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Offline C3PO

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Aftermarket DAB ariel
« on: 23 January 2011, 08:23 »
Has anyone either looked into or actually installed an after market DAB ariel? had the headunit replaced under warrenty, and now have the DAB one, but was advised would not work with shark fin ariel unless and another cable run through? advice please?
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Offline Jimble

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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #1 on: 23 January 2011, 10:32 »
I didn't think the DAB used the shark fin? :huh: thought the shark fin was only for nav or bluetooth.
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Offline ajmoir36

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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #2 on: 23 January 2011, 10:49 »
I have the RCD510 and DAB no shark fin.  Must use the rear window somehow.
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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #3 on: 23 January 2011, 11:51 »
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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #4 on: 23 January 2011, 11:55 »
That website's mega snoopy - a wealth of information :-)

Offline flc1962

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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #5 on: 23 January 2011, 16:05 »
I have the RCD510 and DAB no shark fin.  Must use the rear window somehow.

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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #6 on: 24 January 2011, 19:08 »
That website's mega snoopy - a wealth of information :-)
Is that the first time you've seen that site Doc? Its been in my favorites for over 12 months. Yes there are loads of trick and tips on there.  :wink:
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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #7 on: 24 January 2011, 19:34 »
No mate, just saying how good it is :-)

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Re: Aftermarket DAB ariel
« Reply #8 on: 24 January 2011, 21:24 »
Fab, thanks will now find out how much and get that installed. Agree about the website, superb. :smiley:
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2018 Audi S5 Sportback, pano roof, LED Headlights  B&O sound system - gone

Current 2020 Golf GTI TCR, pure grey, pano roof , 90% tints and Akrapovic exhaust.