radio aerial for e88

olds350 · 01-20-2019, 09:53 AM

I was washing the e88 the other day and I noticed that the rubber base of the stock radio aerial was badly cracked. When you flexed the antennae base, it was exposing the metal core of the aerial. The last thing I need is water making it's way down to some of the electrical boxes.

Where is a good place to either purchase a stock replacement or a good aftermarket? The stock aerial looks fine considering it's fairly short to begin with, but I would consider a shorter one. I do listen to the radio from time to time, so being able to use the radio is a must and I know some of the shorter antennas can limit signal strength.

kr3678 · 01-20-2019, 12:17 PM

Mine was the same when I bought our car. I replaced it with this one:

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

I haven't noticed any reception problems.

Tuxedo · 01-20-2019, 01:48 PM

I replaced mine with oem it was $37 if you go ebay or Amazon be sure to get the universal phone ready as the threads have different sizes. Looking at real oem it's confusing
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...33#65209225142
North American cars want this one:
Preparation f tel.installation universal
S639A=Yes

S640A=Yes
05 Antenna rod 1 65209170351

JimD · 01-21-2019, 09:18 AM

This is the one I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reception is if anything better. It's too early to tell about how long it will last but the price is at least low.

DarthFader · 01-21-2019, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinR

Mine was the same when I bought our car. I replaced it with this one:

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

I haven't noticed any reception problems.

I have the same one and recommend it as well. Good reception and looks better than stock.

olds350 · 01-22-2019, 04:17 PM

Based on recommendations, I've ordered the one from ECS tuning. Should be here in a few days along with a new console tray to replace the smokers package ash tray...

docpanama · 01-23-2019, 08:42 AM

I went with this one:

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the_stubby_antenna_for_bmw/

looks great, reception is great. I can post pics if desired.

Matt

JimD · 01-24-2019, 02:34 PM

What failed on my original antenna was just the rubbery coating. It may make sense to get one that is powder coated or anodized so there is not coating to fail.

01-20-2019, 09:53 AM	#1
olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	radio aerial for e88 I was washing the e88 the other day and I noticed that the rubber base of the stock radio aerial was badly cracked. When you flexed the antennae base, it was exposing the metal core of the aerial. The last thing I need is water making it's way down to some of the electrical boxes. Where is a good place to either purchase a stock replacement or a good aftermarket? The stock aerial looks fine considering it's fairly short to begin with, but I would consider a shorter one. I do listen to the radio from time to time, so being able to use the radio is a must and I know some of the shorter antennas can limit signal strength.
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kr3678 Private 16 Rep 93 Posts Drives: '10 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3)	Mine was the same when I bought our car. I replaced it with this one: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...m/65202296761/ I haven't noticed any reception problems. __________________ '18 VW Passat GT '12 Volvo C70 T5 Inscription '05 MINI Cooper S '87 VW Cabriolet
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Tuxedo Bowties r cool ▶:◀ 1409 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 09' 128i MT e88, 24'G05 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i e88 [0.00]	I replaced mine with oem it was $37 if you go ebay or Amazon be sure to get the universal phone ready as the threads have different sizes. Looking at real oem it's confusing http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...33#65209225142 North American cars want this one: Preparation f tel.installation universal S639A=Yes S640A=Yes 05 Antenna rod 1 65209170351
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01-21-2019, 09:18 AM	#4
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Reception is if anything better. It's too early to tell about how long it will last but the price is at least low. __________________ 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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01-23-2019, 08:42 AM	#7
docpanama New Member 36 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 135i M-Sport (E88) Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0)	I went with this one: https://www.cravenspeed.com/the_stubby_antenna_for_bmw/ looks great, reception is great. I can post pics if desired. Matt
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olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Based on recommendations, I've ordered the one from ECS tuning. Should be here in a few days along with a new console tray to replace the smokers package ash tray...
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	What failed on my original antenna was just the rubbery coating. It may make sense to get one that is powder coated or anodized so there is not coating to fail. __________________ 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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