Fitting a shark fin to a standard golf ariel ?

[V4thc]

Sure somebody on here will of been sick if looking at that horrible ling ariel vw put on some mk5 and changed it to a shark fin was wondering if anyone has done it or has any information on doing it ?

[MateyGuv]

I fitted a DAB/FM/GPS shark fin base off a Polo R on my ED30 a while ago ---> http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69555.30.html It's one of the last pics if you want to see it.
Straight forward job to be fair.
Open boot
Remove plastic trim in the center of the roof (pull it gently)
Look left and you will see a bolt holding the C pillar trim - remove it
Look right and you will see a bolt holding the C pillar trim - remove it
CAREFULLY feel under the roof lining and find the arieal base and run your fingers down the cable to find the connector
Disconnect the old aerial base fakra connection
CAREFULLY undo the aerial base nut - can't remember exactly but I think it was a 14mm
Remove old base
Clean where old base sat
Insert new base
Don't over tighten the new base as it could twist the roof skin - make sure it's straight
Connect everything and replace trims
 

[V4thc]

I fitted a DAB/FM/GPS shark fin base off a Polo R on my ED30 a while ago ---> http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69555.30.html It's one of the last pics if you want to see it.
Straight forward job to be fair.
Open boot
Remove plastic trim in the center of the roof (pull it gently)
Look left and you will see a bolt holding the C pillar trim - remove it
Look right and you will see a bolt holding the C pillar trim - remove it
CAREFULLY feel under the roof lining and find the arieal base and run your fingers down the cable to find the connector
Disconnect the old aerial base fakra connection
CAREFULLY undo the aerial base nut - can't remember exactly but I think it was a 14mm
Remove old base
Clean where old base sat
Insert new base
Don't over tighten the new base as it could twist the roof skin - make sure it's straight
Connect everything and replace trims
 

thanks mate will give it a go soon, what was your signal quality like ?

[MateyGuv]

Same as it was before on FM. I got the DAB base because I found an RNS510 DAB so now only really listen to radio on DAB signal

[dronners]

there is the option of the vw polo 6R aeriel too which looks better as its stubby and smooth

[Martk19871]

I've literally just replaced the Polo aerial I had on my Golf for Sharan one because the Polo one was old and tatty.

I was expecting a weaker reception, but it's actually better than before, looks better as well.

PS. It's not a shark fin, but another option with less hassle.

[amanda]

I have a shark fin on mine.......assumed it was standard / option fitment for sat nav option

[raz469]

^same here. Although mine came with an rcd500.
How many outputs do you have from yours amanda?

[MateyGuv]

I think that if the car came with nav the above was the base it had on early cars and still had the FM arieal in the rear screen. I may be wrong tbh - @amanda what year is your car?

[amanda]

^same here. Although mine came with an rcd500.
How many outputs do you have from yours amanda?

A veyron head unit is now fitted to the car prior to me getting it but I do still have the 6 disc cd changer in the arm rest..........tbh I would rather have the original system

[amanda]

I think that if the car came with nav the above was the base it had on early cars and still had the FM arieal in the rear screen. I may be wrong tbh - @amanda what year is your car?

Late 05