Antenna

**tiguan_hunting** · 23-06-2009, 05:05 PM

Hi all,

Has anyone replaced the stock standard antenna on the Tig? I believe if you have RCD310 and RCD510 the antenna is the same i.e. a very long one. But with the RNS510 you get the antenna that looks a little bit like a shark fin. The existing antenna is too long for my liking and I fear that I might snap it off one day when I use my cross bars to carry stuff on the roof.

I asked Volkswagen and the only other option I have is the shark fin one that is being used when you have the RNS510. But they aren't sure whether it would work with the RCD310. Alternatively is to look for an after-market one. Has anyone replaced their antenna before?

Thanks

**Pullstarter** · 23-06-2009, 06:21 PM

I got the Sharan replica antenna for mine as the stock one was hitting the rolladoor, you can get em here, good service and free shipping on this item too

Screws straight in no mods required.

http://www.dubaddiction.com.au/index...products_id=21

**tiguan_hunting** · 23-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Pullstarter

I got the Sharan replica antenna for mine as the stock one was hitting the rolladoor, you can get em here, good service and free shipping on this item too

Screws straight in no mods required.

http://www.dubaddiction.com.au/index...products_id=21

Thanks Pullstarter. I saw this but I wasn't sure whether it would fit the Tigga as it looked it was for the Golf.
How do you fine the reception? Any problems?

**Pullstarter** · 24-06-2009, 07:02 PM

No difference in reception to the stock one that i've noticed. Maybe middle of nowhere would be different but I usually listen to CDs on a trip anyway

**Pullstarter** · 24-06-2009, 07:03 PM

Pic of antenna installed

**Dilusi** · 24-06-2009, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Pullstarter

Pic of antenna installed

That is great. Thanks for the link and photo. This will save grief in some of my local car parks.

**DJY** · 24-06-2009, 08:10 PM

I want a shark fin on mine!

Can anyone confirm if you get the RNS510 installed at a dealer that they will put a shark fin on it as well?

(I currently have the RCD510)

**tiguan_hunting** · 24-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by DJY

I want a shark fin on mine!

Can anyone confirm if you get the RNS510 installed at a dealer that they will put a shark fin on it as well?

(I currently have the RCD510)

The shark fin costs about $250 but I think you need to have the shark fin installed anyway if you upgrade to the RNS510 but I might be wrong. Give your local dealer a call. Ask for spare parts/service.

**sama13** · 25-06-2009, 06:27 AM

I got this one as it's pretty neat, I haven't loss any reception and as Pullstarter when I'm on the highway I'm normally on CD or IPOD

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...tml?imgID=3482