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Robboc · Jun 30th, 2006, 06:49 PM

My works car park has a low overhead barrier and when I enter it my aerial hits everytime with my sweet new Cooper S. I was just wondering if anyone had found a decent aerial mod which either lowers it substantially or changes it completely like the BMW shark fins.

I have seen some of the shark fins on Ebay but they appear to only be in black. I have a white roof and dont really trust getting this sort of thing off Ebay anyway.

Help would be greatly appreciated by this Mini2 newbie.

Baker · Jul 1st, 2006, 03:00 AM

The shark fin replacements look terrible.

Go for either an eBay stubby antenna, or a Mercedes C class one.

minicore · Jul 1st, 2006, 08:56 AM

I've got a Honda S2000 one on both my MINIs, available on eBay from here.

Bigger than I originally thought it would be when I ordered, but still looks good. Here are a couple of photos (not my car) from the auction listing:

memphisto · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:15 AM

I also have one of those Honda S2000 aerial on my Minis. Reception is as good as the original, and makes the Mini look less like an oversized R/C car.

Should point out that it is a standard Honda aerial, I have seen it fitted on other Honda's. However, S2000 aerial does sounds better than Civic aerial!

memphisto · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:19 AM

Honda Civic aerials are cheaper too. Same seller/different price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CAR-AERIAL-ACCORD-CIVIC-CR-V-HR-V-S2000-NEW_W0QQitemZ120001644137QQihZ002QQcategoryZ36676Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Roofas · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:21 AM

I've got a real diddy von diddy aerial from an ex-Mini2 sponsor that's only 3 inches high

No discernable loss of reception (well, radio is broken at the moment but when it was working I didn't notice any difference) the only bug bear I have is that it's a gloss black whereas the base is matt. I'll post pics if you so wish.

venox22 · Jul 1st, 2006, 09:51 AM

i think the s2000 one looks good, got mine from ebay for £3.50

Robboc · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:04 PM

Thanks guys. That S2000 one looks pretty damn sweet. Was it difficult to fit. I am quite concerned about making any new penetrations in my new toy at the moment.

wonder if they do it in white?

Robboc · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:06 PM

Oh wiat. I just checked the link properly. It simply screws into the standard mini base right?

minicore · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto

Should point out that it is a standard Honda aerial, I have seen it fitted on other Honda's. However, S2000 aerial does sounds better than Civic aerial!

Not just the Civic either apparently... someone was telling me that they fit exactly the same aerial to every single one of their current models?

OZChris · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:44 PM

Here's of a shot of the stubby aerial on my MINI

Wooly · Jul 1st, 2006, 01:35 PM

Ive never used that long stick thing, as mines always worked without it, sound quality is exactly the same

Robboc · Jul 1st, 2006, 01:46 PM

OK. Mine is on order from Ebay. Thanks for the help.

deggles · Jul 3rd, 2006, 01:50 PM

I bought one of these Honda aerials off eBay which I have fitted to my One Convertible

Now I want one for my Mum's 2003 tintop One as well but I can't seem to unscrew the standard aerial

Is it a different fitment, it looks like it might be moulded on to the base?

I'm a bit confused as other people seem to have fitted them to their 2003 MINIs. Is there something I'm missing?

Baker · Jul 4th, 2006, 09:20 AM

Maybe you're just weak

.... they have not changed the design.

tom2005 · Jul 4th, 2006, 09:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiM

Here's of a shot of the stubby aerial on my MINI

Hi,

Where would I get an aerial like that? It seems to match the bottom oem part of the aerial well.

Is it the S2000 one like off ebay/

Cheers
Tom

Baker · Jul 4th, 2006, 09:29 AM

I'd say you might have a lot of luck if you PM the user who posted the picture

. Its not one that you'll find on eBay, or any stores

.

tom2005 · Jul 4th, 2006, 09:36 AM

oh yeah

cheers

Robboc · Jul 5th, 2006, 06:50 PM

Thanks a lot fella's. Got my Honda aerial in the post from Ebay this morning. Only cost £3 and looks great.

deggles · Aug 16th, 2006, 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker (original)

Maybe you're just weak

.... they have not changed the design.

