Shark Fin Antenna

TheForce · 04-01-2007, 02:03 PM

This is my install of the Shark Fin Antenna bought at the PriusChat Shop. Installation was easy and the end result looks perfect. This is what Toyota should have put on the car in the first place. I dont know how bad reception will be because I never use the radio. I always listen to my MP3 player and when I get my PC installed I will be listing to MP3s via the PC. I bought the shark fin antenna purely for the looks. I created this topic just for my reference but feel free to comment.

Conine · 04-01-2007, 02:07 PM

looks good man, i need to get one!

just_marci · 04-01-2007, 02:35 PM

I would love to read some feedback on reception strength at some point. I largely listen to CDs but throw the radio on for a change of pace. It's rather hilly around here, so I would hate to lose signal for looks.

But damn...they do look nice.

aaf709 · 04-01-2007, 04:50 PM

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I would love to read some feedback on reception strength at some point.
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You might want to take a look at http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=18702

Largely it depends on the radio frequency and signal strength. One person may say they have no problems, while someone in another area has lost their favorite station.

willha418 · 04-01-2007, 11:01 PM

I noticed a huge drop of reception with the shark fin antenna. Sometimes when I go under a bridge or overpass, it gets real distorted... oh well.. atleast it looks good

catsbox · 04-01-2007, 11:54 PM

My shark fin antenna reception is great.

Gadgetdad · 04-02-2007, 01:13 AM

Mine looks and works fine. I did notice a slight decline in reception on the weaker stations however. I'll post some pictures tomorrow

Lee

just_marci · 04-02-2007, 06:21 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Apr 1 2007, 04:50 PM) [snapback]416090[/snapback]</div>

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You might want to take a look at http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=18702

Largely it depends on the radio frequency and signal strength. One person may say they have no problems, while someone in another area has lost their favorite station.
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Yeah, that thread popped up down there under "similar topics". (Handy feature, that.) I may take a chance on one since I don't do a lot of distance driving. I think most of the stations I listen to would have a strong enough signal to overcome any degradation from the fin.

Gadgetdad · 04-03-2007, 12:04 AM

This is my Shark Fin

apriusfan · 04-08-2007, 01:04 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Apr 1 2007, 02:50 PM) [snapback]416090[/snapback]</div>

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You might want to take a look at http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=18702

Largely it depends on the radio frequency and signal strength. One person may say they have no problems, while someone in another area has lost their favorite station.
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I am wondering if maybe a compromise (between the factory whip antenna and the shark fin) might be the stub antenna such as is on the Honda S2000. Anyone with experience with a S2000 stub antenna?

04-01-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,136 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 7 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 18	This is my install of the Shark Fin Antenna bought at the PriusChat Shop. Installation was easy and the end result looks perfect. This is what Toyota should have put on the car in the first place. I dont know how bad reception will be because I never use the radio. I always listen to my MP3 player and when I get my PC installed I will be listing to MP3s via the PC. I bought the shark fin antenna purely for the looks. I created this topic just for my reference but feel free to comment. __________________ 2006 Prius Barcelona Red Package #7. Picked up 2006/01/02 *Hybridfest 2007 & 2008 Peoples Choice Award * For a list of my mods visit http://www.jaygroh.com

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04-01-2007, 02:07 PM	#2
Conine Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 70 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	looks good man, i need to get one!

04-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#3
just_marci Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 49 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I would love to read some feedback on reception strength at some point. I largely listen to CDs but throw the radio on for a change of pace. It's rather hilly around here, so I would hate to lose signal for looks. But damn...they do look nice.

04-01-2007, 11:01 PM	#5
willha418 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fountain Valley and Downtown L.A. Posts: 64 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I noticed a huge drop of reception with the shark fin antenna. Sometimes when I go under a bridge or overpass, it gets real distorted... oh well.. atleast it looks good

04-01-2007, 11:54 PM	#6
catsbox Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 251 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My shark fin antenna reception is great.

04-02-2007, 01:13 AM	#7
Gadgetdad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 300 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Mine looks and works fine. I did notice a slight decline in reception on the weaker stations however. I'll post some pictures tomorrow Lee

04-03-2007, 12:04 AM	#9
Gadgetdad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 300 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	This is my Shark Fin