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Title: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: plasticphyte on February 16, 2013, 03:30:20
Hi guys,

I'm curious to know if any of our European brethren driving the GD i30 have got shark fin antenna's on their cars? I know that the US model (Elantra GT) comes with one.

I think the shark fin looks a lot nicer on the car in comparison to the whip antenna the Australian model gets. My understanding is that this antenna is for AM/FM/GPS, so sourcing one that is Hyundai genuine with AM/FM/GPS would be ideal. So far I've only tracked down third party antenna which aren't exactly what I'm looking for.

Would appreciate any assistance that can be provided.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: eye30 on February 16, 2013, 11:00:55
Quote from: plasticphyte on February 16, 2013, 03:30:20
Hi guys,

I'm curious to know if any of our European brethren driving the GD i30 have got shark fin antenna's on their cars? I know that the US model (Elantra GT) comes with one.


I don't.

Still have the screw in stick
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 16, 2013, 11:06:59
Quote from: Aqua Blue aka eye30 on February 16, 2013, 11:00:55
Quote from: plasticphyte on February 16, 2013, 03:30:20
Hi guys,

I'm curious to know if any of our European brethren driving the GD i30 have got shark fin antenna's on their cars? I know that the US model (Elantra GT) comes with one.


I don't.

Still have the screw in stick

I'm not European but I have a screw in stick.  :neutral:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: The Gonz on February 16, 2013, 12:24:59
Quote from: db08 on February 16, 2013, 11:06:59
I'm not European but I have a screw in stick.  :neutral:
Punctuation please. That should read: screwin' stick  :rofl:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 16, 2013, 12:35:31
Quote from: Gonz on February 16, 2013, 12:24:59
Quote from: db08 on February 16, 2013, 11:06:59
I'm not European but I have a screw in stick.  :neutral:
Punctuation please. That should read: screwin' stick  :rofl:

Maybe a black flexible wand would have been a better way to put it.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on February 16, 2013, 14:06:18
you pair of idiots,I have tears running down my cheeks from laughing  :rofl: :blubber:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Hornet on March 29, 2013, 05:52:39
The reception on my i30 radio both AM and FM is poor when compared to the performance of the radio I had in my old Toyo Cruiser. Would a change of the "supplied device for radio input" (or screw mounted useless rubber ducky) improve reception? Or is the radio just a simple city receiver?
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on March 29, 2013, 12:48:30
recpetion in both our I30's is perfectly normal,we have a bigger problem with having decent transmitters in our area,doesn't matter how good the head unit reciever or arial,you can't get decent recpetion without decent transmitters,hence the reason they put CD players,USB and bluetooth in the head units,plus you get to listen to what you wish to listen too,not what the man wants you to hear
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Hornet on March 29, 2013, 23:27:48
Thanks Rick, I understand what you say but my Hy radio if far from good in remote areas when compared with the Toyo. I live in country Queensland and it is annoying when I drive a short distance from towns I loose radio reception or it is that poor I turn it off . I will explore the possibility of replacing it with a more sensitive receiver or as you say, listen to the music on a USB.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on March 29, 2013, 23:58:28
Hornet yes I'm sure they think everyone lives in the metro areas,hence they forget about us poor buggers in the rural areas,I like to listen too a couple of the Perth stations,but doesn't matter what type of head unit I have had(I had a really good high quality one in my Nissan when I had it)but once I'm about 20 K's up the Hwy towards home the reception is lost,very annoying when your listening to a particular show
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: ouri30 on March 30, 2013, 01:10:30
Compared to the ix35 radio, the i30 GD Premium unit has great reception. We had the ix35 unit replaced last week with some improvement.

We're 120km from Adelaide and have generally week reception and so far the GD has not caused any issues.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 30, 2013, 04:05:40
The reception on mine is ok around Perth but once I get about 50 or 60 kms out, it's pretty poor.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 30, 2013, 04:11:13
Quote from: ouri30 on March 30, 2013, 01:10:30
Compared to the ix35 radio, the i30 GD Premium unit has great reception. We had the ix35 unit replaced last week with some improvement.

We're 120km from Adelaide and have generally week reception and so far the GD has not caused any issues.

That's interesting, I regularly listen to 5MU in Adelaide. Not perfect, but still quite listenable. Everyone needs to understand that FM is out of the question over long distance, not the radio's fault, it is generally line of sight reception and the Earth is spherical.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 30, 2013, 04:22:17
I'm talking AM.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: ouri30 on March 30, 2013, 06:39:43
Quote from: db08 on March 30, 2013, 04:22:17
I'm talking AM.

My post was also relating to AM. I30 FD and i30 GD radios work well where we live.  The ix35 radio was useless until we had it replaced (because the clock wouldn't keep correct time) and now it is acceptable provided the tone is adjusted to get rid of static.  It's a useless piece of junk really.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Dazzler on March 30, 2013, 06:44:50
Quote from: db08 on March 30, 2013, 04:22:17
I'm talking AM.

