Shark Fin Antenna

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Have any of you guys put a Shark Fin on your M3? I have checked out these 2 websites www.therpstore.com & Visualgarage.com
I was wondering are these 2 the same company? 

Yes, both of those are the same antenna.

i put the shark fin on. it looks great!!! they match the color perfectly and the install is so easy

I just got my in on friday and the color matches perfectly...I will be posting pics soon. Easy install if u have a garage or nice weather. I usede the same stores. Thanks icspots.

quite honestly. for $60 its not worth it.  then again im in high school
i settled for a 2'' stubby antena cost me $9.

but props to all u sharkfinners out there. lookin good

BMW's have them and I think they are hot... thinking about getting one myself. You can get them way cheaper than that but depends on the RFs

Here is mine... I did it in a matter of 3 or 4 minutes.  A little trimming was necessary to accomodate the Sirius Sat antenna, but both antennas fit under it nicely, and I am VERY happy.

loud3, a couple of people on the mazda3forum did that.  One person did it the way you did, however the other person cut a little notch in the roof (just enough for the wire to clear the antenna mount) and ran it up from underneath the main antenna.  That way there are no visible wires at all.   

I put one on my hatch and so far haven't had any bad experiences with FM/AM reception.  I have to admit though I rarely listen to those it's always on Sirius.

How do you install it? Do you just unscrew the old antenna and screw the sharkfin on? I am considering buying it. I don't have satellite radio.

Pretty easy, just unscew the old antenna then inside the SharkFin is a wire with an eyelet and two screws, You'll only use the one screw that fits.  Make sure you center the fin on your car and mark it, I used blue paint tape so I could put it back on the same spot.  Remove the 3m adhesive tape backing and press into place.  Remember you usually only get one shot at this so make sure you mark the position well.  Good Luck.  Oh btw the paint (Black Mica) matched perfectly.

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ORIGINAL: icspots

loud3, a couple of people on the mazda3forum did that.  One person did it the way you did, however the other person cut a little notch in the roof (just enough for the wire to clear the antenna mount) and ran it up from underneath the main antenna.  That way there are no visible wires at all.   

 
 
I have since redone it to where there is no wire visable.  I did not cut anything on the body of the car, however.  I wouldn't EVER consider cutting the body of the vehicle.  I just re-ran the Sir. Ant out of the factory ant. mount.  No cutting, just a little more time.

I was wondering if anyone mounted the sat. antenna next to the factory antenna and ran the wire along with the fm antenna wire throught the headliner and out the stock antenna hole?and them mounted the shark fin over both?

Thanks

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ORIGINAL: Rocket ronnie

I was wondering if anyone mounted the sat. antenna next to the factory antenna and ran the wire along with the fm antenna wire throught the headliner and out the stock antenna hole?and them mounted the shark fin over both?
Thanks

 
Look up. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
 

Yes, it is actually that easy. Just clean the area, unscrew the old antenna, screw the new one on with the included screws then peel the adhesive backing off and then stick on. Just make sure you line it up with your car!

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ORIGINAL: loud3
I have since redone it to where there is no wire visable.  I did not cut anything on the body of the car, however.  I wouldn't EVER consider cutting the body of the vehicle.  I just re-ran the Sir. Ant out of the factory ant. mount.  No cutting, just a little more time.

 
Let me clarify.  The people that cut a hole were actually cutting a notch at the back of the hole for the FM antenna mount so that the satellite antenna cable wouldn't be squished against a metal edge, and so the 'toothed' nut holding the mount on wouldn't chew into the antenna cable.  The notch itself is still contained underneath the antenna mount, and in the event that you removed the sharkfin later it would be covered.  Also if you were nervous about it leaking then you could just dab some silicone sealant and be golden. 
 
Look HERE for a walkthrough and you'll see what I mean.

icspots,
Hey Man, is there ANY Mazda forum that you are NOT on? 
 
/threadjack

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ORIGINAL: virgin1

icspots,
Hey Man, is there ANY Mazda forum that you are NOT on? 

/threadjack

 
Well I don't think I'm on the Rx7 forum.

does anyone know of a way to remove the shark fin antennae without ruining the finish on the car
 
the reception stinks, and I want to put back the original ugly stick. was much better even tho it was ugly

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ORIGINAL: bruklinboy

does anyone know of a way to remove the shark fin antennae without ruining the finish on the car

the reception stinks, and I want to put back the original ugly stick. was much better even tho it was ugly

I don't have one, but it seems it's held on w/the same double stick tape the side moldings are.  If that's the case, wait for a warm  day (or a hair dryer) and peel it off.  A little goo-gone or WD-40 should take off any residue.  Even wax or a mild polish might help w/that.

I hardly ever use the radio, but am interested in a working sharkfin for appearence and occasional use.  What color is it painted and would you be interested in selling?

its black

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ORIGINAL: bruklinboy
its black

 
  Still, what I'd suggested about getting it off should work for you w/o paint damage.  Just make sure to rewax the area after.
 
 

The Volvo S40 has a sharkfin antenna, anyone know how much is it from Volvo? does it fit the base on the mazda3?

If it comes from Volvo you know it''s gonna be expensive. I''m sure it would fit, but when you can get one for $70, in color, and that will definitely designed to fit, why?