cheapest s2k antenna?

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01-10-2006, 05:07 PM

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I actually have a Lexus RX330 antenna on my tC. I couldn't stand the factory one...way too long!!

01-10-2006, 06:27 PM

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I have yet to see an antenna that looks better than the stocker.
If you got one, post a pic.

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01-10-2006, 07:30 PM

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I'll try my best to take a pic today and post for you. It's a much 'cleaner' look in my opinion.

01-10-2006, 07:32 PM

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Look forward to it! Take one of the antenna too.

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01-10-2006, 07:52 PM

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So with this shaved lexus antenna.... does THAT affect the reception at all??

01-10-2006, 07:53 PM

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Any shorty antenna - short of something powered internally, would have to affect reception.
People who say it doesn't need to pony up true signal tests...

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01-10-2006, 08:21 PM

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Since I have Sirius, I hardly use FM radio but when I have, there is no quality lost. It's still a Toyota part so it's going to be the same exact quality. ( I worked for Lexus for 6 years).

Also, I didn't have to 'shave' anything down when I switched to the RX antenna...it was a perfect fit.

01-10-2006, 08:25 PM

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Actually, I'm not really concerned about signal - I almost always use my iPod, but looks are important as I've not see any (IMO) better looking.

Scott

01-10-2006, 08:57 PM

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signal is great. i have had no problems watso eva and I listen to radio all the time.

01-10-2006, 09:32 PM

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If anyone wans an rx300 antenna I have one pm me!! Ill give it to u way less than 40 bux

01-10-2006, 10:21 PM

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someone did do a signal test on one of the many other antenna thread.

the s2k was showing a stronger signal than stock.

01-10-2006, 10:23 PM

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nice!!!!

01-10-2006, 10:26 PM

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Good to hear. But you do need that data to say it "doesn't degrade"
Just listening isn't real data.

Thanks for that info.

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01-10-2006, 10:40 PM

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alright here is where I got that from, not as exact as I remembered but its all good still.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=68183

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Originally Posted by RoryC

My aftermarket Pionner deck has a reception gauge on it, and the s2000 antenna increased reception on further broacast, ten fold. Infact I'd admit, thats one minor flaw toyotas have across the board, is the strength of stock antennas.

On most stations in a 50mile radious, its not even noticible. However in areas where your listening to stations 100-200 miles away, its alot more of a nuisance.

01-10-2006, 11:10 PM

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Awesome - just show me one that looks good.

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01-10-2006, 11:15 PM

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well that may well just be impossible because what you see as good isn't necissarily what everyone else thinks is good.

are you fond of short or long? thickness? motorized? color?

but then we would be getting off topic. if you would like to see what people are doing you could maybe make a "show me your antenna" thread or something.....

01-11-2006, 03:08 PM

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I posted a pic on my profile but not the best quality due to parking deck. I'll try taking a better one after lunch.

01-11-2006, 09:47 PM

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Yeah, hard to see it...
I'd also - if you could - like to see a close-up of the mounting surface to see how that ends up looking...

Thanks,
Scott

01-11-2006, 10:54 PM

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jus go, find an rx300 tke off the antenna, look at ur car and then go put it back.

01-12-2006, 06:23 PM

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Just posted some new pics of the 05 RX330 Antenna on my profile.

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