Free appearance mod for Camaros
#1
Free appearance mod for Camaros
Cutting the antenna down a bit to blend in a bit better, instead of sticking out like a sore thumb.
I frequently travel and have noticed NO difference in radio reception.
1. Chop desired length off of antenna.
2. Pull of antenna tip.
3. File/grind down top of new shortened antenna
4. Set the tip on and slightly tap on.
5. Install Jack Ball .
Here's a pic:
www.96-speed.cz28.com
Step 5 is not mandatory .
Ryan
I frequently travel and have noticed NO difference in radio reception.
1. Chop desired length off of antenna.
2. Pull of antenna tip.
3. File/grind down top of new shortened antenna
4. Set the tip on and slightly tap on.
5. Install Jack Ball .
Here's a pic:
www.96-speed.cz28.com
Step 5 is not mandatory .
Ryan
#5
Originally posted by Brent94Z
Isn't the overall length of the antenna important? I had always heard length is important... too long or too short and it won't work as well.
Isn't the overall length of the antenna important? I had always heard length is important... too long or too short and it won't work as well.
However, Removing the antenna altogether affects the reception bigtime...I get hardly anything.
Ryan
#6
Cutting the antenna down a bit to blend in a bit better, instead of sticking out like a sore thumb.
5. Install Jack Ball .
Last edited by WickEdSix98; 12-03-2002 at 07:44 PM.
#8
im on m y 2nd camaro and have always wanted a short antenna. all the aftermarket ones are billet or are pig tails, which i hate. i thought about cutting but wasnt sure if the ball would come off the end? does it just pull off?
#9
Not to sound like a bigit but think about our antenna like a cell phone. Its a reason some phones come with adjustable antenna's. I feel that the length is important. But this is coming from the guy who is planning to put his custom antenna under the dash and mold over the outside antenna.
#10
I cut my antenna about 1 year ago. And I really haven't noticed any difference in reception. All the the radio stations I listen to are close by too, so I'm sure that's a factor. And on top of that I maybe listen to the radio 5% of time I'm in my car. So I only did it because of the looks, and I didn't care about the radio.
#11
This idea works great. I did it first time on my 87 firebird, then my 94 camaro, then my 99 Z28. This has only slightly affected very weak stations (but who listens to them anyway) and since I did this the same way over 6 years ago (first time), I would guess to say that this is the best way to do it.
p.s. the ball just pulls off the top. I covered it up with a soft cloth, then pulled on it while twisting with a pair of pliars. Also works good it you have a clamp.
p.s. the ball just pulls off the top. I covered it up with a soft cloth, then pulled on it while twisting with a pair of pliars. Also works good it you have a clamp.
#14
I did this about a year ago and I don't recommend doing it drunk! A buddy and I were sitting around drinking and I saw his sawzall and I said let's cut my antenna shorter. Well we couldn't find something to prop it on so my drunk *** held it in both hands while he cut through it. Needless to say when the blade went through it the still on blade came about 1/2 inch from my face as he went forward and I did too! Scared me to death! Friends don't let friend drink and saw!