Shark Fin Antenna or Stubby Antenna

[dommo_g]

Here are some before and after shots... The only worry I have is that the roof of the 5 is curved. My sister has a 3 and her roof is level. The guys at Visual Garage are helping me with the fitment issue. I'm not sure if I'm the first 5 with the fin but I thing the product is great. I'll try to get better pictures later....

Dude....tell your neighbor to clean his dirty ass yard...lol

 

[dommo_g]

Oh, and thanks for the pics, made me decide to get one since mine is white too.

 

[808mz5]

Dude....tell your neighbor to clean his dirty ass yard...lol

The weather hardly changes so this are left out.... (peep)

 

[1 PHAT 5]

Hey, great find. I like the looks and the price isn't tobad considering it is painted. yet one more thing to add to my list of goodies. Thank you!

 

[zen3278]

So, anybody else install the shark fin on their car. I really like it but at 75 bucks US, it's hard to justify. And I don't hate my current antenna enough to change it out.

I've seen this Euro style sharkfin made by MTEC that sells on eBay. They are going for $12 US + shipping, a fraction of the VG euro shark fin. However, it probably isn't as streamlined as the more expensive one.
Anybody try the eBay version or does anyone know if it's a cheap knock off? I'm inclined to assume that at that price, I'll get a peice of plastic with no reception.

But that's just a dummy.

 

[gr3y]

If you look on that site theres a lot of mazda3's (4 door) with them in the gallery. It looks pretty damn nice i'd have to say.. still dunno about signal strength.

When you get it, post about the change to signal strength!

 

[Vinnyfast]

I just cut off the thin swirl part of my antenna with a pair of cutters, and left the stubby 5 inch section. Looks cool, doesn't hit low garages, and reception has barely changed.

 

[Jasonstiller]

HA HA vinny, now THATS a cheap mod!

 

[bstad1]

I've got the sharkfin on the MZ3 and a CX7 stubby on the MZ5. Both are equal to stock reception. Don't get the cheap dummy sharkfins. The functional ones connect to the antenna base underneath - the cheapies are just a cover. A good quality stubby will be equally as good. A CX7 or S2000 are some good choices.

 

[SGT_OKINAWA]

Sorry to drag an old thread from 2007 out of the closet, but..... (braindead

I found this:

LINK

because the link in the original posts is gone, no more works.

So, I know it's a dummy, but I never listen to FM anyhow. AM yes and that well does not use the antenna correct?

Thanks for advice.

Peace!(rei)