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  1. RobertQ

    RobertQ Junior Member

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    Bare with me please...

    1) Does any one have any experience replacing the antenna on a 2008 (or any year-I don't like the present style) Prius with a shark finn antenna?

    2 Has anyone used "5 Star Shine" instead of wax on the car? It is supposed to last 5 years, and for what it costs, it should>

    3) What is the sensor located on the passenger side of the dash for? It appears as a little box stuck on the dash with a wire going into the dash.

    4) What is the device under the passenger front seat?

    5) Regarding the PSD, does the planet carrier slide in and out of the ring gear on command, or are they stationary?

    6) Where can I find out what "package" my Prius is? I looked, could find nothing, and made an educated guess when I registered.
     
    #1 RobertQ, Jan 31, 2008
  2. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Yes. It gives poorer reception (usually) than the stock antenna.


    Probably the amplifier for the sound system.

    Stationary.

    Package five should have voice activated navigation, backup camera, HID headlamps, but not leather seats.
     
    #2 Doc Willie, Jan 31, 2008
  3. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    The box with wire on the passenger side dash is probably your satellite radio receiver.
     
    #3 Rae Vynn, Jan 31, 2008
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The planet carrier does not slide in and out, but it is not stationary either. It spins with the internal combustion engine. MG1 attaches to the sun gear, the planet carrier is connected to the ICE, and the ring gear is attached to MG2 and the drive train.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Jan 31, 2008
  5. RobertQ

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    Thanks one and all! I got 5/6 questions answered. Anyone know about the 5-Star Shine?
     
    #5 RobertQ, Feb 1, 2008
  6. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Ask this question on the forums at autopia.org. These guy are seriously into detailing, and will have at least one strong opinion, probably more.
     
    #6 Doc Willie, Feb 1, 2008
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    Ichabod Artist In Residence

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    I'd question any product that claims to last 5 years. Personally, I picked up some Zaino products on the recommendation of other PC'ers and I'm pretty happy with them. A search should turn of lots of opinions and lots of pictures of people's shiny cars :)
     
    #7 Ichabod, Feb 1, 2008
  8. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Well, that's one way to get people's attention. :p
     
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  9. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    The answer is here.
     
    #9 Doc Willie, Feb 1, 2008
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