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BadazzSr20 · 04-09-2011, 03:41 PM

hey guys i searched around google and only some of my questions got answered. i went to honda and got a 00 honda s2000 antenna from a base model.

it was just the stick i didnt get the part that the antenna sits on. i tryed to make the stock base work but no luck. i went back to honda to try and get the part that the antenna screws into but they want 200.00 for that part.

i dont understand how people are makeing hondas2000 antennas work on the 97`s kouki. unless there buying that 200.00 part dont no.

i dont no if anyone seen what the antenna lines look like after removen the power antenna from the car. the part that goes from the radio that plugs into ur antenna is like a male fiting but its really small its not a standerd male plug from antenna`s.

i was reading that u will need a longer stud for the antenna but i dont no where your screwing that stud into. once u remove the power antenna from the car theres only a big hole from where the antenna was.

the peace that the antenna sits on is what i dont have and thats 200.00 for that part what do i need to do here to make this work?

nate1 · 04-10-2011, 07:38 PM

i have stuby ones on my 240s but i bought then off a guy on here. they make kits that just bolt on.

Agent S14 · 04-10-2011, 07:46 PM

They make aftermarket ones that look like the S2000 one i tried to put my sisters 03 AP1 antenna on my 96 S14 no go on that.

BadazzSr20 · 04-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nate1

i have stuby ones on my 240s but i bought then off a guy on here. they make kits that just bolt on.

u have more info on the seller? contact info or is he still selling them?

zo0d · 04-10-2011, 07:57 PM

I use a $20 ebay stubby antenna on mine. I works great!

BadazzSr20 · 04-10-2011, 09:19 PM

ya for well going from a power to none power antenna is much diffrent. the s2k antenna i got just just a stick with a stud hanging out of it. theres no way to mount or connect this at all.

im going to return this and try something else. if theres someone on here selling what i need please hit me up.

Broadfield · 04-10-2011, 09:36 PM

The people putting the S2000 mast on don't have power antennas. They are simply unscrewing their OEM mast from the base and making the S2000 mast work with their base. However, you will get worse reception like this. There is a reason all standard mast antennas are around 31" - 32" long... because that's a quarter of a wave length. If the mast is a stubby like the S2000, then it's amplified, plain and simple. You can buy an aftermarket equivalent to the S2000 amplified antenna:

Metra Online | Metra Part # 44-UA30 | Aftermarket Antenna

This would be exactly what you want... it's amplified and everything. I can special order this for you, but you might as well just Google the part # and buy off some site.

statickx991 · 04-10-2011, 09:36 PM

im wondering the same thing cause i have a power antenna too

iROCKchucks · 04-11-2011, 11:09 PM

S2k style or stubby antenna do look sexy but my 2 foot rc stock antenna has saved me a countless of times when my car is locked with the keys inside or buddys cars as well. Very ingenious took to unlock car doors, I think its One thing you should wait to the very end of your build and shift priorities to another part of your car.... my 2cents.

Phate · 04-12-2011, 11:36 AM

Broadfield throwin down antenna propagation knowledge!!

Good stuff.

codyace · 04-12-2011, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

The people putting the S2000 mast on don't have power antennas. They are simply unscrewing their OEM mast from the base and making the S2000 mast work with their base. However, you will get worse reception like this. There is a reason all standard mast antennas are around 31" - 32" long... because that's a quarter of a wave length. If the mast is a stubby like the S2000, then it's amplified, plain and simple. You can buy an aftermarket equivalent to the S2000 amplified antenna:

Metra Online | Metra Part # 44-UA30 | Aftermarket Antenna

This would be exactly what you want... it's amplified and everything. I can special order this for you, but you might as well just Google the part # and buy off some site.

You're assuming most 240 owners can even hear the radio in their car

chiboy002 · 04-12-2011, 11:05 PM

100% agree with toby. Agency power makes replicas as well

i have one, and although my audio set up is not THAT great (new alpine unit/pioneer & alpine speakers on stock wiring) i can still tell that my reception is trash.

under tunnels and in some areas around town i'll lose reception

SnakeKack · 04-13-2011, 10:08 PM

What about a "stubby" style that is amplified? Like the ones shorter than the S2000 look a likes. The low profile looking ones. I can't find one that is amplified.

