Better to lock S2K Antenna?
#1
Better to lock S2K Antenna?
I changed my antenna out for an S2K one...I've read on here that some people use thread lock so it doesn't get stolen but also read some people say it can still be stolen but then the whole thing would just break off which sucks.....so what do you guys do with yours and what would you recommend?
#3
i've had mine for over 3 years now. not a single problem. it really depends on the area. if you live in a city, park on the street, lots and lots of people walk by, yeah, chances are better that somebody might steal it, if you live in the suburbs, park in a garage or secluded area, it'll probably stay put.
but i personally don't get it, an s2k antenna is less than 30 bucks shipped, no point in stealing it, or really worrying about it being stolen. not a huge deal.
but i personally don't get it, an s2k antenna is less than 30 bucks shipped, no point in stealing it, or really worrying about it being stolen. not a huge deal.
#4
i've had 2 stolen off my tC, plus 2 more from my previous cars. i used loctite which caused the thief to break off just the rubber cover.
no way around it. get used to it or put another antenna type on. right now i use 3 inch bee-stinger type antenna. reception sucks but you cant get a strong enough grip to steal it (without pliers)
i work at a university full of late-teen/early-twenties hoodlums. no wonder all my antennas were stolen there LOL.
no way around it. get used to it or put another antenna type on. right now i use 3 inch bee-stinger type antenna. reception sucks but you cant get a strong enough grip to steal it (without pliers)
i work at a university full of late-teen/early-twenties hoodlums. no wonder all my antennas were stolen there LOL.
Last edited by HKSpeed; 10-16-2009 at 05:06 AM.
#12
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... loctite or any type of threadlocker is just like a car alarm..
it's only a theft deterrent.
if the thief really wants it.. they'll take it.. even if it's broken off.
it's only a theft deterrent.
if the thief really wants it.. they'll take it.. even if it's broken off.
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