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99b4c · 10-27-2008, 04:57 PM

Everything should be hidden on this new Camaro, they hid the Onstar antenna in the Vettes mirrors and they cant come up with a better place than on the roof for it?

Rushed, last minute detail from GM, these are the things that should be fixed by the second or third year 5th gen. Details are what counts in a completely new car.

patriotpa · 10-27-2008, 05:08 PM

I'd like to have an option to COMPLETELY disable ALL FEATURES of OnStar at will.

Rays B4U · 10-27-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PA FAST

You mean Silverado owners were upset over a little shark fin antenna but not that ugly, 3' long mast antenna for the AM/FM radio?

lol, Nope, seeings how in about 1 minute you can have it off, or you can do the antenna mod that moves it under the hood out of sight and is still usable. All for $0. On the Silverado's the XM and OnStar had their own separate antennas so it was twice as nasty looking.

PA FAST · 10-27-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rays B4U

lol, Nope, seeings how in about 1 minute you can have it off, or you can do the antenna mod that moves it under the hood out of sight and is still usable. All for $0. On the Silverado's the XM and OnStar had their own separate antennas so it was twice as nasty looking.

Taking off the antenna is great if you don't want AM/FM reception. As for this antenna mod if it's that simple why doesn't GM do this at the factory? Thats the problem.

sykb47l · 10-27-2008, 07:06 PM

Could be worse.....

Pass by one of these everyday when I walk to my car. Now that is terrible!

PA FAST · 10-27-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sykb47l

Could be worse.....

Pass by one of these everyday when I walk to my car. Now that is terrible!

Indeed, and it's a sad thing since it's a good looking truck. :(

*KILLER74Z28* · 10-28-2008, 10:05 PM

Wow, talk about neck and neck… This poll is turning out to be very interesting…

Shaggy · 10-28-2008, 11:13 PM

I like it. It's sleek and fits the car nicely

99b4c · 10-29-2008, 10:02 AM

I think they should put a chrome fin as a hood ornament like in the 50's. Look at that new red pickup, it looks stupid on the roof. GM can come up with a cleaner way to mount this antenna. I think they just want to advertise it, so people say " hey whats that rubber fin on your roof for?" you tell them to go get Onstar its great.

Chevyzone · 10-29-2008, 11:52 AM

Doesn't look that bad, it's not that distracting. I can certainly live with it.

turbocrazy · 10-29-2008, 11:55 AM

Nothing like an ugly piece of plastic on the roof to take away from the look of the car, but then again I ordered the sunroof so what do I know.

CWI · 10-29-2008, 12:54 PM

I would think with todays advancements in technology they could make it without the shark fin.

I've had XM since the first week they broadcast in November, 2001. Aftermarket XM antennae are a small low profile magnetic attaching antenna.

Now i'm guessing the reason my cell phone works inside the car without a huge shark fin is that it doesn't have to transmit the ammount of data that Onstar does, ie; monthly diagnostics of all the systems in the car. I too would rather see it hidden in the mirrors.

I am driving my second vehicle, and Camaro will be my third, with the shark fin. I have just gotten used to it being there. and I don't think it takes from the overall appearance of the Camaro.

This is another thread that shoud be merged with the Quit Bitchin thread.

CWI · 10-29-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by turbocrazy

Nothing like an ugly piece of plastic on the roof to take away from the look of the car, but then again I ordered the sunroof so what do I know.

Maybe you could leave the sunroof open so the antenna isn't so noticable.

GothamCamaro · 10-29-2008, 01:51 PM

Love the sharkfin, wish I could have two.

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10-27-2008, 07:06 PM	#61
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10-28-2008, 10:05 PM	#63
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Wow, talk about neck and neck… This poll is turning out to be very interesting… __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

10-29-2008, 12:54 PM	#68
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	I would think with todays advancements in technology they could make it without the shark fin. I've had XM since the first week they broadcast in November, 2001. Aftermarket XM antennae are a small low profile magnetic attaching antenna. Now i'm guessing the reason my cell phone works inside the car without a huge shark fin is that it doesn't have to transmit the ammount of data that Onstar does, ie; monthly diagnostics of all the systems in the car. I too would rather see it hidden in the mirrors. I am driving my second vehicle, and Camaro will be my third, with the shark fin. I have just gotten used to it being there. and I don't think it takes from the overall appearance of the Camaro. This is another thread that shoud be merged with the Quit Bitchin thread. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

10-29-2008, 01:51 PM	#70
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10-27-2008, 04:57 PM	#57
99b4c Drives: 89 RS/99 GTP/1SS soon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago/Phoenix Posts: 238	Everything should be hidden on this new Camaro, they hid the Onstar antenna in the Vettes mirrors and they cant come up with a better place than on the roof for it? Rushed, last minute detail from GM, these are the things that should be fixed by the second or third year 5th gen. Details are what counts in a completely new car.

10-27-2008, 05:08 PM	#58
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	I'd like to have an option to COMPLETELY disable ALL FEATURES of OnStar at will.

10-28-2008, 11:13 PM	#64
Shaggy 2010 Maro owner Drives: 2006 Chevy Truck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 117	I like it. It's sleek and fits the car nicely

10-29-2008, 10:02 AM	#65
99b4c Drives: 89 RS/99 GTP/1SS soon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago/Phoenix Posts: 238	I think they should put a chrome fin as a hood ornament like in the 50's. Look at that new red pickup, it looks stupid on the roof. GM can come up with a cleaner way to mount this antenna. I think they just want to advertise it, so people say " hey whats that rubber fin on your roof for?" you tell them to go get Onstar its great.

10-29-2008, 11:52 AM	#66
Chevyzone Drives: Chevy's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN. Posts: 56	Doesn't look that bad, it's not that distracting. I can certainly live with it.

10-29-2008, 11:55 AM	#67
turbocrazy Drives: Cadillac CTS & 2010 BLK SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 72	Nothing like an ugly piece of plastic on the roof to take away from the look of the car, but then again I ordered the sunroof so what do I know.

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