Bearcats98 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I read here a bit ago that someone replaced their antenna with a shark fin. I would love to do that on my 13 as the OEM antenna is a bit ugly. Also is the shark fin only for satellite and the FM/AM is built into the rear window?Also is there a Ford OEM package that will hook into ambient lighting that will offer more places to illuminate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47Minutes Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm unable to find the post or even remember if it was this forum, but here is one I've seen mentioned for our 2013 Fusions: http://www.visualgarage.com/home.html They don't list Ford Fusion as a selection when ordering but a note to their customer service can confirm what exactly should be ordered. I can't comment on the ambient lighting/LEDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm unable to find the post or even remember if it was this forum, but here is one I've seen mentioned for our 2013 Fusions: http://www.visualgarage.com/home.html They don't list Ford Fusion as a selection when ordering but a note to their customer service can confirm what exactly should be ordered. I can't comment on the ambient lighting/LEDs. Shark fin is more important to me. Such beautiful lines and then someone said...how about an antenna here (*rummages through old Lego box*)...LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Here's the thread on the shark fin antenna. It connects to the base, and it works on the Fusions. http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/5854-antenna-or-not/page-2?hl=antenna Edited April 14, 2013 by neod192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprobst Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I installed my shark fin today. Looks great. No discernible loss of radio signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I installed my shark fin today. Looks great. No discernible loss of radio signal. Any changes in HD radio reception? I already have a hard time acquiring an HD signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprobst Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Visual Garage claims FM reception will be 90 to 95% of what you were seeing. I can confirm. I had been paying attention to where the signal is weak for my favorite stations, and last night I drove those same roads. Reception was basically the same. HD fluttered in about the same places. Maybe it was a little bit worse, but 90-95% seems like an honest estimate. And no impact on GPS or Sirius. I am really thrilled with my VG shark fin. Makes the car look even more luxury. Highly recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCguy29410 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm going to have to look into this as well... the shark fin adds a distinctive Euro or Asian look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryVIII Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Visual Garage claims FM reception will be 90 to 95% of what you were seeing. I can confirm. I had been paying attention to where the signal is weak for my favorite stations, and last night I drove those same roads. Reception was basically the same. HD fluttered in about the same places. Maybe it was a little bit worse, but 90-95% seems like an honest estimate. And no impact on GPS or Sirius. I am really thrilled with my VG shark fin. Makes the car look even more luxury. Highly recommended. Thank you for adding this. This is exactly what I wanted to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedohybrid Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm also going to look into this once my FFH arrives. I like how streamline this looks, rather than having the stock antenna sticking up and out. And, with minimal if any reception degradation to boot! Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprobst Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Sharkfin pics (for some reason they are rotated 90 degrees, don't know how to fix this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcats98 Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Sharkfin pics (for some reason they are rotated 90 degrees, don't know how to fix this) I just applied the neck rotation app. :happy feet: How does the color match up? Also how big is the gap between the bottom of the fine and the top of the metal and is it an even gap from front to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprobst Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 To my eyes, color match is perfect. The "gap" is a thin layer of sponge with very sticky tape. You make it even by applying pressure evenly when you stick it on. The instructions tell you to press the front down for a minute, then work your way to the back. My gap is pretty even but not exactly the same from front to back, and about 1/16". I was more concerned about having the fin perfectly aligned and centered than with the evenness of the gap -- my nightmare was that the thing would twist as I was pressing it into place. No worries, it is precisely aligned, and any unevenness of the gap is only visible with your chin on the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RRF985 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 How long did it take to get your fin? I'm coming up on two weeks Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdn Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Snapped these a few days ago. Love the shark fin from Visual Garage. The car is Tuxedo Black and I'd say the paint on the Shark fin is a perfect match. Haven't noticed any degraded signal. Sirius and GPS both work just fine. Rarely listen to any FM or HD stations. I think delivery was about 2 weeks, don't recall exactly - I ordered this the day after ordering the car - so it sat on the shelf a few weeks waiting on the car to come in. For the installation - make sure and do the test fit a couple of times and use plenty of "marking" tape as described in the instructions so you know exactly where you want it during installation. Once you peel the backing off the adhesive tape and start to install it - there isn't much any backing out - that stuff is sticky. Love it though however, a very nice addition to the car. Not the best pics - these were just phone pics after washing the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkblot Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 How long did it take to get your fin? I'm coming up on two weeks Monday. Being the same color car as you, I can't wait for yours to arrive either. I'm reaaaaaaly hoping you post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared6788 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Before: After: Edited May 6, 2013 by jared6788 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadRock Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Looks great! Thanks for posting the pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camride Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I can't wait to get mine. Hopefully it's coming soon, I ordered it about a week ago and he said it'd take about 2 weeks to make it and ship it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 What about add more LED lighting? Wish the cup holders were lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RRF985 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Being the same color car as you, I can't wait for yours to arrive either. I'm reaaaaaaly hoping you post pics. Mine was delivered yesterday. Hoping I can get it on this week. And there will be pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtenor Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Here's a few pics of mine...installed this past weekend... A couple of good close-ups...just ignore the pollen please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RRF985 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I got mine installed today. Very happy with it. I decided to do something unique and mount it in a special place. Definitely one of a kind! If one antenna is good, two are better right?! Actually I'm joking. Here is the actual install: Very happy with it and the install. Measured about 30 or so times to get it right. The antenna definitely stands out to me but I think won't notice it as much as time goes on. Probably just because I've been staring at it for an hour. Definitely a worth while mod. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Mine just shipped :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy62 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I installed my Shark Fin Antenna today. I've attached a picture of the car and of the mask I used to position it on the roof. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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