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Shark Fin for Gen 1

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by popimp, Apr 25, 2009.

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    I asked in another thread but didn't get an answer. Is the Shark Fin Antenna available for the classic Prius?
     
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    Thanks for the link. I looked at the site and unfortunately they only make them for 2004 and up. I'm wondering if anyone has put one on from an 04?
     
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    I have wondered about the Shark Fin's -- and any other fin antenna for
    that matter -- claimed exclusivity to certain model/make cars.

    The issue is simple: does the curvature of the base of the fin match
    the curvature of the car roof. Seems like you could find a post '04 car
    and take a quick tracing or template of the roof and compare it to
    your car.

    Because the Shark Fin is installed over the OEM antena base, it's not
    all that svelt; it's a little too fat, long, and tall
    when compared to similar units on...lets say BMW or Lexus.

    One of these other antennas might look a whole lot better. That is,
    only if the antenna mates with the antenna wiring in the car; it is an
    amplified signal.

    Sorry, I'm not one of the EE smart crowd. I just wonder about things
    like this from time to time... like when in a l-o-n-g no arrows glide. :p