Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what shorty antenna to buy and from where for my new 09 cooper s??

 

I believe they all act the same, and offer similar sound quality. There must not be much difference in sound quality, as the radio sounds the same weither or not there is an antenna attached (at least were I live). So, its just up to you, based on the style you want. There are billet ones, short ones and SUPER short ones. Alta, M7, Moss Mini, PaloUber, Outmotoring, Helix Tuning, Mini Madness, and Minspeed all sell them.

 

i went with this one.. called Bullet



http://www.cravenspeed.com/index.php...picture_id=902

 

I got an Alta one for me, the 4" one was a good fit, the 2" seemed to short to me.

 

+1 on the Craven super shorty. Works fine.

 

2" alta. no difference in radio quality. Looks way better than stock.

 

I have the 4 inch one from Outmotoring. Works just like the original antenna - same radio quality (and looks a lot better). Pics in my gallery.

 

is anyone aware of difficulties switching to a shorty on cars with the factory nav installed ? outmotoring says their antenna is for non nav cars only ?

 

We have this one and no problems with the nav though I think the reception is not quite as good my wife says it is.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...cat=257&page=4

 

Same

 

+1

Shorter the better... theres is already that big hump, so the 2" works just great!

see cant really see it lol

 

I have the 2". Looks great, works great. Just wish someone would offer a 1", lol.

 

For the right price I'm willing to modify yours with a hacksaw

 

I am so peeved that I cannot get that spoiler on my Clubman. :(

 

2" from Alta. Works fine

 

I went with the 4 inch, looks better to me, but each to their own

 

I just bought this one. Don't know how good it is yet or how long it will hold up. I can't justify paying Over $25 for an antenna. I think the prices are over inflated.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ANTEN...ht_2523wt_1013

 

10 bucks shipping + 7 bucks for an antenna. Does 8 dollars really make that much difference to you? It's a little long for my taste, but if you like it - I guess that's all that matters.

 

I bought a $7 cheapie off ebay as well, works fine, looks even better! Besides, I listen more to my Ipod anyways!

 

More like saving $15 because the others charge shipping too. And with all the other stuff I've bought lately, $10 saving here and there all adds up fast. Plus it's the principle.

 

Well it was 25.39 shipped from ALTA. 25.39-17=8.39. And all aftermarket parts are "overpriced", at least to my knowledge.

But like I said if that antenna makes you happy, I cant argue against that. I'm only arguing against price logic

 

The one I got is a 2.55" for 9.99 + 3.00 shipping!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/A-Sil...1%7C240%3A1318

This seller is a great e-bayer, had it in 3 days!

 

+1 No more RC car!

 

I was tempted to get the black version. Decided on the 5.75 because I like the OEM-looking shape and didn't want to go too short because I use the radio. Also considered Mangowalk. There's a German company I found that has a 1" which is essentially a bump.

 

Got my antenna installed and it picks up every station I had programmed. Also, the finish looks closer to the plastic base - not glossy. I applied some wax to help protect. We'll see how it lasts this summer.