Question About MPD1 Rear Spoiler (Wing) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PalmerGA · 11-18-2014, 08:16 AM

I've been considering a new rear spoiler and this one caught my eye.
http://www.mpd1.com/content/cam_rearwing_big.html

One of the very few things I dislike about my 5th Gen Coupe, is the shark fin antenna o the roof. As I understand it, the fin is the XM radio antenna and I think it is subpar for reception. My XM cuts out a lot when going under trees, next to multi-story buildings, etc. My truck has no such issues and the XM antenna for it is just a small block about 2" x 3" x 1". Works great. Besides the fin (in my opinion) looking tacky, it sucks for XM reception.

So, my question is regarding the MPD rear spoiler: is the only difference (besides price) between the coupe spoiler and the convertible spoiler, that the antenna (XM and AM/FM included I assume) is contained in the vert spoiler?

If so, has anyone with a coupe converted to the vert spoiler antenna and if so how difficult was it? Any help/comment will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

11-18-2014, 08:16 AM	#1
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Question About MPD1 Rear Spoiler (Wing) I've been considering a new rear spoiler and this one caught my eye. http://www.mpd1.com/content/cam_rearwing_big.html One of the very few things I dislike about my 5th Gen Coupe, is the shark fin antenna o the roof. As I understand it, the fin is the XM radio antenna and I think it is subpar for reception. My XM cuts out a lot when going under trees, next to multi-story buildings, etc. My truck has no such issues and the XM antenna for it is just a small block about 2" x 3" x 1". Works great. Besides the fin (in my opinion) looking tacky, it sucks for XM reception. So, my question is regarding the MPD rear spoiler: is the only difference (besides price) between the coupe spoiler and the convertible spoiler, that the antenna (XM and AM/FM included I assume) is contained in the vert spoiler? If so, has anyone with a coupe converted to the vert spoiler antenna and if so how difficult was it? Any help/comment will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)