Don David Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Anyone have any experience with purchasing/installing a shorter replacement antenna? I am looking for a lower profile one that still pulls in the signal well. And where to get it. Thanks! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameroon Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Anyone have any experience with purchasing/installing a shorter replacement antenna?I am looking for a lower profile one that still pulls in the signal well. And where to get it. Thanks! David I've got the 4" version from Alta, but they are all basically the same so mostly it's a matter of picking the style or company branding you like As for reception, I haven't had any issue but I haven't made a study of how far away from a station I can be and get reception. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymore Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 As far as reception goes, I went a whole week once without a stock antenna (forgot to put it back in after I washed the car) and didn't notice any drop off in quality. Unless you're trying to pull in some obscure low-power FM'er out of Harrisburg, it's all style, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZugZugMcD Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 As far as installing, it's a simple matter of unscrewing the old one and screwing in the new antenna. I'd recommend adding some loctite to the threads. 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don David Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 what did it cost and where did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameroon Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 You can get them from Alta Performance, M7 Tuning, Outmotoring - really anywhere that sells Mini parts/accessories. It'll cost you $20-$30 (probably +shipping). Oh, forgot to mention Mach V (fastmini.net). Dan's got stubby antennas and you could drive out to his shop and pick it up. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker-n-buddy Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Anyone have any experience with purchasing/installing a shorter replacement antenna?I am looking for a lower profile one that still pulls in the signal well. And where to get it. Thanks! David I just picked one up from cravenspeed. I have had it a week and I hate to say it but the reception in northern va is much worse with the stubby 4" antenna. I get fewer stations and more static on the ones I still get. I would stick with the stock one. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZugZugMcD Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I almost never listen to the radio and instead use my iPod for podcasts, audiobooks and music. So if there is a degradation of signal, I would rarely notice. That and I had the stubby antenna arrive before the MINI so I couldn't even compare the two! 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichSperry Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I ordered a stubby from Craven on Wednesday,a nd got it on Friday. I'm going to install it this AM and see whats up. No matter where you go, there you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minirab Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Try one off any Honda, I have had one since new, it's about 6" and get real good reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZugZugMcD Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Try one off any Honda, What are you suggesting?:rofl: 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minirab Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I've got a stubby Alta that you are welcome to try out. I replaced it with one of the billet antenna's that Dan has at Mach V. I liked the look and I can change the length of the mast if I like. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
