Which is the best stubby?

reception
looks
price

Marty

 

I have the Craven Speed and it is good at $20. However, I just saw a MC with the Alta version and I like the flare it has at the base, but it costs $30.

I did a test in my driveway on an FM station with marginal reception. I couldn't hear any difference between the factory whip, stubby, and no antenna. They all sounded the same. YMMV.

 

I have the one from Craven Speed as well. Works fine for me and costs less than the Alta stubby.

 

I bought a used one from the marketplace. Alta 4" shorty antenna. Has worked fine.

 

I have the 2" Alta and like it all around. Reception seems "good enough" but I haven't done any hardcore comparison with the stock antenna.

 

I have the 2" Alta. I do notice some loss of FM reception. I listen to MP3s most of the time, so it does not bother me.

 

I actually bought the Craven first but then replaced it with the Alta. I like the 2" stubby, the base flares out and matches better than the 4" and the Craven. I have actually owned all 3. Haven't noticed any reception problems but I live in LA and have the iPod interface.

 

Can someone post some close up pics so we can compare Craven to Alta, installed?

I think I'm hearing that the Craven's taper doesn't line up as well with the base. However, I don't think I've seen what that looks like...how bad off is it, etc.

Thanks

 

I have the 4" alta and, while it looks good, I noticed a big loss in reception on my commute where I travel through a canyon. Since I mostly listen to the ipod, its not that big a deal, but it definitely can't pick up weak stations like the stock antenna.

 

I guess I'm the only one who got the 4" from OutMotoring? I love it- from a looks standpoint, I think it's the most attractive of them all, and reception is great in my area.

 

im with you joshknot... cept. minus the car

 

Nice! I picked up my stubby shortly after placing my order for the car as well

 

Just put my 4" Alta on my MC yesterday. We're in an area with marginal radio stations anyway, so I can't say I've noticed a difference.

 

There is a photo of My 2" Alta in my gallery

Edit: Here is the photo:

 

4" Alta

 

I got mine from MinSpeed. http://www.minspeed.net/R56SA.htm

 

I've got the 4" Alta, mostly because it's the first one I saw that wasn't the silver one (forget who makes that one). Haven't noticed any loss in reception, but like others, I listen mostly to MP3s.

 

+1

 

Is that a roof rack on your car? What kind? like it?

 

Yes. It's its the OEM rack. Just got the car this week, so we haven't used it yet, but there are a bunch of great threads. I'm going to get a Thule cargo box to go on it when we have trips that we don't want to take the SUV on, but that require more gear. (Aka any trip with hubby, baby and dog.)

 

**Thread Jack**


ive had the oem roof rack for some time now and i really like it. I can get it on in about 5-10 minutes and since its actually a thule product rebranded as a MINI product, it is very easy to get accessories to mount to it.

Since i enjoy mountain biking, i got a thule side arm and the combo has been great!

The stock rack uses thule aero bars so some racks may need adapters but they are easy to get.

 

I love my 2-inch Alta Stubby. It works great with a car cover and I haven't noticed any problem with reception.

 

I really like the way the short stubby antennas look on the Mini. How hard was it to install? Is it something that I just screw on in place of the old antenna or will I have to drill into the roof? Thanks.

Mary Ann

 

outmotoring sent me the WRONG ONE... did not even fit the thread dia.... trying to ship it back.....we will see now if they are up front....

 

Yes.