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01-25-2016, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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I've read a bunch of the feedback on replacing the OEM Antenna with a stubby but there are so many to choose from. What has worked out well for you ?
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01-25-2016, 11:41 AM | #2 |
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My last one was a Stubby 4" carbon fiber. But i just replaced it with a smaller 3" carbon fiber. At first i thought i was getting static from it but realized i was on the fringe of the radio station area. Even the 3" antenna is working good for me. very low profile.
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01-25-2016, 11:55 AM | #3 |
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I have the oem stubby. It is very noticeably poor in reception sensitivity and frequency response. The stereo also works much better with the standard oem 14" antennae.
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01-25-2016, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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I have the OEM stubby as well. I used the standard length antenna for a number of months before making the switch and unlike Zyal8r, in my location there was no discernable difference in reception or frequency response (although I never did instrumented tests before and after).
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01-25-2016, 08:33 PM | #5 |
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This is the one that was most popularly used a few years back, which I had on my car.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHORT-STUB...p2047675.l2557 It seems like the seller no longer sells it... but you can send him a message to see if he can get it for you. From personal experience, a much lower profile than the original and BMW OEM one (which is still pretty long) and no problem whatsoever with any interception or signal/reception lost. Also if I'm not mistaken is an OEM Citroen part, just happens to have the same base size as the E89, so quality is there. |
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