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GothamCamaro · 11-03-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 99b4c

Thanks, I just found a couple pictures, it looks like sh1t in the middle of the trunklid. If it was a airplane or boat,it would be OK, but fins on cars went out in the 50's.

They made a come back.

Inspector 17 · 11-03-2008, 07:09 PM

As long as it is painted the same color as the body, I don't care if it's on the roof.

StuMac · 11-04-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 99b4c

I wonder where GM plans to put the Onstar fin on the convertible? On the hood? Why not have both models with the antenna in the same place? Hope the aftermarket picks up this rubber fin thing, I want the Onstar look for all my cars, especially my forth gen.

Hood ornaments are so retro, I'm sure they'll place it there.

frank99ta · 11-04-2008, 12:50 PM

So if you use the UEO delete code, will the am/fm work without the sharkfin? Is the sharkfin for the satellite radio as well as the onstar? Could somebody please clarify this.. Thanks.

PA FAST · 11-04-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by StuMac

Hood ornaments are so retro, I'm sure they'll place it there.

Actually the Shark Fin antenna will be placed on the center of the trunk for the Convertible. Here I just found a picture, complete with ugly horse whip antenna:

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Originally Posted by frank99ta

So if you use the UEO delete code, will the am/fm work without the sharkfin? Is the sharkfin for the satellite radio as well as the onstar? Could somebody please clarify this.. Thanks.

The AM/FM radio antenna is in the rear glass of the Camaro Coupe, and the convertible sadly has a horse whip antenna. The Shark Fin is only for On Star and Satellite radio.

PsyDoc · 11-05-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by frank99ta

So if you use the UEO delete code, will the am/fm work without the sharkfin? Is the sharkfin for the satellite radio as well as the onstar? Could somebody please clarify this.. Thanks.

I'm wondering whether this code will get you a Camaro without the sharkfin and hole in the roof or whether it will still have the sharkfin and hole but the "guts" of the system removed? For example, on the new Taurus, you can delete the sat antenna, but you still have the hole in the roof and the cover. The hole is punched in the sheet metal for every Taurus regardless of whether the sat radio option is requested.

99b4c · 11-05-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PsyDoc

I'm wondering whether this code will get you a Camaro without the sharkfin and hole in the roof or whether it will still have the sharkfin and hole but the "guts" of the system removed? For example, on the new Taurus, you can delete the sat antenna, but you still have the hole in the roof and the cover. The hole is punched in the sheet metal for every Taurus regardless of whether the sat radio option is requested.

Good question, other GM models do not have a hole in the roof with RPO UE0, they look better without IMO. The fin will just fade from the sun, be in the way when washing and waxing, possibly leak water into the car from a hole in the roof when the gasket fails.

PsyDoc · 11-05-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 99b4c

Good question, other GM models do not have a hole in the roof with RPO UE0, they look better without IMO. The fin will just fade from the sun, be in the way when washing and waxing, possibly leak water into the car from a hole in the roof when the gasket fails.

Excellent!! Thank you for that information.

RSPARKS5 · 11-05-2008, 11:37 AM

My hhr panel has the radio antenna stuck right in the middle at the top of the windshield and the shark fin directly back in the middle of roof above the rear hatch door. i am trying to post picture not doing so well.

99b4c · 11-05-2008, 11:58 AM

[QUOTE=PA FAST;181443]Actually the Shark Fin antenna will be placed on the center of the trunk for the Convertible. Here I just found a picture, complete with ugly horse whip antenna:

I cant believe how cluttered that rear looks, whip antenna, fin, third brake
light, and spoiler all on or next to the trunklid. It looks like a police car.

All it needs is a CB and ham radio antennas on there and it can communicate with anything.

*DGthe3* · 11-05-2008, 10:15 PM

[quote=99b4c;182090]

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Originally Posted by PA FAST

Actually the Shark Fin antenna will be placed on the center of the trunk for the Convertible. Here I just found a picture, complete with ugly horse whip antenna:

I cant believe how cluttered that rear looks, whip antenna, fin, third brake
light, and spoiler all on or next to the trunklid. It looks like a police car.

All it needs is a CB and ham radio antennas on there and it can communicate with anything.

Call up GMPP?

VICTORY RED 1SS · 11-06-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

i dont care enough to get it removed. and i will probably pay for onstar anyways if it helps increase GM's revenue stream

Why don't you just send them a couple hundred a month maybe they can afford ordering in lunch for a couple of guys.

Thats a ridiculous comment. Maybe one day Unicef will get in the car business....

headpunter · 11-06-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by VICTORY RED 1SS

Why don't you just send them a couple hundred a month maybe they can afford ordering in lunch for a couple of guys.

Thats a ridiculous comment. Maybe one day Unicef will get in the car business....

see im spending money for a service that they have profits designed into the cost. your just being silly. if i crash ill have the accident awareness and ill have satellite radio....i can live with that.

99b4c · 11-06-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VICTORY RED 1SS

Why don't you just send them a couple hundred a month maybe they can afford ordering in lunch for a couple of guys.

Thats a ridiculous comment. Maybe one day Unicef will get in the car business....

And I thought selling cars is the way GM planned to make money, maybe their plan has been to make money off the Onstar service?

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11-03-2008, 07:09 PM	#86
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	As long as it is painted the same color as the body, I don't care if it's on the roof.

11-04-2008, 12:50 PM	#88
frank99ta Drives: Trans Am Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TX Posts: 65	So if you use the UEO delete code, will the am/fm work without the sharkfin? Is the sharkfin for the satellite radio as well as the onstar? Could somebody please clarify this.. Thanks.

11-05-2008, 11:37 AM	#93
RSPARKS5 Ordered from scotty Drives: 82 malibu wagon/ 08 hhr panel Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chicago il Posts: 89	My hhr panel has the radio antenna stuck right in the middle at the top of the windshield and the shark fin directly back in the middle of roof above the rear hatch door. i am trying to post picture not doing so well.

11-05-2008, 11:58 AM	#94
99b4c Drives: 89 RS/99 GTP/1SS soon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago/Phoenix Posts: 238	[QUOTE=PA FAST;181443]Actually the Shark Fin antenna will be placed on the center of the trunk for the Convertible. Here I just found a picture, complete with ugly horse whip antenna: I cant believe how cluttered that rear looks, whip antenna, fin, third brake light, and spoiler all on or next to the trunklid. It looks like a police car. All it needs is a CB and ham radio antennas on there and it can communicate with anything.