hate that LONG antenna?

YUMNA2 · 28 September 2004

i know a lot of NSX owners hate that long antenna..and have replaced it with smarttenna and s2000 antennas...and bunch of other stuff..but if u REALLY want the antenna to never go up at all..just unplug it! this may be a repost but...if u open up the rug like trim on the left side of ur trunk there is a plug that connects to the antenna..just unplug it! i did it and there are no problems at all..and if u want it back just plug it back in...no cutting of trim or wires.. just fold open and unplug....HOWEVER, ur radio will not be as clear! but it will LOOK AT LOT BETTER! if u guys need pics..just let me know

flight · 28 September 2004

I did this a day after I got it. I hated that damn thing so much I could not wait to get an s2000 antenna

Reception is not bad for me. Works perfectly fine provided I am not in the country or under a cluster of power lines.

That antenna always makes me laugh - Honda manages to build such an awesome car, hi-tech in every way, then bangs on an antenna that can get intergalactic transmissions.

JDMnsxR · 28 September 2004

the LOOOONNNGGG antenna always reminded me of R/C cars. i always used to see NSX's on the road, and think they looked like really COOL r/c cars... haha

nsxtasy · 28 September 2004

The mast antenna is 30 inches long. It's not particularly long. And it's only up when you're inside the car with the stereo on. Get a Smartenna and it's only on when the radio portion is on. No big deal.

Joel · 28 September 2004

Yeah, I just unplugged it. I still get good reception too.

transdzn · 28 September 2004

I agree that the long antenna is visually disrupting. But on a interesting note, I was rear ended by a 18 wheeler on a stop and go traffic. Apparently the driver told me if he had not seen the tip of my antenna, he would have never applied his breaks.

He did break, but it was a tad to late...

YUMNA2 · 28 September 2004

i guessed it was prob so long cause our cars are so low..
but ill post pics for people who want it..

jeff_L · 28 September 2004

has anyone added a switch for the 1/2 mast function of the JDM NSXs? Or was it just the Type-Rs that had that? It could even be combined with the smartenna. Anyway, seems like a good solution for those who want to keep the car OEM =)

Is there a how-to or parts list somewhere?

Jeff

YUMNA2 · 28 September 2004

unplug it like that! and no more long antenna!! so u can look cool

nis350 · 28 September 2004

are you sure that the reception is still good with it unplugged?

NetViper · 28 September 2004

jeff_L said:
has anyone added a switch for the 1/2 mast function of the JDM NSXs? Or was it just the Type-Rs that had that? It could even be combined with the smartenna. Anyway, seems like a good solution for those who want to keep the car OEM =)

Is there a how-to or parts list somewhere?

Jeff

That was the NSX-R. I think that will be sweet. Anyone tried it?

TucAZNSX · 28 September 2004

nis350 said:
are you sure that the reception is still good with it unplugged?

It obviously depends on where you are. Here in Tucson, it is not a problem at all. The radio stations come in crystal clear.

YUMNA2 · 28 September 2004

yup depends were you are, but if you arent getting good reception..just plug it back

and by the way thanks whoever YOU are for that negative reputation post about using "YOU" instead of "u"..

4AU4LIFE · 28 September 2004

nis350 said:
are you sure that the reception is still good with it unplugged?

Trust me on this, it isn't. I'm fighting that battle right now because mine is working intermittently.

NSXWIND · 28 September 2004

hey YUMNA2

thanks for the picture

Malibu Rapper · 28 September 2004

nis350 said:
are you sure that the reception is still good with it unplugged?

The NSX has 2 antennas, on in the rear window and the power antenna so you could get good reception without the power antenna plugged in.

nsxtasy · 28 September 2004

TucAZNSX said:
It obviously depends on where you are. Here in Tucson, it is not a problem at all. The radio stations come in crystal clear.

The NSX stereo contains a "diversity antenna" function. It compares the signal from the mast antenna with the one from the antenna in the upper third of the rear window, and uses whichever signal is better. Those who are closer to the transmission, or whose stations are stronger, or whose terrain is less likely to block signals, will get better reception, perhaps good enough to rely only on the window antenna if the mast antenna is disconnected.

4AU4LIFE · 28 September 2004

nsxtasy said:
The NSX stereo contains a "diversity antenna" function. It compares the signal from the mast antenna with the one from the antenna in the upper third of the rear window, and uses whichever signal is better. Those who are closer to the transmission, or whose stations are stronger, or whose terrain is less likely to block signals, will get better reception, perhaps good enough to rely only on the window antenna if the mast antenna is disconnected.

I am currently using on the window antenna and I can notice a big drop in reception quality.

It could just be the location I'm at and the strength of signal being put out by station also.

Vegas Boy · 28 September 2004

and by the way thanks whoever YOU are for that negative reputation post about using "YOU" instead of "u"..

I think they should remove that silly rating system- we should not "rate" posts, the purpose is to provide opinions and comments.

YUMNA2 · 29 September 2004

NSXWIND said:
hey YUMNA2

thanks for the picture

no prob

YUMNA2 · 29 September 2004

Vegas Boy said:
I think they should remove that silly rating system- we should not "rate" posts, the purpose is to provide opinions and comments.

yup, they should

D'Ecosse · 29 September 2004

jeff_L said:
has anyone added a switch for the 1/2 mast function of the JDM NSXs? Or was it just the Type-Rs that had that? It could even be combined with the smartenna. Anyway, seems like a good solution for those who want to keep the car OEM =)

Is there a how-to or parts list somewhere?

Jeff

Here and here

Newman · 29 September 2004

One of the first things I did when I got my NSX was to unplug the antenna module. For me that was a matter of fashion over fuction as it looked very hidious and out of place with a tall antenna mast sticking up on a low car. Even in LA, I can still pick up my favorite radio stations, although I maybe listen to the radio about 5% of the time (95% MP3 changer). Although everyone will have different opinions on what to do with their antenna, this was my $.02

nis350 · 30 September 2004

nsxtasy said:
The NSX stereo contains a "diversity antenna" function. It compares the signal from the mast antenna with the one from the antenna in the upper third of the rear window, and uses whichever signal is better. Those who are closer to the transmission, or whose stations are stronger, or whose terrain is less likely to block signals, will get better reception, perhaps good enough to rely only on the window antenna if the mast antenna is disconnected.

Are you sure about the dual antenna? I unplugged it and the 'AM' radio stations do not work. Not that I care about 'AM', but shouldn't the 'AM' still work with the second antenna.

tochigidream · 30 September 2004

I disconnected mine early, too. My CD's play just fine without it!

hate that LONG antenna?

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