Shark fin on Job 2 cars?

[C0bra99]

Just heard that on Job 2 cars the Shark Fin is standard? Disappointed is all I can say.

Just saw one of the first ones here and it has it.

 

[Snoopy49]

That is the new standard.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Copied from the Camaro ?
The hockey puck was less of a focal point !!

 

[98 svt]

Just heard that on Job 2 cars the Shark Fin is standard? Disappointed is all I can say.

Just saw one of the first ones here and it has it.View attachment 1627049

Looks better that the backup cam on the C8.

 

[Snoopy49]

From what I understand, Ford replaced the low profile antenna with the shark fin because of complaints due to poor reception. The new shark fin antenna has higher gain (it's able to receive weaker signals).

 

[Tob]

Looks great!

 

[CobraBob]

I think it looks fine. I have one on my Genesis G-70. I prefer a shark fin over smaller, less noticeable antennas if the reception is superior.

 

[98 svt]

I haven't used AM/FM since 2013

 

[Snoopy49]

I haven't used AM/FM since 2013

I was told that it is for Satallite/GPS reception. The AM-FM antenna is suppose to be in the rear window. I think it may be the wire above the heating grid.

 

[98 svt]

I was told that it is for Satallite/GPS reception. The AM-FM antenna is suppose to be in the rear window. I think it may be the wire above the heating grid.

Even worse. I installed a radio with GPS/Satelite radio in my Fusion in 2013. The antenna is mounted in the dash, above the radio. Never had a problem. In 2020 there's no need for a GPS antenna on the roof.

 

[Snoopy49]

Even worse. I installed a radio with GPS/Satelite radio in my Fusion in 2013. The antenna is mounted in the dash, above the radio. Never had a problem. In 2020 there's no need for a GPS antenna on the roof.

It may be that the fin is satellite only. On my 2013, the satellite antenna is on the trunk lid. Stands to reason, that the Fin may only be for satellite reception.

 

[98 svt]

It may be that the fin is satellite only. On my 2013, the satellite antenna is on the trunk lid. Stands to reason, that the Fin may only be for satellite reception.

Again, its mounted in my dash. No need for it to sit on the roof.

 

[me32]

Again, its mounted in my dash. No need for it to sit on the roof.

Could be part of the design

 

[Tob]

Again, its mounted in my dash. No need for it to sit on the roof.

I'm inclined to agree. I added SYNC and NAV to replace the lame system that came on Track Pack GT350's early on (mine was a '16). The antenna for the satellite was placed on the dash under a bezel and it never faltered, even on lengthy trips (15 hrs one way) through varying altitudes and terrains.

 

[Snoopy49]

Again, its mounted in my dash. No need for it to sit on the roof.

Are you talking about the GPS or both Satellite/GPS?

 

[Snoopy49]

You guys are talking about after market equipment, not OEM.

 

[98 svt]

I'm inclined to agree. I added SYNC and NAV to replace the lame system that came on Track Pack GT350's early on (mine was a '16). The antenna for the satellite was placed on the dash under a bezel and it never faltered, even on lengthy trips (15 hrs one way) through varying altitudes and terrains.

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Are you talking about the GPS or both Satellite/GPS?

Both.

 

[98 svt]

You guys are talking about after market equipment, not OEM.

Do you think Ford themselves actually makes the radio and GPS/satellite antenna?

 

[Tob]

My hardware was all factory other than the GPS and SAT antennas.

 

[Snoopy49]

Do you think Ford themselves actually makes the radio and GPS/satellite antenna?

No, but I think they decide where to put the antenna.