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8Nismo9 · 01-24-2008, 11:07 PM

I want to shave my antenna off for a cleaner look,but i still want to get am/fm radio,is there somewhere else i can put an antenna? Sorry if this is a newb question but i am.

Dousan_PG · 01-24-2008, 11:07 PM

yes u can move it

8Nismo9 · 01-24-2008, 11:11 PM

do you know where? or where i can find out,iv searched the web but nothing

Eyemfaster · 01-24-2008, 11:11 PM

they sell ones that mount on the glass in your windshield and also little shorty universal ones. if you want you could leave the little shorty inside your fender where your jack goes, and you'll still get decent reception.

8Nismo9 · 01-24-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyemfaster

they sell ones that mount on the glass in your windshield and also little shorty universal ones. if you want you could leave the little shorty inside your fender where your jack goes, and you'll still get decent reception.

do you know a website that sells them by any chance?

Eyemfaster · 01-25-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 8Nismo9

do you know a website that sells them by any chance?

i know i saw them at best buy. that's where i got the little shorty universal one, and i just put it behind the wall where the stock jack is.

Mister.E · 01-24-2008, 11:14 PM

i doubt there will be a spot you can place it where it wont be just as ugly. i think the point of shaving the antenna is to get a cleaner look. in an attempt to answer your question, though, i think the best place to relocate it would be inside the car somewhere in the rear deck close to the back window. hope that helps.

8Nismo9 · 01-24-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by E Double

i doubt there will be a spot you can place it where it wont be just as ugly. i think the point of shaving the antenna is to get a cleaner look. in an attempt to answer your question, though, i think the best place to relocate it would be inside the car somewhere in the rear deck close to the back window. hope that helps.

thanks alot that actually helps out alot

Bushido · 01-24-2008, 11:16 PM

I hear that the "hidden" antennas that mount to the windshield suck as far as reception goes.. but i don't have any direct exp. with that kind. just what i've heard.
theres plenty of them out there, get one from ebay and try it out, they are pretty cheap.

i decided to go with a s200 antenna.
i got it from locustom.com a few years ago, as good reception as the stock mast.

8Nismo9 · 01-24-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushido

i got my s2000 antenna from locustom.com a few years ago, pretty good reception.

I hear that the antennas that mount to the glass suck as far as reception goes.. but i dont have any exp. with that kind.
theres plenty of the out there, get one from ebay and try it out, they are pretty cheap.

thats not a bad idea,do you have a picture of how your car looks like with it?

Bushido · 01-24-2008, 11:25 PM

i don't have one of those hidden types, but heres a pic of my s2000 antenna:

8Nismo9 · 01-24-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushido

i don't have one of those hidden types, but heres a pic of my s2000 antenna:

It looks good,nice car

A Spec Products · 01-25-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushido

i don't have one of those hidden types, but heres a pic of my s2000 antenna:

Keep in mind that if you have a power antenna, you cannot change to an antenna like this

You need a non power antenna to begin with, to swap to this

Oh and I shaved my antenna hole. My radio was working without the antenna connected, but reception was weaker lol

Never got around to getting that glass antenna

driftenthusiast · 01-25-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by A Spec Products

Keep in mind that if you have a power antenna, you cannot change to an antenna like this

You need a non power antenna to begin with, to swap to this

What do you mean? If you have a power antenna you cannot use an S2000 antenna? Ive owned 9 S13's and have never seen one where the antenna isnt power.

S13Dreamer · 01-25-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by driftenthusiast

What do you mean? If you have a power antenna you cannot use an S2000 antenna? Ive owned 9 S13's and have never seen one where the antenna isnt power.

I think what Logan (Aspec) meant was that if you have a power antenna, you can't just unscrew the antenna off its base and screw on a s2000 antenna.

