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VG Shark Fin Antenna Install (With Pics!)

46K views 52 replies 32 participants last post by  dougc905  
#1 ·
So I ordered the Visual Garage Shark fin antenna and finally received it today (They custom paint each one according to your cars paint code!)

Installation was a breeze! Literally took me like 5 minutes...

Before hard mounting, I checked my XM, worked fine. Called OnStar, Worked great (I even asked if he had my GPS location, he told it to me right away!)

As a RF specialist for the DoD, I was pretty impressed with this nifty little thing. In my inventory, we have 100+ Antennas that cover every frequency range from DC-30Ghz. I've seen an antenna or two in my day lol.

Anyways, here are the pics!

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#3 ·
Eh, not my thing, I don't like the way it looks. Cool though
 
#8 ·
I'll take my chances, I've never been judged by a car antenna. :) If I wanted to look like a BMW I'd buy a BMW.
 
#11 ·
:lol:

I've had one on my Mazda 6 since the 2nd week of owning it. It's my most favorite mod by far! The look is so awesome! I will also vouch for the fact that the reception is much better than stock.
Usually when I pull into my garage, I lose XM for about 10 sec... yesterday I dropped it for literally .5 sec... I wish I would have done an RF profile on it Vs. the Factory one before I installed it :(

Would you mind posting a pic of the side profile?
I'll try today. You just looking to see how tall it is?

I'll take my chances, I've never been judged by a car antenna. :) If I wanted to look like a BMW I'd buy a BMW.
I'm not worried about being judged. I just think it's retarded GM decided to overlook our cars in this aspect... considering half the other 4 doors they've been releasing have them.

looks pretty slick I think!
Agreed! I'm stoked!
 
#17 ·
I think i'll stick w/ my oem, but it does look pretty cool, kinda like one of those nascar camera's mounted on the roof to give you ride-along shots. - Dan
 
#22 ·
Just installed mine. I'm not too confident that the 3m type tape is going to survive the winter here in Michigan. I love how it looks. Fingers crossed.
Does it seem to stick pretty well? I live in Michigan too and I am worried that if I put one on, it won't stay long. It's only stuck on by 3M tape?
 
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Mine's installed. It matches the Black Granite Metallic, including "metallic flakes" perfectly. I did put a little touch up paint around the base to cover the 3M tape. No more Radio Controlled car look for me.
 
#29 ·
I don't know. It was a birthday present from my wife. I do know that the paint matching is part of the price that shows on ISM's website. Follow the link a few posts back and it will take you directly to the shark fins.
 
#32 ·
The VG Shark Fin goes on over the existing base. The antenna mast simply unscrews from the base and the shark fin's internal antenna screws into the base.
 
#36 ·
Super easy install and I feel it really improved the looks of my Cruze. Paint match was perfect! Signal degredation was almost non existent.

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