Prius Accessories and Hybrid Car Parts

Get A Sleeker Appearance With A Shark Fin Antenna

August 20, 2011

On a lot of the newer Japanese models, especially hybrids like the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight, one of the first things that catches your eye is the outlandishly long antenna. It is intended to give a more European look to the cars, but fails to interest most American buyers. The best way to fix the antenna debacle is to install a shark fin antenna.

 

You do not need mechanical aptitude or a large assortment of tools to install a shark fin antenna. Your old antenna should screw right off as one piece. The most important thing to remember is to use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner/3M Prep Solvent 70 or Dawn liquid dish soap to remove all of the wax from the area where you are going to install the shark fin. If you leave wax, the antenna will come loose in a matter of days. Once the area is clean, all you have to do is align your new fin correctly and stick it to your car with the adhesive gasket provided.

People think of modifying their cars all the time. Replacing the horse whip antenna with a shark fin antenna should be part of any modification process to complete the new, sleeker stance of your car.

Filed under: hybrid cars

Tags: Honda Insight, shark fin antenna, Toyota prius