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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by oswaldjacoby, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. oswaldjacoby

    oswaldjacoby Junior Member

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    I noticed today that I was having a hard time connecting to radio stations and discovered the black screw on antenna on my roof was missing. Looks like someone swiped it. Anyone know how to get a new one? Do I have to get it from my Toyota dealer. I have a feeling my dealer will charge a huge mark up on the part.
     
    #1 oswaldjacoby, Jun 19, 2013
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    You could just get a sharkfin antenna from here on Priuschat from the shop. It screws onto the part you have left and then fits over the existing base.

    Here's a link: PriusChat Shop : Toyota Prius Shark Fin Antenna - $82.00$78.00

    Still may be as cheap as you were hoping for but if you have to pay either way, this is a way to look different...
     
    #2 Paradox, Jun 19, 2013
  3. 32kcolors

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    Post a wanted ad in the Private Sales forum. Lots of us have the sharkfin and would be happy to unload the screw on antenna for free or at a nominal cost to cover shipping.
     
    #3 32kcolors, Jun 19, 2013
  4. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

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    I bought a short antenna on eBay for 13 bucks shipped and it works awesome even 40 miles away from the big city.

    Mike

    Mobile on my SGH-i717
     
    #4 WE0H, Jun 19, 2013
  5. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    You've got options.....

    I'd take it as an opportunity to upgrade to a shark fin. Less likely to get swiped in the future, and I think they look better.
     
    #5 The Electric Me, Jun 19, 2013
  6. spiderman

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    i upgraded tp CF and still have the old one... free + shipping
     
    #6 spiderman, Jun 19, 2013
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