anyone using the "stubby antenna" from Pilo?
will it affact the recieption?

I am planning to get one so my mini won't look like a remote control cart.

thanks a lot
Ed

 

It won't hurt your reception one bit. Go for it!!!

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'03 IB/W Cooper

 

I used a unit from a Honda S2000 and it works quite well. It cost about $20, but I'm sure the Pilo unit would work just as well - certainly looks the same. A lot of folks have used the S2000 unit by the way.

 

I got a blue stubby from minicooperparts.com. It didn't affect the reception at all. It still sucks just as much as when I first got the car. :smile:

 

There are multiple threads on here about using stub/shorty antennas (feel free to do a search for more info). The general feeling has been that they don't really have any noticeable difference in reception quality. They also get rid of the "remote controlled car" look that our mini's have been given from the factory. Well worth the money IMHO.

 

>>but I'm sure the Pilo unit would work just as well - certainly looks the same


They are the same

 

S2000 antenna here; looks great and no discernable signal degradation to speak of.

 

I've got one. Looks great and works well. Get one.

 

I have the Honda S2000 as well, the Honda Element on will fit also. You can order them directly thorough Honda or check out http://www.clairparts.com, sometimes they have them much cheaper. Check in their Honda Section. I just got mine from a Honda dealer and talked them down in price, it was less than $20 overall.

cheers
jon

 

I've got the stubby from Alta Performance. Looks great and no drop in reception.


Only negative, my Italian Job antenna topper won't fit it.

 

Stubby here to...antenna ***** dont fit unless you really force it on

 

I had the aluminum stubby from MINI Mania and reception really sucked! It looks cool, but I need good reception in Hawaii with all our mountains. Gave it away a couple weeks ago.

 

s2000 antanae as well (you could also say Honda Element antenae, it's the same unit) no problems with reception either. but I did try it for a while without an antenae, and there was very little loss in range..

got mine when the folks bought an element last week and had them tack it on when they were negotiating price. (read: free antenae for me) :???: :???:

 

>>I had the aluminum stubby from MINI Mania and reception really sucked! It looks cool, but I need good reception in Hawaii with all our mountains. Gave it away a couple weeks ago.

I have the same aluminum stubby from MINI Mania - I agree, it looks cool but reception with it sucks here in Hawaii (although the stock was not the best either).

 

I too have the S2000 antenna. It's got really good reception

 

>>I've got the stubby from Alta Performance. Looks great and no drop in reception.

Me too! Got mine from Outmotoring.com
Didn't notice any change and looks better.
And you don't have to remove it to go through
the car wash!

 

you send your MINI through the carwash? dude!

 

I know someone with the $15 stubby from Moss and haven't noticed any reception problems. I have one on the way for myself.

 

>> >>>>And you don't have to remove it to go through
>>the car wash!


Lightning is ready to strike

 

With my aftermarket stereo, I can't use my stubby antenna...wierd...

 

I was going to replace my antenna until I kept reading that the original antenna makes the car look like a remote controlled car. I think that's cool so I'm keeping my original antenna. :smile:



R.E.

 

Whoever makes that S2000 antenna probably has no idea why they're getting rich!!

 

I also added the S2000 antenna. I got it off the web for like 12 bucks and it works just fine. We took a trip in December that took us from Detroit to Cleveland and I was able to pick up a strong Detroit station (89X) almost all the way to Cleveland. That is about 200 miles or so. Not sure if it would have been better with the other antenna, but I was not fond of the long whip look. I wanted short and sleek. Hope that helps some.

 

I replaced the RC style antenna with the one from a Honda S2000 (my first mod ). My friends no longer make fun of the Mini and I get better reception on some Pirate Radio stations near my home.

 

I replaced the RC style antenna with the one from a Honda S2000 (my first mod ). My friends no longer make fun of the Mini and I get better reception on some Pirate Radio stations near my home.