ToBeeyach

Hey, i got a quick question... anyone get a stubby antenna? notice any difference in reception?

smurf3642

I've heard if you replace your antennae, or shave the stock one down a few inches, reception does not change...

I only listen to CD's though...so...

Janizary

Get an S2000 antenna from H&A Accessories. Looks good and reception is peachy.

ToBeeyach

super. thanks for the input guys!

zac

instead of buying one i decided to try and cut it, i cut about a foot off and made sure the thin wire wrapped like a candy cane around the fiberglass stayed at the end,
then i used two sets of channel locks to remove the plastic end cap of the antannae, it slid right off with some pulling, dont be afraid to pull it hard
also remember to leave yourself about 1" of the bare fiber glass to slide the end cap back on,

i have the same reception qualities and its looks almost as good as the s2000's

tell me if you have any other q's

skytribe

I gotta s2000 antenna as well - just hated the cheezy wire twisted around the outside.

Simple to screw out old one and screw in new one - cost me 15 bucks on ebay with shipping and was genuine honda part.

reception is same....

nero_tC

i got an S2000 antenna. looks a lot better but the reception is definitely not the same as the stock one. when i go under small bridges i lose reception also stations that are hard to pick up, i can't get anymore. none of this happened with the stock antenna.

but as for normal stations it works just fine.

dacubanskillz

I have the S2000 antenna and when I put it on, I instantly noticed a boost in reception. There was one station i couldn't pick up with the stock antenna and with the new one I was able to pick it up. I guess it all depends on the area you're in. but I did notice a difference.

3_IGs

On my Jetta (1996) the cheezy wire wasn't wire at all...it was a piece of string wrapped around the antenna specifically "designed" to stop any whistling noise created by the wind going around the antenna. Kinda' neat.

I put a Honda Element antenna on my tC...same or similar to the S-2000...just in case you go to pick up an S-2000 antenna and they say they don't have any in stock. I have not had an issue w/ reception. Although I mostly listen to XM.

Happy motoring :D

putz

i spent $20 on a short aluminum one off of ebay. installed it and took it off. reception sucks ___ on it.

bought a s2000 antenna from a buddy for $7. same reception as oem, looks cool, and +8 whp.

TrafficinLA

LOL

ScionBandit

want shorter antenna for your tC go here:

www.carccessory.com

its a nice buy and makes the car look a tad better...have it on mine

ToBeeyach

Everyone talks about getting an s2000 antenna. would u get one from a 2005?

mksm2000

Good for looks but not for performance especially when raining or snowing. Very bad reception so if I were YOU I'll stick to the stock ones

nero_tC

i'd have to agree. if you think the S2000 has BETTER reception than stock you are crazy.

putz

i believe they should all be the same.

i have yet to notice a difference in reception between the s2000 antenna and the oem antenna. i listen to the radio a bunch. we've had crappy weather here for the past week and a half w/ no problems. i'm not saying s2000 antenna is better, i'm saying it's not any different than the oem antenna.

ScionBandit

the one i have is alot shorter and do'nt have any problems with reception wut so ever

sunnylee

I got S2000 rubber antenna on my tC. Bought it online for $20 including shipping.

It looks fantastic, much better look than original antenna... So far, I notice the reception is as good as original... I don't have any problem with it so far.

Somnambulated

Yeah, well I pud a type-R decal on my rear bumper, and noticed at least a 24 HP gain.

ScionBandit

hahahaha