Shorter aerial fitted

[Tran59]

My stock roof aerial kept on clanging against various height-restriction barriers, so I swapped it for a stubby rubber one about half the height.

Having had bad experiences in the past with cheapo aerials bought on eBay which turned out to be just a piece of plastic with no metal inside at all, I borrowed the stubby from my VW Up. It fitted perfectly and reception was identical to the Ford 'whip', so I bought another from my VW dealer (£20).

No more clanging

Sorry for the crappy photo. It was taken through a window with my iPhone on full 'zoom', as it was chucking it down outside.

[Treespotter]

Great. I was considering the same but didn't know wat to change it for.

[Tran59]

Great. I was considering the same but didn't know wat to change it for.

Stubby aerials available online are pretty hit and miss. The VW Up one is expensive, but very good quality - feels nice and rubbery/bendy.

[BNObournemouth]

Are these aftermarket ones suitable for DAB radios do you know? :/

[Dazgast280]

Looks miles better than standard. I'm getting one

[Tran59]

Are these aftermarket ones suitable for DAB radios do you know? :/

We don't have DAB in France, so I can't be sure, but I don't see why not.

[Marcob]

Great. I was considering the same but didn't know wat to change it for.

Stubby aerials available online are pretty hit and miss. The VW Up one is expensive, but very good quality - feels nice and rubbery/bendy.

You're sure that was an aerial you had in your hand........

[Custom155]

Hi,
Does anyone know a VW part number for this stubby aerial? and what vehicles it has been used on?
Many thanks, James.

[Tran59]

Hi,
Does anyone know a VW part number for this stubby aerial? and what vehicles it has been used on?
Many thanks, James.

Can't remember the part n°, but just ask for one that fits the VW Up or latest Polo, they're all the same.

[ravin beef]

For those that want one..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Stubby- ... 3ce8c0d196

[Custom155]

Thanks guys.

All the best, James

[TallPaul]

For those that want one..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Stubby- ... 3ce8c0d196

I fitted one of these yesterday and no noticeable difference in radio reception!

[Custom155]

Hi,
Can I just check if yours has DAB TallPaul? Curious to see if it will make a difference.

Cheers.
James.

[ravin beef]

Hi James, I have DAB and it's just as good.

Cheers, Steve

[TallPaul]

Hi,
Can I just check if yours has DAB TallPaul? Curious to see if it will make a difference.

Cheers.
James.

No DAB on mine!