[Wendell Young]

I have a stock radio antenna on my mean yellow 08 GXP. It is black, long, and can't be retracted. Are there anrennas (antenni ??) Which are retractible, either manually or electrically, which world work well and install easily? Where and hor expensive?

 

[TomatoSoup]

No. But the shorter Opel antenna is available fairly cheaply. Or eBay stubbies (but they don't have good reception). Do a search on "opel antenna"

Here: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=GM part number: 25805645

 

[Mehran333]

Darn T.S. beating my response while uploading my video!:brentil: But he did have antenna information that I don't have, so that's good.

Anyways, I made a quick video in specialty for you W.Y. and it gives a basic removal process of the antenna cap. https://www.dropbox.com/s/jwq5e6tcuav97zr/20131011_102856.mp4

In addition, here are 2 videos that better help with the antenna removal:

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(I did not fully watch both videos, but watching the removal process it does help you in the least bit if you are planning on replacing your antenna yourself).

Also you will need a antenna cap afterwards because sometimes people do break theirs when removing. 06 10 Solstice Black Plastic Antenna Cap 151918466 | eBay *care this is from ebay and you can find some cheaper with a little online checking*

And on the antenna itself, T.S. gave you a good search to find your fit.
Hope I helped in the least bit!

 

[Somnambulator]

No. But the shorter Opel antenna is available fairly cheaply. Or eBay stubbies (but they don't have good reception). Do a search on "opel antenna"

Here: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=GM part number: 25805645

i second the Opel antenna. I'm sometimes on the fringe of my major market radio stations and the Opel still gets good enough reception. if you use the radio and don't live in the middle of a city, just get the Opel. it looks great and the reception is still good enough. if you live in a city or nearby a stub will probably provide good enough reception and be completely out of the way.

 

[Wendell Young]

Thanks for the info. I was able to find a true stubby antenna, that just screwed on. About 3" tall. Perfect.