Shark Fin Antenna Install

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat May 12, 2007 4:29 am

Ok I got my shark fin antenna the other day from the group buy off 9thgen. So here is my write up.First take it out of the box..... LOLSecond take off the existing antenna:It just unscrews.Third locate the correct threaded screw to fit the antenna. The package comes with two.. FYI... use the smaller one...LOLPlace the screw threw the expandable antenna wire underneath the antenna and screw it fast to the mount on the Vibe.Forth Measure, measure and measure again. 19inches is center of the roof racks.VIBEonly Matrix your on your ownCenter the antenna and tape off the location.Fifth, get some good rubbing alcohol and go over the area with some cotton balls and get it good and clean.Sixth, remove the adhesive backing on the underside of the antenna and set it down gently on the roof..... double check the position!press and hold firmly for about a minute. Then remove the tape.Thats it... your done...The reception is a bit diminished but too bad.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat May 12, 2007 4:31 am

looks good!! and a very nice how to also.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat May 12, 2007 4:37 am

looks good!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sat May 12, 2007 7:09 am

Keith,that looks so sexy.Great how to also Were the only 2 Salsa's with them too.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:02 am

Thank you keith, i have made up my mind and i am getting one now.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:27 pm

This thread just added to the Mod Index!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:39 pm

Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»Keith,that looks so sexy.Great how to also Were the only 2 Salsa's with them too.I drove around yesterday passing by the dealership where I bought the Vibe and just as I was passing by there was a young lady test driving a vibe.... LOLI beeped and waved... they followed me for a few miles smiling and pointing... I like to think they were pointing at the antenna I am sure they weren't though ... funny thing was the sales person was the same guy who I used.... LOL

polo708 · Post by **polo708** » Sun May 13, 2007 3:02 pm

looks really sweet with the roof racks Keith!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun May 13, 2007 3:14 pm

hey that does look good, can you take any shots from further away?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:13 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»hey that does look good, can you take any shots from further away?Ask and you shall receive!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:53 am

How is the reception with it,you said it wasn't as good.Is it really that bad.Tomorrow is the day for me.Wuhoo.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:03 am

i just ordered mine yesterday and it is a 2 - 3 week turn around

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue May 15, 2007 5:48 am

Guess what showed up todayColor looks good and very nicely done.Can't wait to install.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Tue May 15, 2007 6:15 am

man me and jason would be the only silver sharkfin owners... BUT we got stealth colored ones... SOOoooo when ours is fixed well post up pics.Looks really nice... may get one for the black vibe.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Tue May 15, 2007 6:19 am

Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»How is the reception with it,you said it wasn't as good.Is it really that bad.Tomorrow is the day for me.Wuhoo.Its really not all that bad... honestly... a little diminished is all... you won't totally lose your stations.

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Sun May 20, 2007 12:51 am

I got mine black of course, however I used a dry erase marker to outline the position since I have a white car. Haven't noticed radio reception diminished but then again I listen to the Ipod in the car. The dry erase just wiped away after wards.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sun May 20, 2007 4:42 am

Quote, originally posted by Celtic_Curse Â»I got mine black of course, however I used a dry erase marker to outline the position since I have a white car. Haven't noticed radio reception diminished but then again I listen to the Ipod in the car. The dry erase just wiped away after wards.Good thinking! Yeah, Mike and I are still waiting for ours, but hopefully they should be getting here soon!

melders · Post by **melders** » Sun May 20, 2007 5:03 am

those look great...how do i get my hands on one?

lmhansen · Post by **lmhansen** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:00 pm

Did you have to remove the old antenna base as well, or does it fit right on top of it?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:28 pm

Over top of it.

98ex · Post by **98ex** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:28 pm

Where can I get one in silver for an 03 Matrix and how much. I ahve been looking for this.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:26 am

i put mine on today and it aint even f'in straight..im kinda pissed..has anyone taken one off?? if so how hard was it to take off

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:07 am

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction Â»i put mine on today and it aint even f'in straight..im kinda pissed..has anyone taken one off?? if so how hard was it to take offMeasure twice,cut once.You might be able to pull it off quick,but I doubt it.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:10 am

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction Â»i put mine on today and it aint even f'in straight..im kinda pissed..has anyone taken one off?? if so how hard was it to take offonce it's stuck it's stuck.. Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»Measure twice,cut once.You might be able to pull it off quick,but I doubt it.that goes with out saying but I am sure he didn't meen to do it...

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:50 am

TRy the dental floss method, but then you gotta figure out how you're gonna get it back on!

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:29 am

well the reception i find aint the greatest..but if i do put it back on i'd just shave off any access rubber down to the fiberglass or whatever it's made of..then get some of the same style tape and just re-do it

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