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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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I've been looking around and theres a few places that sell them but in different lengths. I was wondering what size everyone else got if it's a 2 1/2, 4 or 5in. I just want to be able to get some radio reception.

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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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I bought mine from a Honda dealership and they only had one length. No change in radio reception vs stock.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Do you know about how long it is?
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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You sure they sell them in different lengths? I dont think those are S2K antennas then. Try another dealership if not maybe you want to get the Honda Element Antenna which is just as nice, it's very similar in design.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Theres a company on EBAY that sells them. Along with a list of every car that each antenna fits. Heres the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...em250177442976
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Sorry that's not S2K Antenna then.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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That's just some generic eBay antenna. Get the real S2K antenna if you want quality.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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i went straight to honda and ordered an s2k antenna! i didnt want to take a risk with ebay! plus its only a couple bucks difference plus u get it the next day from honda! i like the s2k antenna look!
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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you can be cruel and if you see a s2k just switch it over q=P.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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I wonder if all the S2K owners are buying up all the tC antennas.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by UNiT_xEr0
you can be cruel and if you see a s2k just switch it over q=P.
i thought about it. lol
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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yeah man dont buy it from ebay, you can check the PPC, theres probably someone selling one, but like everyone says, just go to honda and pick one up, theyre not too expensive
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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im going wtih the coathanger with tin foil taped to it look, old school yo
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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I have searched for a few of these antennas, and im wondering, Does the size affect the reception?
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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The real S2k is smaller but the reception is just as good as our long stock one. I think your answer depends on the maker of the ant. There were some small ones out there that had really bad reception.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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If you put a smaller antenna on your car you will loose radio reception period. You may not notice it if you are close to the radio tower. It's just simple physics.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Cheapest place Ive found online. Make sure u put a dab of silicone or lock tite on it. Some a$$hole stole my first one.

http://www.handaaccessories.com/s2000-03.html
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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ahaha! careful with those s2k antennas. ive heard of many stolen because they are easily unscrewed off.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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a tip for that, is to use thread locker =))) thats what i did, no problems yet.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Yeah, thread-lock it and watch as some ásshole cuts it off with a hacksaw.



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