Shark Fin Antenna and 335

liquid77 · 09-29-2006, 11:41 PM

Guys, this may be a silly question but is the shark fin antenna standard on all 335s? I ordered my car without sirius radio and I heard the shark fin antenna is comes only on cars equipped with sirius radio. Is this true?

diesel007 · 09-29-2006, 11:48 PM

It's standard on the e90 W/ or W/O satellite so I would assume it's standard on the e92.

Asiann · 09-30-2006, 02:28 AM

Should be the same as the E90.

E90Fleet · 09-30-2006, 02:47 AM

USA cars get the antenna because they come standard with Phone preparation

liquid77 · 09-30-2006, 03:25 AM

Sweet, thanks guys.

.psd · 09-30-2006, 12:40 PM

I belive it also acts as the cars Aerial for the radio. So therefore it should be a standard piece of equipment.

The fin also helps when cornering underwater.

MainlineE90man · 09-30-2006, 12:47 PM

Even if you order the car with out Sat. Radio.... All 2007 will have the Sat.Prep in the car.... so even though you might not order the fin....The fin lives on...... Remeber BMW has done away with the antenena in the window so that fin houses the Nav sat.radio, assist, and Am / FM ant. its STANDARD on all cars....

Park2670 · 09-30-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by .psd

The fin also helps when cornering underwater.

:rocks:

diesel007 · 09-30-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by .psd

The fin also helps when cornering underwater.

MainlineE90man · 09-30-2006, 01:00 PM

is cool to drive during SHARK WEEK as well

DrPowers · 10-02-2006, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by .psd

The fin also helps when cornering underwater.

Actually I tried this... the car just stalls.

BoostedBMW · 12-21-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MainlineE90man

Even if you order the car with out Sat. Radio.... All 2007 will have the Sat.Prep in the car.... so even though you might not order the fin....The fin lives on...... Remeber BMW has done away with the antenena in the window so that fin houses the Nav sat.radio, assist, and Am / FM ant. its STANDARD on all cars....

This isn't good news... I hate the way that the shark fin looks.

I was hoping that without nav it would just be there for looks and I could take it off.

Oh well.

Hawkshaw · 12-21-2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPowers

Actually I tried this... the car just stalls.

Did you remember to select "underwater mode" from your iDrive menu? It's just after the settings for hover mode. Try that and see if you stall out again, if you do, I'd contact your dealer.

Hawkshaw · 12-21-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

This isn't good news... I hate the way that the shark fin looks.

I was hoping that without nav it would just be there for looks and I could take it off.

Oh well.

I was actually a little aprehensive about the fin as well when I ordered my 330i, but it's really grown on me. I also find that I don't even notice anymore, so I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

On the bright side, you and your fin may be mistaken for the 2007 Infiniti G...sweet! (j/k, of course)

rogataber · 12-22-2006, 02:47 AM

[QUOTE=Hawkshaw]I was actually a little aprehensive about the fin as well when I ordered my 330i, but it's really grown on me. I also find that I don't even notice anymore, so I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

I find it very useful to help you spot your car in a crowded car park!

canuck335i · 12-22-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by .psd

The fin also helps when cornering underwater.

you could get a confirmation of that from Bimmerista

Fester · 12-23-2006, 12:09 AM

I actually LOVE the look of the shark fin antenna. Other car companies are following suit - yup and you guessed it right- Lexus has similar antenna on all their 07 model year cars

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diesel007 Not Stock 160 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	It's standard on the e90 W/ or W/O satellite so I would assume it's standard on the e92. __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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.psd Private First Class 23 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 328i/Silver/Sport PKG/Prem PKG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I belive it also acts as the cars Aerial for the radio. So therefore it should be a standard piece of equipment. The fin also helps when cornering underwater.
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