[dcvh007]

I'm looking to replace my standard ariel with a shorter, chubbier one. I've heard of a couple that will fit with a slight modification [Honda S2000, Sharon, Hummer] Which is the most common and easy to get hold of? Any details of price and stockist would be mint...

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[stokeballoon]

The Civic TR aerial fits well, with no discernable degradation of signal. IT costs around ?8-10 from any Honda dealer. Dont have amy details of Part number. Have a search under CTR aerial and I am sure you will find pics.

http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40827&whichpage=1

has some small pics on the first page.

 

[MikeTDI]

?8-10 from a honda dealer?!?!?!? which one?!?!?! ive tryed 3 dealers and they wanted ?19!!!

 

[stokeballoon]

Ooops! That was the price I paid!!

 

[Jace]

I've got one from a Vauxhall VX220 fitted, looks very OEM & very similar to the VW item, but is about 4" shorter. Cost me se7en quid

 

[Richard W]

Quote: posted by Jace on 23/11/2004 10:04:40

I've got one from a Vauxhall VX220 fitted, looks very OEM & very similar to the VW item, but is about 4" shorter. Cost me se7en quid

Me too, no noticeable degradation in signal and looks OEM.

 

[tylerama]

HuDSoN has one from a lexus 4x4 fitted.. looks like the civic type r jobbie but the base is less proud and looks a little tidier.

 

[pope1]

I've heard that the Honda screw thread fits but the base is a slighty different size. If you want a Honda look that fits perfectly, have a look at www.enfig.com. No loss of signal.

 

[tylerama]

Quote: posted by pope1 on 23/11/2004 12:00:47

I've heard that the Honda screw thread fits but the base is a slighty different size. If you want a Honda look that fits perfectly, have a look at www.enfig.com. No loss of signal.

Dead right.. the base is slightly larger than the vw aerial base.. by about two mil overall, i'd say.

 

[J111ASE]

ive got one from the lexus RX 4x4.fit is much better than the civic

one,the stem is just straight and does not get wider at the base like the civic one.civic one looks ok but not quite right.lexus is not cheap though.cost just over ?20.still got part number if anyone interested?

 

[vedhead]

try a Forge Stubby about ?14

 

[kjohal]

that looks smart - does that screw straght in - where can I get one from???

 

[pope1]

Forge looks like it has the slightly wider base like the Honda one.

 

[MikeTDI]

Honda ones are nice, and i can get um if anybody requires one.

 

[vedhead]

Quote: posted by kjohal on 24/11/2004 12:08:46

that looks smart - does that screw straght in - where can I get one from???

its a direct fit so just goes in perfectly. you can get them from http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk

 

[1.4 power]

On the subject of ariels, anyone know if an m3 shark fin style ariel goes on a mk4? or an ariel from a saab? I daresay I could grab my drill and go for it, but it might be more hassle than it's worth!

 

[vedhead]

drill+car=you need balls to try it!

 

[MOB]

I've just bough one from a US ebay seller after hearing good things off a BMW forum - cost a tenner all in

I'll let you know if its any good once it arrives

http://stores.ebay.com/SHORTANTENNA

 

[TurboMatt]

does the stubby forge aerial still have the good reception or not, or will it be better getting summat else

 

[Cluke]

Quote: posted by Jace on 23/11/2004 10:04:40

I've got one from a Vauxhall VX220 fitted, looks very OEM & very similar to the VW item, but is about 4" shorter. Cost me se7en quid

Same here. I've also tried the Honda stubby but the end is a tad wider than the VW aeriel and doesn't fit flush to the base.