Antenna delete plug - $.30 solution

[ParsedOut]

Lol, is this directed to me? Making tens of dollars a week? Yeah I wish. After paypal fees, shipping fees, cost of my envelopes, my time, I'm making pennies.

If this is not directed towards me, please disregard.

The "tens of dollars a week" was tongue and cheek, thought that was apparent. If you're selling the plugs, that's cool...I wasn't directing my comments to anyone in particular. Just sharing a working solution for a lot less money. ;)

[bmwman91]

That's what she sa........nevermind.

So, do you just not use the radio at all, or do you have an antenna hidden somewhere? I have seen people rig up their rear defroster grid and use it as an FM antenna (on non-E30's) and I have always sort of wanted to look into that.

[AndrewBird]

I would still use a little clear silicone if I was you. Just because it "popped" in, doesn't mean it's weather tight.

[jaywood]

Also way better than paying 25x the price for what is currently offered to only have to use a sealant to make it work. If I were a shrewd business man I'd stock up on these suckers and sell them for $5 each and make tens of dollars a week...instead I figured I'd share the information.

Lol, is this directed to me? Making tens of dollars a week? Yeah I wish. After paypal fees, shipping fees, cost of my envelopes, my time, I'm making pennies.

If this is not directed towards me, please disregard.

[ParsedOut]

Here's a pic on the car. (I still need to hit the ring with some buffing compound)

[illest318i]

Nice man! Good looking out, too bad I bought an antenna to fill in the hole :/

[ParsedOut]

Went down to my local Ace Hardware and found these nifty rubbery plugs in their hardware section. For all of 30 cents, you can grab the 7/8" ID plug which fits PERFECTLY in the empty antenna hole. I popped it in while still in the parking lot with a very satisfying snap. This is weather tight as is, doesn't need sealant.

Also way better than paying 25x the price for what is currently offered to only have to use a sealant to make it work. If I were a shrewd business man I'd stock up on these suckers and sell them for $5 each and make tens of dollars a week...instead I figured I'd share the information.

Ace's website is terrible, but I found the exact same thing on McMaster so you know what to look for in the store.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#9750k25/=pfua15