The antenna is broken out of my antenna base. What I have been offered for a new one has a smaller footprint, or, they want to sell me one for navigation for a lot more money. I don't have navigation. Suggestions? Thanks

 

What exactly broke? I replaced my antenna with a stubby and from what I recall there is a small threaded piece between the base and antenna. Did that piece break? If not, one from a junk yard or from someone parting one out would probably work.

 

Hello, the new one is a little smaller as there was an update on the part. Is the threaded part shot?

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The stubby antenna was hit by a low branch and broke the threaded insert out of the base. I tried gluing it back in with an epoxy, since the contact between the threaded insert and the internal was just pressure. After a few months, the stubby antenna and insert fell out. This time, I did not find them. There is a base that is the same shape, but it costs twice as much, as it has navigation in it. My car does not have navigation. I suppose I can put in the smaller base, but I think there is probably a mark in the paint where the old one was. I don't know if it will polish out or not.

 

Most people get the new stock to stock mounded base. Unless they have fin type. I have seen this and most people can polish it out, i would pull the base out and try some rubbing compound first. See if the top blends away.

 

ok. Thanks. By the way, I get a lot quicker answers from you on the forum than when I try to call your store....

 

Welcome, yes you contact me here first as I can answer quicker most of the time. We get a lot of calls for all euro makes so things can get backed up.

 

When you change the antenna base, it is possible to go remove part of the headliner - on top of the barn doors - by removing the weatherstripping.