Onstar Antenna Poll - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CatiaJockey · 09-13-2008, 12:29 PM

I know its a necessary evil but, like Aston70 I'll paint it body color in short order.

*radz28* · 09-13-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

I know its a necessary evil but, like Aston70 I'll paint it body color in short order.

Maybe we'll get lucky and GM will have an accessory antenna or something body-colored to help it blend better

fredl11 · 09-13-2008, 12:52 PM

they still have it?
On our 2006 C6 the XM antenna is in the side mirrors. I don't have and DON"T WANT OnStar but I believe all vettes, starting in 2006 have the antennas in the mirrors.

CHVY4LF · 09-13-2008, 01:10 PM

Its not that bad. paint matched would be a whole lot better but it could look worse, like the old ones on C5s that were huge or like on the trucks, there front of the hood and to the side. they look out of place

TorrentRS · 09-13-2008, 01:14 PM

I Like it. Shark fin is very cool. Better than those 20 story- tall ones that once graced our cars a few years ago. But I'm getting a Vert, so is everything going to be on the trunklid?

OH GOD I HATE SHARK FINS! Hide the antennas in the A-Pillars or something. This is preposterous. I hate that light on top of the trunk too, why can't it just be below the trunklid like the Concept? And screw those King Kong Antennas.....

aston70 · 09-13-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fredl11

they still have it?
On our 2006 C6 the XM antenna is in the side mirrors. I don't have and DON"T WANT OnStar but I believe all vettes, starting in 2006 have the antennas in the mirrors.

Ideally there needs to be a ground plane as in a metal roof, or trunk lid if you have a convertible. The ground plane must be metal. A fiberglass roof would not work as a ground plane, so in that case you could put the antenna wherever you wanted.

bouncertime · 09-13-2008, 01:23 PM

I've gotten to the point where I don't even notice it on the roof anymore.

*DGthe3* · 09-13-2008, 02:19 PM

I don't really care one way or the other

stovt001 · 09-13-2008, 03:30 PM

I actually think shark fin antennas add to a car. I also love my XM, and I know I'll love Onstar if I get into an accident. Therefore, I'm happy the antennas for both are housed in a shark fin. However, I am upset that GM chose to not make it body colored. They really need to fix that now. Everyone else does it. GM has no excuse.

Supermans · 09-13-2008, 04:53 PM

If I order my Camaro from CamaroScotty, will I be able to de-select the shark fin if I don't want or need onstar??

FenwickHockey65 · 09-13-2008, 04:55 PM

I really don't think it looks that bad. In all honesty...it could've been worse. It could've been MUCH worse.

*Looks at Saturn Astra...*

fastball · 09-13-2008, 04:56 PM

This is my biggest complaint about the car, and for me it's actually quite important.

When you look at other manufacturers, like Honda, Toyota, and BMW, their satellite radio/telemetry antennas are NOT as cheap and flimsy looking as GM's. They are all body color, solid, and aerodynamically more integrated into the roof than GM's. GM satellite antennas are all gray, unsightly, and grainy cheap plastic. If you get a light colored car, they stick out like a sore thumb.

I have continuously asked Fbodfather this question myself, but have yet to get an answer.

Untill I get the real answer, I will just continue to assume GM is just too cheap to make a good looking antenna and apparently see no harm in cutting corners.

For me personally, it's unacceptable. I will probably remove the antenna and have a professional body shop seal the hole, paint it, and blend the roof so you will never know there ever was one to begin with.

Now, if GM had opted to put an extra $.17 into the thing and make it look as nice as their competitors (even cheapo Honda Civics have a nice looking satellite antenna), I wouldn't even think about fiddling with my roof.

skipj3 · 09-13-2008, 05:04 PM

Saturn Astra reminds me A CB antenna, Id rather sport the blade antenna than that one!

PA FAST · 09-13-2008, 05:27 PM

I would prefer they integrate it into the body, as long as it doesn't upset the reception. If they painted it I would have no issue really, but the question is will they paint it?

