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

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.

W.A.S.P · 10-24-2006, 05:49 PM

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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!!!!!!!!!!!!

envoy · 10-27-2006, 07:26 PM

Does the antenna base twist off or do I have to do something special? I see the wire twists out quite easy but the base I am having problems with...

Jfoofoo · 10-27-2006, 07:31 PM

Violin, what size are those rims? Your ride looks SWEET!

Violin · 10-27-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by envoy

Does the antenna base twist off or do I have to do something special? I see the wire twists out quite easy but the base I am having problems with...

No! Don't twist the base. It stays in place. The shark fin is mostly hollow. It comes with a couple of different sized screws, the smaller on of which fits into where you unscrewed the whip antenna. That secures a little curly wire that attaches to the antenna grid inside the shark fin. The hardest part about the installation is getting the positioning right before you attach it to your roof (with 3M tape).

Instructions here: http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_Installation.html

Violin · 10-27-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfoofoo

Violin, what size are those rims? Your ride looks SWEET!

15" with the stock tires.
Thanks - it is almost where I want it now.

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

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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

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

*Chris07LB* · 11-07-2006, 06:59 PM

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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.

BMGYaris · 11-07-2006, 07:56 PM

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

stoneman · 12-30-2006, 09:46 PM

Are these still available?
Like to get one. Do they workBeen awhile since anyone posted
Andy

10-27-2006, 10:40 PM	#62
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...

10-24-2006, 04:02 PM	#55
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	#56
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.

10-27-2006, 07:26 PM	#58
envoy Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 7	Does the antenna base twist off or do I have to do something special? I see the wire twists out quite easy but the base I am having problems with...

10-27-2006, 07:31 PM	#59
Jfoofoo Drives: 07 Yaris HB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 90	Violin, what size are those rims? Your ride looks SWEET!

11-06-2006, 03:26 PM	#63
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	#64
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	#65
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	#66
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	#67
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	#69
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	#71
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:)

12-30-2006, 09:46 PM	#72
stoneman Drives: RS 3dr Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maple, Ontario Posts: 5	Are these still available? Like to get one. Do they workBeen awhile since anyone posted Andy