Smaller antenna for my '07 Z4

LisaLannister · 12-19-2020, 07:02 AM

I am looking at replacing the OEM antenna with one that is shorter. Any recommendations on which is best?

Thanks

Steeler · 12-19-2020, 08:07 AM

The OEM antenna is a pain to remove, especially if the threaded parts are corroded.
I simply cut done my stock antenna.

Reception for me was not affected.

Emmrbee · 12-19-2020, 10:12 AM

I have used this one for years and it works very well

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...m/65202296761/

Lots of others are available on Amazon

(Never cut your antenna, it has a measured length of coil for optimal reception)

pyshin · 12-19-2020, 11:50 AM

https://www.cravenspeed.com/stubby-j...w-z3-z4-coupe/

I've run these Stubby Jr's on my last 3 cars and they look great and have never affected reception.

WGScales · 12-20-2020, 02:22 PM

I've had this Cravenspeed stub on my 2003 Roadster for 3 years without issue. Easy install and no reception issues.
https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-orig...w-z3-z4-coupe/

LisaLannister · 12-21-2020, 06:42 PM

Thanks to all of you.

I bought mine on ecstuning (thanks Emmrbee).

Efthreeoh · 12-24-2020, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaLannister

Thanks to all of you.

I bought mine on ecstuning (thanks Emmrbee).

Spray some penetrating oil under the old antenna lip to get it on the mounting screw threads. I broke my antenna off in the mount and had to drill it out and re-tap the mount.

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LisaLannister Private 48 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 650 Xi Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Smaller antenna for my '07 Z4 I am looking at replacing the OEM antenna with one that is shorter. Any recommendations on which is best? Thanks
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Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	The OEM antenna is a pain to remove, especially if the threaded parts are corroded. I simply cut done my stock antenna. Reception for me was not affected. __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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Emmrbee Retired 96 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I have used this one for years and it works very well https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...m/65202296761/ Lots of others are available on Amazon (Never cut your antenna, it has a measured length of coil for optimal reception)
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pyshin Private First Class 111 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 97c2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	https://www.cravenspeed.com/stubby-j...w-z3-z4-coupe/ I've run these Stubby Jr's on my last 3 cars and they look great and have never affected reception.
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WGScales Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Merlot Red 2003 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 535xi Touring [0.00] 2003 Z4 3.0 Roadster [6.00] 2011 128i M-Sport [0.00]	I've had this Cravenspeed stub on my 2003 Roadster for 3 years without issue. Easy install and no reception issues. https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-orig...w-z3-z4-coupe/
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LisaLannister Private 48 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 650 Xi Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks to all of you. I bought mine on ecstuning (thanks Emmrbee).
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