Thread: Shark Fins

A general couple of questions out to everyone really.

I lost my aerial couple of weeks and thought I might as well go with a shark fin that i've been thinking about but a bin unsure on a few things.

First, which shape is the correct OEM audi shape? There is a couple of after market ones but they seem a bit big or don't look right.

Secondly, I don't have satnav, dab or any thing digital like that, so I assume just a normal shark fin aerial that has the normal connection will be fine for my A4 B5?

I need to replace my ariel rubber base so might be interested in a shark fin if you find some.

I don't need to spend any more money, but I'll probably take a passing interest in this thread anyway, as the Shark fin looked nice on that Baby Blue S3 at ADI

Originally Posted by Reesy

I don't need to spend any more money, but I'll probably take a passing interest in this thread anyway, as the Shark fin looked nice on that Baby Blue S3 at ADI

Any pics of Damo's fin!

Originally Posted by Westy

Any pics of Damo's fin!

There might be some in the background of you getting run over by Solly's car... but that's about it I think mate

Yep I defo want one now, that looks good.

I'd like one of these....do you need a specific avatar for it to work?

Originally Posted by beanoir

I'd like one of these....do you need a specific avatar for it to work?

LOL.
Would you like a 8L Peeing on a 8P?

If there is enough interest and we find a good OEM likeness for us all, I can try and set up a group buy.

Originally Posted by scott b5

LOL.
Would you like a 8L Peeing on a 8P?

Yes, load me up with one of those bad boys Westy!

Id be interested in a group buy if the fin was OEMish

Originally Posted by beanoir

Yes, load me up with one of those bad boys Westy!

Id be interested in a group buy if the fin was OEMish

Save this one. I'll have to think of another design

Originally Posted by Westy

Save this one. I'll have to think of another design

Hmm...I don't think i've got anything better to do this afternoon, so it's either design a new avatar or go outside and start clubbing the students that are shouting and whinging outside the office...student beatings anyone?

Originally Posted by beanoir

Yes, load me up with one of those bad boys Westy!

Id be interested in a group buy if the fin was OEMish

Thats what i'm after.
A OEM looking aftermarket one.
I don't want to spend masses amount of money on one either.

What one has Damo got? Anyone considered asking him!!!!?

Originally Posted by Westy

What one has Damo got? Anyone considered asking him!!!!?

Its a gen Audi.

Originally Posted by scott b5

Its a gen Audi.

From what model? I'll get a part number or we can ask stoke Dave for a GB price.

This would make a great stocking filler

Aren't the Audi ones only compatible with GPS aerials?

Originally Posted by beanoir

Aren't the Audi ones only compatible with GPS aerials?

Loving what you've done with the avatar.

I dont think Damo has sat nav or any fancy kit in his S3 though.

Originally Posted by beanoir

Aren't the Audi ones only compatible with GPS aerials?

Thats my understanding.
Hence the look for after market ones that look OEM.

Originally Posted by Westy

I dont think Damo has sat nav or any fancy kit in his S3 though.

I'm not sure what one Damo has or if its wired in correctly.
I think they are about £60 from Audi.

I'm not paying £60!

I just seem to recall Nige saying once that the OEM Audi sharkfins were only for GPS, Aux Heater sensor and GSM and that the external FM antenna was in the rear window. I could be wrong, or that could have been specific to the 8P maybe as it was last year sometime at least.

Originally Posted by Westy

I'm not paying £60!

Hence me wanting after market ones which is about £20tops.

Originally Posted by beanoir

I just seem to recall Nige saying once that the OEM Audi sharkfins were only for GPS, Aux Heater sensor and GSM and that the external FM antenna was in the rear window. I could be wrong, or that could have been specific to the 8P maybe as it was last year sometime at least.

Thats my thinking, thats what I'm asking.

Well jog along and do some research and stop dangling the carrot infront of everyone

This looks interesting...

Shark fin aerial - Club Lupo

Good work mate.

2nd hand for £50!!!

VW PASSAT 1.9 TDI ANTENNA - SHARK FIN AERIAL (F13-20) | eBay

Originally Posted by beanoir

This looks interesting...

Shark fin aerial - Club Lupo

Originally Posted by Westy

Good work mate.

£30 for that unit and some cutting about.

