Aerial Problem - Snapped

[GreenFish]

Hello,
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Just working through my list of issues to fix and one of them is a snapped flexible aerial. I have attached pictures of how it is broken as I'm not 100% sure if I just need a grommet or the full antenna unit (hopefully not has this looks expensive).

Many thanks in advance!

 

[Duncodin]

Inside behind the trunk carpet you have a part that looks like this

You can see the bit at the top that you snapped off.

So you need more than a grommet.

It's not that expensive though. Forum member @spurs fan in a coupe almost.certainly has one available.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I do indeed have good used aerial radio antennas for sale.

 

[AntStark]

….and the replacement grommets are readily available on eBay. Pre and post facelift ones are different

 

[TriumphZ3]

….and the replacement grommets are readily available on eBay.

Beware that some of them are made of rock-hard rubber, and are difficult to fit! (Found that out myself, pre-facelift Z3)
My radio reception using the standard aerial is terrible, is there any improvement that can be easily gained?

 

[Ianmc]

@spurs fan in a coupe provided me with a replacement not too long ago. Someone nicked the ariel but rather than screwing it off, they yanked the thread out of the base. Radio works perfectly again now.

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Fix here.

Anyone know how to tighten aerial base please?

After removing the aerial on my Z3 to use a car cover I have loosened the aerial base as I removed the aerial. When I put the aerial back on the base it is now loose and won't tighten back up by turning it and the radio reception is now very poor. Does anyone know how to access the base to...

zroadster.org

 

[JohnnyN]

….and the replacement grommets are readily available on eBay. Pre and post facelift ones are different.

We have a 2002 Z3 2.2 Roadster. Several people on eBay are selling these. The grommet on ours has completely perished so don't know what it originally looked like. Have ordered one but not entirely confident in the shape. The Seller states it is compatible. Has anyone fitted one of these? Tx.

 

[colb]

Make sure you get the correct grommet for the year of your car, cheaper from BMW than those on ebay. As for the unit itself used one from one of our resident Breakers probably best but they aint cheap. I have an aftermarket one on my Z but its not amplified like the oem one, it works but its not perfect. Be aware the electrical connection to the base is live so when disconnecting don't short it out on the bodywork.

 

[JohnnyN]

Thanks.

 

[Stevo7682]

I just bought a genuine one from the dealer last week going to fit today £9 something plus vat at least then you know its the right grommet made of the right rubber.
Stephen.

 

[DrWong]

We have a 2002 Z3 2.2 Roadster. Several people on eBay are selling these. The grommet on ours has completely perished so don't know what it originally looked like. Have ordered one but not entirely confident in the shape. The Seller states it is compatible. Has anyone fitted one of these? Tx.

I have a 2001 facelift so same rear wing as you. The angle on the grommet I bought from BMW was nowhere near as raked as the one in your attachment.

As mentioned by others, would recommend ordering a genuine one from BMW after giving them your reg number first. Will likely be cheaper and you'd be certain of getting the right one, plus easier to exchange in the unlikely event it's not correct.

 

[JohnnyN]

Thanks a lot. Did you buy yours via a BMW website or a dealer?

 

[t-tony]

If you call Spoers of Lincoln you will receive forum discount and they will post small items FOC. Ask for Mark.

Tony.

 

[JohnnyN]

Thank you sir.

 

[t-tony]

Thank you sir.

You're very welcome.

Tony.