dc's antennas

[mattc]

Hey guys

my antenna is stuffed.. as per usual for the 14+ yr old car. used to go in and out (not fully extended) but now cant fully retract, but sits about 10cm above the panel

i was just wondering what you guys do with yours??

- buy an aftermarket one? s2k style, wreckers?
- jam it back down?

i still listen to the radio, so was wondering if i jammed it back down, and therefore would not be able to get it up, without using alot of effort, would i still be able to get reception?

Cheers

[B18cEG]

a few things to do, u can get a replacement antenna mast from an auto or audio shop, u can fully extend the antenna and clean it with 400-800 grit sandpaper and some crc or wd40 or u can replace.

There ur options

[T-onedc2]

I got an S2K style not because it stopped working but I just didn't like the dodgem/rc car look lol

If you jam it down then your reception will prob just be average most of the time unless you pull it up a little and disconnect the motor plug.

My brother replaced his with a similar aftermarket unit.

[IZY-10]

the secret to keeping your antenna in good working order is after every wash (once a week) when you have the antenna fully extended to rub it to get all the dirt of it.

[DCB18]

pulled the tall one out and replaced with oem s2000 antenna.
looks much better than b4 and wont break.

they are quite pricey though and not so simple to install.

[00dc2]

i tried wax, turps, wd40, silicon spray and nothing. farker still cant go all the way down.. makes heaps of noise when going down. i am yet to try the sandpaper.. that is next!

after that i will disconnect the motor with it up 20cm.

grrrrrr

[B18cEG]

i tried wax, turps, wd40, silicon spray and nothing. farker still cant go all the way down.. makes heaps of noise when going down. i am yet to try the sandpaper.. that is next!

after that i will disconnect the motor with it up 20cm.

grrrrrr

Yeah at work that is one of the most common things, u let the antenna go all the way up with you pulling also to get it fully extended then the sandpaper all over then some wd40, unless u got a small crease or something in the antenna.

If u dont want to replace the whole thing these cost about $40 from a car stereo store (not this exact one, just example) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Radio-Antenna-Mast-Acura-Integra-Vigor-GS-GSR-B18-LS-RS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q 7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a 1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3 00264653272QQitemZ300264653272QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5f TruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Its called a mast and rope:thumbsup:

[mattc]

thanks for your help guys

yea i want to keep the OEM look... coz i like how its able to retract all the way in when not in use..

ill try sand paper this weekend

how much roughly is a s2k Style antenna these days?

[strider]

i had the same problem, the damn thing broke off and was hanging off my car -_-

[nerrrus]

honda antennas are crap.. well the dc2 1s are.. just get a s2000 antenna will will fit straight on.. with a little mods