New aftermarket antenna

[1987E30project]

So I removed the original antenna and installed an aftermarket unit. The new one comes with a bayonet plug but the cable in the car has a screw on type connector. Is there an adapter I can buy or should I cut the connector and somehow rewire the old cable to the bayonet.

[Kruzen]

Which one did you buy?

[asubimmer]

e30 m3 antenna ftw :twisted:

[1987E30project]

Which one did you buy?

One of those generic rubber antennas. I need it for now until I find something better.

[StereoInstaller1]

Never have found one in the aftermarket world...you might have better luck.

I just cut and solder.

Luke

[1987E30project]

Never have found one in the aftermarket world...you might have better luck.

I just cut and solder.

Luke

Luke,

For future reference. What do you recommend as a replacement antenna that is cheap, good looking and easy to install?

Jose

[ldsbeaker]

I know you didn't ask me, but I <3 the Z3 antenna and base. Not really THAT inexpensive, but it's plug and play with the right grommet, and looks good to me. You just have to remember to take it off before you go through the carwash.

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

You just have to remember to take it off before you go through the carwash.

My solution to that would be to not go through automatic car washes.

[dude8383]

e30 m3 antenna ftw :twisted:

lol have you mounted it?

[asubimmer]

lol have you mounted it?

yeah I had some pics posted on m42, I figured you saw it sorry

[1987E30project]

I know you didn't ask me, but I <3 the Z3 antenna and base. Not really THAT inexpensive, but it's plug and play with the right grommet, and looks good to me. You just have to remember to take it off before you go through the carwash.

Do have pictures?

[NC325iC]

why not just get an oem e30 antenna, best looking imo, they go away

[ldsbeaker]

My solution to that would be to not go through automatic car washes.

I don't very often at all. Maybe twice in the past year?
Pics as requested.

[1987E30project]

Well I just drilled out a plastic piece at the end of the antenna cable and inserted the bayonet connector. Reception seems to be fine. I'll test it out if that doesn't work then I'll cut and solder. I don't have the money to buy a new OEM antenna.

[StereoInstaller1]

I hate radio in general, so antenna choices to me are kinda meaningless.

I just bought a new grommit for my sweeties car, and am rebuilding her stock antenna.

What is wrong with yours?

Luke