Hey folks,

I know this is a no brainer, but at the same time I wanted to show the different options available to the R56 owner and what I chose. No matter whom you purchase your new mast from (I am showing ALTA options here, but there are a lot of options, and choices available for even the most discriminating MINI owner. If you don’t like ours, certainly try some of the other supporting vendors here on NAM. You are sure to find something you like!)

Stock, ALTA4", ALTA 2" (The winner!) See photos below!

It is always a personal preference, but I HATE the stock mast. It just looks stupid. It destroys some of the sleekness of the car. The ALTA 2” perfectly matches the taper from the OEM base. I notice no change in reception and kiss the radio controlled car look good by!

Thanks guys and gals!

 

Very nice. I went with the 4 and like it quite a bit, too.

 

I like the 4" as well. It's a mod for a later day.

 

Can we get a pic of the 2" from a distance? Like a whole car shot?

Thanks!

 

Nevermind. I just went ahead and bought the 2". I'm sure it'll look killer!

 

You will love it. The fatter base on our R56 specific antennas really match well to the OEM mast base at the roof. If you need a photo let me know!

Thanks again!

 

I went with the Alta 4 inch. Radio reception is great, looks good. I put the whip into the boot for a later day or if I need to try for mountain reception.

Check my gallery for some pictures of scooter with the whip versus the Alta 4.

Don S. (old81)

 

Yeah, the pic of the 2" you posted looks great! Too bad my antenna is gonna get here before my MCS.

 

i know that feeling 100%! Imagine walking through my warehouse each day for the weeks leading up to "Howard" getting here! I feel your pain! Good luck on the wait!

 

Does anybody know of a rubber or plastic stubby on the market? It's always kind of bothered me that all of the aftermarket antennas are metal, because i just don't think it matches up well. I know it'll probably have a much longer life in a billet form, but hey, we're all allowed to be weird about some things!

 

yep.....Honda S2000 antenna. Not a stubby, but rubber/plastic and half the height of stock - $12

 

Yeah, but I don't think the S2000 antenna fits on an R56.

 

TRUE! They don't fit the R56. I am not aware of anything in the plastic type for your vehicle. Is there a problem with the metal?

 

i just placed an order for the 4" one. can't wait to see how it looks

 

2" ordered and will be here before weekend.

the aftermarket bug has bit!!!

 

Thanks folks! Let me know how you like em!

 

I freakin' LOVE my 2"!!! Antenna that is. LOL! I put it on my MINI before I even pulled off the lot when I took delivery on Monday. It looks killer. Soooo much better than the "RC car" look.

 

Lookin good!

 

Sweet, I just ordered am 2" antenna from ESE Tuning. I purchased the 1" version for my M Coupe and put it on last week.

http://www.esetuning.com/category-s/219.htm

 

adam
how long does it usually take to leave the warehouse?

just wondering

 

I got mine like 3 days after I ordered.

 

thanks mine is still showing not shipped so i thought i would ask. maybe they just haven't updated the info on the website.

EDIT: just got a shipping notice, guess i was a little to impatient

 

soulembrace: To your state expect a 5 day delivery time. Sorry for any delays. Let me know if I can help on your next order!

 

no problem adam, it should be here thrusday.

 

Wooot!