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Old 02-24-11, 12:27 AM
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The OEM antenna on my car is broken, And im looking to buy a replacement one... But I dont want another OEM antenna... Does anyone know where I can get a replacement antenna that looks good and is easy to install?
Old 02-24-11, 12:50 AM
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I've read around these forums for the "Honda S2000 replacement".
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S2000 replacement is the way to go. $10-20 on ebay.
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I am curious about this as well, Do you need a whole antenna from the s2k? I assume we are not talking about just the mast but rather everything from an s2k retrofitted to an sc3/4?
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As mentioned above the Honda S2000 is a nice fit but to get the base is about $100 even on eBay. The antenna mast is cheap and plentiful.
I ordered a Mark IV Supra kit with the amplified unit from loCustom.com for $46.00 shipped. Should have it in a few days and see how well it fits and works.
Will post some pics when I get installed.
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doh, forgot about the base. You will need that too. Keep your eye out on the bay and you'll find one for a good price.
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I still would rather have the factory one. JMO. Good luck with your choice.
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Thanks for the help guys... But I wasnt looking to spend over $100 on a replacment antenna... I think my antenna motor is broken too because it doesnt go up or down the antenna jus stays half way up... I still get good reception though... I was just looking to remove the OEM antenna and install a small aftermarket one... I found a nice small antenna on ebay for about 20 bucks but not sure if it would work... heres the link...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...Q5fAccessories
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That's just the mast so you still need the base as mentioned above...
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Hmm do you really need a antenna? I unplug mine cause it looks ugly and the signal is still the same to me
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I could remove the antenna... But then wouldnt there be a hole where the antenna was??? And where can I a find a base to the antenna??
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I broke mine off to last summer and ever since the signal is s#@t! It goes in and out and i need to replace mine soon. Is there a diy on how to change just the mast?
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I would go factory because it is 15 dollars on ebay
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Originally Posted by sc300guy89
I broke mine off to last summer and ever since the signal is s#@t! It goes in and out and i need to replace mine soon. Is there a diy on how to change just the mast?
I think you have to go through the trunk, but I was also told that a speciall screwdriver is needed to get the bottom part of the mast off.
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you can use a pair of channel lock pliers to remove them. It's like $10 for the whole universal antena kit on rockauto.com. I bought three of them and will use them on my ES300, already installed on my integra and was going to use it on my ls400 but I found an internal antena and will do the body work to cover the hole. I hate power antena's. All the noise they make LOL!! So I removed thw whole power unit and replaced it with this bare bones antena and shaved 3lbs. I also blieve you can use this base and the s2k antena. I beleive the diffrence is the mast is shorter on the s2k by a few inches.

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