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Title: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 21 July 2009, 20:01

/begin rant

Been looking for a stubby aerial that DOESN'T affect reception on my MKIV.

Found this Sharan Style Stubby from parts4euro.com:

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?cPath=1_51_266&products_id=8

It's NAFF :(  :angry: :angry: :angry:

Been around my area and whenever I'm stood, it seems to be ok, completely rubbish when I'm moving though!

I expected it to be a bit better than the one I've got from halfords considering the price :(

I'll go towards the city tomorrow once I've got my other 2 new tyres and see if it's any better - anyone recommend a DECENT stubby aerial? :(

/end rant.


EDIT: Looks awesome though ;)

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: GOLF_STU on 21 July 2009, 20:02

i just got one of the alloy stubby aerials and have no problem with it  :smiley:

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 21 July 2009, 20:05

I did have a cheap alloy one off ebay which was just as naff (probably because it was off ebay)

The thing is, I want one that's black. The one I got off ebay WAS black until the paint just stripped off it. humph.

I might consider the mazda? one that northeast has..

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: Rhyso on 21 July 2009, 20:07

Enfig 2000 FTW

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_0724.jpg)

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 21 July 2009, 20:08

Is that thing like 10cm? (Think I read that from another of your posts)

Hows the reception?

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: Rhyso on 21 July 2009, 20:10

reception is good - even works in the depths of the Welsh Valleys  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: jonnyb on 21 July 2009, 20:15

Awwww are you missing Galaxy? :P

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: T_J_G on 21 July 2009, 20:17

I have one of the Mazda ones and no probs with my reception.

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 21 July 2009, 20:23

Shut it bellman.

Ok cool I'll have a look into either of em cheers

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: jonnyb on 21 July 2009, 20:25

You may aswell go on their website download the tracklist and just stick it on repeat.  Ive heard thats all Galaxy DJ's do :P

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: alex160 on 21 July 2009, 21:47

its not galaxy anymore, its Vibe lol. Could be worse, could be that excuse of a radio station Heart  :angry:

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: boneybradley on 21 July 2009, 21:52

I'm not sure with the mk4's but most "decent" vw's have an amplified aerial which doesnt get affected by a stubby, It could be worth having a look and see if its working or fit an after market booster

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 21 July 2009, 22:22

What are these aerials I see in peoples windscreens?

I'm trying to find one that can be used to amplify my signal..

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 23 July 2009, 12:31

aha :D Sorted!

Went to halfords to have a look around, spotted this windscreen amplified aerial, £15.

Yes Please.

Got home, took my time fitting it so that there are no wires showing and it's not too intrusive, passengers portion of window.

Done! Reception is amazing where ever I go and I still get the look of the stubby aerial :D

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: efunc on 23 July 2009, 13:24

got a picture of this?

Title: Re: WELL ANNOYED - stubby sucks :(
Post by: warnesey333 on 23 July 2009, 13:41

will get one once I've finished the car :)