Anybody else hate the "Sharkfin"

sebaflex · 08-04-2008, 09:43 PM

I think its the only part of the car i dont like

I dont know.. it just looks out of place and kinda "stuck on there for no reason"

:iono:

x97Melbourne · 08-04-2008, 09:55 PM

i have no problem with it

isn't it the antenna?? it does have a purpose.

Year1of1 · 08-04-2008, 09:56 PM

i like it

SlapSmak · 08-04-2008, 10:02 PM

makes my Nav and XM Radio retro work, I love it.. a magnetix Sat antennea looks out of place, not the body color fin.

WhiteOne · 08-04-2008, 10:03 PM

If you do not have Nav or your phone in the cradle, isn't it useless? If I can do it cleanly, I will remove it.

jeremyc74 · 08-04-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteOne

If you do not have Nav or your phone in the cradle, isn't it useless? If I can do it cleanly, I will remove it.

It's also part of the radio antenna, and BMW Assist.

warmtoes · 08-04-2008, 10:19 PM

^^^ Important if you want your car unlocked remotely or if someone steels it.

LeifW · 08-04-2008, 10:34 PM

I don't like it. It looks like a JC Whitney add-on. IMHO it's very tacky.

Leif W.

car1 · 08-04-2008, 10:48 PM

It is tacky, wish they could hide the antenna somewhere else in the car.

WhiteOne · 08-04-2008, 10:52 PM

I believe the radio antenna is in the rear window.
I do not have any option on my car that uses it.
So it is worthless to me...JMHO

jeremyc74 · 08-04-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteOne

I believe the radio antenna is in the rear window.
I do not have any option on my car that uses it.
So it is worthless to me...JMHO

I may be wrong on this, but I think BMW still uses the diversity antenna system that uses multiple antennas. I'm almost positive that the sharkfin has a radio antenna in it.

Xii · 08-04-2008, 11:34 PM

I think it looks sweet, no way in hell i'm loosing mine!

F0Bman · 08-04-2008, 11:54 PM

Sure it sometimes is annoying but that is such a small part of the car! Ha.

d3syd · 08-05-2008, 12:00 AM

I like it. Helps with directional stability

1Ronnie · 08-05-2008, 12:14 AM

I've always liked it since the new 5's.

Uptown Bully · 08-05-2008, 12:19 AM

I don't even notice it anymore.

greyvents · 08-05-2008, 02:17 AM

i don't think i'd hv been fussed either way but my car doesn't have a sharks fin. believe it's because i don't have bluetooth or the satnav.

DylPickle85 · 08-05-2008, 02:35 AM

I love it! That and the spoiler on the end definitely make my Monaco a "little blue shark"

rocketpop · 08-05-2008, 07:28 AM

I love it as well.

knightps · 08-05-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by greyvents

i don't think i'd hv been fussed either way but my car doesn't have a sharks fin. believe it's because i don't have bluetooth or the satnav.

The Shark Fin is standard in North America regardless of your options.

I am not a huge fan, but I don't notice it anymore.

Xin1120 · 08-05-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DylPickle85

I love it! That and the spoiler on the end definitely make my Monaco a "little blue shark"

^^ what he said

+1

Qube · 08-05-2008, 09:45 AM

It looks like shit on the vert

08-04-2008, 09:43 PM	#1
sebaflex First Lieutenant 61 Rep 355 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Juan PR iTrader: (0)	Anybody else hate the "Sharkfin" I think its the only part of the car i dont like I dont know.. it just looks out of place and kinda "stuck on there for no reason" :iono:
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08-04-2008, 09:55 PM	#2
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i have no problem with it isn't it the antenna?? it does have a purpose. __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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08-04-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
SlapSmak Private 4 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (1)	makes my Nav and XM Radio retro work, I love it.. a magnetix Sat antennea looks out of place, not the body color fin. __________________ 98 Type R
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08-04-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	If you do not have Nav or your phone in the cradle, isn't it useless? If I can do it cleanly, I will remove it.
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	^^^ Important if you want your car unlocked remotely or if someone steels it. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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08-04-2008, 10:34 PM	#8
LeifW Captain 47 Rep 691 Posts Drives: 1M AW Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	I don't like it. It looks like a JC Whitney add-on. IMHO it's very tacky. Leif W.
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08-04-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
car1 New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	It is tacky, wish they could hide the antenna somewhere else in the car.
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08-04-2008, 10:52 PM	#10
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I believe the radio antenna is in the rear window. I do not have any option on my car that uses it. So it is worthless to me...JMHO
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08-04-2008, 11:54 PM	#13
F0Bman First Lieutenant 3 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Sure it sometimes is annoying but that is such a small part of the car! Ha. __________________ Fully Restored 1985 Corolla GT-S 1987 328ci SR20DET Drift Car 1989 Honda Civic Si-R Current Project 2002 Corolla CE Daily Driver www.TheTunerSource.com
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08-05-2008, 12:19 AM	#16
Uptown Bully I hate coleslaw! 4 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I don't even notice it anymore.
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08-05-2008, 02:17 AM	#17
greyvents Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	i don't think i'd hv been fussed either way but my car doesn't have a sharks fin. believe it's because i don't have bluetooth or the satnav. __________________ White is the new black...
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08-05-2008, 02:35 AM	#18
DylPickle85 Child of God 10 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I love it! That and the spoiler on the end definitely make my Monaco a "little blue shark"
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08-05-2008, 07:28 AM	#19
rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	I love it as well. __________________
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08-05-2008, 09:45 AM	#22
Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	It looks like shit on the vert __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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