Does anyone else agree the antenna has to go? I am looking to buy a stubby antenna. I seen this website: http://www.carccessory.com/product.asp?key=Stubby_Short_Antenna_ and was wondering if anyone recommends any. I am getting a silver pearl sky so should I get a silver one or a black stubby antenna?
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I bought mine here.
http://www.lildevilmotorsports.com/ami-polished-stubbie-antenna-inch-p-8818.html?page=3
I got a 6" in black and one in chrome. The black one is now on my SC2 and so far the reception is good.
http://www.lildevilmotorsports.com/ami-polished-stubbie-antenna-inch-p-8818.html?page=3
I got a 6" in black and one in chrome. The black one is now on my SC2 and so far the reception is good.
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just a nub?
I'm thinking that when I order my Redline - I will get the 6 disk changer and buy an iPod - wont have any need for commercial radio at all - might be too much trouble to completely remove the antenna mouting and all - so woudl need somethign to at least screw into the hole so as not to collect water and debris in there. on the other hand if someone comes up with a power antenna mod I would consider that (on the other hand I have had cars with power antennas and sometimes they are more trouble than they are worth).
I'm thinking that when I order my Redline - I will get the 6 disk changer and buy an iPod - wont have any need for commercial radio at all - might be too much trouble to completely remove the antenna mouting and all - so woudl need somethign to at least screw into the hole so as not to collect water and debris in there. on the other hand if someone comes up with a power antenna mod I would consider that (on the other hand I have had cars with power antennas and sometimes they are more trouble than they are worth).
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I don't intend to change antenna
The original antenna may not look good but it is the only one that will bring in those weak AM stations..We have two "oldies" stations here in LA 540 & 1260 (duplicate station), one is from Mexico and the other is from Beverly Hills (low power). With the small antenna I can say goodbye to these "oldies". Yes I know the satellite has "oldies" but that to me is not the same. Besides, I have the same antenna on my full sized Saturn and it looks just fine.indaskyz said:
I think the antenna is okay, I might change mine eventually. I mentioned this on a different thread, but if you get the car cover from the saturn dealer, it does not have the hole for the antenna. It gives you the grommet and I put in on myself. So, if you don't want to do it yourself I would have the dealership put it in for you.
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this thread first scared me as I was a little confused.
Thought I missed an option on having an antenna, or worse, that I was blinded by the looks and missed the ugly 3 foot wand off the hood. Then I became brilliant and notice the stubby tail on the back... I gotta get a life, well- First my Sky, then the life.
Thought I missed an option on having an antenna, or worse, that I was blinded by the looks and missed the ugly 3 foot wand off the hood. Then I became brilliant and notice the stubby tail on the back... I gotta get a life, well- First my Sky, then the life.
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That stubby tail is the ONSTAR antenna. The radio antenna is over the shoulder of the passenger seat. It extends into the sky not the Sky about two feet or so. It is hardly noticed iffen you have bad eyes like me. Some people like to change it to a stubble like 6 inches or so. Me I like listening to AM and FM and CD's What can I say I break out in song at the drop of a hat. It makes people think I'm crazy. Which I am . Just ask Ernest or Eldeeko or Skybaby or anybody. Skip the crazy one ......Kustomkaps said:this thread first scared me as I was a little confused.
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DuSpinnst said:
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/5221420048.jpg&s=x402
Sorry that the car was dirty when I snapped the pic.
Do a search on the net for a Metra PW-6. Trust me when I tell you that it is the ONLY unit that will fit in this car.
Crutchfield sells it and has a decent pic that blows up large enough to see it on screen.
It took me months to locate a unit that would fit and a few long weekends to put it in.
The motor locates near the rear tail lens and the aerial comes out where you see it on the car.
As a radio professional, the antenna is the most important part of any radio system. There is a lot of power transmitted on most big FM stations and any antenna will do fine for those.marlboromike said:
As mentioned earlier, the AM band really requires a long antenna to get decent reception of anything but neighborhood stations, and to get the distant, out-of-state clear channel stations at night.
eldeeko-
When you are standing at the right rear of the car where the antenna is, open the rear shell.
Inside the shell close to you and under the carpet is the antenna termination. There is a male/female connection that provides a 12-18" rat tail to the aerial itself that is fed through a rubber grommet in the body. When or if you go with the power unit you will have to pony up the extra 5-7.00 for the GM adapter. I don't know why aftermarket and OEM have such an issue here but they do. Easy money I guess.
I pulled the grommet out, shot a few drops of dish soap into it and slid the adapter in. Popped the grommet back on and buttoned up the inside.
Now adding the unit itself is a bit of a bother. You have to pull the rear wheel, pull the inside shroud to expose the body.
After that I can shoot you the pics I took to get this in.
See-spot-run stuff but it took a lot of staring at this thing to make it work well in the space provided.
A side effect that I had to deal with is the tire rubbing on the shroud. I posted the pic here on the board under the rubbing topic about where I put the added fastener.
All is well now.
Ran the wires to the fuse panel (under the passenger's feet). I added a button mounted under the e-brake pull handle to loft it up or down. Shutting the car off lowers it automatically.
A few reasons for this install. I listen to CD's and XM more than local channels and didn't want the thing going up and down for no reason. And mostly because I didn't want to attempt pulling the dash apart to get to the head unit. A lot of work to tap into the FM signal.
The button was 4.00 and looks about the same color as the rest of the interior black finish.
The antenna is real quiet up/down. It is noisy at highway speeds when you hit mute. Slightly louder than the stock unit that comes with the car. But then again, for me to hear the music well I have the volume up more and the sound is gone.
When fully up it is well over the length of the stock unit. When down. Well, it isn't there is it?!
When you are standing at the right rear of the car where the antenna is, open the rear shell.
Inside the shell close to you and under the carpet is the antenna termination. There is a male/female connection that provides a 12-18" rat tail to the aerial itself that is fed through a rubber grommet in the body. When or if you go with the power unit you will have to pony up the extra 5-7.00 for the GM adapter. I don't know why aftermarket and OEM have such an issue here but they do. Easy money I guess.
I pulled the grommet out, shot a few drops of dish soap into it and slid the adapter in. Popped the grommet back on and buttoned up the inside.
Now adding the unit itself is a bit of a bother. You have to pull the rear wheel, pull the inside shroud to expose the body.
After that I can shoot you the pics I took to get this in.
See-spot-run stuff but it took a lot of staring at this thing to make it work well in the space provided.
A side effect that I had to deal with is the tire rubbing on the shroud. I posted the pic here on the board under the rubbing topic about where I put the added fastener.
All is well now.
Ran the wires to the fuse panel (under the passenger's feet). I added a button mounted under the e-brake pull handle to loft it up or down. Shutting the car off lowers it automatically.
A few reasons for this install. I listen to CD's and XM more than local channels and didn't want the thing going up and down for no reason. And mostly because I didn't want to attempt pulling the dash apart to get to the head unit. A lot of work to tap into the FM signal.
The button was 4.00 and looks about the same color as the rest of the interior black finish.
The antenna is real quiet up/down. It is noisy at highway speeds when you hit mute. Slightly louder than the stock unit that comes with the car. But then again, for me to hear the music well I have the volume up more and the sound is gone.
When fully up it is well over the length of the stock unit. When down. Well, it isn't there is it?!
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I am tired just reading the instructions...boy, do u have perserverence...I think I will stick with my 6 inch stubbie
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