Exterior 2nd Gen Most liked posts in thread: MINI stubby antenna

Now all of use with an after market antenna can switch back and have our warranty re-instated

 

Yeah, they voided the entire warranty on my car at like 500 miles cause I put on a stubby. :devil:

I'm sure it had nothing to do with the header, head, clutch, coilovers, etc etc....

 

I only have one ALTA part on my car and its the super small stubby antenna. The kicker is it does not work for crap like most ALTA products.

6+ years jamming to tunes from my iPod.

 

it only took 8 years!

 

Craven Speed Stubby Antenna - Detroit Tuned

 

They have 1st and 2nd gen versions available (screw thread is different). I saw someone post a link to a tweet from MINI of Ontario announcing availability. Another pic here: http://twitpic.com/2m5sfk

 

JCC it is really pricey compared to the aftermarket ones, but from what I recall a Honda antenna for an S2000 or Element (same antenna) was over $50 as well. :eek6:

Nate you should never have mentioned the antenna

 

Another MA vendor that already has a Stubby Antenna for you;

WMW Short Antenna - Way Motor Works

 

FYI. The Craven Speed stubby antenna don't get nearly the same reception as the stock one does. Not that anyone listens to the radio anymore, but I'm still iPod-less.

 

I like my S2000 antenna. Gets pretty good reception... isn't too stubby... works...

 

I don't hear of many issue with reception on the MINI, are others having the same problem and not telling me?

 

This is really locale dependent. Here in flat as a flounder North Texas there is no range difference between a short and OEM antenna.

What is missing a discussion of the quality of finish. Way back in 2007 when I first bought my MINI I was given stubby antenna as a gift. That thing went from black to blotchy purple in a matter of months. Later that year I met Kellen at MOTD where he assured me theirs would not do the same. Fast forward 3.5 years later and it still looks as fresh and new as the day I installed it. I haven't checked if the Craven is more expensive but if it is I have to say the few dollars more are so worth the expense.

 

I've got a stubby that I bought off a board member so I don't know what model it is. It's rubberized and it works great. Much better in fact that the shark fin antenna on the 128 loaner car that I got when my MINI was in for an oil change.

 

+1 to the Craven. Just installed one the other day and it looks/works great!

 

does anyone know where i can find an ULTRA STUBBY for my 2013 R56?
i had one on my 2010 R56 but they changed the connectors so it wont fit on the new car

 

Really, I had a spare from my R53 and it fit the C-man just fine.

 

Ill have to dig out my old R50 ultra stubby and see if thatll fit, i just assumed if my old R56 didnt work to not even bother trying my R50 one. :fingerscrossed: