Beat Sonic Shark Fin Antenna/Elbrus I05

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by kp3649, May 23, 2011.

  1. kp3649

    kp3649 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2008
    8
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    I was thinking about getting a shark fin antenna for my prius, but I'm worried that I will lose radio reception. I've seen two different brands, Beat Sonic and VG Garage, and from what I've seen the VG garage one has a lot of people complaining about large reception loses. Although I've heard only pretty good things about the Beat Sonic one. I know they both use different kinds of antennas. The VG garage one uses a straight up fractal antenna, while the beat sonic antenna is a helical coil. i was wondering if anyone had a beat sonic shark fin and what is their opinion on it.

    Also I was looking at Elbrus 15" wheels on tire rack that weight about 17.2 lbs. which is not too bad. The only thing that I was concerned with was the tire pressure monitor sensors. So I was just wondering what people do when they buy they wheel from tire rack.
     
    #1 kp3649, May 23, 2011
  2. ahmeow

    ahmeow Prius Lover

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2010
    366
    70
    0
    Location:
    North CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three

    Hi kp, I'm also looking for one and need advice or opinion of which one should buy.
    Anybody have idea?? Thanks.:mod:
     
    #2 ahmeow, May 23, 2011
  3. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2009
    4,035
    717
    5
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I went with the VG antenna, as most people do. Aesthetically, the VG antenna is a little smaller and lower profile than the Beat Sonic.

    Reception will depend on your location. If you live on the outskirts you might develop more static. I live in a medium-sized city and reception went down a little. It was very noticeable at first, but its hardly noticeable anymore and certainly nothing that discourages me from using the radio.
     
    #3 macmaster05, May 23, 2011
  4. powerjo

    powerjo Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2011
    112
    41
    0
    Location:
    Hong Kong
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    kp3649, I am using Beat Sonic Shark Fin Antenna. :)
    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-modifications/93859-kenstyle-body-kits.html

    I have just changed it since last week. I worried about the reception before changing it as well. However, I found that the reception is better than I expected and even better than the original one! I could receive FM signal in some car park basements where I could not before! (although the signal was weak)

    So, no worry! Go ahead! :rockon:
     
    #4 powerjo, May 24, 2011
  5. kp3649

    kp3649 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2008
    8
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius

    That sounds awesome I hope I'm lucky too and I don't lose reception! I went ahead and ordered the Beat Sonic antenna, Ill let everyone know how it is when it comes in.
     
    #5 kp3649, May 25, 2011
  6. kp3649

    kp3649 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2008
    8
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    When my Beat Sonic shark fin antenna comes in I will let you know how it is. A little off topic here, but where did you get the chrome door trim and how much were they?
     
    #6 kp3649, May 25, 2011
  7. kp3649

    kp3649 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2008
    8
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    So I installed the Beat Sonic shark fin...looks great and the reception isn't too bad either. Overall I am pretty impressed with it. Now I'm just waiting to get my windows tinted...

    [​IMG]
     
    #7 kp3649, Jun 23, 2011
  8. kp3649

    kp3649 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2008
    8
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    #8 kp3649, Jun 23, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads - Beat Sonic Shark
  1. Georgios

    New cyl head (beat up)

    Georgios, May 22, 2020, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,101
    TMR-JWAP
    May 23, 2020
  2. TaterTot88

    Visual Garage Shark Fin

    TaterTot88, May 16, 2020, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,137
    alftoy
    Apr 15, 2022
  3. MrSteveB

    Sub to Stock Unit? Not trying to beat a dead horse!

    MrSteveB, Jun 4, 2014, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    976
    MrSteveB
    Jun 6, 2014
  4. AtroloTenri

    Beat-Sonic AVC1 Video RCA Input Cable

    AtroloTenri, Dec 5, 2012, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,698
    AtroloTenri
    Dec 6, 2012
  5. Wiyosaya

    Sonic spark plugs???

    Wiyosaya, May 3, 2007, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    8,944
    David Eshkol
    Nov 23, 2017