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    Well, I decided I was sick of how huge the stock antenna is, and also got sick of having no reception when i took it off, so I decided to shorten it up :)




    I cut it where I wanted, took the ball off the top, grinded the new top down so the ball would fit on, put it on, painted it all black, and vuala!
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    Re: My new shorty!

    Looks good. I was tired of the same thing, so I got a power antenna from a Trans Am on ebay. I just had to fab up a few brackets to make it work.
    ~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hope

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    • #3
      Re: My new shorty!

      always liked ur rearend


      and the back of ur car looks nice too

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      • #4
        Re: My new shorty!

        Lol, wow.
        ~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hope

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        • #5
          Re: My new shorty!

          Originally posted by Niko97RS
          always liked ur rearend


          and the back of ur car looks nice too
          that explains so much

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          • #6
            Re: My new shorty!

            Originally posted by Niko97RS
            always liked ur rearend
            thats what ur sister says lol


            87 Firebird RIP
            96 Camaro RS RIP
            94 Patriot Red 1LE Z28 - Sold
            02 WS6 TA - Sold

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            • #7
              Re: My new shorty!

              ha! mines shorter.


              Originally posted by SSMOWS6
              i mean, you can always fly wes out there and since he's a tool sometimes, fashion him into a plow for the maro
              R.I.P. '07 Pats
              Still... 18-1 > 1 and done

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              • #8
                Re: My new shorty!

                how much did you shorten it?

                -Y87
                Lid,K&N Filter,PaceSetter Headers,Magnaflow Cat 2.5in S-pipe,Flomaster :(,3.42 LSD

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                • #9
                  Re: My new shorty!

                  Originally posted by Fireball27
                  ha! mines shorter.
                  and ur proud to admit that?


                  87 Firebird RIP
                  96 Camaro RS RIP
                  94 Patriot Red 1LE Z28 - Sold
                  02 WS6 TA - Sold

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                  • #10
                    Re: My new shorty!

                    Originally posted by SilverRS96
                    and ur proud to admit that?

                    -Y87
                    Lid,K&N Filter,PaceSetter Headers,Magnaflow Cat 2.5in S-pipe,Flomaster :(,3.42 LSD

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                    • #11
                      Re: My new shorty!

                      Originally posted by SilverRS96
                      and ur proud to admit that?
                      who wouldn't?
                      Welcome future UK stars... Darius Miller, Deandre Liggins, Kevin Galloway, Josh Harrellson

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                      • #12
                        Re: My new shorty!

                        haha, this thread got funny real quick...

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                        • #13
                          Re: My new shorty!

                          Originally posted by Fireball27
                          ha! mines shorter.
                          I don't know if I would be proud of that..

                          Originally posted by Sean_99_3.8
                          how much did you shorten it?
                          It's about a foot long now, i think i took close to two feet off, but i'm not sure.
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                          • #14
                            Re: My new shorty!

                            wait so if u just cut like 12-14" out off ur antenna how do u get the little ball back onto the top once u shave it down? And wont the reception blow?

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                            • #15
                              Re: My new shorty!

                              Originally posted by Kronic Budz
                              wait so if u just cut like 12-14" out off ur antenna how do u get the little ball back onto the top once u shave it down? And wont the reception blow?
                              I just ripped the ball off the stock sized antenna, then used a grinder to reduce the diameter of the new top and just jammed the ball on. I couldn't get it off, so i figured it was tight enough. As for reception, I have no idea. I'd imagine it's worse, but I have yet to use my radio in the 11 months I've had the car, so reception is no biggie for me.
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