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M1N1GUN · Nov 24th, 2004, 08:27 AM

Looking for some Aussie experience here.

Been shopping around for some Christmas gifts

to pamper my MINI with and was wondering about the stubby antenna. Has anybody put these on their MINI's; does it improve reception, which is the best?

I've seen a bit about the Alta, anybody have any suggestions/input?

Thanks all,
Steve

Todd! · Nov 24th, 2004, 08:30 AM

Alot of the Aussie guys and gals have alta...

It does make reception slightly better from what I remember reading, someone who has one will answer the questions better than I can...

Check out www.altaminiperformance.com for one ofo the most reasonable prices around. - about $30US

Todd

-blacky- · Nov 24th, 2004, 08:54 AM

HI

My alta cost me $60 from AMG in Sydney. The reception is still good, and it looks better than the original (sorry everyone else

)

bkwalker · Nov 24th, 2004, 08:55 AM

i got one 2 weeks ago (alta stubby)
i wouldn't say it improves the reception.. it is about the same as the stock one...
looking back.. think i kinda would have prefered to spent the money elsewhere.. like towards a different mod.. that my opinion though
good luck

minigolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:17 AM

:

Click on these thumbnails for larger versions.

Mine cost me precisely $0.00. Reception is no better or worse, but maybe Canberra is more forgiving than Sydney with its high rise buildings and so on? Mine is from the Mercedes parts bin and was sourced through a friend who has connections with a Mercedes dealer in Melbourne.

There may be some better pictures in HERE if you can @rsed looking.

Oh I had a different stubby on my old GTI too. Click HERE for a sample. That one was free too! I got it included in a package deal with a set of pedals I bought off the same guy. But from memory they're only around $25 anyway.

Let me know if you're interested in finding out some more info.

Cheers Liam

-blacky- · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:17 AM

I didn't say it improved reception, just the look of the car. I bent the original a little from putting a car cover on, so I thought what the hell, and got it.

minigolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:23 AM

IMO there are better looking options than the ALTA which has some funny silver bits on it. Well the ones I have seen have had this anyway.

Haha, sorry more.

2bob · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

i got one 2 weeks ago (alta stubby)
i wouldn't say it improves the reception.. it is about the same as the stock one...
looking back.. think i kinda would have prefered to spent the money elsewhere.. like towards a different mod.. that my opinion though
good luck

I had my pulley fitted by Superior Automotive at Mona Vale (Basset Street)-they did a great job and they are used to working on track cars so they have the knowledge.

M1N1GUN · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys for all the responses. I usually listen to the more off-beat stations which tend to have patchy reception so I thought replacing the antenna might improve it. Not really that important as I hardly listen to the radio (too busy wringing the SC

) anyway.

I like the look of the stubby but I really don't mind the OEM either. Might save my money for the ALTA pulley & intake, which is why this idea popped up in the first place. (Even more reason to turn the stereo off!

)

ks_cooper:
I think i've read that AMG are distributing ALTA stuff in Sydney, do they have a web address or other contact details?

minigolf; your car looks great and I like the stubby, that one might be just a little too short for my liking.

minigolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:07 AM

Haha, no worries dude.

Here is AMG's URL: http://www.amgaustralia.com/

Todd! · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:10 AM

Just get it from Alta in the US, much cheaper!!

www.altaminiperformance.com

Todd

M1N1GUN · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

Just get it from Alta in the US, much cheaper!!

www.altaminiperformance.com

Todd

Much appreciated minigolf.

Thanks Todd - I agree - with our improving Aussie Dollar, we should be able to make good savings. Plus there's a lot more places to choose from.

Anyone else who's interested; check out - JSC Speed. They have some of the cheapest prices i've seen so far (US$105 for ALTA pulley) -

http://www.jscspeed.com/

Steve

Todd! · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:32 AM

Yeah, I ahve been watching them for a while... they have US$29 arials...

Todd

JugMan · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:24 PM

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...id=59676&stc=1

minigolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JugMan

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...id=59676&stc=1

But that'd void your warranty see.

n00b · Nov 24th, 2004, 01:45 PM

I think I'll part with my Alta stub soon - just found some 3cm long ones from the US for about 1/3 of what my Alta set me back! I might even do a group-buy

spur · Nov 24th, 2004, 08:13 PM

I saw the headline "which stubby" saw it was a bit of a Aussie connection, and was going to add VB, (victoria bitter) STUNNING lager in a frosted glass.

