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Old May 4, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Default What kind of antenna did you buy from ebay?

I wanna get a shorter antenna, I see them on other tc's and i like the look of them. But Im a little skeptical about the pictures they use to sell them. I was wondering if anyone had any pics of theirs and what type of antenna was it. There seem to be a lot of types to choose from. Also wondered if it affected the radio signals, like does the reception get worse or is it pretty much the same.

-Yeah I know I sound like a noob, but I don't wanna spend like 15 bucks on something Im not completely satisfied with, any help would be apperciated!
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go to your local Honda dealer and buy an s2000 (s2k) antenna for around $20.
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
go to your local Honda dealer and buy an s2000 (s2k) antenna for around $20.
-damn that made it simple, thanks!
Old May 4, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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very simple and the reception is great.
Old May 5, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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i went to the dealer and they wanted 28$+ tax! lol which probably comes out to around 30$...worth it? NO!
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
go to your local Honda dealer and buy an s2000 (s2k) antenna for around $20.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
go to your local Honda dealer and buy an s2000 (s2k) antenna for around $20.
so dis is where u find these

thanks yanki
i was lookin into gettin a s200 antenna but now i found whereeee
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Originally Posted by CRUZtc8
Originally Posted by Yanki01
go to your local Honda dealer and buy an s2000 (s2k) antenna for around $20.
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-called up the local honda dealer, its 32 and some change, so about 35-38 or so......

-i kinda of hesitated, but tomorrow for sure since i got my stimulus check.
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rip off, if you want to save a couple of bucks......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...spagenameZWDVW
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i hated the s2000 ones as they were still too big, so i bought one that was supposed to be for an evo and it works just fine and is maybe 3" tall and cost like $5
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http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail1...=Scion_tC_2004


that was in a thread way before, hope it helps.
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I had one and had very bad reception. Love the s2k!!
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s2k ftw!
Old May 7, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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-Well I picked mine up today! I couldn't be more happier with it! Thanks for everyone that helped out with info. =)
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would it look dumb if i didnt have an ant at all? cuse i never listin to the radio at all
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Originally Posted by svencarlson07
would it look dumb if i didnt have an ant at all? cuse i never listin to the radio at all

Well, IMO i would think so, you would just have a little nub thing sticking out, then it just looks like an eye sore. But its up to you, I have seen some TC's with out the antenna. Gluck on which ever style you choose buddy.
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s2k is worth the money, none of the other antennas will get anywhere near the reception the s2k antenna gets.
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s2k FTW
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