View Full Version : shark fin,can i remove it?


jesusfreak
08-06-2005, 01:28 AM
i just got a reiger roof spoiler,and it doesnt look too good w/shark fin on top of my roof, i just want to know if i can take it of.
thanx

KadeeBelle
08-06-2005, 02:13 AM
well, if you do... want to send it this way?! LOL. What color.. haha

Pitzi
08-06-2005, 02:26 AM
Not6 a good idea. Ripping it off will cause a dent in the roof, and there is a cable underneath the rear window "beading", if you pull it out it will damage the beading. Also the sharkfin is actually the phone aerial

Leave it as it is is my best advice

jesusfreak
08-06-2005, 10:02 AM
is the cable conected to fin through the roof ,is there gona be a hole in the roof if i take it out.

Pitzi
08-06-2005, 10:49 AM
No there is no hole in the roof LOL, the cable runs underneath the beading and then there is a hole at the bottom of the beading where it goes through.

I can guaranteee you that you will be left with a dented roof, as those aerials are stuck on with some evil glue, and the beading will be damaged once you rip the cable out.....

Kevlar
08-06-2005, 02:39 PM
isn't the roof countersunk there so that the shark fin fit seemless?

Pitzi
08-06-2005, 02:41 PM
Nope, just stuck on the roof with something that is vicious. I did just what jesusfreak wants to do on my 330i, so i know all about it :p

e46driver
08-06-2005, 03:42 PM
the previous owner of my m took of the fin and there are 2 small dents on the roof. I'm looking to get the fin or something to cover those 2 dents now.

daytonaviolet
08-09-2005, 03:36 AM
yes u can safely remove the shark fin with a blow dryer. check out this DIY

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=34388&highlight=shark+fin+removal

jake1sir
08-09-2005, 07:52 PM
Id be willing to purchase the fin from one of you guys.