Shark Fin and Short Antennas - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

*Chris07LB* · 10-23-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

Yep - that's the plan, Stan.

Thanks.

Name's Chris bud.

mikeukrainetz · 10-23-2006, 03:02 PM

I have a billet stubby antenna and it doesnt pick up signals worth crap but it looks nice.

Violin · 10-24-2006, 10:57 AM

Chris Bud? I thought... oh nevermind....

Color match is pretty good - a little dark, but acceptable.

Reception is a little weaker. I lost about 2 or 3 miles on my HD digital reception and probably about the same on my analog FM. I haven't tried the AM yet.

It's worth it because it looks so friggin' good!

*Chris07LB* · 10-24-2006, 01:38 PM

I spy JDM tails...

Fin looks cool, but man do we need to drop that thing!

W.A.S.P · 10-24-2006, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

Chris Bud? I thought... oh nevermind....

Color match is pretty good - a little dark, but acceptable.

Reception is a little weaker. I lost about 2 or 3 miles on my HD digital reception and probably about the same on my analog FM. I haven't tried the AM yet.

It's worth it because it looks so friggin' good!

Looking goood!!!!

I got mine a couple of days ago and all I can say is SWEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!

ChinoCharles · 10-24-2006, 04:02 PM

Violin, your car looks amazing. I have Modelista envy!

Violin · 10-24-2006, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

I ain't dropping it! - As much as I'd like to lower the center of gravity for handling, I couldn't have driven down in front of that lake with less ground clearance. You should see the dropoff I negotiated. Besides, when I was a young punk, we'd lift the back of our cars for cosmetic reasons (think Dukes of Hazard) - I don't get the "lowered look" - it looks good the way it is to me.

eTiMaGo · 10-27-2006, 10:40 PM

I got mine a couple of days ago, but kinda having second thoughts, mainly cause I do have the rally-style spoiler on mine and the fin looks kinda out of place... So I'm still undecided.
I did try it on my wireless mouse, to see if it could increase range or have a smoother connection, but it kinda got in the way of ergonomics:

Jfoofoo · 11-06-2006, 03:26 PM

The fins finally arrived today. Will be installing it as soon as I get a day off.. Color is perfect for my wife's Prius and a little darker for my Yaris but not too bad

Violin · 11-06-2006, 03:30 PM

I think the color (at least the MM) takes a little while to fully cure. Mine looked a little dark at first, but now its dead on.

I had my car at the dealership last Friday and several of the salesmen came out to look at it. They really liked the shark fin. It is officially 'bling'.

funkstrong · 11-06-2006, 09:57 PM

I just installed the same one as you Violin, and it either changed color after a couple of days or my eyes just adjusted. Either way they look great.

Violin · 11-07-2006, 06:57 AM

Hey, hey!

My car is up on the gallery page.

Violin · 11-07-2006, 12:03 PM

Now they're on eBay (starting bid only $5): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Funct...47230178QQrdZ1

They used my car there too.

YamilR · 11-07-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

Now they're on eBay (starting bid only $5): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Funct...47230178QQrdZ1

They used my car there too.

Thanks...Hopefully it will be mine

*Chris07LB* · 11-07-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamilR

Thanks...Hopefully it will be mine

For what I've seen them go for at auction end, that $5 bid wont last long.

Violin · 11-07-2006, 03:40 PM

You know its just like the other four they are selling in an auction format. Looks like a few people can get good deals on these: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rk+Fin+Antenna

BMGYaris · 11-07-2006, 07:56 PM

well here's hopin, i sure dont have 12 hours to dedicate to buying a shark fin:)

Violin · 12-31-2006, 08:28 AM

The site is still up - it sure looks like you can order.

10-27-2006, 10:40 PM	#8
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I got mine a couple of days ago, but kinda having second thoughts, mainly cause I do have the rally-style spoiler on mine and the fin looks kinda out of place... So I'm still undecided. I did try it on my wireless mouse, to see if it could increase range or have a smoother connection, but it kinda got in the way of ergonomics: __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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10-23-2006, 03:02 PM	#2
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	I have a billet stubby antenna and it doesnt pick up signals worth crap but it looks nice.

10-24-2006, 10:57 AM	#3
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Chris Bud? I thought... oh nevermind.... Color match is pretty good - a little dark, but acceptable. Reception is a little weaker. I lost about 2 or 3 miles on my HD digital reception and probably about the same on my analog FM. I haven't tried the AM yet. It's worth it because it looks so friggin' good!

10-24-2006, 01:38 PM	#4
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	I spy JDM tails... Fin looks cool, but man do we need to drop that thing!

10-24-2006, 04:02 PM	#6
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Violin, your car looks amazing. I have Modelista envy!

10-24-2006, 04:13 PM	#7
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Thanks for the compliments. I ain't dropping it! - As much as I'd like to lower the center of gravity for handling, I couldn't have driven down in front of that lake with less ground clearance. You should see the dropoff I negotiated. Besides, when I was a young punk, we'd lift the back of our cars for cosmetic reasons (think Dukes of Hazard) - I don't get the "lowered look" - it looks good the way it is to me.

11-06-2006, 03:26 PM	#9
Jfoofoo Drives: 07 Yaris HB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 90	The fins finally arrived today. Will be installing it as soon as I get a day off.. Color is perfect for my wife's Prius and a little darker for my Yaris but not too bad

11-06-2006, 03:30 PM	#10
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I think the color (at least the MM) takes a little while to fully cure. Mine looked a little dark at first, but now its dead on. I had my car at the dealership last Friday and several of the salesmen came out to look at it. They really liked the shark fin. It is officially 'bling'.

11-06-2006, 09:57 PM	#11
funkstrong Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	I just installed the same one as you Violin, and it either changed color after a couple of days or my eyes just adjusted. Either way they look great.

11-07-2006, 06:57 AM	#12
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Hey, hey! My car is up on the gallery page.

11-07-2006, 12:03 PM	#13
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Now they're on eBay (starting bid only $5): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Funct...47230178QQrdZ1 They used my car there too.

11-07-2006, 03:40 PM	#16
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	You know its just like the other four they are selling in an auction format. Looks like a few people can get good deals on these: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rk+Fin+Antenna

11-07-2006, 07:56 PM	#17
BMGYaris Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 255	well here's hopin, i sure dont have 12 hours to dedicate to buying a shark fin:)

12-31-2006, 08:28 AM	#18
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	The site is still up - it sure looks like you can order.