S2K Antenna Loss Prevention
02-03-2004, 11:14 AM
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S2K Antenna Loss Prevention
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot or if there were posts about this at some point in the past but someone just stole my antenna and im a little pissed off.
So im sick as it is today but I get up anyways and drive over to the Honda dealer to get a new antenna (down another $20). This time though I don't want to put it on until I find out if anyone else out there has done anything (like glued it with something) so that some kid can't just walk by and unscrew it.
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So im sick as it is today but I get up anyways and drive over to the Honda dealer to get a new antenna (down another $20). This time though I don't want to put it on until I find out if anyone else out there has done anything (like glued it with something) so that some kid can't just walk by and unscrew it.
Any suggestions?
02-03-2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by rbaggett1
Just remove your antenna anytime you are away from your car. That way you know where your antenna is and it'll save you $20.
Just remove your antenna anytime you are away from your car. That way you know where your antenna is and it'll save you $20.
. anyway if I were you i'd get some loctite and put a dab on the end of the threads. either that or install a video camera that monitors your antenna and find out who did it 
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02-03-2004, 05:12 PM
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yea i dont know how i feel about taking my antenna off everytime i go somewhere. that would get old real fast.
so where does one go to buy loctite? ill go with this solution
so where does one go to buy loctite? ill go with this solution
02-03-2004, 07:24 PM
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LOL was this supposed to be a joke? I can just picture doing this while on a date or something...people are going to thing you're looney . anyway if I were you i'd get some loctite and put a dab on the end of the threads. either that or install a video camera that monitors your antenna and find out who did it .
LOL was this supposed to be a joke? I can just picture doing this while on a date or something...people are going to thing you're looney
. anyway if I were you i'd get some loctite and put a dab on the end of the threads. either that or install a video camera that monitors your antenna and find out who did it .
02-03-2004, 07:59 PM
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If you go the locktite route, don't put it on all the threads. The threads are the electrical connection between the antenna and the base which then connects via a wire to your radio. The locktite will insulate this connection if too much is put on.
Another solution is to put the stock antenna back on and only use your short antenna for "Special Occassions".......lol Who would want to steal a stock antenna?
Another solution is to put the stock antenna back on and only use your short antenna for "Special Occassions".......lol Who would want to steal a stock antenna?
02-03-2004, 10:50 PM
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You only take your antenna off in "problem" areas. "Problem" areas meaning places that you've had your antenna stolen before.
Do you garage your car at night or do you live in an apartment?
Do you garage your car at night or do you live in an apartment?
02-04-2004, 03:11 AM
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No i Dont have a garage but never had it stolen at home, it was at the mall while i was at work.
i dont know whod steal the stock antenna but i dont see why theyd take the s2000 one. how many cars can it actually be used for? the person was just looking for sometrhing to steal.
i dont know about the red loctite. i was looking at the company site and they dont list home depot as a place where they sell stuff. im gonna go check today if i can to see if there is anything else like it.
i dont know whod steal the stock antenna but i dont see why theyd take the s2000 one. how many cars can it actually be used for? the person was just looking for sometrhing to steal.
i dont know about the red loctite. i was looking at the company site and they dont list home depot as a place where they sell stuff. im gonna go check today if i can to see if there is anything else like it.
02-04-2004, 06:23 AM
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I have the really shorty antenna from courtesyparts.com and its only about 2-3inches long and silver. It looks much better than the S2k antenna in my opinion. I just screwed it on really tight, used a pair of grip vice jaws and its basically impossible to unscrew with your hand, especially since its metal and not rubber.
I haven't noticed any change in the reception,but then again i dont listen to the radio much. Oh and it looks great! i think it was only $11.something.
I haven't noticed any change in the reception,but then again i dont listen to the radio much. Oh and it looks great! i think it was only $11.something.
02-04-2004, 08:04 AM
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U know u can do what i did with my head unit, my car got broken into, they tried to take my head unit, then saw about 20 sharp razor blades lining the unit so if they were to try to move it from its position, say goodbye to your hands, im sure u can do something like that lol.
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Originally posted by Sean00500
U know u can do what i did with my head unit, my car got broken into, they tried to take my head unit, then saw about 20 sharp razor blades lining the unit so if they were to try to move it from its position, say goodbye to your hands, im sure u can do something like that lol.
U know u can do what i did with my head unit, my car got broken into, they tried to take my head unit, then saw about 20 sharp razor blades lining the unit so if they were to try to move it from its position, say goodbye to your hands, im sure u can do something like that lol.
... whoa, cool.
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Originally posted by Sean00500
U know u can do what i did with my head unit, my car got broken into, they tried to take my head unit, then saw about 20 sharp razor blades lining the unit so if they were to try to move it from its position, say goodbye to your hands, im sure u can do something like that lol.
U know u can do what i did with my head unit, my car got broken into, they tried to take my head unit, then saw about 20 sharp razor blades lining the unit so if they were to try to move it from its position, say goodbye to your hands, im sure u can do something like that lol.