ZPOST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   ZPOST > BMW Z4 Roadster and Coupe > Z4 DIY (Do It Yourself) Articles
  TireRack

SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS!
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-02-2011, 08:51 PM   #111
3002 tii
Lieutenant General
3002 tii's Avatar
2272
Rep
12,559
Posts

Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CT

iTrader: (99)

Garage List
I got the oem short "sport" one and had a rubbery texture as opposed to some of the other stubbies which are metallic. Prefer rubber as metallic ones tend to get pitted over time depending on the weather and such.
__________________
Follow for latest mods
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2011, 10:03 PM   #112
zMpower08
Private
zMpower08's Avatar
United_States
8
Rep
61
Posts

Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sportline
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pensacola, FL

iTrader: (0)

Just ordered my 3" stubby today.
__________________
2008 M Roadster [SOLD] (Imola Red/Imola Red/Madeira Trim): Stubby Antenna, CDV delete, ZHP Knob, RE Transmission Mounts, RE SSK (Removed)
2012 335i Sportline (Melbourne Red/Black): Formula One Pinnacle Tint 15%R/30%F
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 11:54 AM   #113
rsutoratosu
Captain
113
Rep
778
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

I'm having problem removing mine.. gonna have to tape up the pliers and antenna..

its like a regular screw to unscrew it right ? counter-clockwise to open it ?
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 12:01 PM   #114
inTgr8r
Lieutenant General
inTgr8r's Avatar
Canada
2422
Rep
11,665
Posts

Drives: M2 Comp
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (10)

^yes
__________________
'21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
'18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold)
'13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold)
'07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2011, 09:32 PM   #115
sabbanick
Lieutenant
13
Rep
505
Posts

Drives: 08 SBM M coupe
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NY

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by rsutoratosu View Post
I'm having problem removing mine.. gonna have to tape up the pliers and antenna..

its like a regular screw to unscrew it right ? counter-clockwise to open it ?
be careful, i sheared the bolt using vise grips and had to take most of the interior truck panels out to reach the AM amplifier so i could remove the antenna housing. Previous owned used some strong ass adhesive to bond the two together!
Appreciate 0
      04-09-2011, 01:10 AM   #116
jdl1pt
Lieutenant
21
Rep
494
Posts

Drives: Z4M coupe 2007 IL Blue
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oakland, CA

iTrader: (5)

Just installed the 3 inch antenna. Man that thing is stubby. lol
__________________

|OEM Strut bar|ZHP Knob lighted|RPI Scoop|Zeckhausen Modified CDV|DIY Clutch Stop|Camber shim kit|
Appreciate 0
      04-09-2011, 08:01 AM   #117
rsutoratosu
Captain
113
Rep
778
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by sabbanick View Post
be careful, i sheared the bolt using vise grips and had to take most of the interior truck panels out to reach the AM amplifier so i could remove the antenna housing. Previous owned used some strong ass adhesive to bond the two together!
ah crapper..
__________________
-Roranji
Appreciate 0
      04-22-2011, 07:13 PM   #118
Amylovebus
Private
Amylovebus's Avatar
United_States
5
Rep
68
Posts

Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0 Alpine White
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: West Texas

iTrader: (0)

Stock Antenna Mod

Here are a couple of pics of my stock antenna after the Mr. cut it down for me. FM reception is just fine.

Name:  antenna - cut down.jpg
Views: 607
Size:  32.1 KB

Name:  antenna - cut down2.jpg
Views: 608
Size:  31.2 KB
__________________
Thanks,
Amy
Appreciate 0
      04-26-2011, 01:27 PM   #119
Thatcher
Second Lieutenant
United_States
42
Rep
256
Posts

Drives: M Coupes
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Manhattan / Miami / Maine

iTrader: (0)

just ordered a 3" on ebay from mangowalk for $12 shipped
__________________
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2011, 04:22 PM   #120
drbvac
First Lieutenant
drbvac's Avatar
Canada
22
Rep
347
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW M COUPE
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Charlottetown PEI, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
There are 118 replies to a post about short antennas? Wonder how many we'ed get for extra long ones ??
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2011, 09:44 PM   #121
Amylovebus
Private
Amylovebus's Avatar
United_States
5
Rep
68
Posts

Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0 Alpine White
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: West Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatcher View Post
just ordered a 3" on ebay from mangowalk for $12 shipped

You'll love it!
__________________
Thanks,
Amy
Appreciate 0
      05-01-2011, 11:00 AM   #122
The OZ
The OZ
The OZ's Avatar
United_States
0
Rep
6
Posts

Drives: Silver Roadster
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lacey, WA USA

iTrader: (0)

get a Mangowalk

Got mine at Mangowalk a couple of years ago, works fine and looks better than the original.
Appreciate 0
      05-06-2011, 07:04 PM   #123
rsutoratosu
Captain
113
Rep
778
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

Antenna Failed


After a year of holding the short antenna, i decided to put it in today.. i kept turning with pliers and it was no go... would not come off..

i was able to unscrew that thing under it and remove the whole base.. i figure ill just order a new base and put the shorty on it...

so sad....
__________________
-Roranji
Appreciate 0
      05-18-2011, 06:49 PM   #124
rsutoratosu
Captain
113
Rep
778
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

Finally !

