HOW TO: Install a Shark Fin Antenna on any car!

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
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Komentáře • 154

  • @MitchDrescher
    @MitchDrescher  Před 5 lety +167

    2019 UPDATE: So it's been two years, and the antenna is still just as stuck on as it was on day one! No, I didn't expect this to last this long but I was pleasantly surprised. The radio (along with digital / DAB) still works perfectly fine. Hope this helps anyone watching this video now!
    And if you want, subscribe or check out my other videos :) See ya

    • @juanshackproduction7570
      @juanshackproduction7570 Před 5 lety

      Thank you!!

    • @brianrimmer884
      @brianrimmer884 Před 5 lety

      Thanks for that. I am thinking of fitting on to the Caravan as the normal antenna gets pushed around to much when I put the cover on ...Hope my idea works

    • @lewistaylor9902
      @lewistaylor9902 Před 5 lety

      Where do I buy one of these!!!!

    • @rachael1969
      @rachael1969 Před 4 lety

      Thanks for doing an update.... that's helpful.

    • @susangonzalez911
      @susangonzalez911 Před 4 lety

      Mitch Drescher where did you get it from or what website?

  • @Aqua-uq7ix
    @Aqua-uq7ix Před 5 lety +91

    Pro tip, test if it works before you stick it on to your car ;)

    • @jaymills6691
      @jaymills6691 Před 5 měsíci

      how do you test that?

    • @monkeyzoff548
      @monkeyzoff548 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jaymills6691bro ??? Are you serious asking this question? 🤣 you just attach the atenna and test the radio before sticking it onto the car 😭

    • @jaymills6691
      @jaymills6691 Před měsícem

      @@monkeyzoff548 you still have to detach your whole other antenna and screw this one on just to test. Was just wondering if he meant something quicker.
      But for anyone wondering, they have shit connection. I don't really care since I never use radio.

  • @CloudyAidan
    @CloudyAidan Před 7 lety +13

    except from the misleading thumbnail, the color of your car, it really helped me, I had no idea it was this simple!
    thank you man!

    • @user-pi4cr1fh9j
      @user-pi4cr1fh9j Před 3 lety +1

      Pretty sure the thumbnail is a focus rs

    • @CloudyAidan
      @CloudyAidan Před 3 lety

      @@user-pi4cr1fh9j Probably, I last seen this 4 years ago…

  • @ceecee8757
    @ceecee8757 Před 6 lety +19

    Omg!! Your intro with the doorbell had my dogs running to the door!! 😂😂😂

  • @hales4474
    @hales4474 Před 4 lety +4

    This is the exact one I got for Christmas and I’m so excited! Thanks, was pleased to find a video with the same one I received. Thanks again.

  • @danielrichardson1090
    @danielrichardson1090 Před 5 lety +7

    Sick thanks mate. My 08 lancer antenna practically melted from the sun. So I needed a new fix for it. The radio still works perfectly fine. I just needed a new cover or antenna thing. So this looks pretty good and easy to do. Cheers!

  • @Lobby4U
    @Lobby4U Před 6 měsíci

    Got one for my fiat doing this today your video was helpful thank you

  • @derekobidowski3301
    @derekobidowski3301 Před 6 lety +2

    I recently installed one from ebay like this one onto a 2008 Honda Cr-v USA market. it was tricky i had to peel down the headliner, loosen the nut to the existing base , connected the wire then installed it carefully with the base inside it slid it around so its under the base then tightened the nut to the base i did not use the supplied tape i used sealant. and i sprayed the antenna element with wd40 to assure long life. here in the northeast use so it can survive the extreme cold temps, snow, and summer heat. as the shark fin installations are best suited for vehicles with a rear hatch, or tailgate depending which shark fin you get. as some bases it has to be loosened and lifted before the shark fin can be installed. as you have to get the right shark fin depending on some vehicles and how big the antenna base is. which can combine satellite radio or navigation.

  • @mrsfinnin1580
    @mrsfinnin1580 Před 2 lety +1

    I used gorilla glue to fix mines that came off while knocking off snow. I used a towel and sponge to absorb all of the snow/water. Works like a charm. The only thing with my car the shark fin is stand alone the antenna part is installed to the hood of the car so no wiring was needed.

