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Maggie73
#31
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QUOTE (Overkill @ Aug 7, 2013 - 12:22 PM) *
>So today I swapped out the original antenna for the Honda S2000 antenna. This was a very simple switch. Below are a few of the links that led me to completing this swap.

http://www.6gc.net/howto/install_s2000_antenna

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/107-camr...-your-comp.html

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...49281&st=20

IMO there are a few ways you can do this swap, but I found one that worked best for me. First, I went to the salvage yards and picked up the 2000+ celica model antenna for $20. I bought the Honda S2000 antenna mast from Ebay for $19.75 +3.75 shipping. I took the rear panels off, took the old antenna out, then put the new antenna in. Once the new antenna was tightened into place, I screwed the Honda S2k antenna into the new antenna... done. No glue, No tape, and no splicing wires. The old antenna would not extend, and I dont like the look anyways. The Honda S2k antenna gets better reception and looks way cooler! I think at some point, I will probably put some "loc-tite" on the threads so that nobody can steal my Honda S2K antenna.

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Very nice. Definitely going to have to go this route!
Overkill
#32
No one has any suggestions or comments?
Box
#33
First thing is to bring maintenance up to date, then I'd say go with tint. I wouldn't bother with paying the extra for synthetic oil, Super-Tech conventional from Wal-Mart will suffice. The Injen short ram is a waste of money, if you just want the sucking sound grab a $30 eBay kit. The only setup that might(strong emphasis on that) gain power would be a true cold air or ram air setup. A header really won't do much, but make for raspiness in the exhaust note. I'd only replace the muffler, if again, you just want the sound. If you really want to replace the OEM muffler I'd look into something that has baffles in it, such as a Flowmaster. Unless you enjoy the bumble bee sound, then by all means get a straight through muffler. For what the strut bars would cost you'd be better off getting lowering springs and new struts. Let's be honest here, you have an economy engine with a slushbox behind it. All you have are looks and handling, so work on the car's strong points. Anything "performance oriented" short of turbocharging or swapping is a waste of money.

This post has been edited by Box: Sep 5, 2013 - 2:55 AM
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Box
#34
I should also say, don't take any of that the wrong way. I'd hate for you to spend $500 between the intake and exhaust only to end up sorely disappointed. Especially when that money could go towards suspension or cosmetics, and do a lot more good.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Overkill
#35
Box - thank you for your input.
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