Former Expedition owner Report post Posted May 21, 2013 I bought a Shark Fin antenna from Visual Garage after reading about it on these forums. I felt the Shark Fin better matches the styling/design of the Fusion rather than the whip antenna that comes standard. I sent an email to Visual Garage, stating I had a Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium with Tuxedo Black Metallic paint and a few hours later they sent me a PayPal invoice for $69 + $12 S/H = $81 total. I ordered on May 8th, it shipped on May 17th, and I received the Shark Fin on May 20th. It was shipped via USPS first class mail from Point Roberts, WA. Shown below are photos of the unboxing and what the final installation looks like on my HyTi. I followed the provided installation instructions and had the Shark Fin installed in about 30 minutes. I used blue painters tape to align it where I wanted it on the roof before I peeled off the adhesive backing on the antenna. I haven't driven around to determine if the reception is any better/worse, but others on this forum have stated little to no reception loss. 1 Scott Carlton Windell reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razdan Report post Posted May 22, 2013 That looks great! I think I have to get one for my Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium with Tuxedo Black Metallic paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smr2112 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Once you have that thing on your car, you realize that the "stick" antenna was the biggest mistake about that car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick P Report post Posted May 22, 2013 I installed the same shark fin on my Oxford White FFH and it looks and works great. Dramatic improvement over the cheap stick antenna. 1 Scott Carlton Windell reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggy314 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 IIRC Shark says you will a small decrease in performance (it isn't as high up, but all the wire is there), but good luck detecting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fusionTX Report post Posted May 22, 2013 This may be a stupid question, but what do you stand on while doing installation? Isn't the antenna in an awkward place to reach? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47Minutes Report post Posted May 22, 2013 This may be a stupid question, but what do you stand on while doing installation? Isn't the antenna in an awkward place to reach? I'm planning on the top of a rear tire once mine finally ships. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Former Expedition owner Report post Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) This may be a stupid question, but what do you stand on while doing installation? Isn't the antenna in an awkward place to reach?Originally, I planned on opening the sunroof and standing with one foot on each seat, and my body propped out through the opening. However, when I started the install, I just opened a rear door and stood on the sill plate area. Edited May 22, 2013 by Former Expedition owner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted May 22, 2013 This may be a stupid question, but what do you stand on while doing installation? Isn't the antenna in an awkward place to reach?I stood on the left rear door sill. It didn't occur to me until just now but with the back seat rest folded down you could stand there as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smr2112 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 I used a small steps tool or step ladder. And yes it is in an awkward spot to reach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryVIII Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Originally, I planned on opening the sunroof and standing with one foot on each seat, and my body propped out through the opening. However, when I started the install, I just opened a rear door and stood on the sill plate area. I don't know about you but for me it's very awkward to get up on that sill area. The bottom rear opening curves so much its hard to get a good footing. I opted for a shorty antenna that I found on Amazon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Shoot, I will just take the darn thing off and not worry about it, who listens to the radio anyway, thats what Pandora is for! :) 2 corncobs and Skydogz reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_h Report post Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) I bought a Shark Fin antenna from Visual Garage after reading about it on these forums. I felt the Shark Fin better matches the styling/design of the Fusion rather than the whip antenna that comes standard. I sent an email to Visual Garage, stating I had a Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium with Tuxedo Black Metallic paint and a few hours later they sent me a PayPal invoice for $69 + $12 S/H = $81 total. I guess these are becoming more popular and driving the pricing... I sent email today for two of them and received paypal invoice a few hours later, now $87 each. Added - order placed July 26th, shipped Aug 2nd, received Aug 5th. Edited August 6, 2013 by jeff_h Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_h Report post Posted August 10, 2013 Installation complete - here are the pics - 4 Riggo, corncobs, majorleeslow and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted August 10, 2013 Looks very nice! You should have switched them red to blue and blue to red makes them belong together ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2013 Ice Storm Report post Posted August 20, 2013 I just took delivery of my 2013 Hybrid Fusion in Ice Storm. I really want the shark fun antenna. I put one on my Prius & loved the look. It looks great in the photos already posted. I'd like to know the best place to purchase one. Does the antenna do more than AM FM? What about nav & & sync. Will that be affected by the change in antenna's? And this time I'm thinking about having it installed by my local car toys dealer. Think that's worth the money? The one on my Prius was easy, but so easy I thought I may have done it wrong, & kept waiting for it to fall off. How is the color match? Photos look good on the red blue & black. Any help with these questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) If you would read this entire Thread most of your questions will be answered.If not, then this long Thread about the same thing should fill in any gaps. Visual Garage is the only supplier, their link is in this Thread too.Their website has an email link, use that to contact them. Edited August 20, 2013 by GrySql 1 jeff_h reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aquineas Report post Posted August 20, 2013 FYI, the Visual Garage site seems to be in construction mode now (though I haven't tried it outside my work domain, which could conceivably affect how the site is rendered). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smr2112 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Domain/site has been out for a while... Search for "shark fin antenna ford fusion" on Amazon... He seems to have upped the price. Edited August 20, 2013 by smr2112 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Domain/site has been out for a while... Search for "shark fin antenna ford fusion" on Amazon... He seems to have upped the price.Supply and demand. 2 majorleeslow and corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2013 Ice Storm Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Yup. Visual garage site is "under construction". So I just ordered one from Juicedhybrid.com $89.50. Should be here in a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majorleeslow Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Had anyone tried it with sirrius radio? any issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Had anyone tried it with sirrius radio? any issues?The "stick" antenna is only for AM and FM reception.The Sirius antenna is reported to be under the base of the stick antenna. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkinla Report post Posted September 8, 2013 Had anyone tried it with sirrius radio? any issues? I've had my SF on for three months without any issues, AM/FM or Sirius. 1 GrySql reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2013 Ice Storm Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Had the shark-fin antenna put on today. It looks GREAT!! Ford should do this as a stock antenna. Photos of the old & new are in my photo album, or click on this link for a photo of the new SF antenna.http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/gallery/image/1233-new-ant-1/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
