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New Beat Sonic shark fin antenna is BETTER than OEM

Discussion in 'Prius v Audio and Electronics' started by Eric "v", Dec 16, 2014.

  1. Eric "v"

    Eric "v" Member

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    I live in Henderson, Neveada (S. suburb of 'Vegas) and we have mountains that affect FM reception.

    After I installed a Beat Sonic shark fin antenna I actually got better reception in normally marginal areas.
    A car audio installer friend said it may be due to the longer, coiled antenna inside the shark fin.

    Also the Clear Sky color matched my car perfectly. One of the best mods I have - and I have a lot.
     
    #1 Eric "v", Dec 16, 2014
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    Pictures of your mods. ...
     
    #2 Xterra72, Dec 16, 2014
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    #3 CrazyLee, Dec 24, 2014
  4. bigwoodman

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    Mine just suddenly stop (no signal at all) after a year installed it. Any suggestion? Thx,
     
    #4 bigwoodman, Sep 17, 2015
  5. E46Prius

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    I installed a $7 painted one from eBay. Works and looks fine. It had to be modified and it barely fit. I'm talking fractions of a millimeter snug fit. I"m happy I saved money!
    and yes it has a screw attachment you screw to the antenna base that connects to some chip inside the housing via a wire. The receiption was there but noticably weaker. but i don't listen to FM. And even then, most of the stations I would listen to anyway come out clear. Just some are staticy some of the time. I'll remedy this by coiling some wire around something and modifying it further. I'll post a pic today.
     
    #5 E46Prius, Sep 21, 2015
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    Just back on the next day without touch. Maybe a loose screw but hate to open the double side tape (don't have replacement). Thx,
     
    #6 bigwoodman, Sep 22, 2015
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