shark fin antena - Toyota Yaris Forums

dawin2122 · 10-26-2011, 05:41 AM

hi guys please help me to find a replica for this antenna

jpmck03 · 10-26-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dawin2122

hi guys please help me to find a replica for this antenna

1.) Go to here: eBay Search.

2.) Type in "yaris shark fin antenna".

I just found 23 of 'em of varying quality and price using those steps.

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 10-26-2011, 11:17 AM

http://tinyurl.com/nqerxj

Blue Beast · 11-06-2011, 10:04 AM

I got mine from these guys and they are great. www.visualgarage.com
The first painting to factory paint code 8T0 was a hair off and they re-did it for me no questions asked sending me a new one and had me return the original after I got the replacement. They had me send photo's in three different light conditions; indoor garage, shade and direct sun. From all the feedback on their website I think they usuall get it right the first time.

cgarcia1821 · 11-22-2011, 11:50 AM

What year did you pick when ordering (they only go up to 2009--no 2010 or 2011)?

rufnnek · 11-26-2011, 03:53 AM

i used to have this shark fin antenna but i removed it.

sickpuppy1 · 11-26-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rufnnek

i used to have this shark fin antenna but i removed it.

Out of curiosity, why? I keep wanting something to get better reception in my sedan. I always heard a FM antenna should stick up 3 inches above the body. so my windshield antenna seems less than ideal....

CrankyOldMan · 11-26-2011, 11:51 AM

As a general rule, shark fin antenna manufacturers warn that they may cause decreased reception compared to a whip style. It's much more of a cosmetic mod than a reception improvement.

Sam8madness · 11-26-2011, 03:50 PM

What alternatives are there? I really hate the stock on my hatch, it's gigantic. Was thinking something smaller.

jpmck03 · 11-26-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam8madness

What alternatives are there? I really hate the stock on my hatch, it's gigantic. Was thinking something smaller.

A "stubby" antenna...

You can get them from eBay, online...

I snagged an OEM one from a '10 Toyota Matrix. Reception is still fine.

TickleTimeTim · 11-26-2011, 07:16 PM

i have a short one from an s2000 that someone sold me on here

rufnnek · 12-03-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sickpuppy1

Out of curiosity, why? I keep wanting something to get better reception in my sedan. I always heard a FM antenna should stick up 3 inches above the body. so my windshield antenna seems less than ideal....

it doesn't give any better reception on the fm, its more on a cosmetic...and i like my top clean and i think it don't look good on my sedan, just my opinion.

Qmobile · 12-13-2011, 01:45 AM

I have a shorty antenna and compared to the stock one I have not a HUGE change. I did it mainly for cosmetics. Bout 10 bux on ebay

Dadams · 12-14-2011, 06:37 PM

Thinking about getting something like that only in the Mitsubishi lancer style where there are 5 or 6 of them in a row towards the back. Kinda like this...

found the lancer style on Ebay just not sure if it'll fit the yaris... any suggestions?

matthewai · 12-14-2011, 06:43 PM

are you actually wiring up the shark fin or jsut for looks ? i thought the yaris has a built in antenna or is that just the sedan ?

Dadams · 12-14-2011, 06:55 PM

the yaris lb does not have a built in antenna that comes stock and no I was just going to get it for the looks :P

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby · 12-14-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadams

Thinking about getting something like that only in the Mitsubishi lancer style where there are 5 or 6 of them in a row towards the back. Kinda like this...

found the lancer style on Ebay just not sure if it'll fit the yaris... any suggestions?

those are not antennas. them there are air flow disruptors... because you
know...that Lancer can't get up and merge into highway traffic without them

Dadams · 12-14-2011, 07:13 PM

looooooooool I figured they werent antennas I was more concerned about the style

11-26-2011, 03:53 AM	#6
rufnnek Drives: oliveMist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: riyadh, Saudi arabia Posts: 350	i used to have this shark fin antenna but i removed it. __________________ - LESS TALK, LESS MISTAKES... - BATO BATO SA LANGIT ANG TAMAAN MAY GALIT

11-26-2011, 07:16 PM	#11
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	i have a short one from an s2000 that someone sold me on here __________________ Club SHIFT

12-13-2011, 01:45 AM	#13
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	I have a shorty antenna and compared to the stock one I have not a HUGE change. I did it mainly for cosmetics. Bout 10 bux on ebay __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

12-14-2011, 06:37 PM	#14
Dadams View User's Garage Drives: '09 yaris hatchback Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 285	Thinking about getting something like that only in the Mitsubishi lancer style where there are 5 or 6 of them in a row towards the back. Kinda like this... found the lancer style on Ebay just not sure if it'll fit the yaris... any suggestions? __________________ My yaris build! http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36908 Please feel free to leave your oppinions! I would love to have them to see what I can improve on!

12-14-2011, 06:55 PM	#16
Dadams View User's Garage Drives: '09 yaris hatchback Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 285	the yaris lb does not have a built in antenna that comes stock and no I was just going to get it for the looks :P __________________ My yaris build! http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36908 Please feel free to leave your oppinions! I would love to have them to see what I can improve on!

10-26-2011, 11:17 AM	#3
A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby Banned Drives: yaris Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: earth Posts: 364	http://tinyurl.com/nqerxj

11-22-2011, 11:50 AM	#5
cgarcia1821 Drives: 2011 5-door Toyota Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	What year did you pick when ordering (they only go up to 2009--no 2010 or 2011)?

11-26-2011, 11:51 AM	#8
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	As a general rule, shark fin antenna manufacturers warn that they may cause decreased reception compared to a whip style. It's much more of a cosmetic mod than a reception improvement.

11-26-2011, 03:50 PM	#9
Sam8madness View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota yaris hatch Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 36	What alternatives are there? I really hate the stock on my hatch, it's gigantic. Was thinking something smaller.

12-14-2011, 06:43 PM	#15
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	are you actually wiring up the shark fin or jsut for looks ? i thought the yaris has a built in antenna or is that just the sedan ?

12-14-2011, 07:13 PM	#18
Dadams View User's Garage Drives: '09 yaris hatchback Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 285	looooooooool I figured they werent antennas I was more concerned about the style __________________ My yaris build! http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36908 Please feel free to leave your oppinions! I would love to have them to see what I can improve on!

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