Aerial option?

[MattH]

I need a new aerial. It needs to be shorter so it doesn't catch on my newly painted spoiler lol.

What are my own options? Polo or Shark a Fin from the VW?

[mattvrestate]

Polo 6R

shorter.. better looking + still has propper reception

[MattH]

Cheers Matt. Don't suppose you know the part number or how much they are from the dealer?

[Dark_Hero]

I got a little polo one off ebay for £7

[mattvrestate]

Part num = 6R0035849

Cheers Matt. Don't suppose you know the part number or how much they are from the dealer?

i got mine for free

But im sure iv priced one up at around £12..

[Sam84]

I tried fitting a polo one to my fabia and the metal thread wasnt long enough to screw into the original base! The polo one fitted my brothers mk5 golf though?!

[Ad Lav]

I have a polo 6r one - needed to trim 2mm off the aerial to allow the thread to catch the base.

[jays]

Got one myself but as said you need to cut it back. Tbh the reception ain't all that. £16 odd from vw

[AshVrs]

I've got a Honda s2000 one from honda, cost a fortune, but looks decent and reception is great.

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[WaveyDavey]

Another vote for the S2000 / CTR aerial from me. Had one on every car we've had since having the CTR a few years ago. Brilliant reception.

Cheers

Dave.

[Overseer]

Do the new Polo and the Honda aerials avoid the spoiler when the boot is open?  I tried the Enfig aerial (very similar to the Honda) I had on my Polo and it still caught the spoiler.

 

I ended up going for the tiny Citroen one

[AshVrs]

You know the spoiler comes with a clear sticky back plastic protector on it don't you to protect from the aerial rubbing?

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[MattH]

You know the spoiler comes with a clear sticky back plastic protector on it don't you to protect from the aerial rubbing?

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Mine doesn't have this.

[AshVrs]

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[Sam84]

Mines got that but its starting to get a bit manky!

[MattH]

It needs to be shorter so it doesn't catch on my newly painted spoiler

[Gobsheene]

Do you have to replace the base to get these aerials on? 

 

How do you get the Fabia aerial off?

[AshVrs]

Do you have to replace the base to get these aerials on?

How do you get the Fabia aerial off?

The fabia aeriel just screws off. The s2000 isn't a perfect fit so you can either trim the bottom or just push it in until the thread catches then tighten it up (that's what I did). I would mess about changing bases to be honest.

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[Gobsheene]

Hmmm, mine screws out so far then stops. 

 

Been a while since I looked at it so ill have to have  another look.

Edited 11 April, 2014 by Gobsheene

[Chorlton]

Pull it hard after unscrewing it fully.  Then it will come off.

[entapryz]

My reception on my Mk1 Fabia estate is shockingly bad.

i've been told it'll be £50 for another one and £50 to fit....but that might not necessarily FIX the problem.

I have been contemplating changing it for something different - Shark Fin, similar but smaller.... i am not quite sure as yet.

Does anyone know which aerial gives the best reception? Is there something that can boost/amplify the signal?

i have a std Symphony head unit.

thanks

Pedro

[DanGum]

i got a honda s2000 one spare if you want it 

[entapryz]

What does it look like? Any pics? 

Does it actually make a diff besides looking nicer?

Also, how much?

ta

[MattH]

i got a honda s2000 one spare if you want it

Also interested in pics and price mate.

[AshVrs]

Will post pics tomorrow. Looks good but nearly £40 from a Honda dealership. You can get "cheaper" alternatives from eBay.

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