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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #45 on: November 11, 2014, 06:50:52 pm »
Quote from: DamoP on November 11, 2014, 05:38:36 pm
hum ill ask vw then, I've already got the antenna off a polo

Might be worth going via TPS are you thinking of organising a group buy?
My knowlege on aerials and their connections is limited, what extension cables would we need? I'm thinking though for those to look for the Chinese market ones as they will be much cheaper?
I have ETKA here so if I know what I'm looking for I can quote part numbers
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #46 on: November 11, 2014, 06:59:46 pm »
Quote from: Golf_GT_TDI on November 11, 2014, 06:50:52 pm
Quote from: DamoP on November 11, 2014, 05:38:36 pm
hum ill ask vw then, I've already got the antenna off a polo

Might be worth going via TPS are you thinking of organising a group buy?
My knowlege on aerials and their connections is limited, what extension cables would we need? I'm thinking though for those to look for the Chinese market ones as they will be much cheaper?
I have ETKA here so if I know what I'm looking for I can quote part numbers
i get one well with the lad in the parts department. i know what loom to get. just need an aerial oh and to sell the rcd510  :signLOL: :signLOL:
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #47 on: November 11, 2014, 08:27:04 pm »
I'll be doing black headlining swap very soon so that could be handy for doing aerial/cable run at same time  :jumping:
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #48 on: December 11, 2014, 05:19:38 pm »
I've only recently fitted a new headlining, I was hoping to tie it all in but was not sure if I wanted the shark fin type (the more I saw photos of it the more I thought it was too large) since then I've found the following..
2015 model year Polo aerial, has a gloss black finish to the base, overall I reckon it looks pretty darn good, oh the thread on the antenna part is 5mm. I'll only be missing GPS which I'll need when I get the RNS510 but a GPS antenna in the dash is fine.

Part numbers for the AM/FM, DAB version as follows... 
6C0 035 501A - aerial base
6C0 035 849A - rod-type aerial

I've ordered them via TPS, the base comes in at £37.55 + VAT



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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #49 on: December 12, 2014, 06:51:14 pm »
Picked up the antenna today, base will be in next week some time, need to order the extension cable available in range of lengths in 0.5m increments, so with route of cable down c-pillar and along sill I'm guessing 5.5m? Will check in morning.

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Re: DAB aerial
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #51 on: December 12, 2014, 08:24:03 pm »
Some have more room behind the head unit than others. I would recommend an angled one to make sure it fits (I had to do that): http://www.ebay.com/itm/110918256400
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #52 on: December 13, 2014, 10:17:25 am »
That gloss black polo base looks great.
I took my cable up over top of glove box ,up passenger A pillar, and under roof lining. It was easier than i thought and all the trim thumped back into place ok.
I was a bit worried about whether all the floor doorway trims would go back ok, as stepping in and out over wobbly floor bits would really annoy me..
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #53 on: December 17, 2014, 11:57:32 pm »
I now have the aerial base, slight problem though in that it has a different fitting to the car, to fit would mean making a template and cutting of roof to accomodate, comments welcome  :happy2:









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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #54 on: December 18, 2014, 02:23:21 am »
Quote from: Golf_GT_TDI on December 17, 2014, 11:57:32 pm
I now have the aerial base, slight problem though in that it has a different fitting to the car, to fit would mean making a template and cutting of roof to accomodate, comments welcome  :happy2:











Sorry but fak cutting the roof id just stick with the older type
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #55 on: December 18, 2014, 03:20:12 pm »
oh sh*te, I didn't see that one coming...
Is there a seal to put under it to keep the water out?
I wouldn't be brave enough to cut the roof, think I'd change it for one that would fit through standard hole, less problems later on.......
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #56 on: December 18, 2014, 04:31:09 pm »
If you've got an original roof aerial mount this is the best way to go to upgrade to DAB etc no drilling just aerial change over and additional wires front to rear to suit your requirements!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEU-Original-Antenne-6R0035501D-Golf-VW-SKODA-Radio-Telefon-GPS-Neuuuu-/281466105765?
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #57 on: December 18, 2014, 05:44:38 pm »
Quote from: paulw123 on December 18, 2014, 03:20:12 pm
oh sh*te, I didn't see that one coming...
Is there a seal to put under it to keep the water out?
I wouldn't be brave enough to cut the roof, think I'd change it for one that would fit through standard hole, less problems later on.......

Yes there is a 2 part seal built into it; the usual outer seal, but also has an inner which is best shown with edited photo...




Quote from: doylebros on December 18, 2014, 04:31:09 pm
If you've got an original roof aerial mount this is the best way to go to upgrade to DAB etc no drilling just aerial change over and additional wires front to rear to suit your requirements!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEU-Original-Antenne-6R0035501D-Golf-VW-SKODA-Radio-Telefon-GPS-Neuuuu-/281466105765?

Wasn't keen on sharkfin, I think it's too large!.. but the Polo aerial that looks like Mk5 one with 6R0 part number is available in DAB. I just quite fancied the sleeker look with that glossy finish of the new Polo's aerial. I wrongly assumed it would be the same standard fitting and couldn't find any information on it, still I guess someone had to purchase it and find out, at least now you guys know what it looks like and save your cash if not wanting to go that route.
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Re: DAB aerial
« Reply #58 on: December 18, 2014, 05:59:23 pm »
not a lot of room for error between those seals, would need a template to file it out to?
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