[bejoy]

Couple of days back, the antenna from a (fluidic) Verna was stolen from our apartment parking lot. I kept observing the Vernas on the road and spotted a couple of them without the antenna - just the base remaining. New found fancy among the petty thieves? Verna owners, keep a watch on the antennas, atleast in Bangalore!


BTW, nice DIY!

[Waxeloquent]

Originally Posted by bejoy

Couple of days back, the antenna from a (fluidic) Verna was stolen from our apartment parking lot. I kept observing the Vernas on the road and spotted a couple of them without the antenna - just the base remaining. New found fancy among the petty thieves? Verna owners, keep a watch on the antennas, atleast in Bangalore!


BTW, nice DIY!

Not just Vernas; I lost my Duster's antenna from the basement car parking of my apartment complex. My question any metal piece which can be threaded on the rooftop of car should do, right? Cheers

[GTO]

A Team-BHP follower shares the following email:

Dear All,

Recently I procured a Shark Fin antenna for my 2013 Swift from Amanzon.com (US site). The local accessories guy managed to replace the stock antenna with the new one. I must say he did a commendable job. The pictures attached here speak for themselves. It came with adequate length of wires and the reception is unaffected.

[TheBigH]

Hello, I am looking at getting a shark fin antenna in my new 2014 Verna.

Reasons and Need:

1. The current antenna seems to stick out like a sore thumb in an otherwise beautifully proportioned car
2. My car is black in colour and I feel that a black shark fin will add to the look
3. I am not interested in getting just a cosmetic shark fin which is available en masse' and also retain the stock antenna. I have read a related thread on someone who did so and the result to me looked hideous
4. The stock antenna can be unscrewed and removed (I checked) and the shark fin should be able to sit on top (I have a link below which states this can be done)
5. I have low hanging trees where I live and the stock antenna rubs on the overhangs
6. I have a BMW pang which I need satiated and I like my ride to look good and slightly unique without going overboard

Questions

1. Will putting in the shark fin antenna void the warranty?
2. Should I check on the above with my SA?
3. Is there a OEM part available from Hyundai? I don't mind paying slightly extra in case the warranty concerns are addressed?
4. Has anyone in the forum done something similar on their Verna? If yes, how are the results?
5. I have seen a part which I like and which I think will fit. It fits the Hyundai Accent (the Verna in India). The link is provided here: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...016161861.html . I would like opinions
6. I have seen the VW Polo DIY and the Stubby DIY, but I don't personally like the look, so those options are ruled out.
6. Any alternate options?

Any suggestions / advice is welcome. Thanks.

Note: I am not associated with aliexpress. I could not find any thread which was similar and hence starting a new one. Mods please merge with an existing thread in case already available.

[Technocrat]

Please check following DIY threads by other members, this might give you some direction -

This thread mentions to be careful with sites like Ali express - Shark Fin Antenna for Polo

Another one - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...f-antenna.html

[Sommos]

The thread starter may have already gone through these threads.
He has referred these DIY projects at point 6 of his post.

[IshaanIan]

This should be easily done and should not typically void warranty IMO Hyundai dealers are not as anal about such things as VAG dealerships. Inquire with your SA because Hyundai stocks several accesseries and you never know; they might even have a shark fin antenna for you. If not go ahead with a DIY

[TheBigH]

It's not available as an OEM accessory with hyundai

[TheBigH]

So I finally solved my dilemma and ordered the shark fin and had it installed in a jiffy at 3M gurgaon which I frequent. There does seem a bit of an issue with radio reception, but I have USB for music so it isn't too much of a hassle and the cosmetic look is fairly enhanced and there is no voiding of the warranty since there is no wire cutting or splicing involved!

[sidzz]

Has anybody used this or similar?

[Ne0N]

Originally Posted by Tassem

[i]What are you doing?
Uhhh.. Do you know where I put my shears?
What shears?

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[*]Its a good idea to use some tape to cover off the exposed end of the antenna before attaching the stubby so that it does not corrode.[/list]Do feel free to ask any questions or shoot me down for this absolutely ghastly DIY

Taseem

Very innovative indeed. Looks like something i can work with considering that i got the older antenna tooo

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by sidzz

Has anybody used this or similar?

I found one with a local accessory guy. The price quoted was Rs. 1000 for the one with Radio connection and a bit less for just the cosmetic one. Didn't go for it since the 2016 Verna comes with stock Shark fin antenna and I might get an OEM itself after a few months.

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

I found one with a local accessory guy. The price quoted was Rs. 1000 for the one with Radio connection and a bit less for just the cosmetic one. Didn't go for it since the 2016 Verna comes with stock Shark fin antenna and I might get an OEM itself after a few months.

The official shark fin antenna from the new 2016 Verna/Creta costs 7.5k
Ebay zindabad.

[Jag4]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

The official shark fin antenna from the new 2016 Verna/Creta costs 7.5k
Ebay zindabad.

The High cost can be attributed to its positioning Capabilities for the Inbuilt GPS Navigation system.

If you are looking for a Shark Fin, this seems worthy of a try, all for 600 Rupees approx. Haven't tried it myself but looks promising considering ER is a brand which manufactures OE antennas aswell.

http://www.amazon.in/Replacement-Rec...5-06dc1d6699e2



Comes with DIY instructions too :



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