I have a s2000 antenna installed on my hatch too. Inorder to make it work, i had to buy the s2000 base and the antenna. The reception was actually better than the stock unit. Hope it clears things up.

eastcoastS14 · 01-25-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by A Spec Products

Oh and I shaved my antenna hole.

mmm sounds kinky

:ghey:

BustedS13 · 01-25-2008, 12:34 AM

my CL has an antenna on the rear window. it looks identical to the rear defroster, and the reception is excellent. i'm sure you could just use a patch antenna or any other sort of "hidden" antenna for decent reception.

KA-T_240 · 01-25-2008, 01:30 AM

I have put those Antennas(S2000) in 3 S13s. Stereos worked just fine in all of them. Better reception then any other car I have had.

I just bought a car with a shaved antenna, and I plan on putting one on that car also.

sil*eighty · 01-25-2008, 01:41 AM

mine was shaved right off but the who thing was left in the trunk..
mind you my car is from japan so i dont get fm anyways.. so it doesnt matter

lilredstiffy · 01-25-2008, 05:47 AM

My antenna is "shaved", only loss of reception is on AM stations for me. I just left the cable kind of dangling in the rear body panel.

I would not relocate it anywhere, if i wanted better reception maybe lay down some sort of antenna or use the body or last resort tape one of those antennas to a window.

The main thing to remember here is that unless you listen to a lot of shaky radio stations, with no antenna you should have no problem picking up all of the big ones in your area.

GSXRJJordan · 01-25-2008, 06:05 AM

^^^ yup, I had a power antenna in my S13, just shaved it and "left it" in the jack area of the rear fender. Get fine reception on the big stations, but don't really care either way. I'm sure a window mount will be fine, but yeah, the S2k antennas look nice.

The Chad · 01-25-2008, 06:40 AM

Yeah I had my antenna unplugged from the head unit and i still got most of the main stations. Now my damned power antenna slider snapped, so motor spins, but antenna is a manual slider now untill i can buy the new kit for it

Bubba · 01-25-2008, 07:25 AM

I shaved the antenna on my S14 and taped the stock pickup to the inside of the rear quarter. Got great reception unless I was trying to pick up a station that was 60 or so miles away. Duct tape is a beast, lasted almost 2 years before I had to put new tape.

nismo tuned s14 · 01-25-2008, 07:36 AM

i shaved my antenna on my s14 maybe three years ago. i laid it in the trunk under the carpet. i didnt really experience a huge loss of reception. done deal.

Antihero983 · 01-25-2008, 07:43 AM

shave the antenna and buy CDs or an iPod. radio sucks these days.

Bubba · 01-25-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

shave the antenna and buy CDs or an iPod. radio sucks these days.

+1 for this suggestion too.

98s14inaz · 01-25-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

shave the antenna and buy CDs or an iPod. radio sucks these days.

Isn't that the truth. We had some great radio stations including one with the Adam Corrola show and they reformatted the station to rap (you might like it, it's just not my thing)

The ones that play rock/alternative music still are mostly commercials.

Back on topic... for the guy who used the s2000 antenna, does it just thread on or did you have to modify anything?

KA-T_240 · 01-25-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

Isn't that the truth. We had some great radio stations including one with the Adam Corrola show and they reformatted the station to rap (you might like it, it's just not my thing)

The ones that play rock/alternative music still are mostly commercials.

Back on topic... for the guy who used the s2000 antenna, does it just thread on or did you have to modify anything?

Just takes like 10 min of wiring and looking at the FSM. and then its held in buy a piece that goes through the hole for the stock antenna and pretty much a nut on the bottom. I have bought them on Ebay for $30-40

Kouki · 01-25-2008, 10:48 AM

When I did all the body work on my car, I shaved the antenna, rear wiper and rear spoiler. I ended up putting the antenna on the roof where the sprayer for the hatch was. Here is a pic where you can see it.

8Nismo9 · 01-25-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

shave the antenna and buy CDs or an iPod. radio sucks these days.

your totally right,just need to get a new stero that has the ipod port,thanks for all the feedback guys

01-24-2008, 11:07 PM	#1
8Nismo9 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 619 Posts: 727 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Can i relocate antenna? I want to shave my antenna off for a cleaner look,but i still want to get am/fm radio,is there somewhere else i can put an antenna? Sorry if this is a newb question but i am.