  • @garybell3223
    @garybell3223 Před 5 lety +2

    Waiting for my shark fin getting delivered today so thought I'd have a look and see how it's done, now I know, many thanks 👍

  • @bt11
    @bt11 Před 6 lety +42

    3:00 “deez nuts” haha

  • @andreathommo
    @andreathommo Před 2 lety +1

    Ey, thanks so much man. I need to change my lancers aerial to a shark fin and this is a very easy to follow guide 👌

  • @infowazz
    @infowazz Před 7 lety +2

    yours is better than mine. more 3M adhesive and the soldering is thicker, not fair! it came from China inless than 10 days, free shipping! crazy fast. in plastic, no box. somehow it survived.

  • @willholmau
    @willholmau Před 3 lety +11

    Now you need to show us how to remove the shark fin if stops working. A lot harder I would say, especially if you don't want to lose any paint.

    • @leighanneh3559
      @leighanneh3559 Před rokem +1

      i used goo gone and a little rubber squeegee

    • @alien-mp7ci
      @alien-mp7ci Před rokem

      ​@@leighanneh3559 goo gun? Do you mean hairdryer. I just bought one and im about to install it. Just wondering how do I remove it if needs be in the future?

  • @mikestyles499
    @mikestyles499 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks mate! Your video helped me decide to make the switch.

  • @vincentsmith1871
    @vincentsmith1871 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Mitch. From the other side of the Pond - Vince Smith from Dumfries, Scotland. I appreciated your video. However, I had to find out the hard way, that if you have a car (in my case a 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso VTR) - that has a longer base than other cars, you have to break out the white crescent part at the front of of the shark fin case, because otherwise it will not be able to fit over the base,=. The original cavity is too short for these longer bases. I don't remember you mentioning this possibility, but I worked it out after some trial and error. Ta just the same. Vince

  • @johnbaldock6353
    @johnbaldock6353 Před 6 lety +5

    Quick tip. put sticker on to antenna base then heat up!

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 6 lety +1

      john Baldock looking back now, that seems like a much better way of doing it! I didn't really think the entire process through too much

    • @johnbaldock6353
      @johnbaldock6353 Před 6 lety

      Dude, we all learn things later! :)

  • @reyflores1904
    @reyflores1904 Před 10 měsíci

    Put mine on a lil crooked but looks good enough thanks bro

  • @manjeetsinghutube
    @manjeetsinghutube Před 5 lety +1

    i just loved the part at 1 min 30 sec.. i too used to do that.. nice video nice car :)

  • @mrheyfuckoff1
    @mrheyfuckoff1 Před 6 lety +5

    I have a 2016 Mazda 3, the stock antenna ruins the look of it imo.
    Definitely going to put a fin on now that I know its this easy.

    • @temp4743
      @temp4743 Před rokem

      Literally what I’m gonna do

  • @84jdgregory
    @84jdgregory Před 11 měsíci +1

    Pro tip, test your radio before sticking the cover to your car.

  • @sumitgenzyme
    @sumitgenzyme Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks a lot. Nice video...

  • @robertrams6846
    @robertrams6846 Před 7 lety +14

    nice car...

  • @bleemsquid
    @bleemsquid Před 6 lety +3

    The adhesive tape is not 3M, it's "M33", which is a cheap Chinese brand (convenient how the chose the number "3" & letter "M" for their product). Anyway, I don't expect it will adhere very long especially in the heat & humidity of northern NT, but good luck!

  • @avramrichard9083
    @avramrichard9083 Před 7 lety +1

    wow thats cool bro,love it!!!

  • @ashishjangir8885
    @ashishjangir8885 Před 5 lety +1

    Great vid👌

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 5 lety

      Ashish Jangir thanks man. Feel free to check out my other videos 👍

  • @buffalomafia6587
    @buffalomafia6587 Před 5 měsíci

    Where did you get yours from? great help though

  • @mprior93
    @mprior93 Před 3 lety

    Or test the antenna BEFORE you adhere it. Great video gonna be doing one myself soon

  • @HarDnClassic
    @HarDnClassic Před měsícem

    Hey man , what characteristics i need to look for the antenna , i dont want taxi cars blocking my radio

  • @ExposedRoot
    @ExposedRoot Před 4 lety +1

    Anybody who has ever installed anything with 3M tape knows it aint coming off!! No hair dryer needed!! I will say I don't understand why you wouldn't screw the antenna on 1st and test it. I would even drive around and test before I permanently stuck it on because once you stick that badboy on that's it.