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09-13-2008, 12:29 PM	#15
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	I know its a necessary evil but, like Aston70 I'll paint it body color in short order. __________________

09-13-2008, 12:52 PM	#17
fredl11 Drives: 2000 TT SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davie, Florida Posts: 104	I wonder why they still have it? On our 2006 C6 the XM antenna is in the side mirrors. I don't have and DON"T WANT OnStar but I believe all vettes, starting in 2006 have the antennas in the mirrors. __________________ Proud Owner of: *TT 2000 SS Camaro: 486 RWHP 493 RWTQ* SOLD :( 1997 Silver C5 Destroyed Replaced with 2002 Z06 Daytona Sunset Orange 06 C6 Waiting for C7 2005 Sunset Orange Colorado Replaced with 2010 GMC Sierra SLE

09-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#18
CHVY4LF Chevrolet For Life!! Drives: 07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 351 View My Garage	Its not that bad. paint matched would be a whole lot better but it could look worse, like the old ones on C5s that were huge or like on the trucks, there front of the hood and to the side. they look out of place __________________ *When You're Really Good In A Past Life, You Come Back As Yourself!* Future Plate: PNYHNTR Camaro of Choice: 2010 SS 6.2L 6M IOM Current Ride: 2007 Silverado Classic Ext. Cab 5.3L DBM

09-13-2008, 01:23 PM	#21
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I've gotten to the point where I don't even notice it on the roof anymore. __________________ Jimmy

09-13-2008, 01:14 PM	#19
TorrentRS No, Not the Pontiac. Drives: Parent's 84 Chevy Fug-lebrity. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Windsor, CA. Not even windy. Posts: 131 View My Garage	I Like it. Shark fin is very cool. Better than those 20 story- tall ones that once graced our cars a few years ago. But I'm getting a Vert, so is everything going to be on the trunklid? OH GOD I HATE SHARK FINS! Hide the antennas in the A-Pillars or something. This is preposterous. I hate that light on top of the trunk too, why can't it just be below the trunklid like the Concept? And screw those King Kong Antennas.....

09-13-2008, 02:19 PM	#22
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I don't really care one way or the other __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

09-13-2008, 03:30 PM	#23
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	I actually think shark fin antennas add to a car. I also love my XM, and I know I'll love Onstar if I get into an accident. Therefore, I'm happy the antennas for both are housed in a shark fin. However, I am upset that GM chose to not make it body colored. They really need to fix that now. Everyone else does it. GM has no excuse. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

09-13-2008, 04:53 PM	#24
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	If I order my Camaro from CamaroScotty, will I be able to de-select the shark fin if I don't want or need onstar?? __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

09-13-2008, 04:55 PM	#25
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I really don't think it looks that bad. In all honesty...it could've been worse. It could've been MUCH worse. Looks at Saturn Astra... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-13-2008, 04:56 PM	#26
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	This is my biggest complaint about the car, and for me it's actually quite important. When you look at other manufacturers, like Honda, Toyota, and BMW, their satellite radio/telemetry antennas are NOT as cheap and flimsy looking as GM's. They are all body color, solid, and aerodynamically more integrated into the roof than GM's. GM satellite antennas are all gray, unsightly, and grainy cheap plastic. If you get a light colored car, they stick out like a sore thumb. I have continuously asked Fbodfather this question myself, but have yet to get an answer. Untill I get the real answer, I will just continue to assume GM is just too cheap to make a good looking antenna and apparently see no harm in cutting corners. For me personally, it's unacceptable. I will probably remove the antenna and have a professional body shop seal the hole, paint it, and blend the roof so you will never know there ever was one to begin with. Now, if GM had opted to put an extra $.17 into the thing and make it look as nice as their competitors (even cheapo Honda Civics have a nice looking satellite antenna), I wouldn't even think about fiddling with my roof.

09-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#27
skipj3 Go Gators Baby!!! Drives: '11 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 871	Saturn Astra reminds me A CB antenna, Id rather sport the blade antenna than that one! __________________ Oscar Wilde - “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is." The Department of Redundancy Department

09-13-2008, 05:27 PM	#28
PA FAST Future Camaro Driver. Drives: 2009 Escape/2007 Ridgeline Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northeastern, PA (Poconos) Posts: 479	I would prefer they integrate it into the body, as long as it doesn't upset the reception. If they painted it I would have no issue really, but the question is will they paint it? __________________ Automatics don't suck. I can flip you off and change gears at the same time.

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