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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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S2000 antenna, courtesy of Honda City on Hwy 100 in Milwaukee. ~$24 with tax.

Also loctite-d to hell and back so no **** getting their grubby little hands on her.



Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Just did the same thing today! I F'n love it! :o
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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I got a 40cent washer at Ace hardware, put it in there so it kinda fils the gap, but also gives it a little design to it to so it's closer to OEM looking than the gap was.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Good Choice!
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Also note: No reception loss at all, It seems I can recieve stations better now... Well worth the $$$.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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ordered it today, hope to install it soon. They do have a installlation guide somewhere on this site?
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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uhhh...u just unscrew oem and screw s2k antenna in its place...
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:14 AM
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^ LoL...

I got mine on cleanly without having to use a rubber insert... but looks good either way IMHO.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:06 AM
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I like the stock antenna.............. but hey I'll keep following the influence of people here and change it! Just to let others know that aren't on this site, that they know I'm on the site, or they should know but don't know caus they aren't.

Just read this below, cause I'm a little off and sleepy.
Nice antenna and post about it sweet!!!
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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Does it bend at all? The laser wash that I use doesnt notice antennas sometimes so I dont want to break it.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Yeah it's rubber and about 4" tall.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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^^^ LMAO.

I'm not so sure why everyone wants to dump the stocker - it's way cooler than the antennas on most cars...

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Yeah it flexes, but not like the stock. Meaning I can do 75 and it's not at a 120° angle in the wind like the stocker.

I like it because I like short antennas. I don't like the look of an antenna that sticks up as high as the roof of the car.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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What do the ladies like better? Long but limpy OR short and stiff? lol. sorry.. im a pervert
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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I prefer to give the best of BOTH worlds, but hey, if YOU have to compromise... LOL

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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And that's where schwetty's avatar comes into play I guess...
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PrettyniceB
Just to let others know that aren't on this site, that they know I'm on the site, or they should know but don't know caus they aren't.
haha....sleepy posts are funny.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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i see s2000s at work and their antennas are still bent. i don't want that. also, i'm sure the tC's stocker is better than my stang's 32 incher.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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got one on my Z, no exterior antenna on my Viper though

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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 04:57 AM
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ok, i have a question about the rubber washer part? So there'll be a gap after you installed it or something?? Wouldn't that mean the water will go in thru the hole when it's raining?



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