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Dec 22, 2011 | 08:07 PM

mccsab

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2008 Clubman Antenna replacement

Looking to replace my factory original (long) antenna with a shorter one for my 2008 Clubman.

Not sure if it matters that I have Bluetooth; any suggestions on a reputable on-line site to purchase it?

Thanks in advance!

Dec 22, 2011 | 08:44 PM

Gitmoe

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Helix, Alta, OEM, just about everybody has them...

Dec 22, 2011 | 08:48 PM

mccsab

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Thanks!

Dec 22, 2011 | 09:58 PM

rasputinj

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I have used the alta and have been happy with it.

Dec 22, 2011 | 10:01 PM

mccsab

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Thanks rasputinj; so far Alta is seems to be the best options.

Dec 23, 2011 | 03:48 AM

mdsbrain

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I run the MINI Sport antenna. With no loss of radio reception.
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2008/4754.html
$21.43

Dec 23, 2011 | 04:00 AM

phoxx47

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Got one from Pep Boys ~ $12. Works great the hole for the stud in the mini is 1X6mm. May be my imagination but the FM radio reception seems better than stock!

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Dec 23, 2011 | 07:35 AM

walk0080

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Bluetooth makes not difference.

I got the OutMotoring version and I rather like the more angular shape to it. Most of the shorty antennas are more rounded:

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...y-antenna.html

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Dec 23, 2011 | 07:45 AM

mccsab

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walk0080 - I like that one; many thanks!!

Feb 18, 2013 | 09:48 AM

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If anyone has sources other than web or the dealer, I'd appreciate it. Unsuccessful so far at local parts houses (headed to PepBoys after work), and the MINI Sport antenna is up to $35; the dealer says $40+ for the OE long one.

Feb 18, 2013 | 01:28 PM

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CA94960

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I bought this one when my stocker get broke.

http://new.minimania.com/part/G2NMA7...8-60-Cooper--S

Feb 18, 2013 | 01:41 PM

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ECSTuning

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This is the older design MINI Stubby OES - 105mm

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/65202179727/

Or

MINI OEM newer design short stubby - 83mm

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/65202296772/

hoonu - Hope you can find one you like.

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Feb 18, 2013 | 02:36 PM

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Melangell

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Buy Way's. It has a cool looking logo (Way's... but still nice).

Feb 18, 2013 | 03:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hoonu

Obviously we recommend our WMW antenna, but if you don't want ours go with another aluminum antenna. The OEM Sport antenna which we also sell, but don't recommend costs more, and we've already seen several cracked and broken.

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