Interior/Exterior Paulo Uber Stubby Antenna Issues
6th Gear
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To all of you pushing the Honda S2000 stubby. Thanks, but that is not the look I desired, if it was I would have gone that route. I have subsequently found that even using no antenna I can still receive the single NPR station I listen to on occasion. I will obtain a bolt of the proper thread and diameter to fill the hole. I'll fit it with an O-Ring to seal out moisture and dirt, then grind the head down as much as I can to achieve a flat look and paint it black myself.
Of course, I wouldn't have ordered such an expensive antenna as the PU in the first place... Glad you have a solution that will work for you (although I'm still rooting for you to get a refund).
Hmmm... it never used to allow that. Some options must have changed. I'll look into that. 
(of course, make sure you're beyond the 2-minute grace period)
I'm definitely no expert in the field of anodization...in fact, I had never heard of it before six months ago. Now I have a couple of things that are anodized. They both look more like the black antenna with chips...texture and everything. My anodized things chip easily too. I used a black permanent marker to hide the chips. I'm not saying that the second stubby you received is definitely anodized, but I think it's highly likely that it is.
OVERDRIVE
Joined: May 2005
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From: San Francisco
I'm definitely no expert in the field of anodization...in fact, I had never heard of it before six months ago. Now I have a couple of things that are anodized. They both look more like the black antenna with chips...texture and everything. My anodized things chip easily too. I used a black permanent marker to hide the chips. I'm not saying that the second stubby you received is definitely anodized, but I think it's highly likely that it is.
Anodization forms a layer so thin that it does not create its own texture like paint does. I'm trying to think of some common anodized objects that might be familiar to most people. Maglite metal flashlights have an anodized finish, as does the new (2nd gen) iPod Nano. Maybe others could think of examples that are even more common.
My Alta stubby antenna and the M7 strut tower brace. My stubby doesn't really look like either of PU's on this thread. It's just black...no fading at all. My M7 STB, on the other hand, looks a lot like the black PU antenna (the one with chips). The M7 STB has a rough texture, and it also gets chips like that too (it actually came with some chips)...a little permanent marker (as long as it's a small area) and you can't really tell though. Neither of these are like maglites and other anodized things you might buy at a store. Those things look dyed...you can almost see the metal through the dye...if that makes sense. These two products that I own don't really look like that at all to me. Of course, I'm no expert...and I haven't seen his antenna in person to compare it to the M7 STB.
Last edited by MiniSuperCooper; Apr 5, 2007 at 09:53 PM.
Update....
I received an unsolicited message from a representative of Mini Madness to call them on their toll free number to discuss the matter. I called and spoke to George who did confirm there was a run of painted antennas. George went on to inform me a new run of anodized antennas is in the works and one will be sent to me once Mini Madness has them in hand.
I did ask if they would want me to send back others and was told that is not required. Once received I will update again. [FONT="][/FONT]
I received an unsolicited message from a representative of Mini Madness to call them on their toll free number to discuss the matter. I called and spoke to George who did confirm there was a run of painted antennas. George went on to inform me a new run of anodized antennas is in the works and one will be sent to me once Mini Madness has them in hand.
I did ask if they would want me to send back others and was told that is not required. Once received I will update again. [FONT="][/FONT]
6th Gear
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From: Hampton, VA
Why not just use a set screw? Then use a plastic body panel plug to seal the top off nice and smooth.
Update...
After speaking to George at Mini Madness it was stated that new properly anodized units were on the way. That was about 3 weeks ago. As of today still nothing. Will update again in a few weeks if there is news or not.
After speaking to George at Mini Madness it was stated that new properly anodized units were on the way. That was about 3 weeks ago. As of today still nothing. Will update again in a few weeks if there is news or not.
