Shark Fin Antenna

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Apr 27 2007, 10:27 PM) [snapback]431490[/snapback]</div>

Thanks everyone. I totally overlooked the "dummy" part of it. Looks like I'll get the one from PriusChat accessory shop, since I'm looking for something functional and also aesthetically pleasing.

 

I can state that reception with the sharkfin I think decreased alot from the stock antenna. I lose a station in my local area which I could get anywhere with the old antenna, I do live in Eastern PA so there are some hills-mtns, I will most likely take mine off and resell it, not happy with it.

Good luck.

 

Mine has been on for about a week now. I live in the hills of western New York and from reading the forum posts I did expect signal loss due to my location. Surprisingly, all my US signals are fine, the two I listen to from Toronto are intermitently scratchy but clear up a mile from my home. I love it - it looks great and is no hassle at the car wash.

 

Here is pic of mine...

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P.S.
I noticed a big drop in reception. I now only receive the most powerful/largest FM stations in my immediate area. No Big Loss Though... I LOVE MY SIRIUS!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ari @ Apr 9 2007, 10:45 AM) [snapback]420283[/snapback]</div>

I'm using one. I replaced the prius OE antenna with a 2003 S2000 antenna. Fit like a glove.

 

Thanks for everyone's feedback on the sharkfin. I decided to make the change, and here are my results:

whip antenna: all stations came in OK
nothing: one distant station and one local station had trouble (live near a mountain)
sharkfin: one distant station still has trouble, but the local station comes in fine now.

I've not seen this before, so here are pictures of the sharkfin before it was installed.

The coiled black wire allows the little ring at the end to be attached with the included screw to the base of the antenna.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(joedornan @ Jun 14 2007, 08:40 AM) [snapback]461579[/snapback]</div>

I hope you pull over before you install it....

 

Looks great & love your license plate! hahah

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae Vynn @ Jun 14 2007, 11:43 AM) [snapback]461587[/snapback]</div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(h2photo @ Jun 14 2007, 01:40 PM) [snapback]461709[/snapback]</div>

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Since getting my Prius I have fallen in love with antenna balls, so can't imagine why anyone would want the shark fin antenna!

Had my democrat donkey on during our primary, now on the standard issue yin/yang ball.

 

I love my 'fin. Don't leave home without it!

Seriously, it outperforms the std whip antennas on both of my Subaroos, at least in my neighborhood. Your mileage and reception may vary!

 

Can you add a shark fin antenna to a classic prius?

 

There's a place for "Jack"
That's with a Prius whip antenna, inserted into his mounting hole and cruising down the Freeway!!!
Be proud Jack, we support you!!
Nice Balls!!!

 

My shark fin out performs the standard antenna on my work Holden Commodore. I took both cars down the same road on consecutive days and the Prius radio pulled FM stations for longer than the Commodore did. Weather conditions at ground level and level of cloud cover were identical.

 

that looks great! I have a white 2008 with tinted windows! Does this void the warranty at all? Is it diffiicult to install? Thanks!

 

It voids any part of the warranty related to the radio but they have to prove it was caused by the antenna to deny your claim. In the rare possibility this actually affects you, you can always remove the Shark fin and replace it with the OEM.

 

Your shark fin looks extremely good, but, hey, that blooming forsythia bush in back of your car looks absolutely FABULOUS!


:first: for your beautiful plant
and your shark fin

 

Whoah for a minute there I thought it was a BMW 7 series with that sexy fin on there LOL. You go with your pimped out prius!