I guess i'm being a bit picky with what i'm after.
Something about £20 with no cutting about required.

I guess part of it is paranoia, since it covers a hole directly into the car. I don't want to have to cut it about for it to work cause there is that chance of it leaking.

I'm looking for one I found that looked OEM ish and was a simple bolt in job but I can't find it.

Also, I wonder what connector we have in to the aerial and it is ampped?
WIll that effect any after market item?

How about this:

VW Golf GTI R32 MK4 Passat Polo Lupo Shark Fin Antenna | eBay

or this:

VW Golf GTI R32 MK4 Passat Polo Lupo Shark Fin Aerial | eBay

Originally Posted by Westy

2nd hand for £50!!!

VW PASSAT 1.9 TDI ANTENNA - SHARK FIN AERIAL (F13-20) | eBay

F**K That.

Originally Posted by Westy

How about this:

VW Golf GTI R32 MK4 Passat Polo Lupo Shark Fin Antenna | eBay

Don't like that one at all.
I don't think it would look right.

Originally Posted by Westy

or this:

VW Golf GTI R32 MK4 Passat Polo Lupo Shark Fin Aerial | eBay

Thats nicer.
Not a bad price as well.

Hmmmmm tempted.

The cheaper one is more OEM looking and has standard wiring.

Originally Posted by Westy

The cheaper one is more OEM looking and has standard wiring.

Bought!!

Originally Posted by scott b5

Bought!!

Have to let us know how good it is, was there only one? (I can't get on ebay at work to check)

Originally Posted by beanoir

Have to let us know how good it is, was there only one? (I can't get on ebay at work to check)

No mate loads available.

Originally Posted by Westy

No mate loads available.

Sweet.

Just been outside watching the protest/riots, getting interesting now, must be the cover of darness descending!

picked this up from the post office to day.
will attempt to fit later.

Hope it all fits on easily enough mate.

Originally Posted by Westy

Hope it all fits on easily enough mate.

Need to find out how to take the old one off first. lol

Originally Posted by scott b5

Need to find out how to take the old one off first. lol

I do belive that it will be halv the rear trim off to be able to peel back the roof lining.

Originally Posted by Westy

I do belive that it will be halv the rear trim off to be able to peel back the roof lining.

The rear boot light is right below aerial but I can't see any screw or any thing just a PCB.

Apparently you have to remove the rear passenger roof light and the aerial base securing nut is underneath.

Im guessing you unscrew and it will release. Not tried myself though

Did you get this done then scott o just give up? Haven't you got a Haynes manual for the herse?

Originally Posted by Westy

Did you get this done then scott o just give up? Haven't you got a Haynes manual for the herse?

Step 1. Open Boot. Step 2.Remove coffin from boot before starting for extra room.

Haha. Surely a herse wouldn't have a radio so wouldn't need an ariel! It's a bit indecent to be rocking out while transporting the dead.

Originally Posted by Westy

Did you get this done then scott o just give up? Haven't you got a Haynes manual for the herse?

Not done it yet mate.
I called out to help a friend with his car.
He hit a matress on the way home yesterday, he wanted an assessment on the damage.

Originally Posted by Reesy

Step 1. Open Boot. Step 2.Remove coffin from boot before starting for extra room.

Shut it yut!!

Originally Posted by Westy

Haha. Surely a herse wouldn't have a radio so wouldn't need an ariel! It's a bit indecent to be rocking out while transporting the dead.

A perfectly honest, wanting to be help, useful thread and has been screwed by Tweedledee and Tweedledum?

Tweedledee started it!

I'm waiting on you before I possible purchase one of these shark fins.

Can you do a before and after radio reception assessment please. I always listen to the radio and the reception is a bit gash round here so it would be nice to know.

Originally Posted by Westy

Tweedledee started it!

I'm waiting on you before I possible purchase one of these shark fins.

Can you do a before and after radio reception assessment please. I always listen to the radio and the reception is a bit gash round here so it would be nice to know.

I've not listened to the radio since christ moyles took over the breakfast show. lol

But I'll give it ago mate.
Any station?

Just try a few stations and then let me know if the reception is better/worse/same. Cheers

Originally Posted by Westy

Just try a few stations and then let me know if the reception is better/worse/same. Cheers

Will do buddy.