Alta shorty antenna

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  1. M1N1

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    #1 M1N1, Feb 7, 2016
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    I have for sale an Alta shorty, 4 inch, antenna. Great condition, has dielectric grease on the threads to help stop rust. $14.00 shipped to CONUS.
     

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  3. M1N1

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    SOLD!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. Dave.0

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    For the record, the Helix stubby has a dyno-proven 1.3% better reception.





































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    Where can i find this 1.3% dyno proven fine piece of machinery?
     
  7. beken

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    it looks like the one that broke off my car in the car wash over the winter. :cryin:
     
  8. Dave.0

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    #8 Dave.0, Apr 12, 2016
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    As with almost all things ALTA it looks good but does not work well. I have one just for the look because I have not used a radio in 8 years I just use my iPod.
     
  9. myles2go

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    This is the only thing from alta on my car, and I only have it because Wellzy put it on. I can't complain, it looks better than the long antenna and it was free.
     
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    I too have the alta antenna, looks good couldn't tell ya if it's better or worse than factory. Wish I woulda known about that 1.3% Eric@Helix. I did get the sponge filter as well but Dave.0's wise words have led me away from purchasing Alta in the future :)
     
  11. cct1

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    I bought a Honda one way back when...Still works great. But the Helix, with it's dyno data, is tempting. I hear it improves treble response, decreases bass yo-yo, helps midrange lag, and lowers IAT's 10 degrees too.
     
  12. Metalman

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    I made my own out of SS....
    I call it "My Stubby"...:D

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  13. Jaeger_05

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    Wait, what's bad about Alta stuff?....


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    You asked the wrong question:

    The correct question is: "what is good about Alta stuff?"

    The answer is much shorter, saves time.


    You buy Alta, it's your faulta...
     
  15. JMC40

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    If you use your radio/sat radio or have the factory nav I would recommend the MINI factory shorty antenna. It is a bit more expensive but I had serious issues with my Sat Radio and a Non-Mini branded antenna.
     
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    Okay, haha. I should ask is there anything wrong with the Alta 15% reduction pulley kit? Since i ordered one today....
     
  17. Metalman

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    If you don't like it..... David.0 will buy it from you....:devil:
     
  18. cct1

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    The version 2, no. But interestingly enough, Alta is the only company who managed to screw up a reduction pulley with their first generation pulley. If you bought it new from them, it'll be fine, it'll be the improved one, but there original pulley was a disaster. You have to give them props, it takes a fair amount of effort to screw up a pulley. But then again when it comes to making faulty parts, they've always sort of been overachievers.

    It's why most of us try to steer people toward people you can trust; Helix for example is one, Craven, etc.
     
  19. DneprDave

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    I like my long antenna. I was looking at the mount the other day to see if I could adapt a 6 foot CB antenna to it and tie the end off on the front bumper, I think that would look really cool!
     
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    Thank god you don't own an R53:mad2:
     

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