  • @tatequandt
    @tatequandt Před 2 lety

    Just installed mine this morning and the back keeps lifting off :-( I don't think the hairdryer has anything on south Texas heat in USA.

  • @tedparkman3111
    @tedparkman3111 Před rokem

    How do you make sure it's straight? If it's crooked it would make me nuts.

  • @travelthroughworld1263
    @travelthroughworld1263 Před 2 lety +1

    Where can I get an exact one like this?

  • @damiancox1244
    @damiancox1244 Před rokem

    Have you got a link on where to buy in Australia? I cannot seem to find one that comes with the adhesive 3m tape - need a white one... Thanks

  • @SaltyStangV6
    @SaltyStangV6 Před 2 lety

    On my lancer it’s doesn’t sit flush like it’s uneven because it kinda rolls on the roof where the antenna is at any suggestions please and thank you.

  • @PatriATRIK
    @PatriATRIK Před 7 lety +1

    Good car :-)

  • @lucasrymer754
    @lucasrymer754 Před 3 lety

    I might do this

  • @MrMJmusicLover
    @MrMJmusicLover Před 3 lety

    My 2013 Jetta has a flat base antenna, will a shark fin work with it?

  • @andygibson5258
    @andygibson5258 Před 3 lety

    Can you help me I just want to know where you got this as I bough one of eBay and it’s too small , basically I want the same one as it just goes straight over what holds the original antenna , I’d appreciate it if you have time

  • @remo687
    @remo687 Před 6 lety +3

    Is the seal waterproof enough and strong enough to handle going through a carwash?

  • @Alastair_
    @Alastair_ Před 2 lety

    I'm reading up on these and seeing very mixed reviews ranging from they're brilliant to them being awful..

  • @navanhans
    @navanhans Před 3 lety

    *_Will it work properly on any with same procedure?_*

  • @adoreslaurel
    @adoreslaurel Před 3 lety

    It is so tiny,. what is inside that makes it as good as a long one? doesn;t height and length [ surface area] have some benefit, if not, why don't all manufacturers fit them new.

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 3 lety

      Dunno man. I don't make cars. Works exactly the same as the original, never had an issue.

  • @jmachi
    @jmachi Před 7 lety +3

    how good is the radio reception with the new antenna comparing with the OEM one?

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety +4

      I haven't noticed any difference at all!

    • @jmachi
      @jmachi Před 7 lety +1

      That was something that was holding me to get one like that but with your review I'll definitely get one!!

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety +1

      Go for it! It makes a big difference in how your car looks. Have a good day!

    • @jmachi
      @jmachi Před 7 lety

      Mitch Drescher I'll do it thanks bro!!

  • @PaxHominibusBonaeVoluntatis

    is this FM or DAB+ antena ? It looks like DAB but maybe I'm wrong.

  • @ShaniAndrasAccord
    @ShaniAndrasAccord Před 7 lety

    i see that there is a slight difference in the white hue of the shark fin antenna and the body paint of your car?

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety +2

      Shani Gan good eye! Yes, there is a very slight difference. Only slight though.

  • @sulaiman5789
    @sulaiman5789 Před rokem

    What if u don’t have a antenna?

  • @azizromero1740
    @azizromero1740 Před 6 lety +1

    Work for BMW e87 ???

  • @natusxc9733
    @natusxc9733 Před 13 dny

    dont you know how to do it on new beetle 1999?

  • @nyla0121
    @nyla0121 Před 5 lety +1

    Does anyone put silicone around it to prevent water from gettin in there?

    • @9freelandk
      @9freelandk Před 5 lety +2

      I had to personally since the roof of my Corolla Ts is not convexed it's flat. Some clear sealant works but you will want to cut a real small nozzle and have good clean wiping cloths to tidy the excess.