01-24-2008, 11:07 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yes u can move it __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-24-2008, 11:14 PM	#7
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	i doubt there will be a spot you can place it where it wont be just as ugly. i think the point of shaving the antenna is to get a cleaner look. in an attempt to answer your question, though, i think the best place to relocate it would be inside the car somewhere in the rear deck close to the back window. hope that helps. __________________ : @e_lemonation

01-24-2008, 11:16 PM	#9
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I hear that the "hidden" antennas that mount to the windshield suck as far as reception goes.. but i don't have any direct exp. with that kind. just what i've heard. theres plenty of them out there, get one from ebay and try it out, they are pretty cheap. i decided to go with a s200 antenna. i got it from locustom.com a few years ago, as good reception as the stock mast. __________________

01-24-2008, 11:25 PM	#11
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i don't have one of those hidden types, but heres a pic of my s2000 antenna: __________________

01-24-2008, 11:11 PM	#3
8Nismo9 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 619 Posts: 727 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	do you know where? or where i can find out,iv searched the web but nothing

01-24-2008, 11:11 PM	#4
Eyemfaster Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	they sell ones that mount on the glass in your windshield and also little shorty universal ones. if you want you could leave the little shorty inside your fender where your jack goes, and you'll still get decent reception.

01-25-2008, 12:34 AM	#17
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my CL has an antenna on the rear window. it looks identical to the rear defroster, and the reception is excellent. i'm sure you could just use a patch antenna or any other sort of "hidden" antenna for decent reception. __________________

01-25-2008, 01:30 AM	#18
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have put those Antennas(S2000) in 3 S13s. Stereos worked just fine in all of them. Better reception then any other car I have had. I just bought a car with a shaved antenna, and I plan on putting one on that car also. __________________

01-25-2008, 01:41 AM	#19
sil*eighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	mine was shaved right off but the who thing was left in the trunk.. mind you my car is from japan so i dont get fm anyways.. so it doesnt matter

01-25-2008, 05:47 AM	#20
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My antenna is "shaved", only loss of reception is on AM stations for me. I just left the cable kind of dangling in the rear body panel. I would not relocate it anywhere, if i wanted better reception maybe lay down some sort of antenna or use the body or last resort tape one of those antennas to a window. The main thing to remember here is that unless you listen to a lot of shaky radio stations, with no antenna you should have no problem picking up all of the big ones in your area. __________________ KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST

01-25-2008, 06:05 AM	#21
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^ yup, I had a power antenna in my S13, just shaved it and "left it" in the jack area of the rear fender. Get fine reception on the big stations, but don't really care either way. I'm sure a window mount will be fine, but yeah, the S2k antennas look nice. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

01-25-2008, 06:40 AM	#22
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 44 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I had my antenna unplugged from the head unit and i still got most of the main stations. Now my damned power antenna slider snapped, so motor spins, but antenna is a manual slider now untill i can buy the new kit for it

01-25-2008, 07:25 AM	#23
Bubba Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Age: 41 Posts: 352 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I shaved the antenna on my S14 and taped the stock pickup to the inside of the rear quarter. Got great reception unless I was trying to pick up a station that was 60 or so miles away. Duct tape is a beast, lasted almost 2 years before I had to put new tape. __________________ Good at wrenching, terrible at electrical. Lord help me... HAHAHA

01-25-2008, 07:36 AM	#24
nismo tuned s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville Age: 37 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i shaved my antenna on my s14 maybe three years ago. i laid it in the trunk under the carpet. i didnt really experience a huge loss of reception. done deal.

01-25-2008, 07:43 AM	#25
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	shave the antenna and buy CDs or an iPod. radio sucks these days. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

01-25-2008, 10:48 AM	#29
Kouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nebraska Age: 40 Posts: 727 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	When I did all the body work on my car, I shaved the antenna, rear wiper and rear spoiler. I ended up putting the antenna on the roof where the sprayer for the hatch was. Here is a pic where you can see it.