We have owned several Minis (the latest is a 2013 S Paceman) and they all have a "rod" roof antenna in addition to the usual "shark fin" that most cars have. Does anyone know why Mini uses the rod antenna? Most cars now just have a shark fin on the roof and don't need the rod antenna. I think the shark fin is for satellite radio (I have satellite on my Paceman); maybe other cars put the standard AM/FM antenna in the windows.

David

 

So it will look like a remote controlled car :P

 

The Paceman is much too big for that!

David

 

I've seen it posted here that the long antennae is basically for AM reception. The shark fin is the business end, but I haven't put it to the test.

FWIW - I like the radio control look for the toy it is.