yes, i know the magnetic ones work, and thanks for the input...
when the time comes i will be using the "mini cooper" antenna because its the only solution i can find... that i can almost tolerate
my other half has the xm roady and that stupid magnetic and it drives me nuts... its such an after thought...
here is the link to the base... then you get the long antenna... put it right in the factory k5 antenna location
http://new.minimania.com/part/G2NMX7...5-56-Cooper--S