So I have been noticing differences in the mounting of the antenna on the exterior of the car. My car is a 1988 M6 so I have been looking at both 87 and 88 model years. I have noticed 2 different styles, one has a rubber boot surrounding the antenna mast and the other is a metal collar with a screw on nut, photos of both styles are below. My question is what determined the style that was installed on the cars? Was this simply a case of whatever parts were on hand were used at that time? Or was there a line change at a specific time in the production that might corollate to a VIN number range where one would expect to see the different part?
We see these two types off scenarios in the classic corvette world as part number changes or design changes were not uncommon throughout a model year run.
The one with the rubber boot is what is currently installed on my car. The metal collar is on a friend's 40,000 1988 M6.
Another Antenna Question
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Chuck
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1988 E24 M6
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Re: Another Antenna Question
Yeah that seems to be the consensus. Not sure why I have what I have but I’ll look into it some more next weekend. Thanks!
Chuck
1988 E24 M6
1988 E24 M6