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10-02-2006, 01:52 PM | #19 |
Anyone do one of these shark fins yet? I see there are two wires to ours so it must be powered. What's involved?
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10-02-2006, 09:02 PM | #20 |
Look mum no stars!!
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BMW have it stocked on their cars.....seen a few around here....on BMW's that is
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10-02-2006, 09:03 PM | #21 |
Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2006
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you guys are crazy check out the shark fin. They will paint it for you. http://www.visualgarage.com/home.html . it even shows you how to install all for about $70. It works good stations come in well but not as good as stock.
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10-02-2006, 09:14 PM | #22 |
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Nice thats a heaps good deal i recon. Too bad they dont ship to australia. Damn bastards lol
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10-02-2006, 10:30 PM | #24 |
Oooooh!
Painted even. Thanks! |
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10-03-2006, 12:07 PM | #25 |
Drives: Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006
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I just got my sharkfin from visualgarage! They're awesome guys and great to work with. I have no compliants with reception and it doesn't require any additional power. Here are some pics of my Yaris 2007 RS with the fin:
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10-03-2006, 12:12 PM | #26 |
Looks perfect. I want one!
I have an HD radio so I don't want to degrade the reception. Is it as good or better than stock? edit: I read the testimonials and many reported somewaht poorer reception. I could care less about AM - do you find your FM reception is degraded? |
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10-03-2006, 12:19 PM | #27 |
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da-dum da-dum da-dum (Jaws theme music)
Paint it grey and airbrush some waves on the roof |
10-03-2006, 12:29 PM | #28 |
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That sharkfin looks wonderful.
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10-03-2006, 09:38 PM | #29 |
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yea i want one.....errr but the ones that sell in australia are non-funtional they are there for decoration. Bleh
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10-03-2006, 09:58 PM | #30 |
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FINALLY something that will fit my Yaris !!! I'll definetly get one!!!
but i may have to think also in purchasing an fm signal booster, i don't trust it...
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10-04-2006, 02:33 AM | #31 |
Drives: Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006
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Most other sharkfins aren't hollow inside... which is the ones that are decorative and non-functional (the ones hasher is talking about). This one from visualgarage is shelled and is designed to fit over the antenna base, and has winding antenna traces on the inner side which is connected to the base via an additional screw.
Honestly, I find reception to be no difference, if not even better! I think it's because the winding traces create a 2D netting area of reception rather than a 1D line with stubby stock antennas. Initially I thought it would be a risk to try without knowing, but hey, I took the risk and it really paid off. No need for any booster. I'm loving my fin and I'm having those new BMW giving me second looks. |
10-04-2006, 05:39 AM | #32 |
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haha thats great Himself x 2........yea i just emailed the guy and they ship world wide!! its 18USD to ship to aust and i find that cheap. So i guess im gonna get one afterall from http://www.visualgarage.com/home.html......
Looks great himself x 2....haha i believe its goin to be a trend to have sharkfin antennas to all those non-bmw drivers.
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10-04-2006, 06:56 AM | #33 |
I'm ordering one today!
Thanks for the find tmeyers82 and the info himselfx2. |
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10-04-2006, 10:40 AM | #34 |
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I'm real tempted too... The price is right, and nobody else has it here either
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10-04-2006, 03:34 PM | #35 |
My order is confirmed. I hope to post photos here soon.
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10-04-2006, 07:41 PM | #36 |
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YAY VIOLIN!.....my next paycheck im gettin one...
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