My car with the new Shark Fin Antenna - Toyota Yaris Forums

pinky · 10-20-2008, 04:14 PM

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

Callisto · 10-20-2008, 04:48 PM

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?

Looks nice

KCALB SIRAY · 10-20-2008, 04:48 PM

How did you handle the paint, did it come pre-painted or is it a DIY?

engelm_ · 10-20-2008, 04:51 PM

That looks so awesome. I also love where the pics were takin.

pinky · 10-20-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callisto

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?

Looks nice

So far the sound quality for my radio is the exact same as the stock antenna. I've experienced no degradation but I live in a major city. Not sure what the reception would be like if I was out in the boonies. I do plan to go on a road trip to Portland soon so I'll update after my trip and let you know how it is between cities. I have underground parking and the antenna even gets reception there, it's scratchy but no scratchier than the stock antenna got.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

How did you handle the paint, did it come pre-painted or is it a DIY?

As far as the paint, the company takes care of all of that for you. All you have to do is give them the make and model of the car and your paint color code. If you know the name of your paint color (which I think most of us do) you can select the paint code color from their website based on the name of your paint. For example, my color is called "absolutely red" so the code is 3PO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by engelm_

That looks so awesome. I also love where the pics were takin.

Thanks so much! It's one of my favorite areas of the city.

*kimona* · 10-20-2008, 07:10 PM

Looks brilliant! I love it. Got to get one.

TinyGiant · 10-20-2008, 08:03 PM

maybe i'm weird.. i don't fancy it.. Good job on the install though :)

maybe it will grow on me :)

pinky · 10-20-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyGiant

maybe i'm weird.. i don't fancy it.. Good job on the install though :)

maybe it will grow on me :)

no worries. To each his own.

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.

TinyGiant · 10-20-2008, 08:24 PM

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

sanityassassinv2 · 10-20-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyGiant

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

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.

whiteghetto · 10-20-2008, 11:35 PM

I am thinking of removing the external antenna, what kind of degredation should I expect?

Hirosan · 10-21-2008, 01:28 AM

siiick!! i need one of those
btw shouldnt u hide ur License plate?

1NZYaris1 · 10-21-2008, 02:12 AM

Dame thats expensive, But very nice,

pinky · 10-21-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hirosan

siiick!! i need one of those
btw shouldnt u hide ur License plate?

Oh! Should I?

Dang, I'm such a noob. Guess I'll have to photoshop the pictures and repost.

darthbauer · 10-21-2008, 02:33 PM

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?

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 10-21-2008, 08:17 PM

It's a freaking pirahna!!

pinky · 10-22-2008, 03:04 PM

lol, my threads got combined. So maybe the advice to "post stuff under mulitple topic categories" isn't such a good idea?

derickveliz2 · 10-22-2008, 03:40 PM

Yeah... some times I don't know where to write my posts, good thing this one end up in the photo thread.

10-20-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
pinky View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris hatch 5 door red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 10	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 Attached Images Last edited by pinky; 10-23-2008 at 01:58 AM.

10-20-2008, 04:48 PM	#3
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	How did you handle the paint, did it come pre-painted or is it a DIY? __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

10-20-2008, 04:51 PM	#4
engelm_ Yea, I'm Awesome View User's Garage Drives: 08' Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 209	That looks so awesome. I also love where the pics were takin. __________________ Meg (+410 posts prior 10/18/08; Real Join Date: Jan 2008) "Haha i would never call your car conservative." Richie Perrette

10-20-2008, 08:03 PM	#7
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	maybe i'm weird.. i don't fancy it.. Good job on the install though :) maybe it will grow on me :) __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

10-20-2008, 08:24 PM	#9
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	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 __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

10-20-2008, 04:48 PM	#2
Callisto Drives: '08 Hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 43	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? Looks nice

10-20-2008, 07:10 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Looks brilliant! I love it. Got to get one.

10-20-2008, 11:35 PM	#11
whiteghetto Drives: '07 blazing blue hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: portland oregon Posts: 88	I am thinking of removing the external antenna, what kind of degredation should I expect?

10-21-2008, 01:28 AM	#12
Hirosan I've made a post! Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1	siiick!! i need one of those btw shouldnt u hide ur License plate?

10-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#13
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	Dame thats expensive, But very nice,

10-21-2008, 02:33 PM	#15
darthbauer Not really here... Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue S hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	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? __________________ Liberate Tutemet Ex Infernis.

10-21-2008, 08:17 PM	#16
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	It's a freaking pirahna!! __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

10-22-2008, 03:04 PM	#17
pinky View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris hatch 5 door red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 10	lol, my threads got combined. So maybe the advice to "post stuff under mulitple topic categories" isn't such a good idea?

10-22-2008, 03:40 PM	#18
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Yeah... some times I don't know where to write my posts, good thing this one end up in the photo thread. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

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