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09-20-2016, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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Stubby Update
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!
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I checked that BMW PN and it also lists an 83mm version, any reason why you went with the longer bit? Also pictures appreciated
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That's easy - now he can say that he has a bigger stubby than the rest of us.
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09-20-2016, 07:14 PM | #4 |
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Not to harsh your buzz, but isn't the FM antenna behind the rear bumper cover?
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09-20-2016, 11:54 PM | #7 |
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I'll buy that, especially coming from somebody named antennahead.
I need to go for Diversity Training.
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09-21-2016, 10:48 AM | #8 |
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LOL!! But hey - in the land of folks with stubbies, the guy with the biggest stubby is king!
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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.
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11-05-2016, 04:59 PM | #15 |
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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you had bought a 105mm antenna is that the part number is for a 105mm antenna -- that is no longer available, and has been replaced by an 83mm one. |
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Any website where we can order the 83mm one?
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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.
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Dang it - I totally forgot about BMW plastic/rubber qualities
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