The new Pontiac G6's OnStar antenna is like 2 inches does anytbody know if it would work for a MINI? I found em for about $13 just a thought before I get a S2000 antenna.

 

a pic would be good. Where can you buy them?

 

If I'm not mistaken, OnStar is basically an analog cellular system and would be using an antenna designed for the analog cellular frequencies - not AM/FM. Probably not a viable option for a 'stubby' antenna. If you are looking for a really short antenna, check out the Ultrik stubby on MINI Mania. I have one and like the shorter look, but it does reduce FM reception.

 

I would advise against it, OnStar doesn't use the same frequency range as an AM/FM antenna. Plus it may not even have the proper connector...

 

Yeah I talked to a Pontiac guy he said he doubts it would work but the real problem is the female end on it. I am going to look into a Lexus RX antenna. Someone here mentioned it works and is 4in.

 

so is S2000

 

OnStar switched to "Digital" a while back 3w cell antenna and combined it with XM antenna so you could use it for XM ONLY.. not am/fm

 

But is the XM in the antenna stalk or the antenna base?

 

In the base...

 

Then it'd be a royal pain to use it at all, swapping out the antenna base isn't exactly simple on a MINI...

 

I bought one of these from ebay and it works great here in San Diego although your reception may vary depending on your location.

Well made, fast shipping and $13 delivered.

Why spend more?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-55-...QQcmdZViewItem

 

Thanks for the advice guys. I ordered up a S2000 antenna today should be here in a few days. We all know it works and it looks good so I went with it.