Just a heads-up, the threads on the antenna on my car are not the same as the 1st gen, so the current aftermarket stubbies don't work.

 

Really??? Wow that's valuable info! Thanks!!!

 

I'm embarassed to say that this is what I'm staying up late for. The Alta antenna I have here has a 4.75mm bolt. The new one is measuring at a whopping 8.41mm.

 

We carry three that will work.

HERE and HERE

There's one on our car here!



--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

are there any other car with this size?

 

Me being impatient I gambled on one from someone that is not a NAM sponsor/member that advertised it could do 5mm or 6mm with interchangable screws.

I measured the threads and the old one was nearly 5mm and the new one nearly 6mm (I mis-measured last time I got 8.41 -- apparently I unscrewed the thing the antenna screws into!), so I rolled the dice.

It came with three different screw bases. The larger one fit just fine.

But please -- don't be a traitor like me -- patronize local businesses!

 

it's surprising.. you would think things like that would have stayed the same

 

Spoke to a fella from Cravenspeed at AMVIV this weekend and he said they've got a stubby that fits now.

 

I got mine from Helix and it does fit perfectly

 

Just ordered one from Dan. Thanks !
Baron

 

Thanks for your business!

--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

wow the billet one from Dan looks great!!

I got mine at my MINI local tuner shop.

 

We have two styles specific to the R56 that aren't just a re-thread like many of the competition. The base is actually contoured differently to match the R56. Available in a 2 and 4" variant. Free shipping and only $29.99. For photos or more info check us out at www.altaminiperformance.com or call me! I am always happy to help! Thanks!

 

The ALTA antennas look just like the standard Mini one with the skinny braided part cut off. Why not just cut off the skinny braided part and leave the 4" stub there and save $30? Anyone ever try that idea? I can't imagine it makes any difference in reception, it's still a shorter antenna.

 

TheBigNewt:I will accept some responsibility here. We will try to fix that for you folks next week. The R56 antennas we offer while similar to the R53 are actually a bit different. They are not shown on our site, but only the R53. Instead of just changing the thread size etc. to match the R56, we actually changed the flare at the base etc. The only similarity is the height. Also, no criticism to your idea, but you will note when you chop that off it leaves an ugly and unfinished look. Even if our website doens't change right away I will try to post some snaps later this weekend from my own R56. Thanks for the reply!

 

Just ordered my first Mod at Dan. Looking forward to that Billet Antenna.

Mr MrMan.

 

Thanks for your order. It should ship tomorrow.

--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

Please post a picture of it on your mini when you got it!

 

I switched antennas with my wife's '06 Touareg

I now have a nice stubby 4-5" antenna
ABout same length as the thick section of the original antenna but thicker.
Looks perfect IMHO like it was meant for the car

Will take a pic tomorrow if I have time

 

Does it work well with your radio? I did a search to see what it looks like, and then I read that the Touareg roof antenna is not a radio antenna. It is used for the key remote to lock/unlock the car from very far away.

 

Here it is. I listened to a bit of radio to test it out (I dont listen to the radio as a rule, hate commercials) and I heard no loss of signal where I live in suburban SoCA

 

I'm telling you: get a very fine saw. Saw off the braided "stinger" on the OEM antenna flush with the plastic. Stick a little putty on the cut and Sharpie it black. It'll look like that stubby for free! I do like Dan's aluminum billet myself though.

 

The morning after I got my 07 MCS, I got a pair of cable cutters, snipped off the length. Quickly filed the cut smooth, then put a small dab of black silicon on the tip and tapered it. My MA gave me a big comment on it when he saw it. I don't notice any difference in the radio quality except to the university radio station 25 miles away. hehehe.

I will take a photo tonight and show you.

 

Just received the antenna and it fits perfectly. I've no loss in reception and it looks great. I also like that it comes in 3 variable length. I will post pictures soon.

Mr MrMan

 

Here is mine.