why do some cars have the double fins?
08-11-2006, 08:51 AM
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why do some cars have the double fins?
Just wondering how come some of the s550's have 2 fins. Mine came with one, and the the regular Sirius blob. I thought the 2 fins looked overly extravagant, but now I'm thinking it looks interesting. I mean, alot of passerbyer's would look twice, wondering how much technology is packed into a car with 2 fins. Its reminds me of the days when the prior s class came out in the two little rods when shifting into reverse. Back then I was one of those passerbyers and it was amazing to see those things pop out.
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08-11-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by abh11570
Just wondering how come some of the s550's have 2 fins. Mine came with one, and the the regular Sirius blob. I thought the 2 fins looked overly extravagant, but now I'm thinking it looks interesting. I mean, alot of passerbyer's would look twice, wondering how much technology is packed into a car with 2 fins. Its reminds me of the days when the prior s class came out in the two little rods when shifting into reverse. Back then I was one of those passerbyers and it was amazing to see those things pop out.
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08-11-2006, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
The two fin S550's are early models. All the dealer demos had two fins and some of the earilest production models had them also. They then went to the "hockey puck" style (which I had on my '06 S430). I had heard rumors that eventually they would eliminate the trunk antenna all together...I don't know where that stands at the moment.
Thank for the post. I thought the same, but wasnt sure because I figured the car we have was first in production. I guess they modify it inbetween. Its wierd, because I was in Orlando and I saw a brandnew S550 with 2 fins for sale. I guess that means it was a demo. I didnt check the mileage, I just assumed it was off the truck.
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08-11-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by abh11570
Thank for the post. I thought the same, but wasnt sure because I figured the car we have was first in production. I guess they modify it inbetween. Its wierd, because I was in Orlando and I saw a brandnew S550 with 2 fins for sale. I guess that means it was a demo. I didnt check the mileage, I just assumed it was off the truck.
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08-11-2006, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
The two fin S550's are early models. All the dealer demos had two fins and some of the earilest production models had them also. They then went to the "hockey puck" style (which I had on my '06 S430). I had heard rumors that eventually they would eliminate the trunk antenna all together...I don't know where that stands at the moment.
08-12-2006, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Kar don
yeah the trunk hockey puck will soon be a thing of the past on the V221.
