Well I have been away and just got home, can't believe all this whippy love on the forum, you guysChris_D wrote:Expected fred to be all over this thread, but he's probably in bed, being fed, or brown bread...
, I was starting to think you didn't
Great idea, the improved conductivity also helps with reception!Darren Slone wrote:I've always insisted on copper slip for the threads
I used to do the same with my faceplate too on all my aftermarket headunits , although i couldn't see anyone wanting my first ever car radio that also had a removeable plate.Rialas wrote:Back in the day I used to remove my stereo faceplate and carry it in its case when parked up.
I now do this for my whippy.
I hear Hexagon are buying them up.
Just like this one:
Sounds like a keeper, it can only go up in valueRickRob wrote:I have cherished my whippy. Never have the stereo above level 3 until it is fully warmed up and even then it's only on loud for short bursts. Only play heavy metal on special occasions.
No, there are plenty of whippy fanciers on here and the trend for the correct Z appendage is on the increase, isn't it Chrisco-pey wrote:Man. I must be one of the few who likes the long whip. I suppose it's my amateur radio (ham radio in common parlance) that enjoys a longer antenna so I can get better reception.
Besides, you know longer is better...
) Ewazix wrote:This weeks price watch
Wow since this thread started asking prices for a well kept Whippy have risen 50%! it's officially a 'bubble'!
Last week £19.99 for a 'mint' example (please discuss the definition of a mint whippy
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-ST ... 3641.l6368
And new to the market this week a chancer is riding the current price wave with a high mileage whippy with bodywork imperfections at £30!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-E8 ... Swn1RXI1x1
You don't need man maths to realise it's a great time to upgrade to a whippy, keep it well, enjoy, and you should see a profit when time comes to move it on
