Anyone have a functional Shark Fin Antenna?

narf · 02-12-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by koa@Feb 12 2006, 03:29 PM
They say better reception than a stubby which isn't as good as the OEM. Nothing in their feedback about reception. Also I wonder about condensation forming and being trapped underneath. Shipping also seems rather expensive. I like the looks though.

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Yup, I'd give you 10 to 1 odds that the reception is seriously worse than the stock antenna. In the RF world, size does matter, especially in the AM radio band.

darelldd · 02-12-2006, 07:10 PM

Evan! You sound like you're in my position exactly! Ug. And I'm buying all kinds of crap before the car even arrives...

Ok so this antenna just looks fantastic. I love how it mounts and all. But beyond looks, the only REAL reason I'm doing this is so it stays out of the way of my roof racks. If the reception is at least reasonable, I'm all for it, and am CERTAINLY in for a group-buy!

Standing by!

darwin100 · 02-12-2006, 09:25 PM

I would be interested in group purchase...
darwin100@comcast.net
thanks...
looks cool!

darelldd · 02-12-2006, 10:42 PM

Arthur at Visial Garage responded to me in about 20 minutes to say that these fit the Prius perfectly, and all I need to supply was the paint code.

Danny... any response from them, or should I just order on my own? (I suppose I should wait until I own a Prius since I'm not 100% sure what color it will be!)

**efusco** · 02-12-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by darelldd@Feb 12 2006, 09:42 PM
Arthur at Visial Garage responded to me in about 20 minutes to say that these fit the Prius perfectly, and all I need to supply was the paint code.

Danny... any response from them, or should I just order on my own? (I suppose I should wait until I own a Prius since I'm not 100% sure what color it will be!)

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Darell,
Wait a bit, the negotiation period takes a while, based on prior group buys, but is usually well worth it.

darelldd · 02-14-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by efusco@Feb 12 2006, 08:01 PM
Darell,
Wait a bit, the negotiation period takes a while, based on prior group buys, but is usually well worth it.

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Standing by! (Easier for me, since I have no car yet)

ScottY · 02-14-2006, 03:56 PM

Wow... they look pretty good.

I will get one too if group buy price is less than $40. Then I don't have to take off the OEM antenna everytime I go to the car wash.

mehrenst · 02-14-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by efusco@Feb 10 2006, 09:12 PM
She's never actually said the words, but I know "the look"! I buy the $325 CAN-View to help me save $5 in gas over the next year.... That oughta show you I didn't buy my Prius to save money....I bought it to save gas.

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The difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys.

mehrenst · 02-14-2006, 07:03 PM

The one from Sigma looks very interesting. It looks like the antenna is amplified since there appears to be a need for 12V power. The key question woul dbe, "Is it worth the hastle if there is no improvement in reception?" And I'd sure like to know how much a job it would be to install it and not destroy the headliner.

**Danny** · 02-15-2006, 12:04 PM

Finalizing a few details with the folks at Visual Garage and then we should be good to go!

I'll let you know as soon as the final details are finalized.

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02-12-2006, 07:10 PM	#12
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,413 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 19 Thanked 65 Times in 48 Posts Friends: 13	Evan! You sound like you're in my position exactly! Ug. And I'm buying all kinds of crap before the car even arrives... Ok so this antenna just looks fantastic. I love how it mounts and all. But beyond looks, the only REAL reason I'm doing this is so it stays out of the way of my roof racks. If the reception is at least reasonable, I'm all for it, and am CERTAINLY in for a group-buy! Standing by!

02-12-2006, 09:25 PM	#13
darwin100 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 131 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I would be interested in group purchase... darwin100@comcast.net thanks... looks cool!

02-12-2006, 10:42 PM	#14
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,413 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 19 Thanked 65 Times in 48 Posts Friends: 13	Arthur at Visial Garage responded to me in about 20 minutes to say that these fit the Prius perfectly, and all I need to supply was the paint code. Danny... any response from them, or should I just order on my own? (I suppose I should wait until I own a Prius since I'm not 100% sure what color it will be!)

02-14-2006, 03:56 PM	#17
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,249 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 1	Wow... they look pretty good. I will get one too if group buy price is less than $40. Then I don't have to take off the OEM antenna everytime I go to the car wash.

02-14-2006, 07:03 PM	#19
mehrenst Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 412 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The one from Sigma looks very interesting. It looks like the antenna is amplified since there appears to be a need for 12V power. The key question woul dbe, "Is it worth the hastle if there is no improvement in reception?" And I'd sure like to know how much a job it would be to install it and not destroy the headliner.