Shark Fin Installed Part 2 (pics)
#31
this antenna will only look good if it's functional? no one here will care if the reception is good or not.
let me try to understand people's logic:
functional shark = looks great
non-functional shark = looks lame
reception on functional shark = who cares.
let me try to understand people's logic:
functional shark = looks great
non-functional shark = looks lame
reception on functional shark = who cares.
#35
I don't care for the BMW shark fin design even on BMWs. Lexus should do something similar to the 06 Vette and hide the XM antenna in the outside rear view mirrors.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/...wFor2006.shtml
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/...wFor2006.shtml
#36
Originally Posted by frylai
So the model in the commercial is also in Taiwan. She is really HOT
http://www.lexus.com.tw/model/2006_is/IS250TVC.wmv
#37
Originally Posted by darrelld
I don't care for the BMW shark fin design even on BMWs. Lexus should do something similar to the 06 Vette and hide the XM antenna in the outside rear view mirrors.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/...wFor2006.shtml
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/...wFor2006.shtml
Hi Darrel, many thanks to your Rear Spoiler. Me and my friends like it very much. We can't wait to buy the other body kits
#38
I really like it, but i dont want to try and give BMW owners the thought, that i would rather be driving their "overpriced" car .... However, i would'nt mind a BMW M5, but then again why pay that much, when i could take a VW Golf and supe it up... lol off topic?
#42
Me, personally, I'm not really feeling it to much. I think it takes away from the luxury look of the car. It looks more like a BMW (As mentioned earlier) But then again, if you enjoy it, and make the note on it every month, then it matters not what we think! I do like the rear spoiler on the trunk. I have the same on my car, and it looks great!
#43
Originally Posted by Alpha06
Me, personally, I'm not really feeling it to much. I think it takes away from the luxury look of the car. It looks more like a BMW (As mentioned earlier)
Also, when you have satellite radio you must have an external antenna. A sharkfin is the best way to go - far better looking than the ugly black box Lexus now sticks on your trunk. That looks like a total afterthought. Kudos to Lexus for finally adding the sharkfin for 2007 (if previous reports are true).
#44
Originally Posted by Lenscap
I think the sharkfin actually adds to the luxury look. All higher end cars have them (Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc.), while most lower end cars do not. I also think its rakish design compliments the sleek lines of today's cars (can you imagine a shark fin on the boxy cars from the 1970s and 1980s?!).
Originally Posted by Lenscap
Also, when you have satellite radio you must have an external antenna. A sharkfin is the best way to go - far better looking than the ugly black box Lexus now sticks on your trunk. That looks like a total afterthought. Kudos to Lexus for finally adding the sharkfin for 2007 (if previous reports are true).
The best antenna is no (visible) antenna.
#45
Originally Posted by conekiller
Those cars have them because they're FUNCTIONAL. Adding an antenna because you like the looks of it? ooooook then.
As for the look, I personally wouldn't add a sharkfin. But I have no problem if somebody does. It's no different than adding a rear spoiler, which also has no function and is strictly cosmetic.
My understanding is the BEST place to put a sat radio antenna is on the outside of the car. I think that is also what Lexus recommends (that is why the antenna is magnetic, to stick on the trunk). Sure, you can place it in the car. But my dealer said they don't recommend it and reception in some areas will go down.
Originally Posted by conekiller
The best antenna is no (visible) antenna.