Visual Garage Shark Fin Antenna Install
- Thread starter RockTheShazbot
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InsaneSpeed
Supporting Vendor
Danny5: The Black in plain abs plastic, it is not painted, it would be compared to the mesh area of the front grille.
We are running a Groub Buy on the Shark Fin in our Mini-Forum, we also are running it for a second time at CruzeTalk.com to bring up the numbers to save you more!
Thanks!
Steve
Insane Speed Motorsports
We are running a Groub Buy on the Shark Fin in our Mini-Forum, we also are running it for a second time at CruzeTalk.com to bring up the numbers to save you more!
Thanks!
Steve
Insane Speed Motorsports
RockTheShazbot
New member
Found put about insanespeed on cruzetalk and when i googled the antenna they were the only site that had it at the time i ordered
steeledknight
New member
Does this antenna affects satellite reception?
RockTheShazbot
New member
Couldn't tell a difference
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any damage cause to your vehicle. If you don't feel comfortable doing the DIY shown below, then take it to someone you trust to work on your vehicle.
Been a while since I posted a DIY but I have been waiting for this to come in for what seems like forever. As far as I know I have the first Sonic with a **FUNCTIONAL** and **COLOR MATCHED** shark fin antenna unlike the ones you will see on eBay that is just a plastic cover and I would imagine you would lose reception. Enough babbling. Here is the DIY.
NOTE: When ordering the antenna, make sure to specify if you have a sedan or hatchback because the bases for the antenna are different. Not telling them which one I had delayed my order for about a week because I didn't notice that I got an email from them asking which I had. The install directions are exactly the same for both.
Difficulty: Easy-moderate
Time to install: 15-20 minutes
You will need:
Spray detailer
Microfiber cloth
3M Automotive masking tape (the green one)
Visual Garage Shark fin antenna (Visual Garage Big Base Shark Fin for New 2010+ GM [01VG-BBGM] - $81.00 : Insane Speed Motorsports, When Fast Is Just Not Enough)
Flat head screwdriver
Ok, first remove the R/C car antenna by simply turning it counter clockwise.
Clean the area with the spray detailer and microfiber cloth.
Place shark fin over the base but **DO NOT STICK IT DOWN YET**
Line up the antenna so that it is centered and lined up correctly. Use the green tape to mark all four edges so that you know where to place it once you are ready to adhere it to the roof.
Use the bigger of the two screws included to screw in the antenna coil inside the shark fin. The order of the parts should be:
Screw
Washer
Antenna
Car
Remove the paper from the adhesive and **CAREFULLY** place it down so that it lines up with the green tape pieces that you placed down. After it is where you want it to be, press down on all four sides hard and firm for about a minute so the adhesive can bond to the car.
All done!
Bonus:
Here is a preview for the last thing that I am waiting for to FINALLY finish my Sonic..for now anyway...
Zelda sticker...awesome. i hace someone vintage 1989 zelda stickers I bought on ebay a few years ago. Time to represent.
SSpeckerwood
New member
its just you. i see them fine
War Machine
New member
Is it safe to assume it can be color matched to new Sonic RS colors? i.e Black Granite Metallic?
BNRacing
Supporting Vendor
Yes it can be paint matched to any color, we are selling them for $70 shipped right now- www.badnewsracing.net
slitzell
Boats n hoes
you dont have to be an dick about it. You could have just mentioned it. While i agree that the quoting of the orignal post was not needed neither is being a sarcastic prick
Just ordered one of these in Luxo Blue, I think it will really class up the roof!
Thanks for Running a GREAT DEAL!