Source Found for Stubby Aerial for USA Owners

Memphis1 · 11-20-2009, 08:45 AM

that took forever to get here, but the wait was worth it... looks clean now

BOGONY · 11-20-2009, 10:37 AM

Just got mine. Less than 1 week from ordering. Perfect fit.
I should buy them in bulk and sell them to my BMW parts Dept

EandS · 11-20-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Oh Captain My Captain

How is the AM/FM/HD reception out on the road?

Finally did some more testing today - not out on the road but out in the driveway well away from the previous obstructions and things which might interfere with reception.

As before, the aerial has no bearing at all on satellite and FM reception - they are unchanged even without either of the antennas installed which means they must be using something else. That includes FM HD of which I was able to pick up a lot of stations.

Also as before, AM was another matter. In the new test location there was much better reception of AM stations with the stubby aerial, but there were approximately 2.5x as many adequately received with the OEM long aerial. No AM HD was detected with either.

My conclusion is still the same - if AM reception for some reason seriously matters to you, I wouldn't switch to the short aerial.

I am pleased to read so many people are having success with the UK supplier.

Best regards,
Ed

Jay Zone · 11-20-2009, 05:17 PM

I'll keep the long antenna in the trunk just in case I get a craving for AM.

JZ

rmorin49 · 12-04-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JeF4y

Just ordered.

Worst case, I'm out $12. I spend that on lunch every day. LOL..

I should have ordered 20 of them and sold them here in the US. =)

Did you get your antenna, did it fit? Thanks.

msimon18 · 12-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Is anyone using this stubby antenna with the smart pohone integration ?? The stock antennna is connected to the phone in this application to provide better connectivity.....

Memphis1 · 12-05-2009, 07:53 PM

the cellphones connects to the shark fin, not to the aerial rod...

msimon18 · 12-06-2009, 07:44 AM

Mempphis - not according to the manual. If you read it you will see that the cell phone is connected to the RADIO antenna if the smartphone cradle option in in use.

ChuckB · 12-06-2009, 08:18 AM

Just to help clarify the various antennae on the new Z4

Rear Bumper - FM antennae runs the width of the rear bumber, with an amplifier buried on the left side.

AM - Left rear quarter panel, this uses the antenna core.

Internal Phone - this is 1 of 2 antennae for phone use, one is the spiral wound wire around the AM antenna rod, the other antenna is a shark fin under the left rear bumper. there is also a backup antenna under the center console storage unit, which antenna is used is based on the frequencies used in each region.

GPS - in the black box at the top center of the windshield

DAB - in the black box at the top center of the windshield

TV - Runs from both rear corners of the bumper along the left side

msimon18 · 12-06-2009, 02:47 PM

ChuckB,

Thx for the info. seems you know a lort about this. The way it was related to me is that the SHARK FIN w/ internal telephone antenna is used for the BUIILT IN phone that is used for BMW assist etc. The WIRE around the antenna core is used for the SNAP in adapter for the smart phone etc.

ChuckB · 12-06-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msimon18

ChuckB,

Thx for the info. seems you know a lort about this. The way it was related to me is that the SHARK FIN w/ internal telephone antenna is used for the BUIILT IN phone that is used for BMW assist etc. The WIRE around the antenna core is used for the SNAP in adapter for the smart phone etc.

I suspect you may be correct, I have an iTouch w/ the BMW Adapter cable for music and use Bluetooth on my cell phone [an old Nokia 6131], can't see replacing my phone just to use the snap-in. Most of the info I get is from the BMW workshop in Hockenehim but my German just ain't that good so a few things do get lost in translation, and the beers don't help either

teagueAMX · 12-06-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckB

. . .and the beers don't help either

LOL

BMroller · 12-07-2009, 01:58 PM

I wish BMW would make the body colored short antenna like the SL's.

http://www.cregarcars.net/images/200..._White_005.jpg

Image is real big so didnt want to post it here

Mr Breeze · 07-29-2010, 08:38 AM

I am late to the party as I am a week or so away from taking delivery of my Zed4....the link to eBay is no longer working.

Someone should have bought a bulk case of these and sold to us here in the US via the forum....

I'll keep searching for a solution....

Memphis1 · 07-29-2010, 08:53 AM

You could hunt around for the Peugeot one but otherwise you can go here, I got the "I" model in black

http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail1...ey=BMW_Z4_2003

Mr Breeze · 07-29-2010, 09:03 AM

Thanks Memphis.
I also found this:
http://stores.ebay.com/Mangowalk-Inc/

So it looks like I have some options that doesn't require going outside of the states.

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BOGONY Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2012 335i cab /2011 535 XI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Just got mine. Less than 1 week from ordering. Perfect fit. I should buy them in bulk and sell them to my BMW parts Dept
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Jay Zone Private First Class 11 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i & 2010 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I'll keep the long antenna in the trunk just in case I get a craving for AM. JZ
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12-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#28
msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	Is anyone using this stubby antenna with the smart pohone integration ?? The stock antennna is connected to the phone in this application to provide better connectivity..... __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	Mempphis - not according to the manual. If you read it you will see that the cell phone is connected to the RADIO antenna if the smartphone cradle option in in use. __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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12-06-2009, 08:18 AM	#31
ChuckB Lieutenant 17 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2020 X2 2.0i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hockenheim, Germany (APO) iTrader: (0)	Just to help clarify the various antennae on the new Z4 Rear Bumper - FM antennae runs the width of the rear bumber, with an amplifier buried on the left side. AM - Left rear quarter panel, this uses the antenna core. Internal Phone - this is 1 of 2 antennae for phone use, one is the spiral wound wire around the AM antenna rod, the other antenna is a shark fin under the left rear bumper. there is also a backup antenna under the center console storage unit, which antenna is used is based on the frequencies used in each region. GPS - in the black box at the top center of the windshield DAB - in the black box at the top center of the windshield TV - Runs from both rear corners of the bumper along the left side
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12-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#32
msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	ChuckB, Thx for the info. seems you know a lort about this. The way it was related to me is that the SHARK FIN w/ internal telephone antenna is used for the BUIILT IN phone that is used for BMW assist etc. The WIRE around the antenna core is used for the SNAP in adapter for the smart phone etc. __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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12-07-2009, 01:58 PM	#35
BMroller New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330ci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ca iTrader: (0)	I wish BMW would make the body colored short antenna like the SL's. http://www.cregarcars.net/images/200..._White_005.jpg Image is real big so didnt want to post it here
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07-29-2010, 08:38 AM	#36
Mr Breeze Private First Class 22 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	I am late to the party as I am a week or so away from taking delivery of my Zed4....the link to eBay is no longer working. Someone should have bought a bulk case of these and sold to us here in the US via the forum.... I'll keep searching for a solution....
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	You could hunt around for the Peugeot one but otherwise you can go here, I got the "I" model in black http://www.stubbyantenna.com/detail1...ey=BMW_Z4_2003 __________________
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07-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#38
Mr Breeze Private First Class 22 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	Thanks Memphis. I also found this: http://stores.ebay.com/Mangowalk-Inc/ So it looks like I have some options that doesn't require going outside of the states.
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