Several questions from a new owner

RobertQ · 01-31-2008, 08:44 PM

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.

Doc Willie · 01-31-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertQ

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?

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

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

Probably the amplifier for the sound system.

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

Stationary.

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6) Where can I find out what "package" my Prius is? I looked, could find nothing, and made an educated guess when I registered.

Package five should have voice activated navigation, backup camera, HID headlamps, but not leather seats.

Rae Vynn · 01-31-2008, 10:48 PM

The box with wire on the passenger side dash is probably your satellite radio receiver.

qbee42 · 01-31-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertQ

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

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

RobertQ · 02-01-2008, 08:32 AM

Thanks one and all! I got 5/6 questions answered. Anyone know about the 5-Star Shine?

Doc Willie · 02-01-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertQ

Thanks one and all! I got 5/6 questions answered. Anyone know about the 5-Star Shine?

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.

Ichabod · 02-01-2008, 08:41 AM

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

hyo silver · 02-01-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertQ

Bare with me please...

Well, that's one way to get people's attention.

Doc Willie · 02-01-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertQ

Thanks one and all! I got 5/6 questions answered. Anyone know about the 5-Star Shine?

The answer is here.

01-31-2008, 08:44 PM	#1
RobertQ Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, MS 39110 Posts: 13 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Several questions from a new owner 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.

01-31-2008, 10:48 PM	#3
Rae Vynn Tree-hugging Vegan Witch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grays Harbor, WA, USA Posts: 3,805 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 137 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Friends: 64	Re: Several questions from a new owner The box with wire on the passenger side dash is probably your satellite radio receiver.

02-01-2008, 08:32 AM	#5
RobertQ Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, MS 39110 Posts: 13 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Several questions from a new owner Thanks one and all! I got 5/6 questions answered. Anyone know about the 5-Star Shine?

02-01-2008, 08:41 AM	#7
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,790 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 7	Re: Several questions from a new owner 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

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