  • @bosnianviking
    @bosnianviking Před 2 lety

    Navigation works with this antenne?

  • @williamhall9019
    @williamhall9019 Před 4 lety

    Mine arrived with no tape after waiting 3 months for it to arrive 😢

  • @JaysonBChannel
    @JaysonBChannel Před 7 lety

    Hello i just wondering if this work on Dab+ radio?

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety

      Jayson Bartolo hey Jayson! Yes, I can confirm that my DAB+ still works fine :) although I don't use it, ever.

  • @GmRb79
    @GmRb79 Před 2 lety

    you actually can pickup radio signal without it....

  • @anna31tv
    @anna31tv Před 3 lety

    Where did you buy this?

  • @curtisforrester3681
    @curtisforrester3681 Před 3 lety

    Yo bro where can I buy one from pls?

  • @andyfowler1758
    @andyfowler1758 Před 4 lety

    What about the reception for DAB??

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 4 lety

      Andy Fowler didn’t change at all. Still works just as well as it did before!

  • @AlienX__
    @AlienX__ Před 6 lety +2

    Hey , why did you remove that Mitsubishi logo from the rear of the car ??

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 6 lety +1

      I just thought it looked better!

    • @AlienX__
      @AlienX__ Před 6 lety +1

      But I think it looked better with Mitsubishi logo , but no problem it's your choice bruh :)

  • @army5300able
    @army5300able Před 7 lety +1

    Where did you get that Shark Fin Antenna?

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety

      Juan Camacho ebay! It's a generic one, and the listing has since been removed. It was about $10 I think.. super cheap. Look up your car and shark fin, it should come up!

    • @army5300able
      @army5300able Před 7 lety

      Appreciated thanks Mitch!

    • @PatriATRIK
      @PatriATRIK Před 7 lety +1

      Hello AliExpress: car antenna

    • @melondog82
      @melondog82 Před 5 lety

      Can't understand why you'd ask.... everything is of eBay

  • @tankerman4916
    @tankerman4916 Před 5 lety

    Change heading !!!!!!!!!! This does not apply to shaft type antenna like on my 67 Bonneville >>>>>>

  • @mozki1
    @mozki1 Před 4 lety +1

    Top tip...open box, remove item , turn camera on and start recording....don't need to see you and every other reviewers, one handed box opening skills or the lack of...👌

  • @donovans1294
    @donovans1294 Před 4 lety

    Can u send me the link to buy this antenna?

    • @akilfernadez2803
      @akilfernadez2803 Před 4 lety

      Here Is The Link To Order Your Preference Mixed Gradient Color Shark Fin Antennas -etsy.me/34f2rHZ

  • @Rali272
    @Rali272 Před 7 lety +9

    Should of tested out the radio first lol

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety +1

      Rali272 sometimes I don't think. This was one of those times. But I will think of what you said next time I'm Installing an aerial on my car 😁

  • @williamb199
    @williamb199 Před rokem

    Although this video is years old I'd have covered up your address mate.

  • @mitchellw6811
    @mitchellw6811 Před 3 lety

    Great! Looks like even an idiot like me could do that 😄

  • @sabrinahogan4332
    @sabrinahogan4332 Před 7 lety

    I have a Sony radio (after market) for my 95 Honda Civic coupe. It has a regular antenna not an automatic one. Will this work if I used it to get better reception? My old fashioned antenna is a little bent and my radio stations don't stay in tune and are fuzzy. Thanks!

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety

      It'd probably end up being about the same! if not a tiny bit better

    • @sabrinahogan4332
      @sabrinahogan4332 Před 7 lety

      thanks

    • @romanbeyer3290
      @romanbeyer3290 Před 6 lety

      If you use an auto machine car wash, has the shark fin stay on, many people complain that they fall off.

  • @alarenzo420
    @alarenzo420 Před 4 lety +1

    Anti clockwise. Lol never heard that before.

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 4 lety +1

      Big bear welding LLC You’ve never heard anybody say anti clockwise, ever, In your whole life?

  • @fredrikjohansson9289
    @fredrikjohansson9289 Před 7 lety +1

    People don't seem to realize how strong 3m acrylic foam adhesive is. Installed in the right way you won't be able to get the antenna of with your hands.

