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12-22-2008, 08:02 PM | #1 |
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Why the external antenna?
Can someone explain why the Z4 has an external antenna?
Is this strictly for radio or is NAV incorporated as well? I don't understand why they didn't do a small shark fin on the trunk like the E93. |
12-23-2008, 01:22 AM | #2 |
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I agree the rear antenna is horrible. But i think a shark fin on the trunk is actualy alot worse and would sitort the classic lines of the car. I would rather see the antennas placed inside the windshield of the car if possible!
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12-23-2008, 08:35 AM | #3 |
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There are definitely some retro influences on the car, like the round switchgear on the dash and the general roadster layout. I guess the external antenna gives better reception and fits with that old-school look.
The shark fin would have been worse, I think they're doing the GPS with a small sensor on the dash. |
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12-23-2008, 11:49 AM | #4 |
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I would definitely replace the antenna with the stubby version. I don't use the radio anyway so if reception suffers I wouldn't care. It would be nice to be able to get the base and antenna body matched.
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12-23-2008, 04:21 PM | #5 |
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I can't see why they can't have AM reception through the same antenna as the FM antenna (buried in the bumper). But I see it this way... Jack in the box Antenna Ball FTW!
+1 on the shark fin looking bad. |
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12-23-2008, 04:24 PM | #6 |
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I'm starting to see how the shark fin would ruin the lines on the Z but a rubber external AM antenna in 2009 I just don't get.
Any current Z owners here have the stubby antenna? What's the shortest available? |
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I'm sure BMW can find a way not to have that cheap ass antenna sticking off the quarter panel. I can't understand why they spend all that money to redesign the car and then put something that ghetto on the car. Even KIA doesn't use them anymore.
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02-26-2009, 02:29 PM | #11 |
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there is a short version (280mm) in the german price list for 13 euro, have a look on www.bmw.de
I wonder why they did not put that one on the car!? should look beter |
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BMW have probably taken this approach because it potentially gives the best radio reception. Once everything goes digital then i'm sure we'll see these being truly historic. |
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Only the mast, you just unscrew the original one and replace it by the shorter one, done in about half a minute and it'll set you back only a few euro's... Grtz Ramius |
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09-06-2009, 09:52 AM | #19 | |
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Like reported, the mast just screws in to replace the factory long one. Dryer & Reinbold in Indianapolis, if you want to call and get part#. |
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Wait...I'm wrong. That's the aerial on US Mkt vehicles for your satellite radio Last edited by Z_Victor1; 09-06-2009 at 10:50 AM.. Reason: correction |
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09-06-2009, 11:16 AM | #21 |
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I think that sensor is for the climate control - detecting the amount of sunlight entering the car..
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01-25-2010, 12:29 PM | #22 |
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Z4 Mast Antenna
The mast antenna on the fender is not for AM reception...that is in the front roof panel along with most other antennas. The mast antenna is the "FM2 Antenna". It is for FM diversity. (According to BMW technical Documents)
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