Antenna or not?

[fusionTX]

The color is so close to the cars Tri-platinum white as to not be noticeable. I'm very happy with the overall workmanship.

I have to say that the shape and contours of the Sharkfin II gather light differently than the flat roof, therefore there are shadows or brighter hints on it than the roof.

I held it next to the FFH's door when I first received it because I too was wary, it looked the same as the door color and that was that.

 

Edit: It sounds like I'm selling these things but am not. I like mine, YMMV.

Thanks. The Sterling gray, like the black and platinum white, seem to sparkle in the sunlight. I noticed this the other day at a dealership that had a lot of fusions in different colors. You can see the different pigments in them, which is why I was wondering about how closely matched the fin antenna would be. It makes sense that in the light is where the differences would be noted.

[GrySql]

Thanks. The Sterling gray, like the black and platinum white, seem to sparkle in the sunlight. I noticed this the other day at a dealership that had a lot of fusions in different colors. You can see the different pigments in them, which is why I was wondering about how closely matched the fin antenna would be. It makes sense that in the light is where the differences would be noted.

As I mentioned, my Artsy/Crafty/Domestic Goddess wife likes it so it must be on straight and the color must match. Finis. :)

[hybridbear]

So on a new car - that hasn't been waxed yet - you just need some alcohol to clean

the area. Nothing to be stripped off I guess. I guess even with cold/rain/sun this

isn't going anywhere.

 

I ordered mine and doesn't seem hard to install at all. Will just measure the heck

out of it as us geeks aren't always the best at these mechanical tasks :)

Will have to rely on my wife's eagle eyes. She can spot a crooked line

from 10 miles away...

 

I think the HyTi already has a shark fin antenna, see Neod's pictures

[hermans]

I think the HyTi already has a shark fin antenna, see Neod's pictures

Did you see where he posted the whip hadn't been installed yet?

[neod192]

I think the HyTi already has a shark fin antenna, see Neod's pictures

Hermans is right on this one. That first pic is from when the car first showed up on the lot and wasn't prepped for delivery. It comes with a stick antenna, and I'm thinking about ordering the shard one. Right now, price is the only thing holding me back.

 

I have to take more exterior pics of it in daylight and add to the album ... This rain isn't helping (but we really need it) !

Edited April 10, 2013 by neod192

[Da0ne]

if you email them and get enough people to purchase they usually do a group buy, i did this when i had my corolla and got it for about 65$ shipped

 

but gather alot of people and they will see a big demand for them maybe reach out to the regular gas fusion forum to up the numbers

Edited April 10, 2013 by Da0ne

[hermans]

Ya, your wheels still had the plastic on them. It's neat you got pics before it was prepped.

 

The dealer called me and said my car was on the truck and on its way to them. The rail yard is only 14 miles away. I got to the dealer in time to see the truck pull in and I got pics of it being unloaded.

Edited April 10, 2013 by hermans

[hermans]

Hermans is right on this one. That first pic is from when the car first showed up on the lot and wasn't prepped for delivery. It comes with a stick antenna, and I'm thinking about ordering the shard one. Right now, price is the only thing holding me back.

 

I have to take more exterior pics of it in daylight and add to the album ... This rain isn't helping (but we really need it) !

I'm going to order two. Ruby Red and Bordeaux. I saw a Bordeaux gas Fusion with one the other day and it look really sharp. Sold me.

[hybridbear]

My bad. I thought in that pic that the base was different from what we have on the SEs and I thought in pictures of gas Titaniums there was no whip

[Riggo]

About how tall in inches is the whip/stick/black dart antenna?

[GrySql]

The screw-in antenna is 10", can't measure the base because it's covered now.

[Riggo]

Wow, that is much longer than I thought. Why would they put such a cheap looking antenna on such a beautiful car. I may have to look into the shark fin.

[smr2112]

I did my Sharkfin install today and have to say it was very easy to do, if you we're thinking about it, I recommend it.

The appearance improvement is great.

