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frylock · Apr 18th, 2006, 01:39 AM

I know that many on this forum have expressed dislike for the look of the stock antenna. Some have commented that it makes your MINI look like a remote control car. I have long admired the shark fin antenna look--it looks much more sleek and stream-lined. I decided to post the method I used to mod my antenna, so others could learn.

1) While driving home on a Friday afternoon, try to spot a large bird on the side of the road. I found that wild turkeys work well, although you may substitute a different bird.
2) Drive by the bird at high speed. The bird will be awestruck by your new MINI. He will absenty mindedly fly towards you to get a closer look.
3) Duck down in the driver's seat and swerve. When the bird hits your windshield, he will roll across the roof and and knock off your unsightly antenna.
4) The hard part is over. Now all you have to do is fill the gap in your antenna mount with caulk. Before the caulk dries, smooth it with your finger. After the caulk has dried, paint it black--so it matches.
5) Ensure that the radio gets adequate reception with the new antenna.

Ok, ok--it wasn't really a mod--more of a repair. I'm sure someone else out there has broken off their antenna. This is just gives you a low labor/low cost option for repair. It really does look better than the stock antenna, in my opinion. Also, I've noticed no change in reception.

iny mini · Apr 18th, 2006, 04:54 AM

lmfao. it looks to me as if your a pro when it comes to accidental mods. Keep up the good work

KPKalle · Apr 18th, 2006, 07:56 AM

LOL

A bit too technical for me

SteveM3 · Apr 18th, 2006, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by frylock

I know that many on this forum have expressed dislike for the look of the stock antenna. Some have commented that it makes your MINI look like a remote control car. I have long admired the shark fin antenna look--it looks much more sleek and stream-lined. I decided to post the method I used to mod my antenna, so others could learn.

1) While driving home on a Friday afternoon, try to spot a large bird on the side of the road. I found that wild turkeys work well, although you may substitute a different bird.

Doris. She's fit for a big bird.

Quote: Originally Posted by frylock

2) Drive by the bird at high speed. The bird will be awestruck by your new MINI. He will absenty mindedly fly towards you to get a closer look.

Hey silly should be she if it is a bird. How do you tell if they are tanked up with enough Red Bull?

Quote: Originally Posted by frylock

3) Duck down in the driver's seat and swerve. When the bird hits your windshield, he will roll across the roof and and knock off your unsightly antenna.

Should still be she.

Quote: Originally Posted by frylock

4) The hard part is over. Now all you have to do is fill the gap in your antenna mount with caulk. Before the caulk dries, smooth it with your finger. After the caulk has dried, paint it black--so it matches.

Shouldn't you check the purse first? May have some cash.

Quote: Originally Posted by frylock

5) Ensure that the radio gets adequate reception with the new antenna.

Ok, ok--it wasn't really a mod--more of a repair. I'm sure someone else out there has broken off their antenna. This is just gives you a low labor/low cost option for repair. It really does look better than the stock antenna, in my opinion. Also, I've noticed no change in reception.

Prize for every true American who deciphers the reference to Red Bull. Nothing to do
with Crazy Dave

frylock · Apr 20th, 2006, 01:36 AM

I thought I'd post a picture of what it looks like. You can see a little lump of caulk, but it doesn't really stand out at a glance.

dc/dc · Aug 4th, 2006, 08:23 PM

I personally installed the antenna from the Honda S2000. It's about 7 in. long as opposed to the 18" stock one.

I like it a lot, but I noted another MCS at my work site that had the shark style antenna from a newer BMW. Not sure how he got that though.

antonlauk · Aug 6th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by frylock

I thought I'd post a picture of what it looks like. You can see a little lump of caulk, but it doesn't really stand out at a glance.

Looks like a wedge of mouldy cheese stuck to the roof!!! I like it.....

