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Old 10-08-2014, 11:24 AM
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cheap short antenna?

I tried this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171454225864...S:1123&vxp=mtr

but screws it came with were the wrong size. anyone know of one thats about the same price that works?
 
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I have this one, it works pretty well, http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...y-antenna.html
 
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^This. Craven speed all the way.
 
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Check rock auto they sell a stubby for pretty cheap.
I have the wmw, it's aluminum, I'm guessing the cheap ones are plastic.
 

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I had the Cravenspeed until some douchebag stole it. Got the
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Craven speed 4" stubby. Make sure you ask and get the correct adaptor for your application.

Reception quality not changed as far as I can tell in both am and fm. Looks great also.



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They are around $30 from the dealer and come with two threaded adapters
 
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how can i just buy the correct adapter for the ebay antenna I got?
 
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Originally Posted by Gabe3
I tried this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171454225864...S:1123&vxp=mtr

but screws it came with were the wrong size. anyone know of one thats about the same price that works?
Irony, irony, irony:


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...y-antenna.html
 
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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle
what i need is an adapter that has the same threads on both sides. the 4 adapters that came with mine are different on each end.
 
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what i need is an adapter that has the same threads on both sides. the 4 adapters that came with mine are different on each end.
Go to your local hardware store and get a brass bolt that fits your antenna and carefully cut it to length. Should be fine.
 
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doesn't Alta sell a 2 or 3" stubby antenna for like 30 bucks?
 
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I've got one for sale on here. I don't know exactly how the mounts changed, but it might be worth a try.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...n-antenna.html
 
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To Gabe... Buy cheap Mini parts and get cheap Mini Parts... Your fault and sorrow for your Mini.
 
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Originally Posted by Melangell
To Gabe... Buy cheap Mini parts and get cheap Mini Parts... Your fault and sorrow for your Mini.
Don't know why everyone is stressing over "you get what you pay for" it's an antenna... Not like it takes abuse, or any wear for that matter.
 
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Cheap? How about free? Heat the top of your stock antenna and pull the end off. Cut the antenna to the length you want, rtv the end back on. Reception might suffer but then again it might not be noticeable in your area.
 
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I have this 1.5 inch on my 2012 MCS . Reception seems decent but I seldom use the radio so don't hold me to it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Black-Short-Stubby-Aerial-Antenna-Mast-fit-most-Mini-/231143546798?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35d13a9fae
 
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Its only for AM so ditch it. I have never used my Am or CD in my car, ever.
 
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Originally Posted by Melangell
To Gabe... Buy cheap Mini parts and get cheap Mini Parts... Your fault and sorrow for your Mini.
got a 70 cent screw from the hardware store. so total cost $8 for a carbon antenna. didn't really want carbon but it was the cheapest one on ebay lol. still looks better than the stock.

not gonna spend $25 for a antenna. not sure what I would have done without your post.
 
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The antenna actually improves FM as well.

Originally Posted by rckrzy1
Its only for AM so ditch it. I have never used my Am or CD in my car, ever.
You won't get any AM signal without it and it will improve your FM for sure.
Just for everyone's information.
I can tell you don't care but figured I'd share my many years of experience working at a car stereo shop.
 
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Old 10-19-2014, 12:32 PM
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Cravenspeef on Amazon for 25. Has two screws / adapters
 
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I bought a short stubby one 2 days ago at my local Mini dealer for $28.
 


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