Stubby!

Not sure ive ordered this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-4-Black-Short-Stubby-Aerial-Antenna-Mast-fit-most-BMW-/231174378892?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABMW&vxp=mtr&hash=item35d311158c will let you know when i get it if you want
 
Is there any difference in reception between the whip and stubby?

Is it a straight screw out, screw back in or does the mounting attached to the car need changing too?
 
Felix said:
Is there any difference in reception between the whip and stubby?

Is it a straight screw out, screw back in or does the mounting attached to the car need changing too?
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I found reception quite poor with the stubby but i dont listen to the radio that often.
 
Felix said:
Is there any difference in reception between the whip and stubby?

Is it a straight screw out, screw back in or does the mounting attached to the car need changing too?
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I havnt noticed any difference in reception, I mainly listen to FM so not sure if AM is the same.

It is a straight swap just unscrew the old and screw in the new :thumbsup:
 
adam1985 said:
R3AP4R said:
Hi

Is this the correct Stubby!?!!!???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Stu...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5af35c6a28
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I just bought that one last week fits perfect and cant tell any difference in the reception
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Hi Adam,

Could you take a photo of where the stubby meets the base please, I've tried 2 & they both seem to have a gap / visible join where it meets the base vs the whip.

Cheers

Matt


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Mangowalk stubbies are popular on here - though they come from the US. You can find their eBay page here

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mangowalk-Inc/_i.html?_nkw=Bmw&submit=Search&_sid=1879787

The one most seem to have is the 3" one on the fourth row down. I have factory nav and this aerial, no issues. That link above takes me to a stubby that's for a Rover so maybe their nav setup is different. I don't have issues with reception but if you're in the boonies your experience may be different.
 
Bing said:
Mangowalk stubbies are popular on here - though they come from the US. You can find their eBay page here

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mangowalk-Inc/_i.html?_nkw=Bmw&submit=Search&_sid=1879787

The one most seem to have is the 3" one on the fourth row down. I have factory nav and this aerial, no issues. That link above takes me to a stubby that's for a Rover so maybe their nav setup is different. I don't have issues with reception but if you're in the boonies your experience may be different.
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Thanks Bing. You are only up the road from me, so if it works for you, then should be ok for me too!

PS what are "boonies"?
 
Boonies - middle of nowhere... No idea where it comes from, may be peculiar to Scottish vernacular :D
 
Bing said:
Boonies - middle of nowhere... No idea where it comes from, may be peculiar to Scottish vernacular :D
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I'll look out for that language spreading south to Ashford!

I see that this add also says Does (sic) NOT compatible with satellite radio and/or GPS system....but yours works!

I guess £10 including delivery is not much of a gamble to move over to the dark-side....
 
DPG said:
Felix said:
Is there any difference in reception between the whip and stubby?

Is it a straight screw out, screw back in or does the mounting attached to the car need changing too?
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I found reception quite poor with the stubby but i dont listen to the radio that often.
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Same here, though not bad enough that I've switched back yet, and I listen to the radio a fair amount.
 
Felix said:
Bing said:
Boonies - middle of nowhere... No idea where it comes from, may be peculiar to Scottish vernacular :D
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I'll look out for that language spreading south to Ashford!

I see that this add also says Does (sic) NOT compatible with satellite radio and/or GPS system....but yours works!

I guess £10 including delivery is not much of a gamble to move over to the dark-side....
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Our cars don't have satellite radio, and the GPS antenna is elsewhere in the car... In the trim above the rear view mirror IIRC. It'll work fine :thumbsup:
 
Definitely a difference. The stubby reception can be pretty rubbish. Radio 1 & 2 are ok.... but things like Heart, KissFM etc aren't that great at all.

Whippy was much better but it doesn't look half as good...
 
mj2k said:
adam1985 said:
R3AP4R said:
Hi

Is this the correct Stubby!?!!!???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Stu...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5af35c6a28
Click to expand...


I just bought that one last week fits perfect and cant tell any difference in the reception
Click to expand...

Hi Adam,

Could you take a photo of where the stubby meets the base please, I've tried 2 & they both seem to have a gap / visible join where it meets the base vs the whip.

Cheers

Matt


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Hi Matt,

Here's a pic of mine, there is a very small gap but you only really notice it close up so it doesn't bother me.

http://www.dropbox.com/s/p4urw2c7svtyovq/20140501_124929.jpg
 
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