No you're not (it was PM, 3:22 and 17 seconds precisely when you posted that!)  :foottap:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: ouri30 on March 30, 2013, 06:58:12
Quote from: Dazzler on March 30, 2013, 06:44:50
Quote from: db08 on March 30, 2013, 04:22:17
I'm talking AM.

No you're not (it was PM, 3:22 and 17 seconds precisely when you posted that!)  :foottap:

Good one   :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Analogue TV gets turned off in Adelaide on the 4th April.

What can you do with that one Dazz?
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 30, 2013, 07:00:56
So was I, 5MU is an AM satation, I just mentioned FM in passing.  :)
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Shambles on March 30, 2013, 07:08:42
Quote from: Phil. on March 30, 2013, 07:00:56
So was I, 5MU is an AM satation...
Sorry for the O/T but that reminds me of a number plate I saw when I was a biker.


(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 30, 2013, 07:12:19
 :hahaha:

Maybe this should be moved to the off topic, topic.  :rofl:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: ouri30 on March 30, 2013, 07:33:32
Quote from: Phil. on March 30, 2013, 07:12:19
:hahaha:

Maybe this should be moved to the off topic, topic.  :rofl:

I was wondering when someone would bring that up!
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on March 30, 2013, 10:57:40
Quote from: Phil. on March 30, 2013, 07:00:56
So was I, 5MU is an AM satation, I just mentioned FM in passing.  :)

Thats why yours works well Phil we only got AM Stations over here,You have the more modern and up to day Satation  :whistler:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 30, 2013, 11:10:28
5 MU     IS     an AM station, Rick.  :whistler:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on March 30, 2013, 11:24:32
Quote from: Phil. on March 30, 2013, 11:10:28
5 MU     IS     an AM station, Rick.  :whistler:

Phil I thing you missed the joke,go back and read post #17   :winker:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 30, 2013, 11:31:22
 :groan: That would be why  :(
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 30, 2013, 12:44:34
My head hurts.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on March 30, 2013, 13:06:42
Quote from: db08 on March 30, 2013, 12:44:34
My head hurts.
Your head hurts a lot lately,been to see the doctor for a checkup  :whistler:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on March 30, 2013, 13:13:26
http://youtu.be/OaTO8_KNcuo (http://youtu.be/OaTO8_KNcuo)
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 30, 2013, 13:18:31
Gee, thanks Rusty.
I think.  :undecided:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on March 30, 2013, 13:23:14
 :whistler:  :DoubleKiss:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Aussie Keith on March 31, 2013, 04:11:18
The poor am reception is most likely on account of the small antenna rather than the receiver itself. I'm guessing those with awesome am reception in older/other vehicles had telescopic whip antennas, not a feeble teeny tiny bee sting antenna like the ones fitted to the i30.

I have no experience with fractal arrays but this manufacturer claims theirs works.

http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_How_It_Works.html (http://www.visualgarage.com/Product_How_It_Works.html)
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/r/l/rlh45/journals/APS%20MAG%20Oct%201999.pdf (http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/r/l/rlh45/journals/APS%20MAG%20Oct%201999.pdf)

Further reading on the website says this:

Though the stock antenna will usually still provide better reception, through testing, we found that the VG Shark Fin Antenna performed consistently better than any stubby antenna fitted on the same car.

Reading the testimonials is seems that its not as good as the bee sting antenna either so its not going to solve long range reception issues. But it does look pretty cool!! According to those that buy them, this is the primary reason for purchase.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: mjt57 on July 04, 2013, 01:04:01
My 2011 i30 has marginal AM reception out in rural areas. I think we discussed this some time back. I'd like to know if any local suppliers (Auto Barn, Super Cheap, etc.) sell antennas that can boost a radio's reception.

(and the above link to an antenna website is "under development").

Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on July 04, 2013, 02:16:16
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/rustynutz69/Aerial_zpsa54f3f50.jpg~original)

I fitted this aerial some time back and believe it is marginally better than the original... :undecided:
Can't really comment as to it's performance with AM though as I rarely listen to it.

I got it from HERE (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120911680301?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 04, 2013, 08:25:44
It's an ongoing issue for me.
Every time I drive down to Mandurah or Pinjarra I lose reception on AM.
I wish there was an easy fix.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on July 04, 2013, 08:45:13
Quote from: db08 on July 04, 2013, 08:25:44
It's an ongoing issue for me.
Every time I drive down to Mandurah or Pinjarra I lose reception on AM.
I wish there was an easy fix.


