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Old 09-08-2007, 03:05 PM
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Default S2k Antenna...Why do people get it ?

Finally got the s2k antenna, was really excited to put it on today, but once i screwed it on it didn't really look all that great. The fitment at the base is bad because the base of the s2k is fatter, and the materials totally don't match (rubber vs. reflective plastic). The quality is great, but it's obvious that it's not meant to be on a Z. Is there any other alternative that fits better ? For a part this small it has to be perfect.

Below are the pics i took of the s2k antenna and the stock one. I'd keep it stock if it weren't so damn long.
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Old 09-08-2007, 03:10 PM
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That's because everyone loves honda.
Old 09-08-2007, 03:13 PM
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People usually change their antennae to the S2k because the stubby look is more agressive. The Honda Element antennae is supposed to fit the base and give a nice look to the car. The stock one is just too long IMO. I havw seen people cut the stock one down and it looks good.
Old 09-08-2007, 03:16 PM
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When I put my S2K antenna on, and I hit 3700rpms.....VTEC kicks in..woot..woot!
Old 09-08-2007, 03:19 PM
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Here is what I bought

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perri...0134QQtcZphoto
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Originally Posted by TheShaddix
Finally got the s2k antenna, was really excited to put it on today, but once i screwed it on it didn't really look all that great. The fitment at the base is bad because the base of the s2k is fatter, and the materials totally don't match (rubber vs. reflective plastic). The quality is great, but it's obvious that it's not meant to be on a Z. Is there any other alternative that fits better ? For a part this small it has to be perfect.
holy-over-reaction!!! id hate to see if you bought a bumper or a hood.
Old 09-08-2007, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sofa king
holy-over-reaction!!! id hate to see if you bought a bumper or a hood.
+1

Nothing will have stock fitment and lines
Old 09-08-2007, 03:33 PM
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Is there just a plug kit? I haven't listened to the radio in 6 months, the direct ipod link on my deck provides more than enough music.

is there such a kit?
Old 09-08-2007, 03:36 PM
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shave it off...thats what i did. looks much cleaner
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Originally Posted by A1C Basinger
Is there just a plug kit? I haven't listened to the radio in 6 months, the direct ipod link on my deck provides more than enough music.

is there such a kit?
are you going to change your SN when you get promoted?
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Originally Posted by sofa king
are you going to change your SN when you get promoted?
Guess I'll have to, back before I went to basic I was known as Trainee Basinger on my vette forum
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Originally Posted by A1C Basinger
Guess I'll have to, back before I went to basic I was known as Trainee Basinger on my vette forum
Old 09-08-2007, 05:19 PM
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I got mine for the extra 5 hp it's claimed to give.

No really so I can run the car though the automatic car washes without a problem.
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sofa king... 3 posts in 30 min and not a single advice. This explains your post count.

I didn't create this thread to complain. I wanted to find a solution.
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youre being too critical. how often do people look @ the antenna?
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Get a Perrin Antenna. Lines up with the Z perfectly.
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I remember someone putting the Element antenna on their Z which fit better and was even shorter.
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I put the stubby antenna on mine from UltraRev. Fitment was great. Screwed right in, matched the base, and is nice and short. Unfortunatly, too short. I listen to the radio most of the time and this antenna cut my reception down to 1/4. So, if you are looking for a stubby.....let me know!

http://www.ultrarev.com/product.php?productid=76529
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I decided to try this one out. There is a pic of a Z with it on, the fitment is fine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...167798081&rd=1


Lindelium, if this antenna doesn't work for me, i will take yours off your hands. I could care less about the radio.
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I still have the stock one, it think it looks fine.


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