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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Thumbs up BeatSonic Sharkfin Antenna Install

Hey everyone,

Way back when the CT first came out, I decided to go with one of the only sharkfins available for the CT200h, which was by Visual Garage.

However, I didn't really like the shape of the sharkfin antenna by VG, it looked more like a bubbly dolphin tail or something.

BeatSonic USA has been making sharkfin antennas for the Prius and other vehicles. I got a chance to test fit a sharkfin on my CT and it looks and works GREAT!

This is a good option for those of you who were complaining earlier about how the VG sharkfin didn't look aggressive enough or didn't look enough like a sharkfin antenna.

One of the awesome and most helpful things BeatSonic provides with their sharkfins is a handy paper guide that allows you to line up the sharkfin without having to tape it down blindly or eyeball it. Made it MUCH easier to install the second time around!

The color I chose was Toyota's standard Black. I chose a contrasting color because the black looks good against the white and I like how it ties in the black tinted windows, the black accents at the base of the sideview mirrors, and the wheels. It just brings everything together.

BTW, AM/FM reception is unaffected for me, if not clearer.










Special thanks to BeatSonic! Please hit them up if you want to get one of your own for your CT! They are in the process, if I'm not mistaken, of providing more colors that will match the CT's paint colors.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Nice. How about a zoomed out photo of the car w/ it by itself?
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Yeah do you have any more pics of it mounted on the car?
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Good to know... probably the first mod I'd do on that car.
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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Pictures courtesy of Beat-Sonic.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Looks good. Beat-Sonic photo angles = bad! Both pics have the fin lined up with the dark tinted windows or car trim right behind it in the photo!..what are the chances?
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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that is a much better shape. i agree w/ you on the visual garage fin. i was surprised it was so large when i received it and very rounded and bubbly. i still put it on the CT but sometimes it bugs me
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Nice concave rims! What are the rims and tires size?
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Francis
Nice concave rims! What are the rims and tires size?
Thanks!

Rennen Monolicht Forged m8 concaves. 19x8.5. i forget the offsets. Tires are 225/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Matt, does the sharkfin antenna installed by covering over the existing antenna base? Is it installed with only double sided 3M tape?
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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looks great...

I ordered a JDM stubby antenna for now...

even though the stock one is pretty short, I wanted shorter...

I might eventually go SHARKFIN!
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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For anyone interested in the 077 Starfire Pearl Color, please see here for possibility of production in that color: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...ml#post6880314
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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How is the radio quality compared to the stock antenna?
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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hdave, are you referring to the Beatsonic antenna? The Beatsonic antenna's radio quality is equivalent to stock radio quality. I've noticed no degradation in signal quality!
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