{"product_id":"bmw-antenna-seal","title":"Original BMW Inner Quarter Panel Grommet for Short Rod Aerial, BMW Z3 Roadster and M Roadster (1996–1999)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater finding its way into the rear quarter of a Z3 often traces back to this Original BMW interior grommet, which seals the short rod antenna to the body from inside the quarter panel on the BMW Z3 Roadster and M Roadster. BMW names it the grommet for the short rod aerial, interior, and production of the part began in September 1995. It weighs 36 g and is sold individually. A rubber grommet like this closes the gap where the antenna passes through sheet metal, keeping water and road noise out of the body cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece sits on the inside face of the quarter panel at the antenna. If you are chasing a leak into that corner of the car, this grommet is a likely culprit, and it is an inexpensive part to rule out. BMW uses one grommet design across the Z3 engine range, from the four-cylinder M43 and M44 cars to the six-cylinder M52 and the S50 and S52 powered M Roadster, so engine choice does not change the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: BMW (Genuine BMW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 65-21-8-389-555\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW name: Grommet, short rod aerial, interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: inside the quarter panel at the antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 36 g (1.27 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction start: September 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCould this grommet explain water inside my Z3 quarter panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It seals the antenna to the body from inside the quarter panel, so a failed grommet can let water into that area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same on the M Roadster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same grommet covers the Z3 M Roadster with the S50 and S52 engines as well as the standard Roadster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare your production year and trim against the table below. With over 20 years of parts and fitment experience, PMB Performance can match this to your VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"100\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"125\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"150\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"80\"\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SSF E","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779867852978,"sku":"BSMS_65-21-8-389-555","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/8792\/2610\/files\/95138BFE-4804-4A32-9FF2-D75B55B3E1B0-2.jpg?v=1785473373","url":"https:\/\/pmbperformance.com\/products\/bmw-antenna-seal","provider":"PMB Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}