Stubby Antenna

ryankr · 03-03-2016, 09:58 AM

Hey guys, looking to buy a stubby antenna for my coupe.

Is this the current go-to, or is there something else I should go for:

http://www.stubbyantenna.com/o-serie...stubby-antenna

Thanks!

Twixboy · 03-03-2016, 12:30 PM

Many of us purchased the 3" stubby antenna from mangowalk on ebay. They make them from about 1.5" up to 7" or more. They're all slightly different, so pick the one you like. It's all personal preference.

ryankr · 03-03-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

Many of us purchased the 3" stubby antenna from mangowalk on ebay. They make them from about 1.5" up to 7" or more. They're all slightly different, so pick the one you like. It's all personal preference.

Hows the reception? Any significant difference from stock?

Twixboy · 03-03-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ryankr

Hows the reception? Any significant difference from stock?

YMMV depending on how strong of a signal you normally get in your region. I live 20 miles from downtown Boston so I have no problems.

ryankr · 03-03-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

YMMV depending on how strong of a signal you normally get in your region. I live 20 miles from downtown Boston so I have no problems.

Fair assessment. Thanks for the help, just picked one up!

jmillet · 03-03-2016, 05:02 PM

Why not get the real thing: Sport Short Rod Antenna - P/N 65 20 2 296 761?
http://huskerparts.com/parts-search/...202296761.html

Bimmer_Addict · 03-06-2016, 04:00 PM

Yeah this is an OEM part 65-20-2-296-761
It's like a whole $30 on amazon why cheap out with one that won't look right?

StickMon · 03-06-2016, 09:38 PM

Stubby?
I went another direction.

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Finnegan · 03-06-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

Stubby?
I went another direction.

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inTgr8r · 03-07-2016, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer_Addict

Yeah this is an OEM part 65-20-2-296-761
It's like a whole $30 on amazon why cheap out with one that won't look right?

IMO, the Mangowalk is a better match than OE.

It looks better, the base aligns perfectly and the materials texture is the same.

ShakyDog · 03-07-2016, 04:36 PM

I have the mongowalk also, but your photo depicts exactly why I really do not like its looks 100%. It is a bit bent, not 100% strait. Mine looks the same way, I am sure no one else notices it, but for some crazy reason I do. I have the part number for the BMW stubby and I have had the number for years and I still have not replaced it...must not bother me too much :-)

Steve

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ryankr New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0Si Coupe Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Stubby Antenna Hey guys, looking to buy a stubby antenna for my coupe. Is this the current go-to, or is there something else I should go for: http://www.stubbyantenna.com/o-serie...stubby-antenna Thanks!
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Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	Many of us purchased the 3" stubby antenna from mangowalk on ebay. They make them from about 1.5" up to 7" or more. They're all slightly different, so pick the one you like. It's all personal preference.
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jmillet Captain 64 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 [0.00]	Why not get the real thing: Sport Short Rod Antenna - P/N 65 20 2 296 761? http://huskerparts.com/parts-search/...202296761.html __________________ Jim Millet 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Ultimate Red SOLD: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
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Bimmer_Addict Enlisted Member 8 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Yeah this is an OEM part 65-20-2-296-761 It's like a whole $30 on amazon why cheap out with one that won't look right?
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Stubby? I went another direction. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts. Last edited by StickMon; 03-06-2016 at 10:29 PM..
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ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	I have the mongowalk also, but your photo depicts exactly why I really do not like its looks 100%. It is a bit bent, not 100% strait. Mine looks the same way, I am sure no one else notices it, but for some crazy reason I do. I have the part number for the BMW stubby and I have had the number for years and I still have not replaced it...must not bother me too much :-) Steve
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