QED...stay at home, Dave. :D
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 04, 2013, 09:38:53
Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on July 04, 2013, 08:45:13
Quote from: db08 on July 04, 2013, 08:25:44
It's an ongoing issue for me.
Every time I drive down to Mandurah or Pinjarra I lose reception on AM.
I wish there was an easy fix.


QED...stay at home, Dave. :D

 :TutTut:   :foottap:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 04, 2013, 09:47:06
I have sent an email requesting help on this matter, I'll keep everyone informed.  :exclaim:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Just Rick on July 04, 2013, 12:27:23
Quote from: db08 on July 04, 2013, 08:25:44
It's an ongoing issue for me.
Every time I drive down to Mandurah or Pinjarra I lose reception on AM.
I wish there was an easy fix.
Listen to FM like normal PPL  :rofl:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 04, 2013, 12:28:31
Quote from: Rick! on July 04, 2013, 12:27:23
Quote from: db08 on July 04, 2013, 08:25:44
It's an ongoing issue for me.
Every time I drive down to Mandurah or Pinjarra I lose reception on AM.
I wish there was an easy fix.
Listen to FM like normal PPL  :rofl:

Normal?  :undecided:  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: mjt57 on July 05, 2013, 00:37:31
Quote from: Rick! on July 04, 2013, 12:27:23
Listen to FM like normal PPL

FM? OK. This is what I have available:
ABC - boring as bat shit. OK for farmers who want to know the latest in worming for cows, or what the Carrajung Ladies Auxillary is doing for its upcoming lamington drive, perhaps.
3TR FM - Doof Doof music. OK if you're tone deaf and under 30, I s'pose. The announcers are kids who prattle on about inane and banal rubbish.

And on local AM:

1242 Gold - it used to be called 3TR. It's now focused on playing shit from the 70s. I grew up in the 60s and 70s. We all used to do what we could to drag in Melbourne's 3XY the only decent rock station. 3TR played shit music back then. And today, replaying the same crap doesn't make it any better.

ABC AM. Transmitter is about 70km from here. Just the same as what's on ABC FM. When Black Saturday took out the local ABC TX, we had to rely on the poor reception of the remaining AM station. None of the commercial broadcasters were covering the bushfires. So, for us it was difficult to get updates, orders to evac, etc.

So, with my iPhone 4S and an app called "Tune In Radio Pro", as long as I have internet coverage, which isn't too bad here on Telstra, I can listen to whatever I want. But, being able to just jump in and have the thing tuned into say 3AW, a Melbourne talk station or 3LO/774 ABC, Melbourne's main ABC radio station, would be nicer and more convenient.

As for music it's either a station in Connecticut, US called PLR or 3 MMM in Melbourne.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on July 05, 2013, 01:41:39
Quote from: mjt57 on July 05, 2013, 00:37:31
But, being able to just jump in and have the thing tuned into say 3AW, a Melbourne talk station<

But that's shit too......  :p :whistler:

Martin, I'm heading over to the Valley today so if I remember, I'll see how AM is on my different aerial.....
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: plasticphyte on July 05, 2013, 14:17:53
Wow, completely forgot I had posted this.

I ended up purchasing a glossy black version of the Visual Garage antenna (the V2 specifically).

Installing it was dead simple, it came with washers and adapter nuts to fit the threaded assembly. I had to purchase some isopropyl wipes to use after giving the area where the sticky bits ended up going. It was just a touch awkward to get the cable screwed in, but managed fine.
It also helps to use some painters masking tape to get your alignment right and practice a dry run first, as the adhesive is very strong and pretty much bonds on contact.

The unit sits well back on my Premium to allow the sunroof to slide back, and the cable has just enough stretch to fit nicely.

The reception is as good as the factory antenna, however that is Asian dependent on the transmission strength, so results will vary.
The only channels I've noticed a little bit more static hiss on when driving around, is the ABC & 4BC AM stations. The FM stations I rarely listen to sound fine.

Ultimately this was more a cosmetic change for me, as I mostly listen to music from my iPod or other non radio based source.

It also looks quite cool. I have been parked next to GD i30's and always have a smile when I see my roofline with the shark fin.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: mjt57 on July 06, 2013, 00:19:36
Quote from: rustynutz on July 05, 2013, 01:41:39

But that's shit too......  :p :whistler:
Horses for courses, I s'pose...

Quote
Martin, I'm heading over to the Valley today so if I remember, I'll see how AM is on my different aerial.....
It'll be interesting to hear how it goes. Have a good day. We'll be in Melbourne, ourselves...
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on July 06, 2013, 00:33:05
Cheers martin....
Unfortunately there was a change in plans so I didn't end up going to the Valley in my car so testing will have to wait until maybe next week...  :undecided:  :head_butt:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Hornet on July 13, 2013, 11:15:47
In a prior post I said "The reception on my i30 radio both AM and FM is poor when compared to the performance of the radio I had in my old Toyo Cruiser. Would a change of the "supplied device for radio input" (or screw mounted useless rubber ducky) improve reception? Or is the radio just a simple city receiver?

