2A and love it. Very clean and stealthy. I live in Los Angeles so the little antennas have no problem with reception. If I lived in a rural area I'd get the Opel antenna. Also the Stubby B can be pulled up about 6 more inches from it's down state to be extended more for better reception....

Shawn · 01-11-2008, 08:45 PM

thanks for you help I ordered a stubby b from carccessory.

bamanick · 01-12-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celt03

Definitely go with the Opel antenna!

Gets great reception and fits the car perfectly - and no more bumper car look.
Check out the difference in the sizes of the Opel compared to the stock one by clicking on the pic below:

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I have the Opel antenna and it looks/works great. I decided on it after I saw this pic (thanks for posting it

)!!

**SKYRCKT** · 01-12-2008, 08:49 AM

Go with the Opel version. I tried the shorty version and the radio reception was terrible. Admittedly, I don't listen to the radio much but I would like to know that I could if I wanted to.

Bogie · 01-17-2008, 06:25 PM

I have stubby A and no problem with reception around where I live. I mainly got the stubby because I didn't want to poke a hole in car cover. I've left the stock pole vault antenna in the trunk so I can always swap out if I'm on a road trip and reception gets bad. Of course, I mostly listen to CDs, so I don't care much.

01-10-2008, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shawn Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Galena, OH Posts: 6 My Photos: (0)	I need a shorty antena does anyone know the best place to purchase a short antena? I tried a onstar antena but the threads are different. any help would be helpful

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MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,374 My Photos: (0)	Get the opel gt antenna, shorter than stock, longer than a shortie, much much better reception, and looks better... New Opel GT Antenna __________________ *TODAY IS ANOTHER GOOD DAY, I WOKE UP ON THIS SIDE OF THE DIRT.*.

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Rail Jockey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 230 My Photos: (0)	You can try carccessory.com, they have a number of shorty antennas. Also you can order an Opal GT antenna, it is about half the size of the stock one. __________________ Wait list 9/9/06 ordered 6/02/07 Born 6/24/07 Adopted 7/26/07 2008 Midnight Blue Red Line Black/Tan Chrome Wheels 3 Pedals Monsoon XM V2 Wind Restrictor Stubby Antenna Salt Lake City Roadsters http://www.saltlakeroadsters.com/

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jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,694 My Photos: (0)	Go with the Opel version ...i've gone through countless Stubby versions....poor reception, not durable, and don't really fit the look of the car...IMO __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION

01-10-2008, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
ceeker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In My Car Posts: 470 My Photos: (16)	Go with the Opel antenna, looks good and still works great! Can't find a good picture of mine, sorry! __________________ Silver/RL 2007 - Black Top - Red/Black Leather 5th Break Light, DeJon CAI, IC Pipes Magnaflow, Opel Badges Hahn Intercooler, Westers Tune Last edited by ceeker : 01-10-2008 at 09:36 PM.

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01-10-2008, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shawn Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Galena, OH Posts: 6 My Photos: (0)	where did you get your antenna it looks much better than stock.

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jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 352 My Photos: (0)	I have the Stubby O series. Pic of it in my gallery.

01-11-2008, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,374 My Photos: (6)	Definitely go with the Opel antenna! Gets great reception and fits the car perfectly - and no more bumper car look. Check out the difference in the sizes of the Opel compared to the stock one by clicking on the pic below: __________________ "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

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AnonNomis Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 172 My Photos: (0)	Maybe its my area (socal) but I have tried 3 shorties from caraccessary and have never had any reception problems. The opel one still looks a little long to me.

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Spfld-IL-SKY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 205 My Photos: (0)	Opel Antenna !! That's the way to go. Gmpartsdirect.com. __________________ Blessed are those who expect nothing for they are not disappointed.

01-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
pastohio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 76 My Photos: (0)	I bought mine for $8.99 plus shipping through car accessory ( posts and is a sponsor on this site) I think mine was the "b" model (??) it was black and they also offer the silver model, not extended it is about 5 inches high and I think it extends to over 11 inches........mine works fine for reception and I really like the looks as well, it seems to match the satellite antenna in a way....

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KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida (Windermere) Posts: 1,417 My Photos: (11)	ebay! I love mine it's grrrreat! __________________ *SINISTER* KEY WEST COUNT DOWN IS ON!!! Sexy Sky Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint Short Antenna Console Saddle DC Sports Brace Bar AEM Intake Dual RL Exhaust 1100 10/5/06 Mine 1/26/07

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RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,682 My Photos: (23)	Bought mine from Pep Boys $6.99 Looks great. __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510 First Annual Sky Roadster Survivor Pool Sign up Here Time for Football baby!!

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WOLFSKY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 337 My Photos: (1)	I have the Stubby B from http://www.carccessory.com/?gclid=CN...FQU6awodlzMs2A and love it. Very clean and stealthy. I live in Los Angeles so the little antennas have no problem with reception. If I lived in a rural area I'd get the Opel antenna. Also the Stubby B can be pulled up about 6 more inches from it's down state to be extended more for better reception.... __________________ 2008 Redline Techno Gray - 5 Speed Black/Red Leather 6-CD/MP3 Magna-Flow Chrome Wheels Chromies Stubby Red Calipers REDLINE Brake Light Overlay Tint Plate: WOLFSKY Deposit: 10/02/07 Born: 11/9/07 Shipped: 11/14/07 Arrived: 11/30/07

01-11-2008, 08:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shawn Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Galena, OH Posts: 6 My Photos: (0)	thanks for you help I ordered a stubby b from carccessory.

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SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	Go with the Opel version. I tried the shorty version and the radio reception was terrible. Admittedly, I don't listen to the radio much but I would like to know that I could if I wanted to. __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,024 My Photos: (0)	I have stubby A and no problem with reception around where I live. I mainly got the stubby because I didn't want to poke a hole in car cover. I've left the stock pole vault antenna in the trunk so I can always swap out if I'm on a road trip and reception gets bad. Of course, I mostly listen to CDs, so I don't care much. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver