Stubby Update

ShakyDog · 09-20-2016, 09:39 AM

Like many on this site, I ordered a Mangowalk Stubby when I first got my Lucy. It always bothered me that it was slightly crooked. So I purchased a BMW Short Rod Antenna 105mm Part Number: 65202179726. It looks awesome and as a benefit that I had not heard from anyone, the FM reception is improved over the Mangowalk. So if you have a stubby and actually listen to FM, (me not so much) you have a better option, looks better also!

Steve

86Zed · 09-20-2016, 10:50 AM

I checked that BMW PN and it also lists an 83mm version, any reason why you went with the longer bit? Also pictures appreciated

Huz-Z · 09-20-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 86Zed

I checked that BMW PN and it also lists an 83mm version, any reason why you went with the longer bit? Also pictures appreciated

That's easy - now he can say that he has a bigger stubby than the rest of us.

StickMon · 09-20-2016, 07:14 PM

Not to harsh your buzz, but isn't the FM antenna behind the rear bumper cover?

antennahead · 09-20-2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

That's easy - now he can say that he has a bigger stubby than the rest of us.

Bigger stubby ........... isn't that an oxymoron

antennahead · 09-20-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

Not to harsh your buzz, but isn't the FM antenna behind the rear bumper cover?

Yes, I think the FM uses a dual diversity antenna system....... the stubby and the bumper antenna.

StickMon · 09-20-2016, 11:54 PM

I'll buy that, especially coming from somebody named antennahead.

I need to go for Diversity Training.

Huz-Z · 09-21-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Bigger stubby ........... isn't that an oxymoron

LOL!! But hey - in the land of folks with stubbies, the guy with the biggest stubby is king!

Finnegan · 09-21-2016, 05:30 PM

antennahead · 09-21-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

LOL!! But hey - in the land of folks with stubbies, the guy with the biggest stubby is king!

King Stubby .................... has a nice ring to it

ShakyDog · 09-22-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 86Zed

I checked that BMW PN and it also lists an 83mm version, any reason why you went with the longer bit? Also pictures appreciated

Honestly did not see the 83mm or I would have

Steve

ShakyDog · 10-10-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

Honestly did not see the 83mm or I would have

Steve

I just looked at the box, I have the 83mm...I am a dork.

Steve

ShakyDog · 11-05-2016, 01:21 PM

Here is the Mangowalk:

Here is the BMW 83mm:

Steve
(I removed the piece of fuzz on the top right after the photo)

XMetal · 11-05-2016, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the part number. I too, had recently replaced the weathered out Mangowalk stubby with the BMW and likes the BMW one much better.

wdb · 11-05-2016, 04:59 PM

I didn't know BMW offered one! Thanks for that.

I did a bit of research. Possibly the reason you thought you had bought a 105mm antenna is that the part number is for a 105mm antenna -- that is no longer available, and has been replaced by an 83mm one.

FD3S · 11-05-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wdb

I didn't know BMW offered one! Thanks for that.

I did a bit of research. Possibly the reason you thought you had bought a 105mm antenna is that the part number is for a 105mm antenna -- that is no longer available, and has been replaced by an 83mm one.

Any website where we can order the 83mm one?

XMetal · 11-05-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FD3S

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Originally Posted by wdb

I didn't know BMW offered one! Thanks for that.

I did a bit of research. Possibly the reason you thought you had bought a 105mm antenna is that the part number is for a 105mm antenna -- that is no longer available, and has been replaced by an 83mm one.

Any website where we can order the 83mm one?

I got mine from ECS

dazed^ · 11-06-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

I didn't know BMW offered one! Thanks for that.

I did a bit of research. Possibly the reason you thought you had bought a 105mm antenna is that the part number is for a 105mm antenna -- that is no longer available, and has been replaced by an 83mm one.

That might be good news. I had the 105 mm version, and it's plastic/rubber cover very quickly cracked at the base, after minimal use and exposure. I was disappointed with the quality of it; hopefully this one is better.

XMetal · 11-06-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dazed^

That might be good news. I had the 105 mm version, and it's plastic/rubber cover very quickly cracked at the base, after minimal use and exposure. I was disappointed with the quality of it; hopefully this one is better.

Dang it - I totally forgot about BMW plastic/rubber qualities

seank · 11-11-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

I just looked at the box, I have the 83mm...I am a dork.

Steve

So typical. You thought it was longer than it really was.

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