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  1. #1
    johnlewis99
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    How many owners in the group has kept the regular MINI long antenna, as opposed to replacing them with a short one such as an S2000 or similar?
    and why do you like (either one)?

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    Sponsor & Jakey
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    I changed the standard (long) antenna for Avonbars' shorter Bee Sting model. Haven't noticed any deterioration in reception whatsoever.

    It's a personal opinion but I thought the factroy fit antenna looked just a little bit big on the car.
    Occasional MINI driver....... but mostly Uma Thurman ;0)

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    So far i've stuck with the original, well, i've got to keep something, i just can't afford to replace it

    Bonnie Scotland

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    I changed mine because the garage door kept twanging it everytime I shut it
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    I have kept my shark fin cos I like it

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    GAJ
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    I had a wee TT style aerial fitted which looked ace but the reception did suffer so now I am bank to the standard twirly pole!

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    Once you've had a twirly pole it's hard not to go back...

  8. #8
    Wul
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    I got the halfords three size version - stumpy / not so stumpy / big wanger

    Got it on not so stumpy setting and it looks pretty good and reception has been fine.

    Liked the twirly aerial but it did make the car look a wee bit like a RC Toy!

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    Big is beautiful and on special occassions, I like to hang a flag on it:evil:

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    Sponsor & Jakey
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    quote:Originally posted by weefossy

    Big is beautiful and on special occassions, I like to hang a flag on it:evil:
    Ooof Ye :I You'll be making Wul feel inferior, with his 'not so stumpy'
    Occasional MINI driver....... but mostly Uma Thurman ;0)

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