Heh heh, just seen this...
Yeah, turns out I was just being a bit soft

. A bit of BFI (Brute Force & Ignorance) did the trick in the end. Cheers

Jun 30th, 2006, 06:49 PM	#1
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Aerial alternatives. My works car park has a low overhead barrier and when I enter it my aerial hits everytime with my sweet new Cooper S. I was just wondering if anyone had found a decent aerial mod which either lowers it substantially or changes it completely like the BMW shark fins. I have seen some of the shark fins on Ebay but they appear to only be in black. I have a white roof and dont really trust getting this sort of thing off Ebay anyway. Help would be greatly appreciated by this Mini2 newbie.

Jul 1st, 2006, 08:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 2,186 Offline	I've got a Honda S2000 one on both my MINIs, available on eBay from here. Bigger than I originally thought it would be when I ordered, but still looks good. Here are a couple of photos (not my car) from the auction listing: Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 732 Offline	I've got a real diddy von diddy aerial from an ex-Mini2 sponsor that's only 3 inches high No discernable loss of reception (well, radio is broken at the moment but when it was working I didn't notice any difference) the only bug bear I have is that it's a gloss black whereas the base is matt. I'll post pics if you so wish. Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 2,186 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by memphisto Should point out that it is a standard Honda aerial, I have seen it fitted on other Honda's. However, S2000 aerial does sounds better than Civic aerial! Not just the Civic either apparently... someone was telling me that they fit exactly the same aerial to every single one of their current models? Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

Aug 16th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
deggles MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 208 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker (original) Maybe you're just weak .... they have not changed the design. Heh heh, just seen this... Yeah, turns out I was just being a bit soft . A bit of BFI (Brute Force & Ignorance) did the trick in the end. Cheers 2005 MINI ONE CONVERTIBLE \| [click for spec]

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Jul 1st, 2006, 03:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	The shark fin replacements look terrible. Go for either an eBay stubby antenna, or a Mercedes C class one.

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
memphisto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bucks Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 166 Offline	I also have one of those Honda S2000 aerial on my Minis. Reception is as good as the original, and makes the Mini look less like an oversized R/C car. Should point out that it is a standard Honda aerial, I have seen it fitted on other Honda's. However, S2000 aerial does sounds better than Civic aerial!

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
memphisto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bucks Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 166 Offline	Honda Civic aerials are cheaper too. Same seller/different price. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CAR-AERIAL-ACCORD-CIVIC-CR-V-HR-V-S2000-NEW_W0QQitemZ120001644137QQihZ002QQcategoryZ36676Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jul 1st, 2006, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	i think the s2000 one looks good, got mine from ebay for £3.50

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Thanks guys. That S2000 one looks pretty damn sweet. Was it difficult to fit. I am quite concerned about making any new penetrations in my new toy at the moment. wonder if they do it in white?

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Oh wiat. I just checked the link properly. It simply screws into the standard mini base right?

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 12:07 AM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Here's of a shot of the stubby aerial on my MINI

Jul 1st, 2006, 01:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Ive never used that long stick thing, as mines always worked without it, sound quality is exactly the same

Jul 1st, 2006, 01:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 286 Offline	OK. Mine is on order from Ebay. Thanks for the help.

Jul 3rd, 2006, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
deggles MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 208 Offline	I bought one of these Honda aerials off eBay which I have fitted to my One Convertible Now I want one for my Mum's 2003 tintop One as well but I can't seem to unscrew the standard aerial Is it a different fitment, it looks like it might be moulded on to the base? I'm a bit confused as other people seem to have fitted them to their 2003 MINIs. Is there something I'm missing?

Jul 4th, 2006, 09:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Maybe you're just weak .... they have not changed the design.

Jul 4th, 2006, 09:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
tom2005 SUPERcharged My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiM Here's of a shot of the stubby aerial on my MINI Hi, Where would I get an aerial like that? It seems to match the bottom oem part of the aerial well. Is it the S2000 one like off ebay/ Cheers Tom

Jul 4th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	I'd say you might have a lot of luck if you PM the user who posted the picture . Its not one that you'll find on eBay, or any stores .

Jul 4th, 2006, 09:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
tom2005 SUPERcharged My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 316 Offline	oh yeah cheers

Jul 5th, 2006, 06:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Thanks a lot fella's. Got my Honda aerial in the post from Ebay this morning. Only cost £3 and looks great.

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