Sport Short Rod Antenna

BuckarooVT90 · 09-30-2010, 07:48 PM

has anybody tried one of these antenna:

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=3013

how much of AM signal degradation has anyone experienced?

BuckarooVT90 · 10-15-2010, 06:23 PM

well I just ordered one to give it a try. I'll post pictures once I get it installed.

mke135i · 10-19-2010, 10:14 PM

Yeah, I have it on mine. Works fine.

BuckarooVT90 · 10-19-2010, 10:59 PM

still waiting for mine to arrive...

nordique14 · 10-19-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckarooVT90

how much of AM signal degradation has anyone experienced?

People still listen to AM radio?

Barry45RPM · 10-20-2010, 02:07 PM

Where's the FM antenna?

BrokenVert · 10-20-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

People still listen to AM radio?

What if I want to rock out to some Jonas Brothers on Disney radio? Its AM 1560

and to answer the question it doesnt degrade it at all.

BuckarooVT90 · 10-23-2010, 09:58 PM

finally arrived last night... some comparo shots

Barry45RPM · 10-24-2010, 11:23 AM

Looks nice. Is it a direct screw on replacement installation? (Is that a Tag watch?)

BuckarooVT90 · 10-24-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM

Looks nice. Is it a direct screw on replacement installation? (Is that a Tag watch?)

yep screws right in... the antenna comes with 3 different sized studs that can be used for various bimmer vehicles I presume... I just picked the one that fit, used a flathead to secure it into the bottom of the antenna then just screwed it into the base... took all of 2 minutes.

I live in a valley so I've noticed a little AM reception degradation but shouldn't be a big problem.

and yes its a Tag, the wife gave it to me for Valentine's day 10 years ago...

BuckarooVT90 · 10-25-2010, 10:25 PM

okay I retract what I said before about signal degradation... driving around town today... I didn't notice any at all... AM radio reception was not compromised for me at all for the local station I tune to at lunch.

Dackelone · 11-10-2010, 08:40 AM

Hey Buckaroo,

What is the part number for this short sport ant? The above BMW website lists 65202179726, but RealOEM says that is not a good number. Just curious.

I only found this sport antenna for the 1er Hatch's...

Antenna rod KURZ - 280MM 65200427463 $21.75

This one is 280 mm long. Not short like yours.

JimD · 11-10-2010, 10:41 AM

Here is a link to one source:

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/1-Se...duct_info.html

I do not think that any of these little antennas are from BMW, I think they are all aftermarket.

Jim

BlackjackMulligan · 11-10-2010, 11:06 AM

I got the short antenna from Bimmian a couple of years ago- looks very similar to the antenna above. I've noticed no degradation in signal, however I rarely listen to the regular radio.

Dackelone · 11-10-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JimD

I do not think that any of these little antennas are from BMW, I think they are all aftermarket.

Jim

That was what I thought so too. Until I found this on ebay.de last night!

So... BMW does make one.

I just thought someone might have a part number.

BuckarooVT90 · 11-10-2010, 05:06 PM

65202179726 is the part number

Dackelone · 11-10-2010, 05:15 PM

Thanks Buckaroo.

RealOEM must not have the latest parts data base yet. It still shows that this part doesn't exist. I am sure it is in BMW's system though.

Thx.

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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	okay I retract what I said before about signal degradation... driving around town today... I didn't notice any at all... AM radio reception was not compromised for me at all for the local station I tune to at lunch.
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Dackelone European Editor 10633 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Hey Buckaroo, What is the part number for this short sport ant? The above BMW website lists 65202179726, but RealOEM says that is not a good number. Just curious. I only found this sport antenna for the 1er Hatch's... Antenna rod KURZ - 280MM 65200427463 $21.75 This one is 280 mm long. Not short like yours.
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JimD Brigadier General 369 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Here is a link to one source: http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/1-Se...duct_info.html I do not think that any of these little antennas are from BMW, I think they are all aftermarket. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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BuckarooVT90 Private First Class 10 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	65202179726 is the part number Attached Images
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Dackelone European Editor 10633 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Thanks Buckaroo. RealOEM must not have the latest parts data base yet. It still shows that this part doesn't exist. I am sure it is in BMW's system though. Thx.
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