Shark Fin Antenna

rmorin49 · 01-02-2007, 11:00 AM

If you delete the sat radio will this antenna be deleted as well or is it needed for the iDrive and nav package? Thanks.

Fortbimmer · 01-02-2007, 11:05 AM

The shark fin is standard and probably a multipurpose antenna for AM/FM/Sat and GPS.

jmonier · 01-02-2007, 11:14 AM

As I understand it, the shark fin is only for satellite and is deleted with the sat deletion available (only) on the E93. I can't see any reason for the sat deletion except to remove the shark fin from the trunk lid.

Fortbimmer · 01-02-2007, 11:36 AM

I have a shark fin and no Navi or Sat. Just the AM/FM radio.

nhhiep · 01-02-2007, 11:42 AM

If you're in USA, you will get a shark fin anyway. It doesn't matter what options that you have, or none at all. Shark fin is standard here.

EDK99 · 01-02-2007, 01:00 PM

^^ Also ALL (US) 07 3 series come standard with Sat. Prep. (which was a $75 option last year) therefore ALL US people will get the fin because that is where the antenna is. So you are SOL to try and order one with out it. I guess you could remove it yourself then bondo and paint the hole.

Ed

jmonier · 01-02-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nhhiep

If you're in USA, you will get a shark fin anyway. It doesn't matter what options that you have, or none at all. Shark fin is standard here.

I'm assuming that he is talking about the E93 which HAS a no cost delete option for the Sat Prep.

s4iscool · 01-02-2007, 02:15 PM

and also remember that the shark fin's sat antennae WITH sat prep can be used for a 3rd party XM/Sirius receiver...nice

Romo · 01-02-2007, 02:23 PM

From what I understand the shark fin is only needed for mobile phone use.

I have sat nav on my M3, radio antenna is is embedded in the reer windowscreen, I have no shark antenna, so correct me if I`am wrong.........................everything works just perfectly...............

rmorin49 · 01-02-2007, 03:04 PM

I appreciate all the replies but clearly there are numerous opinions about the shark fin antenna. jmonier is right, there is a sat radio prep delete available for the E93. I had heard that this will delete the shark fin, this what I was trying to confirm. However, seems like an antenna would still be needed for the Nav system.

jmonier · 01-02-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin49

I had heard that this will delete the shark fin, this what I was trying to confirm. However, seems like an antenna would still be needed for the Nav system.

I can't think of any reason to delete the Sat Prep EXCEPT to remove the shark fin. Others HAVE stated that the shark fin is only for Sat. Certainly other cars have Nav without having a shark fin.

dmboone25 · 01-02-2007, 05:04 PM

I love the shark fin!

darkcloud · 01-02-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortbimmer

The shark fin is standard and probably a multipurpose antenna for AM/FM/Sat and GPS.

This is the most logical as well as correct answer from what I've read and asked at my dealer. Explain why BMW would go through the trouble of designing the fin just to have it for the sat radio and have the am/fm and gps inbeded in the rear window? All of the above functions are or should be ran though the fin. Just for sat radio would be dumb.

scubajag · 01-02-2007, 08:03 PM

The US Guide to the E-93 clearly states that the shark fin is standard, but can be deleted at no cost. The Am/FM antenna is embedded in the vehicle, and does not need the shark fin to operate. On the E-93 the shark fin is only used for satellite communication.

Ted · 01-03-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Romo

From what I understand the shark fin is only needed for mobile phone use.

I have sat nav on my M3, radio antenna is is embedded in the reer windowscreen, I have no shark antenna, so correct me if I`am wrong.........................everything works just perfectly...............

This is correct, in Europe at least, the shark fin only comes with the Bluetooth prep package.

DowntownBMW · 01-03-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortbimmer

I have a shark fin and no Navi or Sat. Just the AM/FM radio.

me too!
and i like it!
it looks nice!

...and the audi and mercedes shark fin look ugly, like its half baked

anyway, rmorin...how you doing with your wheel choices! ! ?

Chesmu · 01-03-2007, 06:18 PM

and as everyone is aware, I'm sure, the BMW shark fin had been demonstrated to provide increased stability when driving at high speeds....

......JK

scubajag · 01-03-2007, 06:35 PM

Yup, and the shark fin stabilizes the back end during hairpin turns.

voerman · 01-04-2007, 07:20 AM

I propose that BMW include an "adaptive sharkfin" on the M. The adaptive fin would turn with the steering wheel. Surely this could help keep the roof in line with the rest of the body during high speed cornernig.

Lou

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jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	As I understand it, the shark fin is only for satellite and is deleted with the sat deletion available (only) on the E93. I can't see any reason for the sat deletion except to remove the shark fin from the trunk lid.
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Fortbimmer Private First Class 3 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I have a shark fin and no Navi or Sat. Just the AM/FM radio.
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nhhiep Captain 88 Rep 863 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	If you're in USA, you will get a shark fin anyway. It doesn't matter what options that you have, or none at all. Shark fin is standard here.
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EDK99 Captain 33 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 07 E85 M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	^^ Also ALL (US) 07 3 series come standard with Sat. Prep. (which was a $75 option last year) therefore ALL US people will get the fin because that is where the antenna is. So you are SOL to try and order one with out it. I guess you could remove it yourself then bondo and paint the hole. Ed __________________ 2007 e85 Imola Red \| Black Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Premium \| Navigation \| Heated Seats
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	and also remember that the shark fin's sat antennae WITH sat prep can be used for a 3rd party XM/Sirius receiver...nice
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Romo Lieutenant Colonel 1748 Rep 1,666 Posts Drives: GR Yaris GT4RS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	From what I understand the shark fin is only needed for mobile phone use. I have sat nav on my M3, radio antenna is is embedded in the reer windowscreen, I have no shark antenna, so correct me if I`am wrong.........................everything works just perfectly...............
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rmorin49 Major 53 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: 11 335d/10 Z4 s30i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hagerstown, MD iTrader: (1)	I appreciate all the replies but clearly there are numerous opinions about the shark fin antenna. jmonier is right, there is a sat radio prep delete available for the E93. I had heard that this will delete the shark fin, this what I was trying to confirm. However, seems like an antenna would still be needed for the Nav system. __________________ Colonel (Retired), US Army/Hagerstown, MD 2016 518ixdrive/MSport AW/Ivory White ED-01-10 2010 Z4s30i AW/Beige/Burl/ 6MT/SP/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB/CA (retired) 2011 335d BS/Oyster/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB(Daily Driver) 30+ mpg(retired)
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 24 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	The US Guide to the E-93 clearly states that the shark fin is standard, but can be deleted at no cost. The Am/FM antenna is embedded in the vehicle, and does not need the shark fin to operate. On the E-93 the shark fin is only used for satellite communication.
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	and as everyone is aware, I'm sure, the BMW shark fin had been demonstrated to provide increased stability when driving at high speeds.... ......JK __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 24 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	Yup, and the shark fin stabilizes the back end during hairpin turns.
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voerman Member 4 Rep 99 Posts Drives: '19 530e Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Adaptive Sharkfin I propose that BMW include an "adaptive sharkfin" on the M. The adaptive fin would turn with the steering wheel. Surely this could help keep the roof in line with the rest of the body during high speed cornernig. Lou
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