I couldn't get my old one off, I just order a new base for 13 bucks..



__________________
-Roranji
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2011, 12:07 PM   #125
ZZZZ
Captain
50
Rep
753
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (1)

I'm extremely surprised this thread is so long and no one has recommended buying from www.stubbyantenna.com

Prices start at $13 including shipping and they have by far the largest selection of stubby antenna choices / colors.

Each antenna is rated for reception. So for those of us who want the stubby look but also want good reception, they can find their choice on the site.

Some of the antennas are 'variable length' or 'adjustable length', so you can play with it and lock it in at the length that you find most appealing + gives you the reception you want.

Here are the ones that fit our Z4's:
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail1...ey=BMW_Z4_2003

FYI - I don't have any connection at all to the website or owners.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2011, 09:54 PM   #126
antennahead
Captain
antennahead's Avatar
United_States
73
Rep
820
Posts

Drives: 2007 Z4MR silver grey
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Charleston, South Carolina

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZZZZ View Post
I'm extremely surprised this thread is so long and no one has recommended buying from www.stubbyantenna.com

Prices start at $13 including shipping and they have by far the largest selection of stubby antenna choices / colors.

Each antenna is rated for reception. So for those of us who want the stubby look but also want good reception, they can find their choice on the site.

Some of the antennas are 'variable length' or 'adjustable length', so you can play with it and lock it in at the length that you find most appealing + gives you the reception you want.

Here are the ones that fit our Z4's:
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail1...ey=BMW_Z4_2003

FYI - I don't have any connection at all to the website or owners.

I ordered mine from them a few months back, delivered quick and $13 including shipping. Reception is fine, no issues and much better look.
Appreciate 0
      06-09-2011, 06:24 AM   #127
bhoch
SSGT USMC - '78 - '86
bhoch's Avatar
United_States
13
Rep
487
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0si
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Liberty Hill, Tx

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2007 BMW Z4  [7.33]
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZZZZ View Post
I'm extremely surprised this thread is so long and no one has recommended buying from www.stubbyantenna.com

Here are the ones that fit our Z4's:
http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail1...ey=BMW_Z4_2003

FYI - I don't have any connection at all to the website or owners.

I have the I-series from them on my Z4. Works great. I really don't notice any difference in reception between this and the OEM one. Looks much better then the OEM too.
__________________
Thanks,
Bill

2007 3.0si Roadster Black/Red, sport, Piano Black F14 Forgestar's
Appreciate 0
      06-09-2011, 10:05 AM   #128
SHEEDI
Banned
United_States
599
Rep
2,703
Posts

Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 BMW 335i  [8.50]
here is Carbon fiber stubby antena
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Carbon-...7631846&sr=1-2
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2011, 02:47 PM   #129
Uncle Russ
Rocket Scientist
Uncle Russ's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
72
Posts

Drives: '08 M Roadster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NoVA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Ok, my antenna and base were corroded together. Despite the PB Blaster I sprayed on the seized pin, I could not get it to release and ended up shearing it off. I drilled it out and tried to remove its remains with an extractor (after more PB) and all it did was spin the base. I'm now going to order a replacement base & grommet to get this thing finished. Is there just the one retaining nut at the base of the amplifier module that holds everything together?
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2011, 07:18 PM   #130
sabbanick
Lieutenant
13
Rep
505
Posts

Drives: 08 SBM M coupe
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NY

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Russ View Post
Ok, my antenna and base were corroded together. Despite the PB Blaster I sprayed on the seized pin, I could not get it to release and ended up shearing it off. I drilled it out and tried to remove its remains with an extractor (after more PB) and all it did was spin the base. I'm now going to order a replacement base & grommet to get this thing finished. Is there just the one retaining nut at the base of the amplifier module that holds everything together?
yes, but you have to remove the interior trunk trim panels to get to it.
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2011, 07:32 PM   #131
Uncle Russ
Rocket Scientist
Uncle Russ's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
72
Posts

Drives: '08 M Roadster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NoVA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Thanks, good to know. Not sure if I'm missing a trim panel (just bought the car CPO in July) or not, but I can reach the amplifier module and feel the nut without removing any trim pieces.
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2012, 07:48 PM   #132
inTgr8r
Lieutenant General
inTgr8r's Avatar
Canada
2422
Rep
11,665
Posts

Drives: M2 Comp
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (10)

Quote:
Originally Posted by inTgr8r View Post
Here it is....
I just got this in the mailbox today

I think it's the perfect stubby.....

This one is 3" and... it's also available in 5"
I'm out in the country a bit where AM can be a little week... it seemed to be just fine.
It may be a little weaker than OEM but I'm not sure since I rarely listen to AM radio.

pic across rear deck....

It's avalable here - http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Black-Rubb...#ht_3887wt_922


& the close up...
The base match is perfect... even the material is an exact match.
You would think it's OEM


And on top of that.... it's flexible
Old thread ttt


...had a couple of recent requests for stubby info
__________________
'21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
'18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold)
'13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold)
'07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:44 PM.




zpost
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST