What is this part on Z4?

lonelyreza · 05-01-2010, 02:16 PM

Friends,
Recently I've noticed a part( it looks some kind of antenna to me) over the back of US and Canada z4 cars and I didn't see it anywhere else.
Personally I like it's design so much.
What is it exactly and is there any option to order it for European cars?

juhap · 05-01-2010, 02:32 PM

It's the antenna for the satellite radio.

jparnes1 · 05-01-2010, 03:45 PM

Some cars have it and some don't. I think BlueAZZ4 was asking about it too. I thought it was the Nav antenna.

Roadstergal · 05-01-2010, 06:06 PM

I think it is for navigation.

jparnes1 · 05-01-2010, 06:13 PM

A post on Bimmerpost about this from a 2009 Z4 owner who states no Sat or Nav but has the hump.

lonelyreza · 05-01-2010, 06:17 PM

Is there anybody from Europe having this antenna?

And jparnes1 can you please link that post?

jparnes1 · 05-01-2010, 07:17 PM

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...30#post5149930

Memphis1 · 05-01-2010, 07:23 PM

The antenna is for the BMW service, unlock doors, roadside, and the service advisors, it's satelite, standard on US cars.

if you have BMW Assist, you get the Fin antenna, no idrive needed.

"Enjoy added safety, security and convenience with BMW Assist™ services.
With BMW Assist™, you have a direct connection to the BMW Assist Response Center, any time, day or night. If you're in an accident, need roadside assistance or have a customer service question, just push a button from within your vehicle to speak with a response specialist. If you're in a serious accident, crash sensors will trigger the system for you. And, if your car is stolen, you can access stolen vehicle recovery services by phone.

In addition, BMW Assist™ includes:

* TeleService, an exclusive BMW feature that allows your car to communicate its service needs directly to your preferred BMW Center.

* Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling, which links a compatible Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone to your vehicle for hands-free calling. You can make and answer calls, and browse and select phonebook contacts using steering wheel controls, radio keys or voice commands."

s2000jan · 05-02-2010, 01:37 AM

I have BMW Assist but no such 'hump' ...

funkahdafi · 05-02-2010, 02:30 AM

This thing is NOT for BMW Assist or navigation. It's sole purpose is satelite radio. If you don't order the satelite radio option, you don't get that fin antenna. Simple as that. Whether you are in the US, Europe or on Mars doesn't matter at all.

SHADOW4 · 05-02-2010, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonelyreza

Is there anybody from Europe having this antenna?

And jparnes1 can you please link that post?

I don't know about the rest of Europe, but in Sweden we don't have the option satelite-radio, we have DAB, Digital Air (Audio?) Broadcast. An option I didn't go for as i think it's outdated! Satelite rules!

shadowfax777 · 05-02-2010, 03:48 AM

It doesn't look good.

BarrowJon · 05-02-2010, 08:00 AM

I don't have satelite radio and have the shark fin.

MDLFCS · 05-02-2010, 08:13 AM

I have a hump on mine. It does not come with NAV or sat radio. I do have BMW Assist and smartphone integraton.

If nothing else, maybe the fin is for smartphone integration, although I thought the mast antenna was also for it.

The '09s do not have HD radio. But if the fin is not the smartphone integration, maybe the fin is pre-wired for HD radio.

jparnes1 · 05-02-2010, 08:13 AM

It's resolved then...no one knows what the hell that thing is for!!!

MDLFCS · 05-02-2010, 08:17 AM

Heck, the fin could be like a "spoiler" that comes with the Sports package!

Memphis1 · 05-02-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000jan

I have BMW Assist but no such 'hump' ...

i can't understand dutch, could you tell me if you get all these in your bmw assist package?

Automatic Collision Notification
Emergency Request (SOS)
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
MyInfo
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
Door Unlock
TeleService
Customer Relations

Memphis1 · 05-02-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkahdafi

This thing is NOT for BMW Assist or navigation. It's sole purpose is satelite radio. If you don't order the satelite radio option, you don't get that fin antenna. Simple as that. Whether you are in the US, Europe or on Mars doesn't matter at all.

i don't have sat radio prep or sat radio and I have the fin, i was told it's the antenna that allows them to unlock your car, find me if i crash and cant respond to them, get roadside or emergency help by pressing the SOS button, find my car if it gets stolen and send info to the dealership when i need service.

msimon18 · 05-02-2010, 12:12 PM

I think they put it there just to confuse everyone !!

dwagner00 · 05-02-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msimon18

I think they put it there just to confuse everyone !!

Heh. We'll probably find it just means you have an even numbered VIN or something.

T89 · 05-02-2010, 02:33 PM

So far it seems that NA cars have it and Europeans don't...

