quite urgent guys - ariel hole guide

[Kedge]

are the roof ones much better, how do they attach ? would they have been around when tech 1 was new in 86 ?

Think I'd rather fit a boot aeriel, roof ones mean drilling a hole in the roof!

[polsta]

f***k that !!!! lol definatly no roof drilling going on

[Duke137]

The carpet hides the ariel unit I don't think it is a requirement personally but I bow down to Pacer and B7's superior knowledge

[polsta]

what woudl you say that is ? like 6 inches back or something ?

but- in them tech 1 pics, they all look around the same place ??

my is one was back a bit

[DHFiS]

Here is how mine mounts

[pacerpete]

are the roof ones much better, how do they attach ? would they have been around when tech 1 was new in 86 ?

Think I'd rather fit a boot aeriel, roof ones mean drilling a hole in the roof!

It's a Tech 1, it should not be difficult to make a hole in the roof

[B7]

If a Tech 1 bootlid is the same as a Chromies cab then its 4"

Sorry its upside down I'm getting lazy

Thats exactly what you need Polsta. You need nothing else. Get the drill out.

But even then it's not central in the panel width proving theres no science in it. Few were I reckon.

I'd have measured mine but I ain't seen it for months!!! And before anyone chips in, my e30 not my c0ck!!!!

[B7]

are the roof ones much better, how do they attach ? would they have been around when tech 1 was new in 86 ?

Think I'd rather fit a boot aeriel, roof ones mean drilling a hole in the roof!

It's a Tech 1, it should not be difficult to make a hole in the roof

Biaaaatch!!

[e30topless]

that's a fine chariot Trev
have the Indigo leatherzzz seen any ar5e in the last year or is she still parked up ?

[polsta]

If a Tech 1 bootlid is the same as a Chromies cab then its 4"

Sorry its upside down I'm getting lazy

cheers mate !!!


so everyone- does that look about right ?

[Brianmoooore]

Here is how mine mounts

And you wonder why you get wet boots!
Drainage tube goes to the same outlet as the sunroof drain.

[B7]

Good tip.

[Brianmoooore]

I have a pdf. file of the complete BMW fitting instructions for the radio aerial.
The correct position is 25mm from the inner edge of the boot opening, and 50mm back from the front edge of the boot opening. Hole diameter is 22mm.
Put masking tape on top of the wing for marking out and drilling, remove the tape, debur, and treat the bare metal with zinc paint.

[daimlerman]

I'd have measured mine but I ain't seen it for months!!! And before anyone chips in, my c0ck!!!! not my E30

Know the 'feeling' Trev,I have to work from memory these days,so often take a step back and end up with wet feet.....



Back on topic,just measured up my ariel position on the cabbie,with a ruler positioned as shown above,mine is two inches from the corner of the boot lid front edge....establishing Trev's POV that there is no 'correct' place,just an approximate position.

If I were in the OP's position,I would be following Pete's advice,frankly.

[polsta]

I have a pdf. file of the complete BMW fitting instructions for the radio aerial.
The correct position is 25mm from the inner edge of the boot opening, and 50mm back from the front edge of the boot opening. Hole diameter is 22mm.
Put masking tape on top of the wing for marking out and drilling, remove the tape, debur, and treat the bare metal with zinc paint.

i dont quite understand that ? where would that be in relation to the one in the pic above ? (does that mean 50mml from the back corner so it would be more to the right in that pic ?

[B7]

that's a fine chariot Trev
have the Indigo leatherzzz seen any ar5e in the last year or is she still parked up ?

Still parked up mate

It is coming out though this year. I've been invited to this:

http://www.msaclassics.co.uk/springclassic/index.php

Turns out that the chief exec of International Motorsports Ltd is the husband of a good friend of my wifes. And he likes to see a cross section of stuff at the event, not all 246gt's and 911's. So when I asked if they were sure they didn't mind a young german wippernapper nipping at their heels he felt that was what was needed.

[Brianmoooore]

Take a right angle from the line of the side of the boot opening, and measure from where the right angle intersects the curved bit in the corner. About 3mm further forwards than diable has measured from.

[polsta]

Take a right angle from the line of the side of the boot opening, and measure from where the right angle intersects the curved bit in the corner. About 3mm further forwards than diable has measured from.

still a bit lost , on diables pic, where by that guide would it be in terms of on the tape measure ?? the ctual ariel tip in line with what measurement ?

[daimlerman]

Brian is suggesting that you measure from the boot opening,NOT the position of the bootlid,as is shown on the photo.


Woohoo!

According to Brian's measurements,my cabbie's ariel is spot on the factory's position!

[Brianmoooore]

Brian is suggesting that you measure from the boot opening,NOT the position of the bootlid,as is shown on the photo.


Woohoo!

According to Brian's measurements,my cabbie's ariel is spot on the factory's position!

I'm not suggesting anything! These are BMW's official instructions used by their dealer monkeys, are incredibly detailed, leaving nothing that might require a bit of common sense.

[FinalD]

I've just measured mine:












Hope that helps give you an idea.

[daimlerman]

I bet Mr Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooore get's a fantastic view from that high horse of his!

[Kedge]

I bet Mr Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooore get's a fantastic view from that high horse of his!

[DHFiS]

And you wonder why you get wet boots!
Drainage tube goes to the same outlet as the sunroof drain.

Correct

[Kedge]

I have a pdf. file of the complete BMW fitting instructions for the radio aerial.

Can you post the PDF up for reference and maybe it should be included in the WiKi for future discussion.

If it's posted I'll happily add it to the wiki.

[polsta]

still a little confused, so according to brians dealer instructions, where exactly do i start measuring from and to where ? as im not cuttting i have to give him the instructions and a picture if pos would be a good idea

yellow line, green, blue, or the pink orange or red ?



are these in the same place or different ? which one/both are correct or not ?

[gooner1]

still a little confused, so according to brians dealer instructions, where exactly do i start measuring from and to where ?

yellow line, green, blue, or the pink orange or red ?



are these in the same place or different ? which one/both are correct or not ?

Just fit the fecking thing will you.

[polsta]

or if this is correct and just to send him this picture ?? (thanks for the pics finalD)

[daimlerman]

Measure from the pink line.

FFS,it's come to something when we go to three pages just to position a bloody radio ariel...stick the bugger in the roof and get better reception and be pretty much vandal free!