Shark Fin Aerial: bad FM reception

[PH-VAP]

Hi All,

I recently bought and installed one of them shark fin aerials on my 6N2.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-Golf-GTI-R32-MK4 ... 33625815e8

I love the way it looks, but I found the FM reception to be rather lacking.
Am I supposed to fit an amplifier somewhere in between my radio/aerial or am I missing something?

Cheers,

PH-VAP

[Polo*]

i think you need this mate. 12v feed

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165626

[alexperkins]

Correct. Shark fins need amplifying!

[PH-VAP]

Thanks!

[5509433]

Is that the same with other ariels too?

I have the S2000 type. My reception for radio is terrible. I normally use my iPod though.

[Bradley]

Shouldn't have any trouble with the S2000 Aerial.

Is it a Genuine Honda one,Enfig or a copy?.

[5509433]

Believe its genuine. From eBay. Paid a good amount for it!

Possibly the head unit? Pioneer.
I had to get an adaptor to fit the aerial in the back...

I can barely get reception for Radio 1.