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s2000jan · 05-05-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

i can't understand dutch, could you tell me if you get all these in your bmw assist package?

Automatic Collision Notification
Emergency Request (SOS)
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
MyInfo
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
Door Unlock
TeleService
Customer Relations

As far as I know, I only have the TeleService which warns my dealer that my car needs maintenance .... none of the other I guess

so basically I'm wondering whether I have the BMW Assist option

05-01-2010, 02:16 PM	#1
lonelyreza New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Renault 5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	What is this part on Z4? Friends, Recently I've noticed a part( it looks some kind of antenna to me) over the back of US and Canada z4 cars and I didn't see it anywhere else. Personally I like it's design so much. What is it exactly and is there any option to order it for European cars? Attached Images
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juhap Lieutenant 14 Rep 530 Posts Drives: sDrive35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	It's the antenna for the satellite radio.
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jparnes1 Colonel 245 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Some cars have it and some don't. I think BlueAZZ4 was asking about it too. I thought it was the Nav antenna.
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Roadstergal First Lieutenant 27 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA - East Coast iTrader: (0)	I think it is for navigation. __________________ E89 - 2010 Z4 35i (Orion Silver, Ivory White extended, anthracite trim) E85 - 2006 Z4 3.0i (Monaco Blue, beige leather, Dark Poplar wood trim) E85 - 2003 Z4 2.5 (Sterling Gray, black leather, Sycamore wood trim) E36 - 1998 Z3 2.8 (Red, black leather, wood trim)
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jparnes1 Colonel 245 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	A post on Bimmerpost about this from a 2009 Z4 owner who states no Sat or Nav but has the hump.
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05-01-2010, 06:17 PM	#6
lonelyreza New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Renault 5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Is there anybody from Europe having this antenna? And jparnes1 can you please link that post? Last edited by lonelyreza; 05-01-2010 at 06:25 PM..
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jparnes1 Colonel 245 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...30#post5149930
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05-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#8
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	The antenna is for the BMW service, unlock doors, roadside, and the service advisors, it's satelite, standard on US cars. if you have BMW Assist, you get the Fin antenna, no idrive needed. "Enjoy added safety, security and convenience with BMW Assist™ services. With BMW Assist™, you have a direct connection to the BMW Assist Response Center, any time, day or night. If you're in an accident, need roadside assistance or have a customer service question, just push a button from within your vehicle to speak with a response specialist. If you're in a serious accident, crash sensors will trigger the system for you. And, if your car is stolen, you can access stolen vehicle recovery services by phone. In addition, BMW Assist™ includes: * TeleService, an exclusive BMW feature that allows your car to communicate its service needs directly to your preferred BMW Center. * Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling, which links a compatible Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone to your vehicle for hands-free calling. You can make and answer calls, and browse and select phonebook contacts using steering wheel controls, radio keys or voice commands." __________________ Last edited by Memphis1; 05-01-2010 at 08:12 PM..
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05-02-2010, 01:37 AM	#9
s2000jan Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E89 - sDrive 35is Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Belgium - Antwerp area iTrader: (0)	I have BMW Assist but no such 'hump' ... Attached Images __________________ 2012 - F30 - 330d M-pack - Glacier Silver 1999 - Honda S2000 - Silverstone
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05-02-2010, 02:30 AM	#10
funkahdafi First Lieutenant 70 Rep 343 Posts Drives: Z4 (E89) sDrive 35is Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Europe, Germany, Mannheim iTrader: (0)	This thing is NOT for BMW Assist or navigation. It's sole purpose is satelite radio. If you don't order the satelite radio option, you don't get that fin antenna. Simple as that. Whether you are in the US, Europe or on Mars doesn't matter at all.
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05-02-2010, 03:48 AM	#12
shadowfax777 Private 13 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bedfordshire, England iTrader: (0)	It doesn't look good.
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05-02-2010, 08:00 AM	#13
BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	I don't have satelite radio and have the shark fin.
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05-02-2010, 08:13 AM	#14
MDLFCS Private First Class 14 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2009 Zee Four 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	I have a hump on mine. It does not come with NAV or sat radio. I do have BMW Assist and smartphone integraton. If nothing else, maybe the fin is for smartphone integration, although I thought the mast antenna was also for it. The '09s do not have HD radio. But if the fin is not the smartphone integration, maybe the fin is pre-wired for HD radio.
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MDLFCS Private First Class 14 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2009 Zee Four 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	Heck, the fin could be like a "spoiler" that comes with the Sports package!
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msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	I think they put it there just to confuse everyone !! __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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05-02-2010, 02:33 PM	#21
T89 Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	So far it seems that NA cars have it and Europeans don't... T
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