BMW question

reblack68 · Post by **reblack68** » 21 Mar 2005, 14:23

Does anybody know what these stupid little fins on BMW roofs are for? And am I the only person who has the urge to break them off and stab the driver repeatedly with them?

TomH · Post by **TomH** » 21 Mar 2005, 14:30

It's the antenna for the sat nav I think!

dan.2cv · Post by **dan.2cv** » 21 Mar 2005, 15:56

It works in much the same way as a boat stabiliser, it stops the car from falling over as it's going round a corner and the ESP fails.[;)][;)]

ACTIVE8 · Post by **ACTIVE8** » 21 Mar 2005, 16:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dan.2cv

It works in much the same way as a boat stabiliser, it stops the car from falling over as it's going round a corner and the ESP fails.[;)][;)]
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[:D] LOL [:D] [:D]
Now, they have to sort the driver's mental stability out ! [;)] [;)]

fastandfurryous · Post by **fastandfurryous** » 21 Mar 2005, 17:01

Actually I think the original use, as posted by reblack68 is best!

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 22 Mar 2005, 00:34

It's infact the ariel (spelling) for the radio but can be used (hooked up) for all the radio equipemnt. Bloke at work has one, Ugly car with all the toys.

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 22 Mar 2005, 02:19

I thought it was the housing for the rear facing video camera when fitted but I may be wrong

yangreen · Post by **yangreen** » 23 Mar 2005, 01:08

Nope. TomH was right. It is for the Sat Nav. You also see them on new Mini's which I have to admit are great fun to drive. Sod all like the original Mini though. It's bloomin' huge for a start! And I fit in it!

reblack68 · Post by **reblack68** » 23 Mar 2005, 11:36

I understand that the BMW "Mini" doesn't have room for a spare tyre, what a triumph of packaging that is.