Sections: Uncategorized Jun 9th, 2004 19 Comments 
It's been mentioned on MotoringFile in the past but it's probably worth mentioning again… in two weeks the shark fin antenna will officially be no longer. All 2005 MINIs will be a equipped with a version of the standard antenna with a larger base that can meet the needs of the standard radio, Sirius digital radio and the MINI Navigation system in one unit. In person the new antenna (right) looks to almost be a combination of the shark fin and the standard antenna.
frank Jun 9th, 2004 Link
Never really cared too much for the Shark Fin antenna but this is definetely a clever financial move for BMW as they will consolidate the radio antennas into a single unit model that will support all available applications (Sirius, NAV, etc) and at the same time they will save money on the “in-glass” radio antenna found on each rear quarter window on '02-'04 models equipped with the factory NAV.
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Phil Jun 9th, 2004 Link
Now we can all Equally look like R/C cars : )
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R Jun 9th, 2004 Link
Does anybody know if those aluminum replacement antennas are any good for radio reception? Still waiting for my ICE-Link to arrive….
Wow, I like that all yellow MINI shown above, my next MINI will be either all red or maybe all yellow!…R
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Chris Jun 9th, 2004 Link
What a pity. Then my next MCS won't fit into my Duplex garage… or I first have to detach the antenna whenever I enter the box. In Japan, they had a foldable antenna. Does this one still exists?
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R Jun 9th, 2004 Link
Chris…MOSSMINI.COM & Out Motoring both have shorter antennas. Don't know how well they work…R
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Juan-Antonio Garcia Jun 9th, 2004 Link
I noticed that when I saw the new cabrio, the antena is in the front a la old Golf. I like more the shark look, I bet several aftermarket companies will offer a replacement.
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Font Jun 9th, 2004 Link
My rear quarter window array (I have NAV) never allowed for good radio reception. Although I'm only 30 miles out from downtown Chicago, my radio degrades horrendously (static and crackle on WBEZ, WFMT, etc) in the late afternoon 'til morning — no other car I've had has had this problem. And that's after getting the HU replaced (CD skip problems).
Maybe I can get a retrofit of the new antenna in future, though.
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R Jun 9th, 2004 Link
Gabe, thanks for the info on the stubby I just ordered some stuff from Out Motoring and added a stubby to that pile-o-stuff…R
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R Jun 9th, 2004 Link
I was thinking how clean the roof looks without that spoiler attached. I would get rid of it but I guess it's needed when I'm trying to beat Schumy into the hairpin at the Monte Carlo Grande Hotel in Monaco…R
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Martin Jun 9th, 2004 Link
Kind of ironic that the rumor for 2004 was that all cars would have the shark fin. That of course never materialized.
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pete Jun 9th, 2004 Link
woo hooo my jcw “s” is now a classic im lovin it, i think the shark fin give the mini a more agressive, sportier look instead of the remote control car look the antenna give, i still love smoking pt cruisers, and now they take me seriously with my jcw works kit yeee haa!!!
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Eric Jun 10th, 2004 Link
So does this mean it will have to be removed before entering a car wash?
I've loved the fact that I don't have to worry about turning the radio off or removing the antenna when I go through the car wash.
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Lisanne Jul 23rd, 2004 Link
does anyone know where I can order or by a Red Shark Fin for my MINI COOPER?
Thanx!
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Gabe Jul 23rd, 2004 Link
Well I suppose you can always try to order one from the parts dept at your dealer.
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mini T Nov 1st, 2005 Link
I have changed alta antenna (4″). When I entered a car wash last night, the dryer hit the antenna and broke the antenna based….. wooo wooo.
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