Replace electric aerial with bee sting type?

[Bob Penny]

Does anyone know if it's possible to replace an electric rear wing mounted aerial a la R129 with a fixed rubber bee sting type in the same position and, if so who supplies & where? I notice the newer SL's have something similar but am advised this is the car phone aerial.

 

[JEZ.S320L]

Does anyone know if it's possible to replace an electric rear wing mounted aerial a la R129 with a fixed rubber bee sting type in the same position and, if so who supplies & where? I notice the newer SL's have something similar but am advised this is the car phone aerial.

Hi there. Try this link:

http://www.liquidautomotive.com/stings/

 

[Bob Penny]

Many thanks JEZ, the problem is getting a rubber mounting grommet that will fit the contour of the wing.

 

[100%Bitch]

Why don't you use one from a R230?

 

[Bob Penny]

Easily Done

A quick update on this, managed to take off the screw from the old aerial -simply cut the rod and remove - and then soldered on a BMW (excuse the swear word) flexible black aerial to the screw - screw into wing mount and reception is fantastic. cost £9.00 and looks good as well.