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety

      That's right! If it's real 3M and the surface is clean, it should stick for good!

    • @fredrikjohansson9289
      @fredrikjohansson9289 Před 7 lety +3

      i saw another guy installing one of these, no prep what so ever, it was like he was sitting in his kitchen going, "i´m bored, i´m gonna make a youtube video" he must have just taken his phone and the antenna on impulse and just started shooting, he takes a rag and "cleans" the aria, dude could have used sand paper just the same, by the sound of it, i cringed when i watched/heard it. slaps it on, no heat prep, fucks it all up in the end and has to remove and modify. aaaa some people :-D

    • @mtay65
      @mtay65 Před 7 lety

      I think I was seeing M3...

  • @Dt3kno
    @Dt3kno Před 7 lety +1

    Where to buy that shark fin antenna?

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety

      Johnathan C ¡Hola! This is exactly the same as the one that I got for my car.
      m.ebay.com/itm/Radio-Shark-Fin-Antenna-for-Mitsubishi-LANCER-EX-ASX-GT-Signal-Shark-Fin-Antenna-/122725288135?hash=item1c92ff48c7%3Ag%3AI3AAAOSw-jhUCrgk&_trkparms=pageci%253Af0674c46-acbc-11e7-8178-74dbd180b24e%257Cparentrq%253Affde553115e0ab6af713688efffd8086%257Ciid%253A4
      You choose the colour on checkout :)

  • @jesusronilpantinople8571

    Wireless ba yan

  • @darylrobert3673
    @darylrobert3673 Před 3 lety

    i wanted to see you drilling a hole in your roof?

  • @MuratEminSAYAN
    @MuratEminSAYAN Před 7 lety +1

    hey dude, can u share ebay link this antenna

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 7 lety

      Hey! So the one that I got in this video has since been taken down from eBay. But the one in the link below looks like it is the exact same one. You just need to let the seller know which colour you want. Have a good day! :)
      m.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Blank-Radio-Shark-Fin-Antenna-Signal-AERIAL-For-Mitsubishi-LANCER-EX-/191479857790?hash=item2c9516c27e%3Ag%3AntQAAOSwGvhT~GBv&_trkparms=pageci%253A34d7e561-28e7-11e7-9799-74dbd180b048%257Cparentrq%253A9fe015af15b0a6a4a6a82660fff20386%257Ciid%253A20

  • @monearkadem2616
    @monearkadem2616 Před 2 lety

    اي

  • @zaigsy
    @zaigsy Před 6 lety +2

    Deez nuts

  • @blackblather
    @blackblather Před 2 lety

    2:58

  • @dhillonmaharaj4863
    @dhillonmaharaj4863 Před 4 lety

    Link to the shark fin antenna ?

    • @akilfernadez2803
      @akilfernadez2803 Před 4 lety

      Here Is The Link To Order Your Preference Mixed Gradient Color Shark Fin Antennas -etsy.me/34f2rHZ

  • @xskullazGaming
    @xskullazGaming Před 4 lety

    how you gonna make a video and not give a link man?

  • @simonrock6071
    @simonrock6071 Před 5 lety

    DAB?

    • @melondog82
      @melondog82 Před 5 lety

      Most of these cheap antennas don't work with DAB only AM FM.

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 5 lety +1

      This one works just fine!

  • @xBoomBxBliiTz
    @xBoomBxBliiTz Před 6 lety +1

    aliexpress bros

  • @Bigfoot0510
    @Bigfoot0510 Před 4 lety +1

    Turned off after you kept slamming the box down for no reason. Grow up

  • @YwainMr247
    @YwainMr247 Před 5 lety +3

    A complete waist of time, I thought it was a step by step installation, take this video down, Please

    • @MitchDrescher
      @MitchDrescher  Před 4 lety +6

      Upon careful consideration, I've decided to completely ignore you

    • @vanessaeden8174
      @vanessaeden8174 Před 3 lety +2

      @MrF This video is a waste of time for you as you should be viewing How to spell videos 🤣

  • @elaineburkinshaw3762
    @elaineburkinshaw3762 Před 2 lety

    Does it work with dab stations?