DIY: Installing a Color Matched XM antenna. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*GTAHVIT* · 05-25-2010, 05:01 PM

Part 1 - remove stock antenna

Part 2 - install new color matched antenna

Alpinestar750 · 05-25-2010, 06:26 PM

awesome vid, thanks!

*GTAHVIT* · 05-28-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpinestar750

awesome vid, thanks!

You're Welcome!

Part 2 is up now.

garcmol · 05-28-2010, 09:24 AM

Nice. How in the world did you get a camera up there?!?

*GTAHVIT* · 05-28-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Nice. How in the world did you get a camera up there?!?

I have a real cool hand held HD camara. Kodak Zx3 it's about the size of a Iphone just a bit thicker.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...502394&s=photo

so I can hold it up there to get good shots.

*mlee* · 07-01-2010, 04:31 PM

First off, this is an awesome DIY video. Thanks for taking the extra time to film it for us...

I got my antenna from Rogers Chevrolet and went to work on it today. Just wanted to share a couple notes I had on the install.

1) I didn't quite pull enough of the headliner down to get my big head up there. ...I needed to pull it out just past the B pillar about half way down the side window so it would drop down a little more for me. At first I didn't go past the B-pillar at all and it was pretty tight.

2) Chris you are awesome with that screwdriver and one handed un-plug...

. I failed...(errr gave up quickly) so I just popped both plugs out of the holder where I could get 2 hands on it. This worked VERY well and did not require a screwdriver. There is a press point on the plug to release the lock. Below are pictures of the backside of both plugs since this isn't shown in the vid.

Thanks again Chris... If I had to read the instructions that came with it I'd still be working on it...

*GTAHVIT* · 07-01-2010, 04:47 PM

Well done brother!!!!

I had thought about removing the clips from the mounts but got tunnel vision and just kept trying it until I finally got it..

Needless to say I edited out a few... ah hem.. choice words....

I'm very glad the video helped.

Looks GREAT!!

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 07-01-2010, 04:50 PM

I could watch that video over and over...

By the way the instructions we send ...are from GM.
Thanks for a GREAT video!!!

*mlee* · 07-01-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

I could watch that video over and over...

By the way the instructions we send ...are from GM.
Thanks for a GREAT video!!!

LMAO... He is kind of smooth in that instructional kind of way...

...as for instructions I'm like any other guy... if it's more than one page w/ some big pictures forget it.

Now a cool video with a bucket of popcorn is a different story...

I didn't even know I was learning anything..

mikaltima · 08-21-2010, 02:39 PM

I like my XM antenna to stand out....It looks good but not for me.... Just a matter of taste I guess.

Phantom.5SS · 08-21-2010, 02:42 PM

Use caution if you have a "Metallic" paint car.
I install public safety radios for a living, a company called UNTENNA makes a low profile similar to the XM unit. A couple were painted to match the metallic paint and suddenly dont work due to RF interference reflecting off the flakes. We had them switch to plain color paint and they work fine.

I dont know if XM will be inhibited because there are Satellites everywhere, but in tunnels and heavy tree'd areas it drops off.

Just a word of caution..

2010 2SS/RS · 08-21-2010, 03:02 PM

Nice work man, one question... Where can I get one of these color matched antennas ?

Rickerbucks · 08-21-2010, 03:05 PM

I was going to paint my fin but GM dealership was recommending agaionst it. I have a Yellow car.....sounds like I possibly COULD paint it
Yes?

No?

white light · 08-21-2010, 03:09 PM

how much was the antenna?

05-25-2010, 05:01 PM	#1
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	DIY: Installing a Color Matched XM antenna. Part 1 - remove stock antenna Part 2 - install new color matched antenna __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-28-2010, 09:24 AM	#4
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Nice. How in the world did you get a camera up there?!? __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

07-01-2010, 04:31 PM	#6
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	First off, this is an awesome DIY video. Thanks for taking the extra time to film it for us... I got my antenna from Rogers Chevrolet and went to work on it today. Just wanted to share a couple notes I had on the install. 1) I didn't quite pull enough of the headliner down to get my big head up there. ...I needed to pull it out just past the B pillar about half way down the side window so it would drop down a little more for me. At first I didn't go past the B-pillar at all and it was pretty tight. 2) Chris you are awesome with that screwdriver and one handed un-plug.... I failed...(errr gave up quickly) so I just popped both plugs out of the holder where I could get 2 hands on it. This worked VERY well and did not require a screwdriver. There is a press point on the plug to release the lock. Below are pictures of the backside of both plugs since this isn't shown in the vid. Thanks again Chris... If I had to read the instructions that came with it I'd still be working on it... Attached Images __________________

07-01-2010, 04:47 PM	#7
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Well done brother!!!! I had thought about removing the clips from the mounts but got tunnel vision and just kept trying it until I finally got it.. Needless to say I edited out a few... ah hem.. choice words.... I'm very glad the video helped. Looks GREAT!! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

08-21-2010, 02:39 PM	#10
mikaltima Drives: Ordered: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 View My Garage	I like my XM antenna to stand out....It looks good but not for me.... Just a matter of taste I guess. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Victory Red 2SS/RS Order Placed-- 7/4/09 3000- Accepted by Production Control:TPW 8/17/09 3100- Sequenced: 3300- Schedule for Production: 8/17/09 3400- Broadcast: 8/17/09 3800- Produced: 8/20/09 4200- Shipped:8/20/09 5000- Delivered to Dealer: 8/28/09 6000- Delivered to Customer: 8/29/09 WAITED 57 DAYS.... WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!

05-25-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
Alpinestar750 Drives: '10 SW 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 46 View My Garage	awesome vid, thanks!

07-01-2010, 04:50 PM	#8
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	I could watch that video over and over... By the way the instructions we send ...are from GM. Thanks for a GREAT video!!!

08-21-2010, 02:42 PM	#11
Phantom.5SS Hell yeah I'm Guilty..... Drives: 2010 2-SS ABM NON-RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colonie, NY Posts: 1,223 View My Garage	Use caution if you have a "Metallic" paint car. I install public safety radios for a living, a company called UNTENNA makes a low profile similar to the XM unit. A couple were painted to match the metallic paint and suddenly dont work due to RF interference reflecting off the flakes. We had them switch to plain color paint and they work fine. I dont know if XM will be inhibited because there are Satellites everywhere, but in tunnels and heavy tree'd areas it drops off. Just a word of caution.. __________________

08-21-2010, 03:02 PM	#12
2010 2SS/RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6M (68599) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 8	Nice work man, one question... Where can I get one of these color matched antennas ?

08-21-2010, 03:05 PM	#13
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	I was going to paint my fin but GM dealership was recommending agaionst it. I have a Yellow car.....sounds like I possibly COULD paint it Yes? No? __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

08-21-2010, 03:09 PM	#14
white light Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 301 View My Garage	how much was the antenna?

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