I put one of these in today. I actually located the 5mm coupler that you need so I didn't have to rig up a #10 like in the B-series instructions. If anyone wants one, I'll let you know where to find them!!!

 

I'm planning to convert to s2000 antenna, where can I find one of those couplers? How long did it take you to do the job? Email tli2001@onebox.com any info please!

 

any pics?

 

yes, tell me where to find them

 

yea id like to know too. i plan on changing mine soon too.

 

I wanna know also, I did a ghetto install on my s2k antenna, e-mail me at Noreaga618@yahoo.com

 

hooketh us upeth with the infoeth!
=D

 

I'm interested. Please hook a fellow HT bro UP. JEFF

 

HEY Stephen! Where can I find a #10 coupler? Or how does a 5mm coupler work? Is it the same thread size or do I have to do something else? Believe it or not I couldn't find a coupler so I just used a nut!!!!!! Half the nut connecting on the antenna and the other half on the stud. Help me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! thanks.

 

OK everyone!
It seems that I'm not the only one who had problems with the S2K install. I had originally used a larger 1/4" coupler, that never worked. Then I tried a 5mm nut with super glue and duct tape, effectively making a 1/4-5mm coupler...that broke too With either of these methods, the antenna stayed on the car, but if someone were to smack it it would break off. Seems everyone else has the same problem.

I used a 5mm "stand off" which has 5mm male threads on one side and a 5mm female hole on the other...kind of like an extension...the antenna screws right in and stays there...a perfect tight fit. On the other side (male) I attach the antenna wire and use a PVC pipe just like the B-series method. If I were to smack the antenna it will stay on the car. I can go through a car wash now too without worry. Even if someone were to twist the antenna they couldn't break it off without holding the side under the car If you live in Orlando, Skycraft Surplus in Winter Park on Fairbanks sells the 5mm standoff.

To mount the antenna PERFECTLY, you need:
5mm standoff
2 5 mm nuts
large washer
S2K antenna
PVC pipe...cut to the appropriate length of about 1.5"
Antenna wire

If anyone's interested, I can get you one of these standoffs. The rest of the stuff is pretty easy to find so you're on your own. I'll make another trip in a few days to pick up a bunch of these things and mail them out...I figure $5 is more than fair?? IM me to place an order, but do it quickly!

 

ok how bout some pics of the hardware
i cant seem to visualize your method

 

Yes Pics please

 

hmmm yess some pictures.. i'd be interested maybe

 

I'll have something up on my site today...or at least I'll try to.

 

OK everyone, look at my web page for pictures!

 

Those are some big rims on that white teg!


[Modified by 1 FAST R, 12:39 AM 1/28/2002]

 

I recommend using some 3/4" PVC pipe (not a coupling, find a place that will sell you a 1-foot long piece), and if you have access to a power miter saw, use it. I used my dad's saw and after cutting many pieces, I found the correct angle to be about 18 degrees (angle of the quarter panel where the antenna hole is, relative to the ground). When finished, you can rotate it slightly if you want it to lean back, which is what I did.




[Modified by PatrickGSR94, 12:33 PM 1/28/2002]

 

Where is the best place to buy an S2K antenna? I assume the dealer, how much has everyone payed?

 

Something like 22~23 bucks from the dealer. I had to order mine, took one day.

 

got my antenna from honda here for 18.50

 

tight

 

I don't know what the fascination is with that antenna!?... Unless the stations you listen to are very close, you <u>will</u> lose reception unless you add an antenna booster. The S2K's radio has one integrated into it's HU to make up for the loss of reception area... Do a Search here and you'll find dozens of peeps who have done the conversion and lost reception.

 

IMHO they look bad. (well, not as good as stock) I mean, it looks like a remote controlled car now. Is the main reason for this conversion because the stock antenna breaks and it is a lot of money to get fixed? Why not try to put it on the roof where the windshield washer sprayer is at (on the back hatch)

 

I did it because I think it looks better than the stock antenna. I also like having a small fixed antenna better than a long one that goes up and down, and is up when I'm not listening to the radio. Mine was also making noises when it get to the end of its travel going up or down. Yes I lost reception, but it doesn't bother me too much. I tried adding some extra wire and feeding it up around the edge of the hatch opening to near the washer nozzle, but that didn't seem to help. I heard those antenna amplifiers only amplify the static, but I may try one anyway.

 

How much is an antenna amplifier? Sounds like a Radio Shack item. Anyone know what the good ones are, or the bad ones to stay away from?