CanberraCooperS · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:14 PM

HAHAHAHA we are not all ****heads.
Anyway i thought you Poms had a reputation for drinking more than us Aussies!

spur · Nov 25th, 2004, 01:37 PM

Only WARM beer

M1N1GUN · Nov 25th, 2004, 10:42 PM

LOL - I knew someone would bring this up... had to be a pom

New Aussie invention: "The Keg Aerial", improves reception, aerodynamics & street appeal

Nov 24th, 2004, 08:27 AM	#1
M1N1GUN Rubber MINI Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Which Stubby Looking for some Aussie experience here. Been shopping around for some Christmas gifts to pamper my MINI with and was wondering about the stubby antenna. Has anybody put these on their MINI's; does it improve reception, which is the best? I've seen a bit about the Alta, anybody have any suggestions/input? Thanks all, Steve

Nov 24th, 2004, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Alot of the Aussie guys and gals have alta... It does make reception slightly better from what I remember reading, someone who has one will answer the questions better than I can... Check out www.altaminiperformance.com for one ofo the most reasonable prices around. - about $30US Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Nov 24th, 2004, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 1,671 Offline	HI My alta cost me $60 from AMG in Sydney. The reception is still good, and it looks better than the original (sorry everyone else ) - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Nov 24th, 2004, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 804 Offline	i got one 2 weeks ago (alta stubby) i wouldn't say it improves the reception.. it is about the same as the stock one... looking back.. think i kinda would have prefered to spent the money elsewhere.. like towards a different mod.. that my opinion though good luck benno

Nov 24th, 2004, 09:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	: Click on these thumbnails for larger versions. Mine cost me precisely $0.00. Reception is no better or worse, but maybe Canberra is more forgiving than Sydney with its high rise buildings and so on? Mine is from the Mercedes parts bin and was sourced through a friend who has connections with a Mercedes dealer in Melbourne. There may be some better pictures in HERE if you can @rsed looking. Oh I had a different stubby on my old GTI too. Click HERE for a sample. That one was free too! I got it included in a package deal with a set of pedals I bought off the same guy. But from memory they're only around $25 anyway. Let me know if you're interested in finding out some more info. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Nov 24th, 2004, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 1,671 Offline	I didn't say it improved reception, just the look of the car. I bent the original a little from putting a car cover on, so I thought what the hell, and got it. - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Nov 24th, 2004, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	IMO there are better looking options than the ALTA which has some funny silver bits on it. Well the ones I have seen have had this anyway. Haha, sorry more. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 24th, 2004, 09:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker i got one 2 weeks ago (alta stubby) i wouldn't say it improves the reception.. it is about the same as the stock one... looking back.. think i kinda would have prefered to spent the money elsewhere.. like towards a different mod.. that my opinion though good luck I had my pulley fitted by Superior Automotive at Mona Vale (Basset Street)-they did a great job and they are used to working on track cars so they have the knowledge.

Nov 24th, 2004, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
M1N1GUN Rubber MINI Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Thanks guys for all the responses. I usually listen to the more off-beat stations which tend to have patchy reception so I thought replacing the antenna might improve it. Not really that important as I hardly listen to the radio (too busy wringing the SC ) anyway. I like the look of the stubby but I really don't mind the OEM either. Might save my money for the ALTA pulley & intake, which is why this idea popped up in the first place. (Even more reason to turn the stereo off! ) ks_cooper: I think i've read that AMG are distributing ALTA stuff in Sydney, do they have a web address or other contact details? minigolf; your car looks great and I like the stubby, that one might be just a little too short for my liking.

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Haha, no worries dude. Here is AMG's URL: http://www.amgaustralia.com/ Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Just get it from Alta in the US, much cheaper!! www.altaminiperformance.com Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
M1N1GUN Rubber MINI Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS Just get it from Alta in the US, much cheaper!! www.altaminiperformance.com Todd Much appreciated minigolf. Thanks Todd - I agree - with our improving Aussie Dollar, we should be able to make good savings. Plus there's a lot more places to choose from. Anyone else who's interested; check out - JSC Speed. They have some of the cheapest prices i've seen so far (US$105 for ALTA pulley) - http://www.jscspeed.com/ Steve

Nov 24th, 2004, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Yeah, I ahve been watching them for a while... they have US$29 arials... Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 503 Offline	Do-It-Yourself Stubby antenna... http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...id=59676&stc=1 Attached Thumbnails

Nov 24th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JugMan http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...id=59676&stc=1 But that'd void your warranty see. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 24th, 2004, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 2,283 Offline	I think I'll part with my Alta stub soon - just found some 3cm long ones from the US for about 1/3 of what my Alta set me back! I might even do a group-buy

Nov 24th, 2004, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 09:33 PM Posts: 453 Offline	I saw the headline "which stubby" saw it was a bit of a Aussie connection, and was going to add VB, (victoria bitter) STUNNING lager in a frosted glass. TOP OFF AT LAST. (Everybody be cool, you, be cool.)

Nov 24th, 2004, 09:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 746 Offline	HAHAHAHA we are not all ****heads. Anyway i thought you Poms had a reputation for drinking more than us Aussies!

Nov 25th, 2004, 01:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 09:33 PM Posts: 453 Offline	Only WARM beer TOP OFF AT LAST. (Everybody be cool, you, be cool.)

Nov 25th, 2004, 10:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
M1N1GUN Rubber MINI Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 116 Offline	LOL - I knew someone would bring this up... had to be a pom New Aussie invention: "The Keg Aerial", improves reception, aerodynamics & street appeal Attached Thumbnails

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