Shark Fin?
07-25-06, 10:04 AM
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This may be a dumb question, but is it possible to have a shark fin installed aftermarket? I have the satellite antenna on my trunk, and I think the reception is quite poor. My last car (an Audi A4) had a shark fin and the reception was far superior. Thanks.
07-25-06, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mariabee
This may be a dumb question, but is it possible to have a shark fin installed aftermarket?
Only problem: I guess people won't be able to get a Crystal White fin. It will have to be Starfire Pearl...
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07-25-06, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Only with port/dealer installed satellite radio.
I would think the sharkfin will come on the car from the factory. That means either a.) All ISs will have a sharkfin whether or not the car has sat radio (the same way that all BMW 3-series have the sharkfin) or b.) Only cars with factory XM will get the sharkfin if XM comes from the factory for 2007 as has been rumored.
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Originally Posted by Lenscap
I'm not so sure that will be true. That means the port or dealer will need to drill a hole in the roof for the sharkfin. That doesn't seem likely to me.
I would think the sharkfin will come on the car from the factory. That means either a.) All ISs will have a sharkfin whether or not the car has sat radio (the same way that all BMW 3-series have the sharkfin) or b.) Only cars with factory XM will get the sharkfin if XM comes from the factory for 2007 as has been rumored.
I would think the sharkfin will come on the car from the factory. That means either a.) All ISs will have a sharkfin whether or not the car has sat radio (the same way that all BMW 3-series have the sharkfin) or b.) Only cars with factory XM will get the sharkfin if XM comes from the factory for 2007 as has been rumored.
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Originally Posted by Lenscap
I'm not so sure that will be true. That means the port or dealer will need to drill a hole in the roof for the sharkfin. That doesn't seem likely to me.
I would think the sharkfin will come on the car from the factory. That means either a.) All ISs will have a sharkfin whether or not the car has sat radio (the same way that all BMW 3-series have the sharkfin) or b.) Only cars with factory XM will get the sharkfin if XM comes from the factory for 2007 as has been rumored.
I would think the sharkfin will come on the car from the factory. That means either a.) All ISs will have a sharkfin whether or not the car has sat radio (the same way that all BMW 3-series have the sharkfin) or b.) Only cars with factory XM will get the sharkfin if XM comes from the factory for 2007 as has been rumored.
This is how Audi did it as well when they started using the fins...they were on all cars at one point (~04 or so I believe) but needed the sat receiver added at the dealer's or customer's request...basically a prewired antenna.
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Thank you, Philip, for your answer. (It looks like you have a BWB also? I have a black interior in mine, I'm really lovin' it.) I'll ask the dealer about getting the shark fin installed. I guess I made the mistake of assuming, when I purchased the car, that by ordering XM radio I would get the shark fin, as I did with my A4. When I saw the little black thingee on the trunk I thought, "Oh well, it looks kinda stupid, but I can deal." But then I heard the lousy reception, so it does seem worth the money to get the real thing.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Only with port/dealer installed satellite radio.
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