Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy?

Richierich32 · 31-10-2007, 23:08

Might seem like a daft question but I have always liked the look of them on beemers and got to thinking that one would look pretty damn fine on me black vRS

I hear there dual use as well (RF + GPS)

Any ideas chaps? Ahem, I mean Stu

Makefish · 31-10-2007, 23:40

Definately available, seen the part on Stu's lounge table at some point in the past but I dont think anyone has actually gone ahead and fitted one. I believe it's a retro fittable from the MkV Golf.

Hedge · 01-11-2007, 00:15

I seem to remember someone fitted one and it was a bit pants. Can't remember the exact details but found this.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gener...antenna/66397/

Makefish · 01-11-2007, 00:36

It may not look too special out of the box but fitted it looks a lot better + you can spray them to match the bodywork colour.

suboilbib · 01-11-2007, 09:21

I fitted one about a month ago (radio only) - it was fairly simple apart from the plug that connects to the existing car wiring is a different shape so you need to graft the old plug onto the new aerial to get it to work. Admittedly the reception is not quite as good (only fm works) but i only listen to fm and usually i listen to my ipod anyway. It does look great too!

**VRStu** · 01-11-2007, 09:21

A VW part is available. Two version, one with and one without GPS.

As Steve says body colour paintable if required.

You can get adaptors etc to save grafting plugs on which to be honest is quite a likely cause of poor reception.

suboilbib · 01-11-2007, 13:19

...wish I could have found one of those adaptors

Shane · 01-11-2007, 21:49

This comes as standard over here in China, very nice too I might add.

gadgetman · 01-11-2007, 22:20

Stu, do you have the respect part numbers one would need?

**VRStu** · 01-11-2007, 22:24

Been posted already for the antenna. I'll have a look in a bit.

**VRStu** · 01-11-2007, 22:33

I think it's 1K0 035 507 J for the Non GPS one.

gadgetman · 01-11-2007, 23:00

Thanks.

IIRC these wre about £25? Keen to know details on adaptor, and how easy to do with curtain bags fitted to - or best left to the dealer in case things go bad?

**VRStu** · 01-11-2007, 23:08

I've not done one TBH. Superted is the antenna expert and probably a good source for the adaptor lead you'd need.

The connectors are all at the back of the car so it should be a case of dropping the rear roof lining and that's it. No need to go near airbags.

31-10-2007, 23:08	#1
Richierich32 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 133 Members Car: Octy vRS 07 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? Might seem like a daft question but I have always liked the look of them on beemers and got to thinking that one would look pretty damn fine on me black vRS I hear there dual use as well (RF + GPS) Any ideas chaps? Ahem, I mean Stu __________________ Black Octy vRS - 18"s - Jumbobox - Electric Pack - Factory fit. Revo stage 1, TFSI Fuelpump mod, Koni FSD's, Eibach prokit, forge short + side to side shifter, Maxtidot, OEM Bluetooth and Stu's cruise control

31-10-2007, 23:40	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? Definately available, seen the part on Stu's lounge table at some point in the past but I dont think anyone has actually gone ahead and fitted one. I believe it's a retro fittable from the MkV Golf. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

01-11-2007, 00:15	#3
Hedge FORE!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,054 Members Car: Shanks Pony Thanks: 45 Thanked 76 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? I seem to remember someone fitted one and it was a bit pants. Can't remember the exact details but found this. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gener...antenna/66397/ __________________

01-11-2007, 00:36	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? It may not look too special out of the box but fitted it looks a lot better + you can spray them to match the bodywork colour. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

01-11-2007, 09:21	#5
suboilbib Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 69 Members Car: 2004 Skoda Octavia Mk II Elegance 1.6FSI, Diamond Silver Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? I fitted one about a month ago (radio only) - it was fairly simple apart from the plug that connects to the existing car wiring is a different shape so you need to graft the old plug onto the new aerial to get it to work. Admittedly the reception is not quite as good (only fm works) but i only listen to fm and usually i listen to my ipod anyway. It does look great too!

01-11-2007, 09:21	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? A VW part is available. Two version, one with and one without GPS. As Steve says body colour paintable if required. You can get adaptors etc to save grafting plugs on which to be honest is quite a likely cause of poor reception. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

01-11-2007, 13:19	#7
suboilbib Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 69 Members Car: 2004 Skoda Octavia Mk II Elegance 1.6FSI, Diamond Silver Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? ...wish I could have found one of those adaptors

01-11-2007, 21:49	#8
Shane Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13 Members Car: Chinese Octavia hatch 1.8TSI Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? This comes as standard over here in China, very nice too I might add.

01-11-2007, 22:20	#9
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? Stu, do you have the respect part numbers one would need? __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

01-11-2007, 22:24	#10
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? Been posted already for the antenna. I'll have a look in a bit. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

01-11-2007, 22:33	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? I think it's 1K0 035 507 J for the Non GPS one. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

01-11-2007, 23:00	#12
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? Thanks. IIRC these wre about £25? Keen to know details on adaptor, and how easy to do with curtain bags fitted to - or best left to the dealer in case things go bad? __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

01-11-2007, 23:08	#13
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Anybody know if you can get a Shark Fin Aerail for the Octy? I've not done one TBH. Superted is the antenna expert and probably a good source for the adaptor lead you'd need. The connectors are all at the back of the car so it should be a case of dropping the rear roof lining and that's it. No need to go near airbags. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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