Yep, 2010 MCS. The antenna fits just fine, because the thread is the same as an 07 and 08. The antenna comes with two threaded studs...5mm to fit a Gen 1 and 6mm to fit a Gen 2.

Here's a couple quick pics:

 

Thanks so much!

 

So, am I right that the 7" works just like the OEM and the 4" works just like the OEM ???

 

One mod I need to do, the stock antenna looks awkwardly long.

 

Ok...I went with this one as well. Thanks to 10Zero for answering my questions...and great prompt service by Mike over at locustom.

I'm very happy with this. Yes you can get even shorter antennas...for most markets it won't matter...but from what I have read on NAM of some people having problems with reception in certain markets using the shorter antennas...I feel like this one should be the best over all mix of form v.s. function...especially if you plan to travel with the car at all.

It is "significantly" shorter than the OEM...looks great on the car...and based on the way it is constructed and tuned it should work every bit as well as the OEM.

I haven't had the chance to really "try it out" on a fringe area yet...but if anything I believe that the reception actually sounds better to be than the OEM.

 

Purchased my stubby from www.outmotoring.com while at the dragon. Like the look and no change in reception.

 

I have Altas 2" super shorty since the first week (at 40K now). Been excellent... reception has been good and its holding up fine.

 

My car won't be in until Monday, but I've got a stubby ready to go on. Picked it up on eBay - it's one of those 3" anodized black and carbon fiber jobs. Quality looks decent - will have to see if reception is any good.

If the reception isn't up to par maybe I'll put it on my wife's Focus to replace the ratty stock antenna - the rubber on the base is all cracked and falling off.

 

Tried a stubby antenna. Radio reception suffered, went back to the stock.

 

i never use the radio so got the shortest thing i could find on ebay. it's metal of some sort. i spray painted it after a year and it ( i think) looks great. people have complimented me on it too and asked where to get one like it. hah. all that said, when i do use the radio it's fine. i am in the city though

 

Funny, I thought the very same thing. Radio reception isn't superior in the Denver area, but with this antenna...no more static.

 

I've got one from a board member. I don't know exactly which one it is but it sure looks like this one...

I've heard that the rubberized one for Honda Elements and S2000s will fit as well. Mine looks very similar to one of those but I haven't actually compared the threading. If you like the Honda antenna drive down to a dealer and try it out.

 

Its funny, when I had the MINI serviced I've had both an 128 and a 323 as loaner cars. The reception in both of them was inferior to that of my MINI

 

I bought the Craven Speed stubby from the marketplace here on NAM. Unfortunately, I purchased the 2nd Gen. antenna instead of the 1st Gen. Anyone know a cheap source for the threaded portion that steps down from 6mm to 5mm?

 

Yup...sounds really clear to me as well. I'm going to carry the OEM in my car and sometime when I'm driving out of town I'm going to compare the two side-by-side in a fringe area. I'll report back.

I also have an amateur radio license and know a little bit about antennas. I can't speak for how some of these other stubby antennas are built...but I believe that the one you and I picked is actually put together the way that it should be.

I'm not a form over function kind of guy...more of a best form for the particular function type...

Thanks for your advice.

 

I have one if you want it. Just PM me an address, and I'll drop it in the mail for you.

 

Glad you like. I think an antenna at 7" instead of OEM with just as good of reception is the ticket, and you can't beat $10 bucks!

 

Nope.

 

We made the antenna to fit both even though they have different thread pitches. If you have one made in the in the last few years you should just need a M6 threaded insert, no step required. I would be happy to send you one of those if 10Zero hasn't taken care of it already. (Thanks 10Zero for the assist)

 

 

Well, I might be a bit confused. I did call Craven after I received the stubby and tried it on my car only to find out it was a 6mm thread size. The original seller wasnt sure if the one he had left was for a 1st generation or 2nd gen. car. I had thought that there was either a 5mm for the 1st gen. and a 6mm for a 2nd gen. But I didnt think that Craven offered an insert that was 6mm for the antenna end and 5mm for the mount on my roof. I hadnt gotten around to it yet but I was going to try to use a die to reduce the 6mm down to 5mm. But I ran into this thread and thought it didnt hurt to ask the question if someone already had a source for such a screw. Maybe between Kellen and 10Zero you guys can straighten me out....though people have been trying that for years without success.

Thanks for any and all help.

Aaron

 

Also bought this one, and also happy -- half the physical length, and all the apparent reception-quality.

 

Just to confirm, R53's have a 5mm thread, and R56's have a 6mm thread. Is that correct?

 

I just bought one from Lo Custom. I was undecided which one to go for either: Alta, Craven, Oumotoring, etc and decided Lo Custom gets my order. I like the way its not too thick on top, so I can still open up the hole on my antenna ball a bit and make it a tight fit on top and the look is nice down at its base, though Alta has the best base connection look (great transition appearance) but too thick on top and short. Also, every others price range is from $24 - $35 and Lo Custom is $10 plus shipping that came out to $16 for me, so in look, price and style, I'm sold to Lo Custom. Good meeting eveyone, you are all dismissed, have a great day.

 

I just did a little experiment on my way home from the touchless car wash where I had removed my antenna mast. Driving home without it I had pretty much normal clear reception on all of the local FM stations.

Which means if you live in a major city market that it might be a true statement that: "NOTHING works as good as a $30 stubby mast antenna".

If you live in a big city with strong signals...and don't care about reception when you drive cross country in fringe areas...I'd buy the absolutely cheapest thing you can find...or run with nothing at all. Or... if you do care about reception when you travel to other markets...I'd carefully consider the advice of those that have switched out masts in the cities with apparently crappy reception.