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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Does anybody know if the S2000 rear antenna could replace the stock ITR one. I just dont like the look of that 3 ft. long antenna on the back of my car. Has anyone does this or will it not work? thanks for the help
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TypeR864 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anybody know if the S2000 rear antenna could replace the stock ITR one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Another option is to simply cut the power running to the motor of the antenna that raises and lowers it.

Simply pull out the antenna to the height you desire then epoxy the joints to keep the antenna from slipping all the way down. You can make your stock antenna about eight inches tall if you want which I think is one joint length. I believe there is little to no loss in reception by doing this either.

Cheap fix...done it before. Works fine. *shrug

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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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pm "rstor" he has been building and selling conversion kits forever......

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=154072
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cmdr430 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pm "rstor" he has been building and selling conversion kits forever...... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yep, that's who I got mine from back in the day. $17 or something.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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The s2k antenna looks ok on black cars but looks like cheap crap on CW ITRs.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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got mine on ebay for like 20 bucks. looks awesome and works well
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Main reason I got the S2000 antena is because the stock antena would freeze in the winter times if you got all necesary parts its a fairly easy install
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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good call, but kinda ghetto lol.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by metal-x &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Main reason I got the S2000 antena is because the stock antena would freeze in the winter times if you got all necesary parts its a fairly easy install </TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah i hate that TICK TICK GRINNND GRINNNNND it makes when it freezes. unfortunately, i listen to the radio a lot and have heard people's range suffers when doing the st00k conversion.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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I've been looking at this mod for a while now. This thread has sparked my interest again.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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The S2K antenna gave me really crappy reception. It doesnt have a booster or its own power so its only marginally better than running with no antenna at all.

I've had another Metra antenna inaddition to this one and both have been great, they're both powered and grounded antennas and have much better reception than the old S2K antenna. Also, theres no possibility of it leaking like the S2K mod. Then you just get the plug from the 91 accord DX (theres a thread in the Integra forum with the part #) and plug the antenna hole with the OE nut and bolt for the antenna hole size.



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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Just try this, no antenna when you listen to cds and flip a switch when you need the radio...

Go to http://www.sandmracing.com/ and look under Mods & Upgrades and Antenna Switch. Thanks Scott
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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I have shaved off the antenna after my paint job and have not yet found an internal antenna to replace it. I've been to all local sterio shops and they all did not carry one.

anyone have any idea as to where to get a good INTERNAL antenna?
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KOALA YUMMIES &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The S2K antenna gave me really crappy reception. It doesnt have a booster or its own power so its only marginally better than running with no antenna at all.

I've had another Metra antenna inaddition to this one and both have been great, they're both powered and grounded antennas and have much better reception than the old S2K antenna. Also, theres no possibility of it leaking like the S2K mod. Then you just get the plug from the 91 accord DX (theres a thread in the Integra forum with the part #) and plug the antenna hole with the OE nut and bolt for the antenna hole size.

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where did you get this antenna from i have been looking everywhere for that antenna but could never find it?????
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mugenracer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

where did you get this antenna from i have been looking everywhere for that antenna but could never find it?????</TD></TR></TABLE>

I found it from an internet car audio retailer. They had so many antennas to choose from it was crazy. Try Googling "metra antenna", I'll see if I can dig up the place.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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^^ thats a really good alternate I may go that route later on, because with the S2000 antena reception is pretty shitty

Also i found the antena motor to be around 5 pounds or so? could be wrong but it could be a good method for weight reduction
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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http://www.thezeb.com/p-Metra-...5.htm
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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install an ipod mini https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=968611
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Yeah, I would like to know that too...stock ITR antenna
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.thezeb.com/p-Metra-...5.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats the other model I was talking about. Its also powered but its not quite as subtle.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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What's the best way to cut power to the antenna motor?
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jr_istheman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have shaved off the antenna after my paint job and have not yet found an internal antenna to replace it. I've been to all local sterio shops and they all did not carry one.

anyone have any idea as to where to get a good INTERNAL antenna?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i too have the same problem... i feel nekkid not havin a radio
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