Onstar Antenna - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Al Robinson · 09-12-2008, 11:51 AM

fbodfather or anyone else. Does anyone know if the onstar antenna on the Camaro can be painted to match the body? If so using what paint? If not why not? I have seen other cars ( Lexus ) with them the same color as the body. Just a question.

Moose · 09-12-2008, 11:55 AM

I'm hope it's located at the rear of the roof.

I recently looked at the Saturn Aura, and the antennae is located directly over the windshield.

Al Robinson · 09-12-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I'm hope it's located at the rear of the roof.

I recently looked at the Saturn Aura, and the antennae is located directly over the windshield.

It is. It's that shark fin looking thing on the roof.

Moose · 09-12-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Robinson

It is. It's that shark fin looking thing on the roof.

DOH! I knew that! (momentary brain cramp)

Mblock66 · 09-12-2008, 01:05 PM

can you get the car without it. I won't ever use onstar

Rocks RS · 09-12-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mblock66

can you get the car without it. I won't ever use onstar

Nope, it will be standard on all models I think.

You might take it off yourself but you might have warranty issues and a hole.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-12-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mblock66

can you get the car without it. I won't ever use onstar

It's standard for one year. If you never use it, your service will just stop after a year.

35th02ss · 09-12-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm sure someone will come up with a cover.........Trust me you'll be glad to have it if you ever need it........It's helped me once or twice.......

aston70 · 09-12-2008, 02:01 PM

What happens if you let your service run out, and then you have a collision? Do they still call the paramedics?

Bentley78 · 09-12-2008, 02:03 PM

They could have found a more discreet place to put the thing, trunk or something but right on top of the roof!?! Come on! If you dont like it as much as i do, bring it down to your local audio place and have them revert it to someplace else with a smaller XM antenna and patch the roof hole

FenwickHockey65 · 09-12-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by aston70

What happens if you let your service run out, and then you have a collision? Do they still call the paramedics?

I think if your service runs out, then the OnStar button becomes a waste of space. There wouldn't be a satellite feed from the antenna anymore, so no, they wouldn't call the paramedics.

aston70 · 09-12-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentley78

They could have found a more discreet place to put the thing, trunk or something but right on top of the roof!?! Come on! If you dont like it as much as i do, bring it down to your local audio place and have them revert it to someplace else with a smaller XM antenna and patch the roof hole

This is just a guess, but the antenna probably uses the roof as a ground plane.

speedbroker · 09-12-2008, 03:03 PM

I agree they should have a smaller antenna and matched to the body color. If anything I am guessing aftermarket will offer a more discrete variant...

Personally, I am waiting for the convertable and they slap it on the trunk for that model. I am hoping by the time it comes out they will have made some basic changes to it. It should not cost GM too much to find a smaller one and offer a color coded options.

ss09 · 09-12-2008, 03:16 PM

yeah they still are listening to everything ur doing even when the service stops. i leased a 2007 cadillac escalade for my girl. we broke up and i would of been stuck with the debt. last week she totalled it. She is alive and well and im out with no bill.

... when she crashed they called the 50. the service was off for months.

09-12-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
Al Robinson RACKM Drives: 2001 Mazda MilleniaS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 160	Onstar antenna fbodfather or anyone else. Does anyone know if the onstar antenna on the Camaro can be painted to match the body? If so using what paint? If not why not? I have seen other cars ( Lexus ) with them the same color as the body. Just a question.

09-12-2008, 03:03 PM	#13
speedbroker Custom Instigator Drives: Acura TSX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 68	I agree they should have a smaller antenna and matched to the body color. If anything I am guessing aftermarket will offer a more discrete variant... Personally, I am waiting for the convertable and they slap it on the trunk for that model. I am hoping by the time it comes out they will have made some basic changes to it. It should not cost GM too much to find a smaller one and offer a color coded options. __________________ CAMARO..about as much fun as you can have driving a car with your clothes on..

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09-12-2008, 11:55 AM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I'm hope it's located at the rear of the roof. I recently looked at the Saturn Aura, and the antennae is located directly over the windshield.

09-12-2008, 01:05 PM	#5
Mblock66 Drives: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 312	can you get the car without it. I won't ever use onstar

09-12-2008, 01:57 PM	#8
35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 760 View My Garage	I'm sure someone will come up with a cover.........Trust me you'll be glad to have it if you ever need it........It's helped me once or twice.......

09-12-2008, 02:01 PM	#9
aston70 Drives: Me Nutz!! Arrrrgh... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 298	What happens if you let your service run out, and then you have a collision? Do they still call the paramedics?

09-12-2008, 02:03 PM	#10
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 591	They could have found a more discreet place to put the thing, trunk or something but right on top of the roof!?! Come on! If you dont like it as much as i do, bring it down to your local audio place and have them revert it to someplace else with a smaller XM antenna and patch the roof hole

09-12-2008, 03:16 PM	#14
ss09 Drives: 65 Nova Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island Ny Posts: 24	yeah they still are listening to everything ur doing even when the service stops. i leased a 2007 cadillac escalade for my girl. we broke up and i would of been stuck with the debt. last week she totalled it. She is alive and well and im out with no bill. ... when she crashed they called the 50. the service was off for months.