» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 05-08-2003, 01:37 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2 | My antenna snapped off in a car wash and I was wondering how difficult it would be to replace. I have a 98 318ti, which has the small rear antenna. I took it to a shop and they thought the entire antenna needs to be replaced (something about the drive or motor?) and I was quoted around $230 for parts and labor. I am not that mechanically inclined but I donνt think it would that difficult to replace. Also where would be the best place to purchase the antenna? Thanks. | | | 05-08-2003, 01:52 PM | #2 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 29 | It shouldn't need a new motor. I don't own a ti, but I believe it just uses a flexible FUBA antenna, similar to the ones you see on VWs. You might want to check if the only thing that is broken is the flexible part. That would be very easy to replace...just unscrew the old and get a new piece and screw it back on. If you need to replace the whole unit it shouldn't be hard to replace, I've replaced a roof mounted FUBA antenna and it wasn't hard at all. Would you be able to post any pics of it? Check out this place: www.antennaworld.com -Larry | | | 05-09-2003, 02:49 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | The ti doesn't have a motorized antenna. If you can't unscrew the old antenna, maybe try an ez out to remove the broken piece. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 05-09-2003, 06:43 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 36 | Your antenna just screws out. You should always remove it before going through a car wash. Buy a new one at a BMW dealer. Can't be more than $20. __________________ Dan 98 Dinan S1 TI Sport | | | 05-14-2003, 09:59 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 122 | hm... i beg to differ on the retractable antena issue... I've seen 316i compacts with retractable antenas. __________________ 1996 Hellrot 318ti - RIP | | | 05-14-2003, 06:01 PM | #6 | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 | I've never sen a retractable antenna on a ti in NA. Even the 'luxury' models did not offer it as far as I know or have seen. | | | 05-27-2003, 03:56 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Decatur IL USA Posts: 105 | The VW antennaes are a direct fit replacement, and have a reinforcing wire wrapped around them that supposedly prevents noise (wind). I never heard a peep out of mine, but I DO have a VW (Passat) antennae on my ti now. It does look better IMHO. Travis | | | 11-15-2003, 08:31 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 641 | Antenna definitly just screws off- Mines just sitting the the trunk due to the fact that I removed it, for looks much more sleek without it __________________ 18'' Ace Wheels Pirelli P7000 SS Tires Bosal Brospeed Exhaust B&M Short Throw Kit H&R Sport Springs Euro Clears cat delete Rogue Engineering Clutch Stop Modded Airbox blacked out kidney grilles Suede Headliner/A Pillars S52 CONVERSION UNDERWAY | | | 12-14-2003, 03:34 AM | #9 | Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 50 | I have an s2000 antenna in mine, (i know, i know, but hey, it looks nice) Just screws in. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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