370Z Roadster Antenna

John Bradley · 02-01-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster Fan

Yeah... I'd be interested in knowing about performance and installation...

Have you noticed any decline in performance of this shorter antenna?
Was it easy to install?

Takes all of 30 seconds to install, and I actually saw an increase in the signal strength in my area

jlx · 03-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Stupid question but how do you take the factory antenna off in the first place? I tried unscrewing it but didn't want to force it too hard. Do I need to take off the cloth cover from inside the trunk? I searched for threads but couldn't find any in the DIY section, if there's a link please help post/PM, thanks

IDZRVIT · 03-07-2011, 06:30 AM

It unscrews from the outside. Just twist it a little harder.

vifferman · 03-21-2011, 04:25 PM

All here seem to prefer the 3" JDM stubby, but I think I might prefer then 7" Honda S2000 antenna to replace my roadster's 11.5" OEM monstrocity. The S2000 antenna is promoted on eBay and elsewhere as a fit for the 370Z roadster. Is it? I'm particularly concerned about the base mount (is the diameter the same as the OEM mount?).

the bricker · 03-22-2011, 08:10 AM

vifferman, I got the one from ebay, you get like 3 sizes of little threaded rods, pick the one that fits the z, thread it in and screw it on! Your done!! 30 secs.

the bricker · 03-22-2011, 08:13 AM

V, I did get the 3 inch, you really dont even notice it, plus it doesnt wave in the wind, the 7 inch might a little?

BeachZTT · 03-22-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bradley

Takes all of 30 seconds to install, and I actually saw an increase in the signal strength in my area

Yep, what John said!

vifferman · 03-22-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the bricker

vifferman, I got the one from ebay, you get like 3 sizes of little threaded rods, pick the one that fits the z, thread it in and screw it on! Your done!! 30 secs.

I wasn't asking about the thread fit. My question is "does the 7" Honda S2000 antenna fit the 370Z in terms of the bottom diameter matching that of the 370Z's antenna base?" Again, I actually prefer the 7-inch S2000 shaft to the stubby 3-inch replacement that you and others seem to like. Hasn't anyone tried the Honda S2000 antenna? (would swear that it was mentioned in some earlier posts, but my search came up empty).

Jme370 · 03-22-2011, 06:15 PM

I am almost 100% sure that the s2000 antenna fits as well as the stubby one. I was torn between the 2 as well. The Honda one looks more OEM than the 3" one but once I got the shorter, I liked the way it looked and left it at that.

Sizzle · 03-31-2011, 03:52 PM

So what's stopping me from removing the factory antenna, cutting it to the desired length, and gluing a black rubber nipple cap on the exposed end?

Seems like it would be a five minute mod and no expense...I never use AM/FM anyway so looks would trump reception for me.

vifferman · 03-31-2011, 04:44 PM

Sorry Jme370, but contrary to your "almost 100%" confidence level, the Honda S2000 antenna is not a perfect fit for the 370ZR. Took delivery today, and (as I recall reading in an earlier post) the base of the S2000 antenna shaft is just slightly larger than the 370ZR's base mount. The overage is slight (just a millimeter or so), and I can live with it as the overall fit and appearance is a big improvement over Nissan's OEM monstrocity. Again, I much prefer this 7" antenna over the 3" stubby that others seem to prefer, and I'm hopeful that it may offer better AM/FM reception as well (will test and report the results at a later date).

Jme370 · 03-31-2011, 05:10 PM

the 3" has terrible fm reception fyi....sorry about the s2000 antenna. it does thread on like i said...never had one so don't know about how it looks

Highway · 03-31-2011, 05:19 PM

I would much rather have the S2k antenna, as long as it still pulls in a decent reception.

IDZRVIT · 03-31-2011, 07:24 PM

My stubby antenna receives FM signals almost as good as the oem.

VTZ · 03-31-2011, 09:30 PM

Has anyone out there tried this antenna?

OEM Honda Short Antenna 370Z BMW Z3 Z4 Corolla Matrix - eBay (item 290540435978 end time Apr-30-11 15:47:23 PDT)

Not quite as short as the 3 inch stubby one but also doesn't look nearly as long as the huge OEM antenna. I didn't have very good luck myself with the 3 inch one that everyone has recommended. Mine broke during install. The top (i.e. the 3 inch shaft attached to the base) slips off so easily now.

03-07-2011, 06:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	It unscrews from the outside. Just twist it a little harder. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

03-21-2011, 04:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
vifferman Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 62 Drives: '04 TSX, '10 370ZR Rep Power: 15	Honda S2000 Antenna All here seem to prefer the 3" JDM stubby, but I think I might prefer then 7" Honda S2000 antenna to replace my roadster's 11.5" OEM monstrocity. The S2000 antenna is promoted on eBay and elsewhere as a fit for the 370Z roadster. Is it? I'm particularly concerned about the base mount (is the diameter the same as the OEM mount?).

03-22-2011, 06:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
Jme370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 81 Drives: 10 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I am almost 100% sure that the s2000 antenna fits as well as the stubby one. I was torn between the 2 as well. The Honda one looks more OEM than the 3" one but once I got the shorter, I liked the way it looked and left it at that. __________________ 2010 370ZR Touring <PG/Blk 6 spd>Sport.Mats.Kicks. Sold.2009 370Z Touring<MB/Grey 6spd>Mats.Aero.Nav.

03-31-2011, 03:52 PM	#25 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 14	So what's stopping me from removing the factory antenna, cutting it to the desired length, and gluing a black rubber nipple cap on the exposed end? Seems like it would be a five minute mod and no expense...I never use AM/FM anyway so looks would trump reception for me. Last edited by Sizzle; 03-31-2011 at 03:58 PM.

03-31-2011, 05:10 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jme370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 81 Drives: 10 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	the 3" has terrible fm reception fyi....sorry about the s2000 antenna. it does thread on like i said...never had one so don't know about how it looks __________________ 2010 370ZR Touring <PG/Blk 6 spd>Sport.Mats.Kicks. Sold.2009 370Z Touring<MB/Grey 6spd>Mats.Aero.Nav.

03-07-2011, 12:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
jlx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5 Drives: Z Rdstr Rep Power: 15	Stupid question but how do you take the factory antenna off in the first place? I tried unscrewing it but didn't want to force it too hard. Do I need to take off the cloth cover from inside the trunk? I searched for threads but couldn't find any in the DIY section, if there's a link please help post/PM, thanks

03-22-2011, 08:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
the bricker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: indiana Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	vifferman, I got the one from ebay, you get like 3 sizes of little threaded rods, pick the one that fits the z, thread it in and screw it on! Your done!! 30 secs.

03-22-2011, 08:13 AM	#21 (permalink)
the bricker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: indiana Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	V, I did get the 3 inch, you really dont even notice it, plus it doesnt wave in the wind, the 7 inch might a little?

03-31-2011, 05:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 14	I would much rather have the S2k antenna, as long as it still pulls in a decent reception.

03-31-2011, 07:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	My stubby antenna receives FM signals almost as good as the oem. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

03-31-2011, 09:30 PM	#30 (permalink)
VTZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 67 Drives: '10 370Z Convt PW M6 Rep Power: 14	Has anyone out there tried this antenna? OEM Honda Short Antenna 370Z BMW Z3 Z4 Corolla Matrix - eBay (item 290540435978 end time Apr-30-11 15:47:23 PDT) Not quite as short as the 3 inch stubby one but also doesn't look nearly as long as the huge OEM antenna. I didn't have very good luck myself with the 3 inch one that everyone has recommended. Mine broke during install. The top (i.e. the 3 inch shaft attached to the base) slips off so easily now.

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