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Old 05-07-2011   #21
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Default Re: Antenna Defeat switch an easy install MOD

A while back someone on CF forum suggested this place for antenna mast replacements:

http://antennamastsrus.com/

I've used them for a couple of non-Corvette antenna mast replacements and the installation was fairly simple and I was pleased with the results. Haven't done the ZR-1 replacement but I'm sure it would be similar.
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Old 05-07-2011   #22
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i had to replace the antenna in my zr-1 after tom henry chevy broke it and wouldn't man up to it. I went from MAD or ecklers or one of those places. it was and easy fix but I do like how the 91+ cars antenna stays down with the cd player is used
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Old 05-08-2011   #23
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Daryll,

I'm going to do a Dynomite and bring back an old thread. Thanks for this tip as I was watching the guys try to start my Z at the port when it arrived the other day and connecting battery power to my dead battery with the antenna going up and down, up and down when trying to start it.

I decided to disconnect or put a switch that I have been meaning to do for years, but it was the least important of mods at the time. I will not be listening to radio for 5 years since I can't understand Japanese so figured to disconnect or switch when I found your thread. I actually would like to just remove the antenna as I have an aftermarket stereo too and never, ever use the radio. Plus the antenna on our cars just do not look cool to me when up. I wonder if there is a 1 pound saving of weight?.....lol. Every pound counts sometimes. If someone knows the approximate weight of the antenna I'll yank it and store it if there is a nice so called "antenna delete plug".

Anyway, thanks for the instructions. I don't have a radio shack here to find a switch, but I'll find one at the Autobacs.



Craig
Awesome BTW I have flipped that switch only once to power up the antenna. I was getting my AVIC hard drive GPS maps upgraded and had to listen to the FM Radio for 3 days. Oh the horror lol. Glad to have helpd. Daryll
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Old 05-08-2011   #24
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My car came with the switch mod already done...I use it frequently after the carwash incident in my old LT1 C4.
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Old 03-17-2013   #25
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Just got my AVIC installed, this was an awesome mod!!! Thanks for posting! Works like a champ!!

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Old 03-17-2013   #26
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Just got my AVIC installed, this was an awesome mod!!! Thanks for posting! Works like a champ!!

Rich
Rich,

Great news! I am thinking about the AVIC and you guys keep tempting me with new projects. I just capped off my antenna hole and removed the antenna entirely last week. I installed a Tune Trapper antenna (http://www.tunetrapper.com/Hidden_Car_Antennas.html) in the rear under the cover along by the glass latch. I am waiting for a body plug and a new connector and will post photos and review of the install. Still waiting for the front speaker amp rebuild (both sides) to come back and then I will determine if I am satisfied or not with my JVC Chameleon head unit.

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Just got my AVIC installed, this was an awesome mod!!! Thanks for posting! Works like a champ!!

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Cool glad to have helped. It's a cheap easy mod for those of us who listen to Sirius/XM on our after market stereo's
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Old 03-17-2013   #28
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Rich,

Great news! I am thinking about the AVIC and you guys keep tempting me with new projects. I just capped off my antenna hole and removed the antenna entirely last week. I installed a Tune Trapper antenna (http://www.tunetrapper.com/Hidden_Car_Antennas.html) in the rear under the cover along by the glass latch. I am waiting for a body plug and a new connector and will post photos and review of the install. Still waiting for the front speaker amp rebuild (both sides) to come back and then I will determine if I am satisfied or not with my JVC Chameleon head unit.

Craig
Hey Craig,
You'd love the AVIC, Secondchance helped me get it installed and it works great. I am familar with the tune trapper, I use on on my Harley, I mounted it under the front faring, it works OK, not really good. I would be interested in seeing how you plugged your antenna hole.
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Old 03-17-2013   #29
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My Turq car has a switch in the dash glove box. I never put the antenna UP and always seem to get good reception. I think I may have put it UP when traveling to Bowling Green last year.
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