Sharkfin?

sleeka · 05-29-2009, 10:30 AM

Has anyone tried to fit a Sharkfin antenna to a 2010 yet?
It may be a tight fit with the Solar Panels.

**Danny** · 05-29-2009, 11:31 AM

I have a feeling that the folks at VisualGarage are going to have to redesign the Shark Fin. As soon as I have mine (hopefully next week), I'm going to try fitting a Shark Fin on my car.

We'll have them up in the PC Shop soon enough!

eglmainz · 05-29-2009, 11:45 AM

Danny, Can you confirm that they will have satellite antennas in them as well? And if so, will they only receive XM, or will they also get the Sirius stream?

sleeka · 06-07-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

I have a feeling that the folks at VisualGarage are going to have to redesign the Shark Fin. As soon as I have mine (hopefully next week), I'm going to try fitting a Shark Fin on my car.

We'll have them up in the PC Shop soon enough!

Hey Danny, have you had a chance to try a fin on your new Prius for fit yet?
Would be good to know if the current type fits or not.

stream · 06-07-2009, 11:46 AM

This is the first car I've owned in a while that had an actual stick antenna (as opposed to one built into a window), and the FM reception is great. I live in a hilly area, and I can now get clear reception of many stations I couldn't in previous cars.

Does the shark fin replacement antenna noticeably reduce reception?

Gadgetdad · 06-08-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stream

This is the first car I've owned in a while that had an actual stick antenna (as opposed to one built into a window), and the FM reception is great. I live in a hilly area, and I can now get clear reception of many stations I couldn't in previous cars.

Does the shark fin replacement antenna noticeably reduce reception?

The Shark Fin antenna on my '07 reduced reception by about 15% if I were to guesstimate. I never missed the reception, but it was noticeable and most likely will be the same on the '10. But the thing looks great! I'll be interested if they come out with a Blizzard Pearl one, Danny!

Lee

exbauer · 06-08-2009, 01:04 AM

The XM reception in the 2010 leaves much to be desired. It seems to drop more often than in my 2009. Hopefully the shark fin will improve the reception. But, I will not hold my breath.

lov2krz · 06-20-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadgetdad

The Shark Fin antenna on my '07 reduced reception by about 15% if I were to guesstimate. I never missed the reception, but it was noticeable and most likely will be the same on the '10. But the thing looks great! I'll be interested if they come out with a Blizzard Pearl one, Danny!

Lee

I have the 07 with the XM square antenna in the window. I need to know if I purchase the Sharkfin for it will I be able to run the XM antenna to the roof and will it fit under the Sharkfin?
Thanks.

Gadgetdad · 06-20-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lov2krz

I have the 07 with the XM square antenna in the window. I need to know if I purchase the Sharkfin for it will I be able to run the XM antenna to the roof and will it fit under the Sharkfin?
Thanks.

There seemed to be enough room on the underside of the sharkfin for my '07 for the xm antenna. I'm sure Danny will give us the possibilities when he has a sharkfin available for the '10. Do a search on previous threads re: sharkfin to find out more.

Lee

dbacksfan · 06-20-2009, 09:12 PM

Is there a possibilty that water could get trapped underneath the fin and cause paint damage? Is there a water tight seal and/or built in weep holes?

05-29-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
sleeka Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane. Australia. Posts: 233 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: V Package: I-Tech Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Sharkfin? Has anyone tried to fit a Sharkfin antenna to a 2010 yet? It may be a tight fit with the Solar Panels.

05-29-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,291 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 210 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Sharkfin? I have a feeling that the folks at VisualGarage are going to have to redesign the Shark Fin. As soon as I have mine (hopefully next week), I'm going to try fitting a Shark Fin on my car. We'll have them up in the PC Shop soon enough! __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

05-29-2009, 11:45 AM	#3
eglmainz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 672 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 173 Thanked 98 Times in 76 Posts Friends: 8	Re: Sharkfin? Danny, Can you confirm that they will have satellite antennas in them as well? And if so, will they only receive XM, or will they also get the Sirius stream?

06-07-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
stream Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 920 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 58 Thanked 188 Times in 114 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Sharkfin? This is the first car I've owned in a while that had an actual stick antenna (as opposed to one built into a window), and the FM reception is great. I live in a hilly area, and I can now get clear reception of many stations I couldn't in previous cars. Does the shark fin replacement antenna noticeably reduce reception?

06-08-2009, 01:04 AM	#7
exbauer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 448 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Sharkfin? The XM reception in the 2010 leaves much to be desired. It seems to drop more often than in my 2009. Hopefully the shark fin will improve the reception. But, I will not hold my breath.

06-20-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
dbacksfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 236 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Sharkfin? Is there a possibilty that water could get trapped underneath the fin and cause paint damage? Is there a water tight seal and/or built in weep holes?

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