New aftermarket antenna

[Dibo718]

Yeah it does involve drilling the roof but i have no headliner at the time so i dont have worry about ripping that and ill just make sure i use a good sealant on the base of the new antenna. i just think it looks a lot more symetrical having it in the center of the car rather than one side, but hey thats just my opinion.

[ldsbeaker]

yikes. This requires drilling through the roof? double yikes.

[Dibo718]

I took out my oem antenna and i am going to buy the M3 rep antenna from bav-auto for $60. i believe it comes with the extension wire so i can run it to the front of the car, imo it looks a lot better than the oem one and isnt too expensive, but i havent decided yet if im going to mount it in the front or the back of the roof like an e46.

[1987E30project]

I think the motor is busted plus the mast is broken and the rubber grommet disintegrated. I don't want nor I want to spend money on this POS.

[franco90]

any one help

[franco90]

how big is antenna hole I am thinking of buying a stubby antenna fro pep-boys

[Mastrcruse]

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

I agree here after today.

I paid $20 for a new mast because when our units go bad its usually not that whole thing. It is OEM repacement mast, looks good and works great.

And ALL of the static and motor noise is gone.

[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

[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.

[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.

[NC325iC]

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

[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?

[asubimmer]

lol have you mounted it?

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

[dude8383]

e30 m3 antenna ftw :twisted:

lol have you mounted it?

[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.