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05-13-2013, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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SCION FR-S antenna, 2" stubby or the shark fin
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Any of you leasing your frs? Anyone usingn5)3 shark fin antennas? If so, how's the reception and how does it look authentic or generic? Post pics! |
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I'm leasing and have a shark fin. Reception is fine, although I use my iphone most of the time. Can't compare stock to this piece because I replaced it the day I got the car. Looks like it could have come from the factory that way...a little wider than you might see on a 100% OEM unit, but only because it has to surround the stock base. None of the pictures I have show it very well, though...you can kind of see it in my signature picture
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I've got the BeatSonic one - it was my first mod and it was on the car a month after I got it. Reception is fine with it, and it looks good on the car.
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I think the stubby takes away from the look of the car --
I think if you want to use it for aesthetics then I'd go with a sharkfin to keep the feel of it. Though I do like the "corolla" antenna (which is just a little nub), but that's almost impossible to install for me =/ |
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I got the 2" Jr. Stubby off amazon, I like it. At first I really wanted the shark fin but... For 100+ dollars the money can really go some place else. No problems with signal... But I rarely use it mostly Bluetooth my phone... Also everyone and their momma's momma has sharkfin... It's nice to be different
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I have the Perrin 2" antenna, and you hardly notice it's there. It looks a lot better than I was expecting, and so far it works just as well as stock. I really wish we could have a smooth roof with a hidden antenna. |
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I just kept my RC car antenna. Don't they come with shark fins now from the factory?
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If you really wanted to be cool and original you could get the beatsonic blade.
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Being original on this car will be keeping it OEM, especially in a few years. |
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Reception-wise, I have not seen any noticeable difference. It's all for cosmetic look. I've checked out a FRS with a perrin and a new 2015 FRS w/ sharkfin. No difference in sound.
I prefer shark fin because no matter what, it offers for a 'cleaner' look. Also, for me I cover my car everyday with a 'car cover,' so having to install and uninstall the stock antenna can become annoying. p.s. I have stock because I like the oem one, personally...but...I wish it would have come with sharkfin.
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