Has anyone tried just clipping about 1/2 to 3/4 the length off of the OEM antenna? Would it still work after this? Would it look like crap? Look ok?
I did clip the factory antenna right down to the base and then sanded the end flat and then sanded a small bevel on the end and it looks ok. I had to paint it cause the end I sanded was raw metal. If someone can tell me how to post a couple of pictures, I will try later today.
Sly-all but onstar,tint,lil,chromies and ECM in the mail!!!
I don't have my Solstice yet...can someone tell me how tall the factory antenna is? Thanks guys....and gals.
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lol! Ok, anyone know how many *inches* tall it is?! I'm using a tape measure to try and visualize what it looks like stock, then using a tape measure to figure out what the aftermarket ones look like. I can not wait to get to goto my first Solstice meeting so I can look at everyones cars to see what this stuff looks like in the real world!
I still have not seen on one the street yet. I have only seen 3 in person, all were on a showroom floor. Not even a test drive before ordering mine.
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2006 Deep Solstice NA...Traded in for:
2009 Sky Redline Ruby Red Limited Edition
5 speed manual/rear spoiler added/6 disc/Monsoon
Sport pedals/onstar/bluetooth
*Thank You Bob Lutz*
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Air, $960; Chrome Wheels, $545; PCQ, Premium Package (Leather), $525; Radio, 6-Disc with MP3, $495; Monsoon, $395; Premium Acoustic Headliner, $150; and Sport Metallic Pedals, $115; all totals $29,180.00. No XM/OnStar and NO Spoiler. MODS (RKSport/Magnaflow dual exit exhaust system, K&N filter, Ventureshield.
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I just talked to my salesman, he thinks my Vin Number should be in this Monday. So you know what that means my SLY ONE should be here soon. Hope I'am not being too eager but I just purchased a couple of after market items for the car.The day I pick her up I'am going to have the service department put on all my jazzy stuff, like the kappa windjammer (screen) a set of Lil chromies, front bra, and lastly the G-Series stubby antenna. I'am old-school when I drive out of the dealership, all I want to have to do to the car is to put wax on it, and a fine woman and gas in it. Voncion/SolBad
I just ordered mine from carccessory.com last night. I got the O-series in black. I was gonna go with the chrome but then I thought about how the base of the antenna is black and I figured it would look dumb. Plus it will allow my car cover work now.
I did clip the factory antenna right down to the base and then sanded the end flat and then sanded a small bevel on the end and it looks ok. I had to paint it cause the end I sanded was raw metal. If someone can tell me how to post a couple of pictures, I will try later today.
Sly-all but onstar,tint,lil,chromies and ECM in the mail!!!
I did the same thing and left in at 12" from base to tip. I bevled the tip and repainted it. Looks great! I will try and post a pic tonight.
MAIL PERSON JUST DELIVERED MY CHROME G-SERIES STUBBY ANTENNA. NOW IF I ONLY HAD MY RIDE TO PUT THE THING ON. COME ON GM!! YOU SHOULD'VE HAD MORE CONFIDENCE IN THIS CAR AND ANTISIPATED THE DEMAND. ITS THE "THEORY OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND" ECONOMICS 101 ".
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I like the smaller antenna, but I do want it to have range as well. Maybe someone will combine to two (looks and range)
I am using a 12" stainless steel antenna. This one cost me $25.00 or something like that. It has excellent reception. I didn't notice any difference from the stock one. It also has interchangable rings at the tip and base. They come in various colors and you can pretty much match the color of your Sol.
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DDM Stage II, DDM Pro-Beam, High Flow Cat, KS1, Lil Chromies, 5" Stubby Antenna, Black Center Wheel Caps, Dimming Home Link Mirror
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Thanks for the info fendernender02.
My husband bought the solstice for me and the antenna was the first thing I noticed. I didn't wnt to say anything because I didn't want to offend him. Hows the reception on your new antenna???
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It really isn't that bad. I don't normally listen to free radio but I did test it out and every channel I would listen to comes in crystal clear. Good luck!
The 4" stubby that hatetowait recommended works great and looks awesome! Thanks hatetowait! Got it on ebay for $13.98. I mostly listen to XM and CDs, but my local stations come in really well. And now it's not in the way when putting the top down on the passenger side. I'm very happy!
It really isn't that bad. I don't normally listen to free radio but I did test it out and every channel I would listen to comes in crystal clear. Good luck!
I have the same one - and I am getting rid of it if anyone wants to buy it. It looks good, but it is totally useless. I can't receive any terrestrial radio stations clearly, so what's the point? Why not just cap the hole the old antenna left? And it's not like I am in the boonies; I live in the Metro NYC area.
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THING ON. COME ON GM!! YOU SHOULD'VE HAD MORE CONFIDENCE IN THIS CAR AND ANTISIPATED THE DEMAND. ITS THE "THEORY OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND" ECONOMICS 101 ".
