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shark fin
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:40 pm
by jayboy
any ideas if this is possable? like the ones on the beemers?
cheers
jay
Re: shark fin
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:43 pm
by chirag1988
yes i've put one on my polo 9n. dead easy to do, takes about 15mins. bought one off ebay for about £6, peel back the roof lining from the boot, unscrew the stock aerial from the inside and attach the new shark fin and close off the the ceiling. job done

Re: shark fin
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:19 pm
by jayboy
sweet cheers. any chance of some pictures?
Re: shark fin
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:45 pm
by blazeguarder
What's the reception like on these? Considering one as well...
Thanks
Re: shark fin
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:52 am
by Ben90
^ seconded.
Re: shark fin
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 11:13 pm
by d_austin974
Yea ive wanted one of these for ages but im relectant to do it if it will kill my reception. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Re: shark fin
Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 3:53 pm
by Joefield
i think a bee sting one is better -
http://www.cartuningparts.co.uk/chrome- ... ra-meriva/ black of corse and then it take about 1m to take the old top off and put the new top on
Re: shark fin
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:53 am
by Wigsyboy
anyone got any info on how they affect the reception?
Re: shark fin
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:19 am
by kristafari
Everyone seems to be avoiding the reception question!
are these aerials a waste of money?
Re: shark fin
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:21 am
by blazeguarder
I tried one briefly. It was alright actually, not as good as the normal one obviously but seemed to hold stations well. I've got an aerial amplifier for my head unit so maybe that was why it worked.
They are only about £10 on ebay. Worth a go at least.
Re: shark fin
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:05 pm
by Dirtbiker525
Think shark fins are overrated! I know a mate with a corsa got rid of his and got a Honda civic aerial which I love the look of and reception is great!
Re: shark fin
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:37 am
by AJ_7
I've been told by a master tech at my local VW that most of the roof antenna's are there for cosmetic reasons anyway, specially on the newer models. The antenna is infact built into the rear window. I have a 6R Polo and i've unscrewed the roof antenna and it actually makes no difference at all! Now i've figured that out i'm contemplating buying one of these:
http://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-bora/audio-u ... a...?c=946
Re: shark fin
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 1:43 am
by shadowfnx
Anyone have any pics of a swapped out aerial?
Re: shark fin
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:41 pm
by dazza9n3-20
ive got one of the aerials off a bora on my polo its a straight swap from the old one and looks miles better imo
but the reception ive got isnt too good
i have heard u car get boosters for the signal that fit into the back of the head unit but ive still got a standard one in
Re: shark fin
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:38 pm
by Piers0930
Hi yeah its possible, i brought mine off eBay for like £10
just a straight swap, i took out my headlining as it was easier.
Sorry picture is s**t

When she goes for a complete respray i will get it colour matched..