antenna on 135i

malvern135i · 11-20-2009, 07:04 AM

Just realized my antenna on 135i vert is permanently upright. why not an automatic one that disappears when not in use?
Is this a convertible fixture only??

d3syd · 11-20-2009, 07:32 AM

Yes it is on the vert only. The whip antenna replaces the shark's fin one on coupe's roof. I suppose they could have installed a retractable one, but it all means more $$. What's more telescopic antennas seem to be rather old fashioned these days. Much trendier to have a whip antenna for people to snap off ;-)

BTW I've seen a picture of a vert with a shark's fin antenna on the boot lid somewhere on this forum long ago.

pech135 · 11-20-2009, 07:53 AM

if you dont really like the fixed antenna and find it a distraction, replace the long antenna to the stubby antenna, these can be purchased via ebay, simple screw off and screw back on

takahashi · 11-22-2009, 05:33 PM

Yup agree on the stubby antenna mod. It is a must for the vert.

BrokenVert · 11-22-2009, 05:39 PM

The thing I will never understand is that if you have BMW Assist or iDrive on a vert you get a small shark fin in the center of the bootlid. Plus the big antena on the left side. I dont understand why they couldnt also mount the radio into that shark fin.

Zuzu · 11-22-2009, 05:51 PM

You can purchase this antenna from this link direct..

The fourth pix on the far right hand side of the link is my car ( changed the plates since than ) as it was one of the first 1er's to have this antenna fitted..

I purchased two incase one got pinched..I think offhand they cost about $25US each plus postage..Reception remains the same..

http://www.bimmian.com/MNA/82/1

malvern135i · 11-22-2009, 10:52 PM

looks nice. so it is easy to install?
the radio function works normally?
cheers

Zuzu · 11-22-2009, 11:18 PM

Mate...just screws on in the original thread... The finish of the antenna is black gloss on a metal aerial..

Radio reception is unchanged..

Cruiser · 11-23-2009, 04:49 AM

That does look pretty smick.

I will have to look at that shortly as my baby is supposed to have arrived at the docks yesterday...

Catch up with you Northern Beaches guys soon...

Zuzu · 11-23-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser

That does look pretty smick.

Catch up with you Northern Beaches guys soon...

Welcome mate... At last another vert for the drives..

Cruiser · 11-24-2009, 06:12 AM

Funny thing is, Zuzu, my car although a 125, will look pretty much identical to yours!!- You and I obviously like the same colour combos!! May be we could get some work doing weddings?!....

11-20-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
malvern135i Private 13 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 135i and X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	antenna on 135i Just realized my antenna on 135i vert is permanently upright. why not an automatic one that disappears when not in use? Is this a convertible fixture only??
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11-20-2009, 07:32 AM	#2
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Yes it is on the vert only. The whip antenna replaces the shark's fin one on coupe's roof. I suppose they could have installed a retractable one, but it all means more $$. What's more telescopic antennas seem to be rather old fashioned these days. Much trendier to have a whip antenna for people to snap off ;-) BTW I've seen a picture of a vert with a shark's fin antenna on the boot lid somewhere on this forum long ago. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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11-20-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
pech135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	if you dont really like the fixed antenna and find it a distraction, replace the long antenna to the stubby antenna, these can be purchased via ebay, simple screw off and screw back on Attached Images
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11-22-2009, 05:33 PM	#4
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yup agree on the stubby antenna mod. It is a must for the vert. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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11-22-2009, 05:39 PM	#5
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	The thing I will never understand is that if you have BMW Assist or iDrive on a vert you get a small shark fin in the center of the bootlid. Plus the big antena on the left side. I dont understand why they couldnt also mount the radio into that shark fin. __________________
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11-22-2009, 05:51 PM	#6
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	You can purchase this antenna from this link direct.. The fourth pix on the far right hand side of the link is my car ( changed the plates since than ) as it was one of the first 1er's to have this antenna fitted.. I purchased two incase one got pinched..I think offhand they cost about $25US each plus postage..Reception remains the same.. http://www.bimmian.com/MNA/82/1 Attached Images
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11-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#7
malvern135i Private 13 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 135i and X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	looks nice. so it is easy to install? the radio function works normally? cheers
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11-22-2009, 11:18 PM	#8
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Mate...just screws on in the original thread... The finish of the antenna is black gloss on a metal aerial.. Radio reception is unchanged..
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11-23-2009, 04:49 AM	#9
Cruiser Private 0 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 125i M-Sport Convert Manual Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Beaches SYDNEY iTrader: (0)	That does look pretty smick. I will have to look at that shortly as my baby is supposed to have arrived at the docks yesterday... Catch up with you Northern Beaches guys soon...
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11-24-2009, 06:12 AM	#11
Cruiser Private 0 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 125i M-Sport Convert Manual Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Beaches SYDNEY iTrader: (0)	Funny thing is, Zuzu, my car although a 125, will look pretty much identical to yours!!- You and I obviously like the same colour combos!! May be we could get some work doing weddings?!....
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