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=20622.0;topicseen (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=20622.0;topicseen)

Well the Hy Dealer checked the "Rubber Ducky" found it OK, checked the radio then sought a new radio from Hy. This is now fitted and the performance is muuuuuuuch better. So I am happy with the Dealer and HY  :happydance: :happydance:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 11:22:47
There have been enough complaints about poor reception for me to believe the unit needs a serious upgrade, to a new manufacturer IMO.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: potnodleman on July 13, 2013, 12:52:50
Quote from: plasticphyte on July 05, 2013, 14:17:53
Wow, completely forgot I had posted this.

I ended up purchasing a glossy black version of the Visual Garage antenna (the V2 specifically).

Installing it was dead simple, it came with washers and adapter nuts to fit the threaded assembly. I had to purchase some isopropyl wipes to use after giving the area where the sticky bits ended up going. It was just a touch awkward to get the cable screwed in, but managed fine.
It also helps to use some painters masking tape to get your alignment right and practice a dry run first, as the adhesive is very strong and pretty much bonds on contact.

The unit sits well back on my Premium to allow the sunroof to slide back, and the cable has just enough stretch to fit nicely.

The reception is as good as the factory antenna, however that is Asian dependent on the transmission strength, so results will vary.
The only channels I've noticed a little bit more static hiss on when driving around, is the ABC & 4BC AM stations. The FM stations I rarely listen to sound fine.

Ultimately this was more a cosmetic change for me, as I mostly listen to music from my iPod or other non radio based source.

It also looks quite cool. I have been parked next to GD i30's and always have a smile when I see my roofline with the shark fin.

would love to see some pics of the shark fin on your car as i've been toying with the idea but over here in the UK, since BMW came out with the shark fin antenna, every boy racer fitted one on and made the image of having one tacky
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 12:56:40
Quote from: potnodleman on July 13, 2013, 12:52:50
would love to see some pics of the shark fin on your car as i've been toying with the idea but over here in the UK, since BMW came out with the shark fin antenna, every boy racer fitted one on and made the image of having one tacky

Of course, that doesn't apply in Oz, to hybrid Toyota's, does it.  :whistler:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: plasticphyte on July 13, 2013, 12:59:28
Quote from: potnodleman on July 13, 2013, 12:52:50

would love to see some pics of the shark fin on your car as i've been toying with the idea ...

I will try to remember to get some pics of it to post. Got a bit of outdoor stuff to do tomorrow, so perfect timing.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on July 13, 2013, 14:37:21
Quote from: rustynutz on July 06, 2013, 00:33:05
Cheers martin....
Unfortunately there was a change in plans so I didn't end up going to the Valley in my car so testing will have to wait until maybe next week...  :undecided:  :head_butt:

Got to try the aerial and AM radio out and found it picked up 3AW OK in Traralgon...  :goodjob:
Sound quality was pretty crap though after listening to FM all the time.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 23:14:39
Unfortunately, AM radio reception varies with sun position and other weather anomalies, so 1 good reading won't prove any more than it "worked, on the day". :undecided:

Would have needed to swap the aerials over on the spot, to detect any signal variation.
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Dazzler on July 13, 2013, 23:24:27
Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 12:56:40
Quote from: potnodleman on July 13, 2013, 12:52:50
would love to see some pics of the shark fin on your car as i've been toying with the idea but over here in the UK, since BMW came out with the shark fin antenna, every boy racer fitted one on and made the image of having one tacky

Of course, that doesn't apply in Oz, to hybrid Toyota's, does it.  :whistler:

 :rofl:

Exhibit (a)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Fin2_zps68cfe95f.jpg)
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 23:31:37
 :mrgreen: :goodjob2:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: rustynutz on July 14, 2013, 02:21:05
Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 23:14:39
Unfortunately, AM radio reception varies with sun position and other weather anomalies, so 1 good reading won't prove any more than it "worked, on the day". :undecided:

Would have needed to swap the aerials over on the spot, to detect any signal variation.

Yep... :goodjob:

Was just finding out if you could actually get 3AW at all...
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: potnodleman on July 14, 2013, 03:17:17
Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 13, 2013, 12:56:40
Quote from: potnodleman on July 13, 2013, 12:52:50
would love to see some pics of the shark fin on your car as i've been toying with the idea but over here in the UK, since BMW came out with the shark fin antenna, every boy racer fitted one on and made the image of having one tacky

Of course, that doesn't apply in Oz, to hybrid Toyota's, does it.  :whistler:

lol... I suppose not many boy racers ride around in hybrid Toyota's besides the one here  :lol:
Title: Re: 2012 i30 (GD) Shark Fin antenna
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 14, 2013, 03:45:15
 :lol: :goodjob2:
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