Bushido · 04-13-2011, 10:25 PM

i got an s2000 lookalike antenna a few years ago. it came with the base and mast, all i did was plug it in. reception is decent, but the florida sun has started to eat away at the rubber

04-09-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
BadazzSr20 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Palm beach Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	s2000 antenna on 97 240sx hey guys i searched around google and only some of my questions got answered. i went to honda and got a 00 honda s2000 antenna from a base model. it was just the stick i didnt get the part that the antenna sits on. i tryed to make the stock base work but no luck. i went back to honda to try and get the part that the antenna screws into but they want 200.00 for that part. i dont understand how people are makeing hondas2000 antennas work on the 97`s kouki. unless there buying that 200.00 part dont no. i dont no if anyone seen what the antenna lines look like after removen the power antenna from the car. the part that goes from the radio that plugs into ur antenna is like a male fiting but its really small its not a standerd male plug from antenna`s. i was reading that u will need a longer stud for the antenna but i dont no where your screwing that stud into. once u remove the power antenna from the car theres only a big hole from where the antenna was. the peace that the antenna sits on is what i dont have and thats 200.00 for that part what do i need to do here to make this work?

04-10-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
Broadfield Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Normal, IL Age: 50 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (163) Feedback Score: 163 reviews	The people putting the S2000 mast on don't have power antennas. They are simply unscrewing their OEM mast from the base and making the S2000 mast work with their base. However, you will get worse reception like this. There is a reason all standard mast antennas are around 31" - 32" long... because that's a quarter of a wave length. If the mast is a stubby like the S2000, then it's amplified, plain and simple. You can buy an aftermarket equivalent to the S2000 amplified antenna: Metra Online \| Metra Part # 44-UA30 \| Aftermarket Antenna This would be exactly what you want... it's amplified and everything. I can special order this for you, but you might as well just Google the part # and buy off some site. __________________ Follow Along For My Latest Work My Portfolio Please Share Check Out My Builds

04-10-2011, 09:36 PM	#8
statickx991 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im wondering the same thing cause i have a power antenna too __________________ im a f18 bro

04-12-2011, 11:05 PM	#12
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	100% agree with toby. Agency power makes replicas as well i have one, and although my audio set up is not THAT great (new alpine unit/pioneer & alpine speakers on stock wiring) i can still tell that my reception is trash. under tunnels and in some areas around town i'll lose reception __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

04-13-2011, 10:08 PM	#13
SnakeKack Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Age: 36 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	What about a "stubby" style that is amplified? Like the ones shorter than the S2000 look a likes. The low profile looking ones. I can't find one that is amplified. Last edited by SnakeKack; 04-13-2011 at 10:10 PM.. Reason: better explanation

04-10-2011, 07:38 PM	#2
nate1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: harrisburg/philly Age: 38 Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i have stuby ones on my 240s but i bought then off a guy on here. they make kits that just bolt on.

04-10-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
Agent S14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 296 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	They make aftermarket ones that look like the S2000 one i tried to put my sisters 03 AP1 antenna on my 96 S14 no go on that.

04-10-2011, 07:57 PM	#5
zo0d Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 34 Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I use a $20 ebay stubby antenna on mine. I works great!

04-10-2011, 09:19 PM	#6
BadazzSr20 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Palm beach Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	ya for well going from a power to none power antenna is much diffrent. the s2k antenna i got just just a stick with a stud hanging out of it. theres no way to mount or connect this at all. im going to return this and try something else. if theres someone on here selling what i need please hit me up.

04-11-2011, 11:09 PM	#9
iROCKchucks Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S2k style or stubby antenna do look sexy but my 2 foot rc stock antenna has saved me a countless of times when my car is locked with the keys inside or buddys cars as well. Very ingenious took to unlock car doors, I think its One thing you should wait to the very end of your build and shift priorities to another part of your car.... my 2cents.

04-13-2011, 10:25 PM	#14
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i got an s2000 lookalike antenna a few years ago. it came with the base and mast, all i did was plug it in. reception is decent, but the florida sun has started to eat away at the rubber __________________