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Fixed mast antenna for E30?
I've owned my '89 E30 (325is) since brand new. I've replaced the
motorized antenna mast at least 4 times and it's broken again. I'd like to replace this antenna with a simple, non motorized fixed antenna mast because the part alone is around $150. My local BMW shop won't do it (they're not really creative thinkers or improvisers; they just like to bolt on parts). I haven't been to the dealer, yet. Has anyone tried this? If so, what type of antenna did you purchase? Many thanks in advance!! JP |
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Fixed mast antenna for E30?
Define broken? Is it just the mast won't go up and down or has it
truely died? If the motor runs but the mast itself is stuck (which I suspect is the case), you just need a new mast. In this case, your local shop has been soaking you for a new antenea when in fact you needed a $20 mast. The motor units are pretty reliable but the mast gets gunked up (since nobody cleans and properly lubes them) and stops going up and down. On 25 Jan 2007 10:06:19 -0800, wrote: >I've owned my '89 E30 (325is) since brand new. I've replaced the >motorized antenna mast at least 4 times and it's broken again. I'd like >to replace this antenna with a simple, non motorized fixed antenna mast >because the part alone is around $150. My local BMW shop won't do it >(they're not really creative thinkers or improvisers; they just like to >bolt on parts). I haven't been to the dealer, yet. Has anyone tried >this? If so, what type of antenna did you purchase? > >Many thanks in advance!! JP |
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Fixed mast antenna for E30?
The E36 convertibles have a fixed antenna that is mounted to the rear
fender. It has a rubber base that is about 4 inches long, so it can flex when something hits it. I've seen them on eBay. I think your car has a convertible model that uses a similar antenna. > wrote in message oups.com... > I've owned my '89 E30 (325is) since brand new. I've replaced the > motorized antenna mast at least 4 times and it's broken again. I'd like > to replace this antenna with a simple, non motorized fixed antenna mast > because the part alone is around $150. My local BMW shop won't do it > (they're not really creative thinkers or improvisers; they just like to > bolt on parts). I haven't been to the dealer, yet. Has anyone tried > this? If so, what type of antenna did you purchase? > > Many thanks in advance!! JP > |
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Fixed mast antenna for E30?
Thanks to everyone. Great suggestions. Cheers, JP
On Jan 25, 6:09 pm, "Jeff Strickland" > wrote: > The E36 convertibles have a fixed antenna that is mounted to the rear > fender. It has a rubber base that is about 4 inches long, so it can flex > when something hits it. > > I've seen them on eBay. > > I think your car has a convertible model that uses a similar antenna. > > > wrote in ooglegroups.com... > > > I've owned my '89 E30 (325is) since brand new. I've replaced the > > motorized antenna mast at least 4 times and it's broken again. I'd like > > to replace this antenna with a simple, non motorized fixed antenna mast > > because the part alone is around $150. My local BMW shop won't do it > > (they're not really creative thinkers or improvisers; they just like to > > bolt on parts). I haven't been to the dealer, yet. Has anyone tried > > this? If so, what type of antenna did you purchase? > > > Many thanks in advance!! JP |
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