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Has anyone considered or already done this swap? I want to install a SHARK FIN antenna on my G37 Convertible and get rid of the antenna with the black whip antenna.
1. Does it work?
2. Which shark fin did you use?
3. Your feedback would be much appreciated THINK I LIKE THE OEM ANTENNA FROM THE COUPE BEST, IF SOMEONE KNOWS BETTER THAT IT WONT WORK LET ME KNOW BEFORE I HIT UP EBAY THANKS IN ADVANCE
Last edited by G37TOPLESS; May 12, 2022 at 03:21 PM.
Reason: UPDATE
There is a "shark fin" antenna for the convertible, however, there are two issues with swapping antenna types.
1) the "stick" antenna is for both AM/FM and XM SAT radio, and
2) the "shark fin" is solely for XM SAT radio.
If you swap to the shark fin, you will lose AM/FM reception. The shark fin is intended to be installed with the OEM spoiler which has a separate antenna built-in for AM/FM. Not to say you couldn't find/ install a separate antenna, but how important is it to you?
Here is what you will need (if they are even available anymore). You may have to source used parts:
As for the AM/FM antenna, when time permits I will see what I can find...
There is a "shark fin" antenna for the convertible, however, there are two issues with swapping antenna types.
1) the "stick" antenna is for both AM/FM and XM SAT radio, and
2) the "shark fin" is solely for XM SAT radio.
If you swap to the shark fin, you will lose AM/FM reception. The shark fin is intended to be installed with the OEM spoiler which has a separate antenna built-in for AM/FM. Not to say you couldn't find/ install a separate antenna, but how important is it to you?
Many years back I replaced the antenna with a plastic piece I found on a car site somewhere. FM range is reduced, but XM and AM have seemed fine. Since most of my listening is Bluetooth or iPod this has been a fine solution for me. I keep the antenna in the trunk in case it's ever needed (so far so good).
