Rear Spoiler/Aerial
12-10-2009, 10:53 PM
#1
Rear Spoiler/Aerial
I did a search but could not find a definitive answer. I have a few questions regarding the back of a 'vert:
1) Is the stubby aerial just for satellite or for AM/FM also? Is there a hole through the trunk lid for this piece?
2) Does the nice looking OEM spoiler go over the chrome piece or replace it?
I would LOVE to dump these two pieces and replace both with a spoiler. My local dealer, sales AND service, are stumped about what is involved??
Help.
1) Is the stubby aerial just for satellite or for AM/FM also? Is there a hole through the trunk lid for this piece?
2) Does the nice looking OEM spoiler go over the chrome piece or replace it?
I would LOVE to dump these two pieces and replace both with a spoiler. My local dealer, sales AND service, are stumped about what is involved??
Help.
Last edited by Shane D; 09-09-2010 at 07:27 PM.
12-11-2009, 07:15 AM
#5
I did a search but could not find a definitive answer. I have a few questions regarding the back of a 'vert:
1) Is the stubby aerial just for satellite or for AM/FM also? Is there a hole through the trunk lid for this piece?
2) Does the nice looking OEM spoiler go over the chrome piece or replace it?
I would LOVE to dump these two pieces and replace both with a spoiler. My local dealer, sales AND service, are stumped about what is involved??
Help.
1) Is the stubby aerial just for satellite or for AM/FM also? Is there a hole through the trunk lid for this piece?
2) Does the nice looking OEM spoiler go over the chrome piece or replace it?
I would LOVE to dump these two pieces and replace both with a spoiler. My local dealer, sales AND service, are stumped about what is involved??
Help.
12-11-2009, 11:14 AM
#6
i think when u buy a spoiler, u get a new "cap" for the puck looking thing. the puck is for XM while the "antenna" is for am/fm reception. the spoiler has a AM/FM antenna integrated so u wont have to have a short antenna on the puck. from the pictures in mags and whatnot, the spoiler does replace the "chrome" peice on the trunk. the puck however cannot be removed i think as you would have a hole in the middlle of the trunk, unless you get it filled in or somthing.
I am thinking that if I got a new spoiler I can at least unscrew the aerial from the base (which you know some *** is going to tear off anyways). All I really want is my ipod hook-up with the AM/FM as an occasional back-up.
My salesman said that they ordered the shorter aerial for a client a few months ago. The new one was only two inches shorter than the one already on it! And everybody is totally stumped on the spoiler option and what does what.
12-11-2009, 12:13 PM
#7
The stubby is just for AM/FM. The base of it is for XM.
If you get the intergrated spoiler, it has the AM/FM antenna built in. Then you just have a painted cap to go over the XM reciever like the regular coupes have. Except ours is on the roof and yours is on the trunk.
This is a perfect example. This is what a car will look like with the spoiler option. As you see, the XM antenna remains but simply has a painted cap. The AM/FM is built into the spoiler....which also removes the ugly chrome piece.
If you get the intergrated spoiler, it has the AM/FM antenna built in. Then you just have a painted cap to go over the XM reciever like the regular coupes have. Except ours is on the roof and yours is on the trunk.
This is a perfect example. This is what a car will look like with the spoiler option. As you see, the XM antenna remains but simply has a painted cap. The AM/FM is built into the spoiler....which also removes the ugly chrome piece.
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12-11-2009, 04:23 PM
#8
The stubby is just for AM/FM. The base of it is for XM.
Thanks!
If you get the intergrated spoiler, it has the AM/FM antenna built in. Then you just have a painted cap to go over the XM reciever like the regular coupes have. Except ours is on the roof and yours is on the trunk.
I'd rather have a smooth trunk, but that is a lot better.
This is a perfect example. This is what a car will look like with the spoiler option. As you see, the XM antenna remains but simply has a painted cap. The AM/FM is built into the spoiler....which also removes the ugly chrome piece.
Thanks!
If you get the intergrated spoiler, it has the AM/FM antenna built in. Then you just have a painted cap to go over the XM reciever like the regular coupes have. Except ours is on the roof and yours is on the trunk.
I'd rather have a smooth trunk, but that is a lot better.
This is a perfect example. This is what a car will look like with the spoiler option. As you see, the XM antenna remains but simply has a painted cap. The AM/FM is built into the spoiler....which also removes the ugly chrome piece.
And I do have the HT package so I want the camera.
Thanks for the reply!!
12-13-2009, 08:51 AM
#9
I've had the same problem. I call my dealer every month or so just to check on any updates with the availability of the spoiler.. but nobody knows. I even emailed infinitiusa about the issue, but they said they don't have any information about, and that your dealer will be the first one to know when it actually is available.
On the infinitiusa website, the price is listed as $800 something dollars.. so that price is a ripoff. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
On the infinitiusa website, the price is listed as $800 something dollars.. so that price is a ripoff. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
12-13-2009, 12:21 PM
#10
I've had the same problem. I call my dealer every month or so just to check on any updates with the availability of the spoiler.. but nobody knows. I even emailed infinitiusa about the issue, but they said they don't have any information about, and that your dealer will be the first one to know when it actually is available.
On the infinitiusa website, the price is listed as $800 something dollars.. so that price is a ripoff. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
On the infinitiusa website, the price is listed as $800 something dollars.. so that price is a ripoff. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
12-18-2009, 09:35 AM
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When I bought my convertible I told them I wanted the spoiler. The car was in transit from Japan. The dealer told me the spoilers are being installed at the port of entry and tried to get mine installed there. It didn't happen so they found one at another dealer and had it shipped to them.
It works very well. And after paying $50K, paying an additional $800 takes away a major blemish on what otherwise is a very well styled car.
It works very well. And after paying $50K, paying an additional $800 takes away a major blemish on what otherwise is a very well styled car.