I bought my 91 Integra GS about a month ago..with a busted antenna..
it looked horrible and flopped around..

so i decided to try an s2k antenna. i tried researching it, but only for stuff on G3s.. but i went ahead and ordered the parts from honda.

heres the parts (antenna, pad, nut, insulator)


took out the old antenna, and motor assembly


after i installed it




getting the antenna to hold on was the hardest part. the pad and insulator actually fit in very nice and snug. i took the nut and from underneath slid it in with some adhesive to keep it in nice.

to get the antenna to work, i took the wire from the radio which has a female type end to it. it attatches to the motor assembly and antenna. but since the motor is no more, i cut it with a hack saw in a cross pattern and peeled back the metal. i then found a nut that screwed into the antenna and held it to the wire by wrapping the now spread out piece onto the nut like a claw. i then screwed on the antenna itself into the nut and put a bit of tape for some more strength, pulled the wire back through the hole and it now sits fine.

this mini project cost me about $65 canadian

im still trying to figure a way to keep the antenna on better. i was thinking some kinda super glue. any ideas?

*edit* you can see the wire i cut up in the second pic above the hole. *edit*


Modified by RaYnE at 11:07 PM 8/22/2004


Modified by RaYnE at 11:08 PM 8/22/2004

 

great write up
could have used some before pics... but other than that

good to see someone else from my area that knows what they're doing

 

Looks good, I don't know if I'd glue it though. I'd rather fasten it from the inside of the body panel...

 

I just did the same project in my DA just a few weeks ago...but I used the Shark Antenna 2 kit from Locash ($30) and it fit in with no problems. Reception isn't bad either, better than no antenna, but it looks great. I wish I had some pics though

 

STEP AWAY FROM THE GLUE!!!

and the duct tape ... 2 things that r NOT suppose to be on cars ... super glue can be used to a min.

 

thx for the replies guys..
psychotic, did your kit wire up as well?

and i still get the same reception as before as well..

 

actually..it was electrical tape..and you cant even see it, and the adhesive i used was actually a silicone.

 

anyone else with some ideas to fasten the antenna to the base?
the antenna only pulls out like half an inch if i pull it..but id like to get it to not move at all..

 

Silicone might work, I am not sure how well it's conductivity but it might work and make it seal better.

 

I would suggest emblem glue. You can get it from auto stores for a few bucks. I used some on my wheel trim ('91 tegs have wheel trim) and it holds on really, really good. If you are looking for something that's not so permenant you could use some good quality clear silicon. It won't hold as well as the emblem glue but it cleans up easy.

 

ive tried silicone, but it doesnt seem to like to stick to the plastic and rubber.

ill check out for some emblem glue. if i come across it, ill give it a try, thanks

 

The wiring for mine was really simple... The kit included a wire attached to the antenna, the same male fitting that slides right into our original female fitting on the harness, as well as a power wire for an antenna booster if you choose. It was a pretty sick kit. Mounting it was a little different than yours, it sounds like...

 

do you have a pic like the 3rd one but from further away? Maybe the whole side of the car but focusing more on the antenna?

 

for real! it looks real good

 

nice

 

If you go to http://www.g2ic.com just join up and search away. There are several articles on it. I never did it to mine when I was thinking of mounting on the roof since the reception is not as good as the orig. Also, the antena is designed to be used with a type of reciever amp under it. If you look inside a s2k there is a box under the antena that gives it the quality reception. I think it was an extra $60 or more for that part.

Also, FYI there was a guy on there that had some type of mount adapter to give it a more secure/better angle.

 

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no sorry i dont, i dont have a camera myself, but i can try to get you one..but trust me..its worth it, it looks sweet..get the kit, or DIY like i did..either way it works

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yeah, i know what your talking about, the piece was like almost $100 bucks more..

 

I'm still debaiting it, could you try to get me a pick please?