forgot to list part number

39150-TX4-A01ZB this is basque red pearl II part number

http://www.oemacuraparts.com/parts-...cura/rdx/2013/tech-awd/6-speed-automatic/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel/antenna

 

forgot to list part number

39150-TX4-A01ZB this is basque red pearl II part number

http://www.oemacuraparts.com/parts-catalog/acura/rdx/

 

Unfortunately no Urban Titanium Metallic

 

is graphite luster metallic close enough?

maybe ride by a local acura stealer

 

here is a pic

 

one more, i need to wash it

 

Looks good! Though $170 for this mod...hmm.

 

How does the signal compare to the OEM stubby antenna with XM?

 

signal is same as before.

 

i finally got my sharkfin antenna installed.

the local dealer charged me 1 hour, $82.00. there seemed to be a lot involved, i would not recomend this for the average diy'er.

i used an acura rdx antenna, tech said wiring harness was a lil shorter than original but usable.

sharkfin will come already painted to match.

XM sharkfin retails for $103.85, wholesale acura charged me $87.00

Well considering that a CRV shark fin costs $165 on Ebay, I say you did pretty good, but there are better deals out there.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-Hond...390192?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2471feb0&vxp=mtr&_uhb=1

Looks good SeaR-V!

 

The antenna assembly from online acurapartsnow.com is less than $80

 

so are you buying one?

price is irrelevent to me now...

 

thanks rickman

 

you may be able to use the accord crossover one, if they do your color.

that is a good price.

it is a mod that doesn't break the bank

 

I will have to check the Accord, great idea!

I did some searching today, it appears the Accord shark fin is different, I think XM only, no AM/FM. Looking on the Acura parts sites again, I see that there is a Kona Coffee for the RDX in 2014. I found it for as low as $74 for OE Honda/Acura.
Looks like I found my next modification.

 

The online parts searching I've done didn't list it in 2013...hmmm

 

call them and ask

 

Txs guys. Another god damn mod i wasn't expecting.......... lol

 

If the install is manageable by the average DIYer, I'm in! They have Allabaster a silver Metallic on the RDX listings. Someone do a write up if you tackle it please.

 

seaR-V
Looks great! I'm looking at doing the same mod. I've noticed on other mods that OEM antenna has a series of rubber seals around the base, for weather sealing, that match up with indentations in the roof. Did you notice if the RDX antenna has the same rings and if they match the cr-v?

 

there should NOT be any indentations on the roof. yes the sharkfin comes with its own rubber attached. EVERYTHING bolts right up. you do not need to buy a new nut to attach.

RECOMMEND dealer to install

 

I ordered mine this week from Bernardi Acura Parts for $74.77. I'll be installing myself and share the steps required.

 

Please take pics for a step by step! Thanks.

 

+3
Looking forward to your post.
Checked my dealer today. 2.3 hours labor at $110/hr. Adios

 

Check out this article. Honda CRV's in India come with a shark fin antenna on them. Shows photos. in.news.yahoo.com/blogs/fullthrottle/first-drive-review-honda-cr-v-125729640.html

 

Got home last night after being away for a few days to find my shark fin antenna had arrived! I installed this morning and it looks great. I'll put together the proceedure with pics and post it on the Forums DIY.

 

Got home last night after being away for a few days to find my shark fin antenna had arrived! I installed this morning and it looks great. I'll put together the proceedure with pics and post it on the Forums DIY.
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Just tell us for now: Did you have to drop the headliner?

 

Looks awesome!!!! Looking forward to your write up

 

I am holding my finger on the trigger to purchase the shark fin antenna as soon as you post your tutorial. I just want to make sure I can handle it!

 

I can tell you from first hand experience, it is far more than removing the cargo light and a couple of clips. I was into mine an hour and a half when I gave up and put the interior back together. There is no way to drop the headliner without removing the entire cargo area side trim panels, the upper side trims interlock into the headliner, they have to be removed. The spare tire/cargo floor panel is removed, the sill trim, the lower and upper panels, the seat release's have to be unscrewed, the roof mounted seat belt attachment removed, I pulled the door and hatch seals to be able to hope to see some of the retaining clips. I got to the point where the two rear upper clips were released and the headliner still wasn't budging, I will not attempt it again without a service manual, there are clips for the headliner that can not be seen, wiring for the side air bags that appear to be attached to the liner, and a clip at the upper panel near the seat belt attachment that is a one time use. I was not willing to destroy the foam board headliner trying to release the clips.
The liner flexes and wrinkles the covering quite easily, there is a reason the dealer charges two hours.

 

Crap I just placed my order after seeing the DIY install. It seems like Dexter managed to get it done with just partial trim detachment on the side panel, and had access to the antenna bolt at the top after dropping the headliner clips. I wonder if he damaged/creased his headliner.