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Old 03-23-2017, 11:36 PM
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Antenna delete?

Anyone done a decent one? I would kind of like to be able to use a cover and that thing sticking out like a unicorn's horn just bugs me.

I don't use the radio, I am Bluetooth only so I do not need the reception anyway. There are kits/plates for other cars all over, but I can't find one for the HHR.

Does anyone know of a possible cross-match with another vehicle?

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Old 03-24-2017, 12:45 AM
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I haven't seen anyone here make mention of anything along that line at all.

About all that has been discussed semi-relative, is along the lines of substituting a "stubby" antenna - ie: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/audi...uestion-52023/

Years back when the HHR first came out, installing a stubby was a fairly common "mod".
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Old 03-24-2017, 07:11 AM
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I believe the best option is to remove the antenna and weld a plug into the hole , body filler, and paint to match. Might shave the door handles while you're at it. Oh, there's dozens of body mods I'd like to do!
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Old 03-24-2017, 10:47 AM
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You're talking about the radio antenna, on the front. I've just unscrewed mine from the base and keep it next to the seat, in case i want to listen to radio. If you did that, you should have no trouble with a car cover.
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Old 03-25-2017, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
You're talking about the radio antenna, on the front. I've just unscrewed mine from the base and keep it next to the seat, in case i want to listen to radio. If you did that, you should have no trouble with a car cover.
That is kind of what I had come to accept. Did it with the Mustang, now that I think about it. It won't leave a large lump.
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Old 03-25-2017, 11:42 AM
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but be warned, you will practically have zero radio reception upon removal of the antenna
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Old 03-25-2017, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by skyline26
but be warned, you will practically have zero radio reception upon removal of the antenna
Please read his first post. He only uses Bluetooth. :)
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Old 05-01-2017, 10:13 PM
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In my humble opinion, there is only one correct way to get rid of the roof antenna. Weld in a sheet metal piece and bondo the low spots. This of course is a huge deal when you include the painting to match.
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Old 05-02-2017, 07:55 AM
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Then, I'd shave the door handles and the tailgate! But that's just me!
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Old 05-02-2017, 11:07 PM
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Not really thinking of showing the thing.
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