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How to remove? (the shark fin antenna)

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Old 04-03-08, 08:40 AM
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I use to not like my IS shark fin that much, but it's growing on me. Besides, the majority of new luxury cars have them nowadays. I think you're going to have a mess of problems if you try to remove it...my $.02.
Old 04-03-08, 09:04 AM
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I really like the Shark Fin. I liked it on the 3 series Beemers as well. I guess anything is better than the gen 1 IS300. I broke the OEM black one of when it was very cold out and the car wash spray nozzle tapped it. I then replaced it with an aluminum short one and was always worried someon would steal it. Shark Fin al the way (LOL).
Old 04-03-08, 09:36 AM
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The only difference I see between 06 and 07 is the sharkfin. If you take the sharkfin off the 07, people will think you're driving an 06. I personlly like to leave the sharkfin on and let people think that I drive a newer year model, and the only difference with the 08 is the dark graphite 18" rims (+sharkfin).
Old 04-03-08, 09:52 AM
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Can we get back on subject of this thread which is how to remove the shark fin??
Old 04-03-08, 10:05 AM
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Sawzall? or however you spell it lol
Old 04-03-08, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by oblivionis
Just trade your '07 for '06.

Seriously though, I know how you feel. I don't like the shark fin antenna either.... luckily I have a "06 so I don't have to deal with it.
i have an 06 with the shark fin and i hate it!
Old 04-03-08, 03:58 PM
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Ummm maybe someone with a the isx50 helms manual can chime in
Old 04-04-08, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Koz
I like it also!

Koz
I like it too!!
Plus I need it for my XM, instead trying to find a place for that
stupid blob that comes with the receiver.
I've had several 06 owners follow me in to parking lots and ask where they can get one.
Old 04-04-08, 06:37 AM
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Isnt it screwed down? I would assume there are holes to fill. Which means $$$ in repairs
Old 04-04-08, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tqlla3k
Isnt it screwed down? I would assume there are holes to fill. Which means $$$ in repairs
Yes but I needed to remove it in order to have my roof painted black....
Old 04-04-08, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by punkatom
i have an 06 with the shark fin and i hate it!
it's a 07. 06 dont have shark fin.....
Old 04-04-08, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kickin8
it's a 07. 06 dont have shark fin.....
this is true, and 06 has never come from the factory with a sharkfin. you have an 07
Old 04-18-08, 02:25 AM
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I'm looking to buy an IS250/350 OEM shark fin antenna if anyone has one they want to get rid of. Shoot me a PM.
Old 04-18-08, 05:54 AM
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I like it too.
Old 01-23-09, 10:28 PM
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So how do you remove it?


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