1.5" Stubby?

All American 6 · 02-11-2012, 07:43 PM

http://www.mangowalk.com/index.php?c...num%20Antennas

Anyone have any experience with the 1.5" stubby?

I see many here use the 3".

If 3 is good, 1.5 can only be better

The kid is loving the car

(Me too!)

Jmanscotch · 02-11-2012, 08:14 PM

My lady busted out laughing while reading this thread title over my shoulder, that said, I use the 3" and it gets the job done...I'm sure the 1.5" works, but like the 3" it would naturally choke down reception *some*. If you don't use the radio much, give it a test.

Pheonix · 02-11-2012, 09:56 PM

Yes, the reception wont be as good. Especially AM stations, I could barely get ESPN...But it definitely gives the car a cleaner look

Nikki · 02-11-2012, 10:11 PM

I think the 1.5" would look a little inadequate IMO. 3" is perfect.

prodigal_m · 02-11-2012, 10:17 PM

That's what she said

mfanatic325 · 02-11-2012, 10:21 PM

Stubby envy? I betchyall I got the longest one

All American 6 · 02-12-2012, 07:58 AM

OK, scrap the 1.5" idea.

3" on order.

thanks,
AA6

We're going to drive out of the neighborhood for the first time today!

Jmanscotch · 02-12-2012, 12:16 PM

I think that was a good choice.

Coupe looks sharp, enjoy the drive!

Shipkiller · 02-12-2012, 05:11 PM

The fender antenna is only for AM stations.
The FM antenna is in the rear bumper.

All American 6 · 02-12-2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

The fender antenna is only for AM stations.
The FM antenna is in the rear bumper.

Good info.

Explains why I took off the factory whip antenna and the FM radio still played perfectly without it. I was thinking a stubby is going to work just fine. I never use AM (in a car!)

Had a great drive today. Kid still too scared to get into much traffic and that's ok.

ZStig · 02-12-2012, 08:29 PM

this thread cracks me up

ShakyDog · 02-13-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

The fender antenna is only for AM stations.
The FM antenna is in the rear bumper.

Reading this: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/...unications.pdf

Confirms what I thought all along. It uses a diversity antenna system for the FM so both the outside antenna and the inside bumber antenna are used for FM.

Steve

Phishman · 02-13-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

The fender antenna is only for AM stations.
The FM antenna is in the rear bumper.

Really??? cause after I installed the 3" I got horrible FM reception. I bring along a cd if it's a long ride.

Shipkiller · 02-13-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phishman

Really??? cause after I installed the 3" I got horrible FM reception. I bring along a cd if it's a long ride.

The diversity (antenna) amplifier (DA) increases FM signal response. There is a separate AM amplifier at the base of the rod antenna that is not connected to the DA. The HF signals paths shown in the schematic are for FM.

http://www.shipkiller.com/Antenna_System.html
http://www.shipkiller.com/Diversity%20Amplifier.pdf

The DA might be faulty and you are pulling HF (FM) from the AM antenna.
You might have an issue and don't know it.....

Phishman · 02-13-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

The DA might be faulty and you are pulling HF (FM) from the AM antenna.
You might have an issue and don't know it.....

Thanks for the information, I'll look into it.

KevinC · 02-13-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All American 6

Anyone have any experience with the 1.5" stubby? I see many here use the 3".

Brain · 02-13-2012, 09:19 PM

gave that bitch my 3" stubby. bitches love 3" stubbies

Shipkiller · 02-13-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phishman

Thanks for the information, I'll look into it.

I just looked again at my documentation. The fender antenna is also used for FM, not just AM. So it is a AM/FM antenna with the bumper antenna just FM and that one feed the DA.

mfanatic325 · 02-14-2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marketing

gave that bitch my 3" stubby. bitches love 3" stubbies

way to represent your forum alias/handle/username

msh441 · 02-14-2012, 01:49 PM

I heard its not the LENGTH that matters... But the DIAMETER.

beta · 02-14-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh441

I heard its not the LENGTH that matters... But the DIAMETER.

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