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Old Apr 18, 2003, 01:28 PM
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Vivid Racing shortie antenna

fedex just dropped off my "JDM antenna" from Vivid Racing.

I have thought about removing the antenna alltogether since I rarely listen to AM/FM. However the shortie looks pretty good, have to live with it awhile.


I really have to admit from the write up I thought Vivid had JDM mitsu antennas . The shortie came in a honda bag, so I'm guessing its just an s2000 antenna
Old Apr 18, 2003, 01:32 PM
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I think it's like 19 from local honda dealer. I'm going to pick one up today. They are all made by Fuba or something
Old Apr 18, 2003, 01:37 PM
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That's exactly what I did yesterday. Local Honda dealer had it in stock. First he didn't believe me that it's a direct screw in replacement. He had to go out in the lot to see for himself. I think he just wanted to check out the evo.
Old Apr 18, 2003, 01:39 PM
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I'm fairly certain I overpaid for this item .

on a good note the old antenna pisses off my cat like nothing I've ever found
Old Apr 18, 2003, 01:47 PM
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Re: Vivid Racing shortie antenna

Originally posted by leonard_shelby
fedex just dropped off my "JDM antenna" from Vivid Racing.

I have thought about removing the antenna alltogether since I rarely listen to AM/FM. However the shortie looks pretty good, have to live with it awhile.


I really have to admit from the write up I thought Vivid had JDM mitsu antennas . The shortie came in a honda bag, so I'm guessing its just an s2000 antenna
I also thought Vivid had the Mitsubishi JDM antennas, that's why I spent like $10 more than hondaparts.com to order from Vivid. But when I got it, it turn out to be from Honda. I'm sure it'll work ok, but I'm kinda pissed that they misled us on their website, and we had to pay about 50% more to get the same part
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How much is the regular antenna?? From Honda?
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Why would vivid racing charge more than the dealer I hope they know that little stuff like this will hurt their reputation

Thanks everyone for confirming that the S2000 antenna is the same unit used as the JDM evo's.
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Originally posted by Jonasan50
How much is the regular antenna?? From Honda?
This antenna from http://www.handaaccessories.com/s2000ext.html
cost about $15 + $4 shipping

From Vivid is $25 + $6 shipping

gtr, the JDM Evo use similar looking antenna as the s2000, but I doubt Mitsu is getting their parts from Honda.

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I really like vivid racing...and i love their website..they have alota parts and its very organized.. but they overcharge alot.. they overcharge for the WRX and they seem to for the EVO too.. i realyl liek this company..and hoped to get good stuff.. but the prices are extremely high for some things.. and this dissapoints me b/c i wanted to do some business wit them..
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Instead of ordering it and paying 19-20 bucks and waiting a week or 2 for the antenna, just go to your honda dealer, pay from 20-23 bucks and get it on the spot... its worthe the extra 3 bucks to have it on the spot, not worry about shipping issies, and to watch the honda dealer empty out, including the dealers, to go see the evo.

did i mention the s200 antenna also has better reception than the stock one?
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not to mention they are selling Bushur racing parts for $50 more then Bushur himself... Considering you can order the stuff directly from the source why would they charge more???

I will never purchase anything from Vivid.. although i do appreciate the fact that they have a plethora of parts for the Evo, alot of them are not designed for the USDM Evo, thus the false advertising and price gauging that goes on with that company... sorry but u got hosed

I got my antenna from handaaccessories.com for $15 - vivid was originally charging $50 and offered a special for evo's $35 - what a rip off
Old Apr 18, 2003, 03:34 PM
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.. ya Vivid is kinda HO-MO! read many articles about Vivid being a little shady... I dont' care how cheap you can get me anything(they are not cheap at all).. But If your shady you aint touching my money!!
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Can anyone post a pic? Curious to see what it looks like (not curious enough to browse other websites )
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picture of what the antenna ?

http://www.vividracing.com/evo/images/evoant1.gif

I have nothing against Vivid ..., was my own stupidity for not doing more research
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yeah I got my short antenna from vividracing and also thought it was an Mitsu parts but it came in honda bag


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