Apr 18th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#1
frylock MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 153 Offline	DIY Antenna/Aerial 'Shark Fin' Mod I know that many on this forum have expressed dislike for the look of the stock antenna. Some have commented that it makes your MINI look like a remote control car. I have long admired the shark fin antenna look--it looks much more sleek and stream-lined. I decided to post the method I used to mod my antenna, so others could learn. 1) While driving home on a Friday afternoon, try to spot a large bird on the side of the road. I found that wild turkeys work well, although you may substitute a different bird. 2) Drive by the bird at high speed. The bird will be awestruck by your new MINI. He will absenty mindedly fly towards you to get a closer look. 3) Duck down in the driver's seat and swerve. When the bird hits your windshield, he will roll across the roof and and knock off your unsightly antenna. 4) The hard part is over. Now all you have to do is fill the gap in your antenna mount with caulk. Before the caulk dries, smooth it with your finger. After the caulk has dried, paint it black--so it matches. 5) Ensure that the radio gets adequate reception with the new antenna. Ok, ok--it wasn't really a mod--more of a repair. I'm sure someone else out there has broken off their antenna. This is just gives you a low labor/low cost option for repair. It really does look better than the stock antenna, in my opinion. Also, I've noticed no change in reception.

Apr 18th, 2006, 04:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
iny mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: mismi, florida Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 2 Offline	lmfao. it looks to me as if your a pro when it comes to accidental mods. Keep up the good work 03 mcp-s w/ sport suspension and 17 inch package, fog lamps, racing stips, 2 tone leather seats, climate a/c package and moonroof. Ohh yeah its IB

Apr 18th, 2006, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 12:18 PM Posts: 21,291 Offline	LOL A bit too technical for me Global Moderator

Apr 18th, 2006, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 12:18 PM Posts: 1,800 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by frylock I know that many on this forum have expressed dislike for the look of the stock antenna. Some have commented that it makes your MINI look like a remote control car. I have long admired the shark fin antenna look--it looks much more sleek and stream-lined. I decided to post the method I used to mod my antenna, so others could learn. 1) While driving home on a Friday afternoon, try to spot a large bird on the side of the road. I found that wild turkeys work well, although you may substitute a different bird. Doris. She's fit for a big bird. Quote: Originally Posted by frylock 2) Drive by the bird at high speed. The bird will be awestruck by your new MINI. He will absenty mindedly fly towards you to get a closer look. Hey silly should be she if it is a bird. How do you tell if they are tanked up with enough Red Bull? Quote: Originally Posted by frylock 3) Duck down in the driver's seat and swerve. When the bird hits your windshield, he will roll across the roof and and knock off your unsightly antenna. Should still be she. Quote: Originally Posted by frylock 4) The hard part is over. Now all you have to do is fill the gap in your antenna mount with caulk. Before the caulk dries, smooth it with your finger. After the caulk has dried, paint it black--so it matches. Shouldn't you check the purse first? May have some cash. Quote: Originally Posted by frylock 5) Ensure that the radio gets adequate reception with the new antenna. Ok, ok--it wasn't really a mod--more of a repair. I'm sure someone else out there has broken off their antenna. This is just gives you a low labor/low cost option for repair. It really does look better than the stock antenna, in my opinion. Also, I've noticed no change in reception. Prize for every true American who deciphers the reference to Red Bull. Nothing to do with Crazy Dave Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Apr 20th, 2006, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
frylock MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 153 Offline	I thought I'd post a picture of what it looks like. You can see a little lump of caulk, but it doesn't really stand out at a glance. Attached Thumbnails

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Aug 4th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
dc/dc In Search of Sunrise... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 22 Offline	I personally installed the antenna from the Honda S2000. It's about 7 in. long as opposed to the 18" stock one. I like it a lot, but I noted another MCS at my work site that had the shark style antenna from a newer BMW. Not sure how he got that though.

Aug 6th, 2006, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
antonlauk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 12:18 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by frylock I thought I'd post a picture of what it looks like. You can see a little lump of caulk, but it doesn't really stand out at a glance. Looks like a wedge of mouldy cheese stuck to the roof!!! I like it.....

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