CF roof & shark fin removal?

johndddd · Fri, Jul-25-2008, 11:43:47 AM

Someone told me last night that the fin is for satellite radio, I believe this may be correct.

**Porshapwr** · Fri, Jul-25-2008, 12:12:16 PM

Yeah that's what worries me because I DO want the satellite radio.

نسيم هودج · Fri, Jul-25-2008, 02:07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by johndddd

Someone told me last night that the fin is for satellite radio, I believe this may be correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porshapwr

Yeah that's what worries me because I DO want the satellite radio.

Get on the forums and look around for the fix. You can remove the fin and relocate the antenna to the hatshelf or front dash (windscreen).

**Porshapwr** · Fri, Jul-25-2008, 04:45:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensor Fortis

Get on the forums and look around for the fix. You can remove the fin and relocate the antenna to the hatshelf or front dash (windscreen).

Yeah? Good to know. I'm sure by time I get my E92 there will people who have done it.

People do it on the 335 Defensor?

نسيم هودج · Fri, Jul-25-2008, 06:43:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Porshapwr

People do it on the 335 Defensor?

**Porshapwr** · Fri, Jul-25-2008, 06:44:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensor Fortis

I was asking if you knew people who had done it on the 335. Figure you would know better than me. Obviously it doesn't have the carbon roof but figure the hook up would be the same right?

**tom @ eas** · Sat, Jul-26-2008, 03:49:44 AM

Another thought would be to swap the current piece for the Vert which has a smaller profile than the coupes. Here's a pic of what I'm referring to on a 1-series:

Its one of the upcoming steps we'll be tackling in our journal thread.

berniec · Sat, Jul-26-2008, 05:49:00 AM

fin has antennas for BMW assist, cell dock, Sat radio, and possibly diversity AM/FM integrated in it.

**tom @ eas** · Sat, Jul-26-2008, 05:51:51 AM

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Originally Posted by berniec

fin has antennas for BMW assist, cell dock, Sat radio, and possibly diversity AM/FM integrated in it.

Sirius/Assist, yes. Not many US vehicles use a phone cradle since BMW is a bit slow with cellphone releases and favor BT instead.

AM/FM use the rear window defroster lines for reception.

zzman · Sat, Jul-26-2008, 06:37:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Porshapwr

Fixed.

Ruins the smooth roofline?

Are you bothered by the side mirrors and door handles?

Can't say I like the fin, but I'd say I'm fairly neutral on it. Now if it were CF, I would give it cool points.

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