[pcmofo]

I had a busy weekend, the custom painted shark fin antenna from Visual Garage arrived as well as the OEM Kia bumper protector. I'm very happy with how both ended up looking on the Soul. The color match does not appear to be exactly perfect clear white but it is very close.

 

[Silviyius]

I think it looks great !. I wasn't sure I wanted to do this but now I do. Love the bumper protector as well.

 

[pcmofo]

Thanks! I was surprised with the quality of both. The bumper protector has a rough almost skateboard texture which was nice.

 

[Buzz]

Both look very nice, the bumper protector has help save mine from scratches.

 

[SOUTH SOUL]

Both look good.
I have been looking for a bumper protector for my gen1(2013).
What I want is a chrome or metal with raised chrome edges.
I have only seen them available from Korean vendors(risky).
A protector for this area is really needed.

 

[tampa8]

The OEM bumper protector is extremely well made I had the dealer install it before I even picked up my car. It looks great. The Fin looks great but unless you don't care about AM if you are not in an urban area it cuts down on the AM signal too much.

 

[Silviyius]

The OEM bumper protector is extremely well made I had the dealer install it before I even picked up my car. It looks great. The Fin looks great but unless you don't care about AM if you are not in an urban area it cuts down on the AM signal too much.

I may sound young now but the only one who listens to am is my dad ha XD

 

[pcmofo]

I may sound young now but the only one who listens to am is my dad ha XD

Agreed! ... If I could disable AM and Sirus and only toggle through FM and BT on the stock radio I would be happy. I briefly considered the ultra cheap option of just unscrewing the antenna and calling it a day.

 

[74473]

Looks good! Love my Visual Garage fin, too!

 

[7oh1]

is there a guide for the antenna replacement yet?

 

[pcmofo]

is there a guide for the antenna replacement yet?

The antenna comes with instructions, its a fairly strait forward stick it on top of the old one kind of thing.

 

[dcinct]

both look good...nice job. Now you got me thinking about putting a fin on mine.

 

[SoulG2]

I just got my fin so I will install this weekend.

 

[conwelpic]

I notice the Shark Fin antenna is standard on the all new 2017 Sportage.

 

[sube]

is there a guide for the antenna replacement yet?

It takes all of ten minutes to install, unscrew mast from roof antenna, clean surrounding area with an alcohol wipe, line up antenna, put a bit of masking tape down to mark the position, screw the sharkfin wire antenna to where you removed the mast, remove paper cover from double side tape and stick your sharkfin down.
I generally test reception just before permanently sticking the antenna down. I have had the VG sharkfin on my last 4 cars and am happy with them.

Pat

 

[JavaMeister]

Guys... I think we're gonna need a bigger boat.... (snicker, snicker, snicker....) :tongue-new:

 

[More-Soul]

What is the purpose of the shark fin...just for looks or better reception?
I just joined and am seeing all sorts or topics that interest me.
Thanks

 

[Silviyius]

What is the purpose of the shark fin...just for looks or better reception?
I just joined and am seeing all sorts or topics that interest me.
Thanks

Its mostly for looks. They do diminish certain signals depending on the arch. IE the taller the better but even then your covering your attention with a housing. AM is mostly effected. I suppose you could overcome this if could wire in a amplifier. Of course talking in theory.

 

[cheferman65]

What is the purpose of the shark fin...just for looks or better reception?
I just joined and am seeing all sorts or topics that interest me.
Thanks

I replaced my antenna w/ a fin because I was tired of taking the antenna off every time we put the SUP on the vehicle. Works just as well as the OEM antenna and looks better in my opinion.

 

[Soul.Master.007]

For only $5.00 Free Shipping... I say go for-it... Totally Hi-Tech... So much for so little money... Its got to be the best buy out there this week... Be sure pick the color you want...

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