Newbie question about Antenna Replacement..

infinitime · Aug 24th, 2003, 04:09 AM

Bear with a newbie on a question about removal of the factory antenna..

I have no idea as to what tool to use to remove this item... I am referring to the long wire-type antenna mounted on the passenger's side front fender...

I always thought that this looked rather tacky, and was hoping to replace it with a smaller, stubby rubber coated antenna (i've seen this type on many riced-up civics, and it looks great!)....

Would also appreciate it greatly if someone could point me in the right direction, in terms of finding an online source for a suitable replacement antenna (as described above)...

Thanks in advance!

Webfoot · Aug 24th, 2003, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by infinitime
Bear with a newbie on a question about removal of the factory antenna..

I have no idea as to what tool to use to remove this item... I am referring to the long wire-type antenna mounted on the passenger's side front fender...

Thanks in advance!

A screwdriver and light tapper. Once you get a half turn on it, it should be finger tight.

A cheap fix for that long antenna would be to snip it off at the desired length and put a big wad of foil over the end. lol

nyit240 · Aug 24th, 2003, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by infinitime

I always thought that this looked rather tacky, and was hoping to replace it with a smaller, stubby rubber coated antenna (i've seen this type on many riced-up civics, and it looks great!)....

Thanks in advance!

just use ur hand and unscrew it if it's too hard for ur hand I think you can figure out, if not you shouldn't even drive

regarding the rice antenna just pass. use oem screw on.