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10-20-2008, 04:14 PM | #1 |
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My new Shark Fin Antenna!
Hey guys,
so when I saw this as an option for my yaris a few weeks ago on this site I knew I had to get it. Two weeks after ordering it, here she is. I know this look isn't for some of you but I personally love it. I think it makes the car look even cuter which is what it's all about when you're a girl . I noticed after I installed it that the shape of the fin echoes the shape of the yaris so it's like having a mini yaris on top of my yaris...sounds weird but I think it looks really neat. Also, I've noticed no loss of radio reception since putting it on. Mind you, I have only driven in the city since installing it so it's not like I really tested it out but since 95% of my driving is in the city, I don't think it will ever be an issue for me. I purchased this from VisualGarage ( http://www.visualgarage.com/home.html ). Installation was very easy. Having two people is definitely recommended. The company website has a nice detailed installation page with pictures. The only thing I would recommend differently from their instructions is attaching the antenna and than taping it off. They recommend taping it off first but when you attach the antenna, you might find it wants to sit in a different place naturally. So here she is with the new antenna Last edited by pinky; 10-23-2008 at 01:58 AM. |
10-20-2008, 04:48 PM | #2 |
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I like the way these low profile antennae look and think it compliments the car well. However, I was wondering if you have noticed any degradation of signal reception?
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10-20-2008, 04:48 PM | #3 |
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How did you handle the paint, did it come pre-painted or is it a DIY?
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10-20-2008, 04:51 PM | #4 |
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That looks so awesome. I also love where the pics were takin.
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Thanks so much! It's one of my favorite areas of the city. Last edited by pinky; 10-20-2008 at 08:20 PM. |
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10-20-2008, 07:10 PM | #6 |
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Looks brilliant! I love it. Got to get one.
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10-20-2008, 08:03 PM | #7 |
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maybe i'm weird.. i don't fancy it.. Good job on the install though :)
maybe it will grow on me :)
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10-20-2008, 08:18 PM | #8 | |
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What I also love about it is that I've yet to see another Yaris with one here and Vancouver is Yaris central! I see them everywhere but now mine stands out.....for now haha. |
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10-20-2008, 08:24 PM | #9 |
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you know what.. i might be that your yaris doesnt have the spoiler that is making it look odd to me.. i'd have to see it on a few others :) i like he idea of getting rid of the big antenna though
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10-20-2008, 09:46 PM | #10 |
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What you don't like the R/C car look? Heck, I was thinking about putting a little orange flag on mine just for kicks.
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10-20-2008, 11:35 PM | #11 |
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I am thinking of removing the external antenna, what kind of degredation should I expect?
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10-21-2008, 01:28 AM | #12 |
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siiick!! i need one of those
btw shouldnt u hide ur License plate? |
10-21-2008, 02:12 AM | #13 |
Dame thats expensive, But very nice,
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10-21-2008, 02:31 PM | #14 |
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10-21-2008, 02:33 PM | #15 |
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I like the look but i like having an antenna cause all my cars before this one had an internal one. With out one where would my antenna ball go?
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10-21-2008, 08:17 PM | #16 |
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It's a freaking pirahna!!
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10-22-2008, 03:04 PM | #17 |
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lol, my threads got combined. So maybe the advice to "post stuff under mulitple topic categories" isn't such a good idea?
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10-22-2008, 03:40 PM | #18 |
Yeah... some times I don't know where to write my posts, good thing this one end up in the photo thread.
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