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Old 05-17-2005, 06:52 AM
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where did you get your stubby? you like it?

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Old 05-17-2005, 06:57 AM
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Ebay and no. Its too small.
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Old 05-17-2005, 06:59 AM
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I was looking at a little 3 inch one.... i thought it might look weird...
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Originally Posted by Stuuudster
I was looking at a little 3 inch one.... i thought it might look weird...
I want mine like 8-9 inches.



The ladies love that size stubby
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Old 05-17-2005, 01:35 PM
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what is a stubby?
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Well, if someone else didn't make the joke, I would have.

On topic: really though, what's the deal with the shorter antennas? I don't think the tC's antenna is that long, especially compared to many other cars out there.
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Old 05-17-2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Well, if someone else didn't make the joke, I would have.

On topic: really though, what's the deal with the shorter antennas? I don't think the tC's antenna is that long, especially compared to many other cars out there.
Ditto... it's just an antenna... maybe it's because they think it moves to much? ::Shrugs::
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I clicked this thread thinking it was about me. I haven't replaced mine yet, I haven't decided if it's worth it or not.

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Old 05-17-2005, 03:21 PM
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I bought mine off Ebay, it looks cool but the reception sucks. I'm probably gonna put the stock one back on.

Heres a pic:
https://www.scionlife.com/gallery/sh...cat/500/page/1

Sorry, I don't know how to post images.
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Old 05-17-2005, 03:24 PM
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Hope this works.


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Old 05-17-2005, 03:27 PM
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Hmm... don't know. I just don't see the advantage/aesthetics of it.
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Old 05-17-2005, 05:04 PM
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I got my s2000 antenna at http://www.handa-accessories.com/ shipped for $20. It looks great and I hvent had any reception problems
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Old 05-17-2005, 05:11 PM
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I got mine from honda...s2000 antenna....

Works great...looks even better...
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the s2000 antenna is perfect. does not degrade the reception of the radio. i believe anything smaller than 8 inches makes the reception worse.
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Old 05-17-2005, 05:31 PM
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FYI...Suzuki Aero's also have the short antennaes.
I switched with my roomie and she still has not noticed
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i went to Honda and said "can i get a 2002 S2000 Stubby antenna" and it was $26+tax. black and i love it.

looks great and has better reception
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Originally Posted by The Instigator
I got my s2000 antenna at http://www.handa-accessories.com/ shipped for $20. It looks great and I hvent had any reception problems
mine is supposed to be deliverd tomorrow from that company!
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Old 05-17-2005, 06:45 PM
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Just go to a nearest Honda dealer, ask for S2000 Antenna, spend just a few more bucks! No waiting
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Old 05-17-2005, 07:30 PM
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its just one of those little things that you can do to your car that make it look good with out you really noticing. Its a total package kind of accessory... Like most people wouldnt notice notice the lip or window tinting because it doesnt jump out at you. But it makes the car look damn good!!
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Old 05-18-2005, 07:31 AM
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does the s2000 antenna screw on like the tcs or are there any adaptors needed?
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