scs2K : I just checked out RM racing and found their aluminum antenna to be $37. If the original antenna is anything over 50 I think I'll go for it. Thanks.

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Weasel : I think I should look into this. Though the original Honda caps are probably the best looking, they seem way too expensive and may be I can get away with something cheaper until I move back (which by the way probably guaratees that they will not be stolen again but in no way guarantee that the antenna will not be. I once had a similar antenna on my elan stolen while street parked in Seoul).
Does anyone know whether or not these are standard size and I will probably find one if I shop around?

 

I got the original for ~$12 at H and A. I saw the polihsed aluminum one but couldn't decide if it would be a significant improvement.

 

My oem antenna kept getting bent with car cover, even though the cover had an antenna pocket; apparently the pocket was too short. Decided to get the billet antenna since Viagra not available for Stooks. Coated the antenna with black rubber coating used to coat handtools. Looks good and works fine.