R50/53 aftermarket mini (stub) antenna - any consensus?
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aftermarket mini (stub) antenna - any consensus?
hey all..
we want to replace our R/C antenna with one of the stubby versions? but is there a consensus which one is best? alta, s2000, moss motors.... i've done a few searches on the subject but can't determine if there is a NAM favorite..
i was about to go with the s2000 antenna and then read a post that the fitment wasn't 100%...
suggestions? owners who have used one and loved it, been disappointed with it, traded one for another?
thanks so much!!
sbp
we want to replace our R/C antenna with one of the stubby versions? but is there a consensus which one is best? alta, s2000, moss motors.... i've done a few searches on the subject but can't determine if there is a NAM favorite..
i was about to go with the s2000 antenna and then read a post that the fitment wasn't 100%...
suggestions? owners who have used one and loved it, been disappointed with it, traded one for another?
thanks so much!!
sbp
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I've got the Bimmian one.. The reception is a teensy bit less than my R/C antenna.. but it looks much better.. and I can squeak into my garage a split second faster now without my antenna slapping.. A great tradeoff...
http://www.bimmian.com/MNA/MN/
http://www.bimmian.com/MNA/MN/
#3
Originally, I just took off my antenna...so I wasn't using anything. No problem with radio signals or anything. I just recently picked up an ALTA antenna and love it. Still, the radio is the same. The fit is supurb with no problems at all, and it very tight. Excellent product bought from www.halfmoonauto.com
-Cody
-Cody
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I wish I would not get any reception!
Here in Denver it is hard to find a blank spot on the FM dial so my IPod FM transmitter is constantly getting walked on by radio stations. Even if I take the antenna all the way out!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could flip a switch on the radio to avoid any signals more than 10 feet away (like an extreme local setting). I guess I could get the aux input, but I like the system I got now because it will charge the IPod and is portable from vehicle to vehicle.
Suggestions?
Here in Denver it is hard to find a blank spot on the FM dial so my IPod FM transmitter is constantly getting walked on by radio stations. Even if I take the antenna all the way out!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could flip a switch on the radio to avoid any signals more than 10 feet away (like an extreme local setting). I guess I could get the aux input, but I like the system I got now because it will charge the IPod and is portable from vehicle to vehicle.
Suggestions?
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Originally Posted by MiniMaybee
I wish I would not get any reception!
Here in Denver it is hard to find a blank spot on the FM dial so my IPod FM transmitter is constantly getting walked on by radio stations. Even if I take the antenna all the way out!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could flip a switch on the radio to avoid any signals more than 10 feet away (like an extreme local setting). I guess I could get the aux input, but I like the system I got now because it will charge the IPod and is portable from vehicle to vehicle.
Suggestions?
Here in Denver it is hard to find a blank spot on the FM dial so my IPod FM transmitter is constantly getting walked on by radio stations. Even if I take the antenna all the way out!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could flip a switch on the radio to avoid any signals more than 10 feet away (like an extreme local setting). I guess I could get the aux input, but I like the system I got now because it will charge the IPod and is portable from vehicle to vehicle.
Suggestions?
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Here's a free solution, just chop the stock one! That's what I did and it works beautiful. No change in reception (I got ok reception without an antenna as well though). The little rubber cap on the skinny end slips off with a little pulling force, then cut the antenna to desired length with pliers (I went all the way down leaving about 1" from skinny part of the antenna), then just replace the rubber cap. VIOLA! Instant FREE stubby that compares to the rest!
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Originally Posted by MiniMaybee
I wish I would not get any reception!
Here in Denver it is hard to find a blank spot on the FM dial so my IPod FM transmitter is constantly getting walked on by radio stations. Even if I take the antenna all the way out!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could flip a switch on the radio to avoid any signals more than 10 feet away (like an extreme local setting). I guess I could get the aux input, but I like the system I got now because it will charge the IPod and is portable from vehicle to vehicle.
Suggestions?
Here in Denver it is hard to find a blank spot on the FM dial so my IPod FM transmitter is constantly getting walked on by radio stations. Even if I take the antenna all the way out!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could flip a switch on the radio to avoid any signals more than 10 feet away (like an extreme local setting). I guess I could get the aux input, but I like the system I got now because it will charge the IPod and is portable from vehicle to vehicle.
Suggestions?
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Originally Posted by JohnMonk
What you need is the ipod adapter, not the aux input. The ipod adapter charges your ipod, plus you can use your M/F steering wheel with it. With the aux input, you have to take the ipod out and charge it, and you can't use the steering wheel.
Plus my ipod lasts for hours on a charge, unless I take a trip I only charge it one time on the weekend and it lasts me all week. Or just charge it before a trip. no biggie.
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the 12 dollar ebay antennas are teh same as the 30 dollar alta antennas minus the alta sticker.
i have one, reception is a lot worse than stock, but the car looks a hell of a lot better. i mainly find myself having reception problems in the city. when i am outside of the city i usually can pickup everything pretty well.
oh yeah AM radio comes in almost perfect with my small 12 dollar ebay antenna
i have one, reception is a lot worse than stock, but the car looks a hell of a lot better. i mainly find myself having reception problems in the city. when i am outside of the city i usually can pickup everything pretty well.
oh yeah AM radio comes in almost perfect with my small 12 dollar ebay antenna
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I was reading from the MINI2 site about the "Mercedes C-Class" antenna fitting the MINI. The poster had pictures and it looked really good...only about an inch long. He did warn that it was pricey. I've spent quite a bit of time looking for this antenna....MB parts sites, ebay, etc....trying to find one but could not find it. Anyone had any luck? Mind sharing this valuable info with us? The MINI2 poster I think is from Europe but I would like to hear from someone who may have gotten it from around here. Thanks .