 

To install, I made a square cutout that was easier for me than just the tape. I tapeed this cardboard cutout and could tweak

it in to place. Once stuck, it sticks like iron and will not move. only mistake I made was leaving about 2" of backing I missed

in peeling off, but I got it off with a piece of plastic and had no issues sticking it. Will not move and reception is fine. even

washed and waxed car after with no issues, that thing ain't going anywhere. With that square cutout image,

the Sharkfin fits perfectly inside and not possible to move or shift. With just the tape as in

the instructions, it seemed like it could move too easily while trying to stick it.

[fusionTX]

I did my Sharkfin install today and have to say it was very easy to do, if you we're thinking about it, I recommend it.

The appearance improvement is great.

To install, I made a square cutout that was easier for me than just the tape. I tapeed this cardboard cutout and could tweak

it in to place. Once stuck, it sticks like iron and will not move. only mistake I made was leaving about 2" of backing I missed

in peeling off, but I got it off with a piece of plastic and had no issues sticking it. Will not move and reception is fine. even

washed and waxed car after with no issues, that thing ain't going anywhere. With that square cutout image,

the Sharkfin fits perfectly inside and not possible to move or shift. With just the tape as in

the instructions, it seemed like it could move too easily while trying to stick it.

Thanks for the update. Can you post a picture of the finished look? How is the color match for the gray?

[Fastronaut]

I did my Sharkfin install today and have to say it was very easy to do, if you we're thinking about it, I recommend it.

The appearance improvement is great.

 

To install, I made a square cutout that was easier for me than just the tape. I tapeed this cardboard cutout and could tweak

it in to place. Once stuck, it sticks like iron and will not move. only mistake I made was leaving about 2" of backing I missed

in peeling off, but I got it off with a piece of plastic and had no issues sticking it. Will not move and reception is fine. even

washed and waxed car after with no issues, that thing ain't going anywhere. With that square cutout image,

the Sharkfin fits perfectly inside and not possible to move or shift. With just the tape as in

the instructions, it seemed like it could move too easily while trying to stick it.

Are you saying that you used the cardboard square to simply position the antenna or something else?

 

Thanks for the photo.

[smr2112]

Yes exactly that. Is a prefect square that the sharkfin fits inside exactly and will not move.

Position the frame over the antenna base exactly and eyeball it. Then secure with tape

and put sharkfin inside for final position. It will not move and then I removed backing to attach the antenna.

I cut the frame using a piece of stiff cardboard and a T-Square and pencil. Cut it with a drop blade

so it was perfectly square and then square a piece at the back to lock it into the frame.

 

 

With tape alone as he instructs, it just felt to me it could move too easily at the last instant.

Probably depends on the tape you use, but the tape I had was slick and the Sharfin slid off

it too easily. Worked great and I highly recommend it.

Really makes the look of the car. Here is the final picture I just took.

 

The color match was dead-on exact. I think I read it is painted by a body shop so it should match

and hopefully it will last too. The guy who makes these clearly knows what he is doing.

 

If you're thinking about this thing, it really is very easy if you take your time. Then put sealant on

the car afterwards.

 

Edited April 28, 2013 by smr2112

[clummus]

I need to figure out which of you lives near me and pay you to install one.for me when I get my car. no way I would trust myself doing it.

[terryb]

I finally pulled the trigger on the order yesterday.

[neod192]

I finally pulled the trigger on the order yesterday.

I beat you by one day - ordered mine on Monday, lol.

[Nick P]

Just ordered mine yesterday. My dealer said he would install it when I get my leather shifter installed. Oxford White. Can't wait. Hate that black stick antenna.

[hermans]

Mine came yesterday. One Bordeaux for the FFH and one Ruby Red for the MKZ.

[neod192]

Mine came yesterday. One Bordeaux for the FFH and one Ruby Red for the MKZ.

When did you order - how long did it take to get it from the order date?

[JSKershaw]

Mine came yesterday. One Bordeaux for the FFH and one Ruby Red for the MKZ.

How is the colour match on the Ruby Red?

[hermans]

When did you order - how long did it take to get it from the order date?

I placed the order on 4/10.

[hermans]

How is the colour match on the Ruby Red?

I don't know yet. The MKZ was build last Friday, but the Bordeaux FFH matches perfectly.

Edited May 7, 2013 by hermans