[dammitcubs]

Saw it today.
Went to watch a movie and have dinner.

Dropped my friend off, parked and saw that my sharkfin attenna is gone.

1) I did get my car hand washed today. but I noticed it was still there but maybe the water got to the adhesive? Came off while driving?

I back tracked all the roads I took from the moment I saw it until this missing. I couldn't find it.

2) maybe some punk stole at the movie theatres.

UGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! !

[Prodigy.]

Wow, surely it wouldn't of just fell off, saying that my rear badge fell off so wouldn't surpise me. lol
Better go and check mine is secure.

[dammitcubs]

Yeah. It's just weird. The countless washes I did, it's been rock solid. I was worried that after I roof wrapped, this might be a problem. But it was holding well. I don't know what to believe.

I just ordered a carbon fiber cover for the time being on ebay for like 60 bucks. I'll call the dealer tomorrow to see how much an OEM LBB replacement would cost. I heard the ebay one i got has some RF issues....

[sarcastrix]

Guessing it was something to the with the roof being wrapped, not secured properly? as I can't see someone stealing it. Also, you're correct in saying CF covers are purely for looks and will interfere with signals.

At least a replacement antenna cover (p/n: 65209259440) is cheap enough however, I bet painting it will cost more than the actual purchase price.

[dammitcubs]

Originally Posted by sarcastrix

Guessing it was something to the with the roof being wrapped, not secured properly? as I can't see someone stealing it. Also, you're correct in saying CF covers are purely for looks and will interfere with signals.

At least a replacement antenna cover (p/n: 65209259440) is cheap enough however, I bet painting it will cost more than the actual purchase price.

I guess I find out tomorrow when I talk with BMW. I just need something right now. I"ll be gone for a month so the car will actually be put away so atleast by then it's okay. I just don't like having the antenna exposed like that.

I had mine wrapped - so I would just have it wrapped again. no need to apply any paint.

[sarcastrix]

Originally Posted by dammitcubs

I had mine wrapped - so I would just have it wrapped again. no need to apply any paint.

Ah cool, so at least it's cheap repair.

[Dabozo]

Doubt anyone took it.

But now that it's off, I've always wondered what's it look like under there? Is it just a little antenna and GPS receiver protruding out?

[sarcastrix]

Originally Posted by Dabozo

I've always wondered what's it look like under there? Is it just a little antenna and GPS receiver protruding out?

It's not that exciting #disappointed

[chmura]

First the BMW emblem coming off and now this?? 😳

[Dabozo]

Originally Posted by chmura

First the BMW emblem coming off and now this?? 😳

And don't forget some cars were recalled after the launch for some loose bolt in the under carriage. This could have been related to the differential issue though...

[sarcastrix]

Originally Posted by chmura

First the BMW emblem coming off and now this?? ��

Cancel your order, sell the wife/kids, run to the hills and hide!!!

[MTHRAR]

Originally Posted by chmura

First the BMW emblem coming off and now this?? ��

He did have his roof wrapped, so I'm not sure if it was removed previously to wrap the roof (I'd assume). Always have to consider all facts. Aren't there rubber gaskets that seal the electronic wiring in?

I don't think that this is the case of the emblems falling off. Just to note, my emblem hasn't fallen off and I had a February 2016 build.

[zkeeper]

The antenna housing is held down over the electric bits with a thin sponge like gasket. If it was removed for wrapping top, then it may not have been put back on with the proper gasket. The gasket is not sold separately. One buys the whole kit--then it has to be painted or wrapped before re-attach.
Guess is, they may not have secured properly, and used a sealant that possibly let go. Get a new kit, and have it properly mounted using the sealant gasket provided. In meantime, keep the open covered. One can use RTV sealant, but if you get overage on it oozing out? well, it's not as neat a finish.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by MTHRAR

He did have his roof wrapped, so I'm not sure if it was removed previously to wrap the roof (I'd assume). Always have to consider all facts. Aren't there rubber gaskets that seal the electronic wiring in?

I don't think that this is the case of the emblems falling off. Just to note, my emblem hasn't fallen off and I had a February 2016 build.

It's the differential issue that is causing the emblems to fall off

[dammitcubs]

Originally Posted by zkeeper

The antenna housing is held down over the electric bits with a thin sponge like gasket. If it was removed for wrapping top, then it may not have been put back on with the proper gasket. The gasket is not sold separately. One buys the whole kit--then it has to be painted or wrapped before re-attach.
Guess is, they may not have secured properly, and used a sealant that possibly let go. Get a new kit, and have it properly mounted using the sealant gasket provided. In meantime, keep the open covered. One can use RTV sealant, but if you get overage on it oozing out? well, it's not as neat a finish.

I talked with BMW, they said the new cover should come with stock adhesives when i purchase them. I'll see.

it is very plausible that some of these items were lost and that why it didn't help but as long as the actually antenna is fine, i'm okay. I covered it up with a micro fiber towel and put the car away until this is fixed. Looks like the actual antenna is sealed.

I never experienced anything like this before. I don't know how to feel about this. I'm just glad the replacements are cheap. And luckily, i'm going to wrap it so i don't need it painted yet.