Few questions for the enthusiasts!

1SerieStud · 02-19-2014, 12:05 PM

Folks,

I'm sure this has been discussed at one point or another, but does anyone know how much the OEM M coupe wheels weigh?

Also, I've seen a few cars on the forum with short, stubby antennas. What is the best one to have, without sacrificing signal strength, and where can I get one?

Thanks!

sbtwister · 02-19-2014, 02:49 PM

Can't comment on the wheel weight -

Best place to find a stubby is Mangowalk - you can find them on eBay or www.mangowalk.com.
Your reception (FM) will not be affected - the primary FM antenna is buried behind the rear bumper (fender?). I have a 1.4" CF stubby, and on the infrequent occasions that I use FM, I have had no problems. I have heard that AM reception, on the other hand, may be somewhat compromised.

Jroc · 02-19-2014, 03:26 PM

I believe if you find crfines build thread you will find the wheel weights in there among with a grocery list of mods you'll want to do.

Mtxzptlk · 02-19-2014, 04:36 PM

Stock wheel weight is around 24.5 - 25.0 lbs. IIRC.

intoflatlines · 02-19-2014, 04:43 PM

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...39&postcount=1

F: 24.75 lbs
R: 25.88 lbs

ANUSTART · 02-19-2014, 04:58 PM

Mangowalk is a really well made antenna. Better than the BMW stubby and cheaper.

1SerieStud · 02-19-2014, 05:04 PM

Thank you fellas!

Psychodo · 02-19-2014, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbtwister

Can't comment on the wheel weight -

Best place to find a stubby is Mangowalk - you can find them on eBay or www.mangowalk.com.
Your reception (FM) will not be affected - the primary FM antenna is buried behind the rear bumper (fender?). I have a 1.4" CF stubby, and on the infrequent occasions that I use FM, I have had no problems. I have heard that AM reception, on the other hand, may be somewhat compromised.

Nice, thanks for the info.

Yvette · 02-19-2014, 07:30 PM

i got cheap shortty antenna
no provlem here

imz4n · 02-20-2014, 07:31 AM

Changing to a stubby antenna effects AM only, the FM antenna is behind the rear bumper.

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sbtwister Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2005 3.0i Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	Can't comment on the wheel weight - Best place to find a stubby is Mangowalk - you can find them on eBay or www.mangowalk.com. Your reception (FM) will not be affected - the primary FM antenna is buried behind the rear bumper (fender?). I have a 1.4" CF stubby, and on the infrequent occasions that I use FM, I have had no problems. I have heard that AM reception, on the other hand, may be somewhat compromised. __________________ Alpine white Z4 3.0i, Dream red leather, M-sport seats, Sport package, Xenons, Heated seats, Premium sound, XM Radio, Aux in, Strut brace, Black grill, CF Roundels, Stubby, Half foam.
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Jroc Lieutenant 13 Rep 415 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I believe if you find crfines build thread you will find the wheel weights in there among with a grocery list of mods you'll want to do. __________________ 07 TiAG Coupe @Jroc561
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Mtxzptlk Driving Dog 871 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: 635/1815, X3M Comp Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: That somewhere over the rainbow iTrader: (10)	Stock wheel weight is around 24.5 - 25.0 lbs. IIRC.
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intoflatlines Lieutenant 67 Rep 501 Posts Drives: Z4MR, E34, E30 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...39&postcount=1 F: 24.75 lbs R: 25.88 lbs
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Mangowalk is a really well made antenna. Better than the BMW stubby and cheaper.
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