radio antenna

[alan ream]

I have an 04, and it came with a non retractable antenna. I have seen other years where they retract. My question is: Does the electrical connection exist at the antenna location to connect an automatic antenna?? If I have to install a special switch, then I won't bother. And, is there a recommendatin on the manufacture or should I just go to Chevy.

 

[Patrick]

C4C5Specialist will definately know more about this one than myself. I do know that the motor to drive the antenna up and down is not present on the Z06 (weight saving measure.) Whether that means you have to add a switch somewhere, I do not know for sure, but it would seem likely. At a minimum, you'll need to get an antenna motor assembly, and I don't think those are cheap.

Wish I had better news for you.

-Patrick

 

[alan ream]

C4C5Specialist will definately know more about this one than myself. I do know that the motor to drive the antenna up and down is not present on the Z06 (weight saving measure.) Whether that means you have to add a switch somewhere, I do not know for sure, but it would seem likely. At a minimum, you'll need to get an antenna motor assembly, and I don't think those are cheap.

Wish I had better news for you.

-Patrick

I don't mind buying a new motor operated antenna, I just need to know if the existing connector in the fender will plug into it.

 

[Don]

Yes it will work without an extra switch. Works perfectly.

 

[JETZ]

The antenna from the vert is a shoe in. You will want to install a switch to lower the unit when listening to CD's. Had the switch mounted next to the gas door switch in the center console for a clean out of sight look.

 

[abowtieguy]

The antenna from the vert is a shoe in. You will want to install a switch to lower the unit when listening to CD's. Had the switch mounted next to the gas door switch in the center console for a clean out of site look.

Ordered a vert power antenna today and mounting bracket. Hey JETZ what type of switch did you use and how about a picture?

Doug :cool

 

[JETZ]

Ordered a vert power antenna today and mounting bracket. Hey JETZ what type of switch did you use and how about a picture?

Doug :cool

Just a simple pin toggle switch Doug. Sorry no pics. Picked her up Dec.20 from being modded, and half an hour later she was stored in the 'Z' cave for the winter!
Frank

 

[abowtieguy]

Just a simple pin toggle switch Doug. Sorry no pics. Picked her up Dec.20 from being modded, and half an hour later she was stored in the 'Z' cave for the winter!
Frank

No problem Frank, I just wanted to see where the switch was mounted. I just hate to drill holes in my baby. I am also thinking of placing the switch where the fog light button would go.
I can hardly wait till spring to take the Z out, it seems like such a long time since I last drove her. The weather here has been spring like and I'm lovin' it but all the gravel is still on the streets. I can wait, not worth rock chips on my baby.

Doug :cool

 

[JETZ]

No problem Frank, I just wanted to see where the switch was mounted. I just hate to drill holes in my baby. I am also thinking of placing the switch where the fog light button would go.
I can hardly wait till spring to take the Z out, it seems like such a long time since I last drove her. The weather here has been spring like and I'm lovin' it but all the gravel is still on the streets. I can wait, not worth rock chips on my baby.

Doug :cool

Doug are you not going to install PIAA's? If so, you'll need that space for the 'vertcombo switch'. Plus in the console is stealthy! I'll try to take a pic on weekend.