Sharkfin options
 

Besides the TRD and Beatsonic, what other antenna options are there for plug and play (no modification)?

The 2015 models come with sharkins so you could replace the entire antenna assembly. Haven't been able to get a part number though as I don't think the dealers have an updated 2015 parts catalog yet.

Does anyone have good pics of the 2015 shark fin? I've tried looking it up, but I haven't found any clear shots. I want to see how it compares to the Beatsonic one.

Just look in the FRS or BRZ specific forums at the thread on 2015 models and you'll see pics that people have posted of their cars. Or just go to your local Scion/Subie dealer and look at it in person.

MY15 shark fin diagram here - the top where it saw ZN6 A,B are for original cars while the below diagram where it says ZN6 C is for the MY15 car. Part numbers are included although as you will see if you read further the part numbers may vary from country to country http://iforce.co.nz/i/4rfvhbid.5mo.png

As mentioned it replaces the whole antenna assembly so looks like you need to remove roof liner to get to bolt that holds it. As this part is the antenna assembly and amplifier it is very expensive.

Part number here in New Zealand is SU003-05515 for the shark fin and base. You will see the diagram part numbers for the base are the same so you'd need to be sure you're ordering the new version "C" rather than version "A, B".

The wiring has different part numbers from the MY14 and earlier models with three parts being SU003-02659, SU003-02661 and SU003-02658 while the MY15 shark fin has the part numbers for the three wiring sections as SU003-05230, SU003-05232 and SU003-05229

Your part numbers may vary.

Personally I have tried four shark fins being beatsonic, modellista, a cheap ebay one and the genuine TRD fin. All degrade the FM reception.

The TRD one (even though I have full TRD car) is ugly as sin. Far too big and is more an entire shark rather than just the fin! The beatsonic is nice but I think the modellista is the nicest I have tried. I am now using internet radio so don't care about reception so have the modellista one back on - it's here https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/41005
http://iforce.co.nz/i/z2nzxvm1.r1k.jpg

I have seen the 2015 fin in the flesh and it looks nice. Personally I prefer the shape of the modellista more but as it still needs to fit over the standard antenna base the MY15 one is smaller.

Pics of MY2015 fin I saw here
http://iforce.co.nz/i/i2ur3r5o.mwe.jpg

http://iforce.co.nz/i/oc3vv4y5.qnu.jpg

While we are on this topic, does anyone happen to know the part number for the BRZ sharkfin?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/<iframe src=
<iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=...D2Bm8YZSKyROdc" width="320" height="180" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Part number for the BRZ fin is 86321CA610(V2) - V2 is the color code. Unlike the beatsonic and other fins this is not a shell it is a full replacement and it actually made my SiriusXM and FM reception better over the stock R/C antenna.

Was it plug-and-play? Or did you need a new harness like mentioned above for the FR-S?

Also, what did it cost?

Any idea what part number for a DGM colored shark fin is? I tried searching for 61K instead of V2, but got nothing. I did find a couple sellers of V2 for around $140-150 though.

I hope someone else comes up with at least one more option. I have the beatsonic WRB shark fin but i swear the color is off a shade.

http://i.imgur.com/ZmPrhUm.jpghttp://imgur.com/ZmPrhUm
I may be biased but I like my Perrin shorty. :) Nice and subtle, super cheap.

Where did you order it from if you don't mind me asking?

Not sure if this is the new MY15 one or not but at least it is another option/source for you.

https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/42987

and http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/s.../item/rubr053/

Don't think that includes the Sat radio antenna though. Not an issue if you don't need sat radio, but I'd like to retain the antenna if possible.

Yeah it's going to have to be a USDM part for a direct replacement, 86321CA610 is the best thing I can think of based on the post earlier but I can't seem to find anything with that part number via Google. It especially sucks for us SWP and classic WRB owners as we're going to have to get it custom painted for an exact color match as they aren't 2015MY colors. They probably don't even come unpainted either.

Went to Subaru and they gave me this part number. 86321CA610W6, its unpainted and retails for 186.45 but I found it for cheaper online. I hope to get one soon.

If you don't mind, please keep us posted. I was hoping it would be painted, but I am interested to see some pics when you get it and to hear if it is a direct plug-and-play swap for you.

OK. . found a link for all the antenna stays. . no clue on which color each one is though.

http://www.xtremevwparts.com/?p=cata...str=86321CA610

I sent an email to ask them if they could tell me which one was DGM at least. Will post back if I get a response.

Well based on what we got so far:

86321CA610W6 - Unpainted
86321CA610V2 - Crystal Black Silica (D4S)
86321CA610B5 - ???
86321CA610E4 - ???
86321CA610EN - ???
86321CA610RL - ???
86321CA610TQ - ???

I'll see if I can match it up with any color codes and update this post.

Since MY2015 has 6 colors and there are 7 options, it makes sense for one of them to be unpainted.

Unmatched are:
WR Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Dark Gray Metallic
Lightning Red
Ice Silver Metallic

We have Modellista one C7P (Painted version) in stock.

http://nigel-jdmparts.com/toyota-86-...-sport-antenna

Found this is off the Retail Accessory Guide effective May 14, 2014 for the Australian market. Link here: http://www.subarutoowong.com.au/broc...ccessories.pdf

WU - Satin White Pearl
V2 - Crystal Black Silica
B5 - Galaxy Blue Silica
S3 - Sterling Silver Metallic
EN - Dark Gray Metallic
RL - Lightning Red
PG - WR Blue Mica
TQ - Ice Silver Metallic
E4 - WR Blue Pearl


So the updated list looks like this:


86321CA610W6 - Unpainted
86321CA610V2 - Crystal Black Silica (D4S)
86321CA610B5 - Galaxy Blue Silica
86321CA610E4 - WR Blue Pearl
86321CA610EN - Dark Gray Metallic
86321CA610RL - Lightning Red
86321CA610TQ - Ice Silver Metalli

If that's the case, W6 has to be Crystal White Pearl then. I thought Galaxy Blue Silica was discontinued? But I do trust the that the B5 paint code is in fact GBS but then it makes me wonder why there's no antenna for Satin White Pearl (WU)... Anyways, I guess the final result is:

86321CA610W6 - Crystal White Pearl (K1X)
86321CA610V2 - Crystal Black Silica (D4S)
86321CA610B5 - Galaxy Blue Silica (Now known as Galaxy Blue Pearl) (E8H)
86321CA610E4 - World Rally Blue Pearl (K7X)
86321CA610EN - Dark Gray Metallic (61K)
86321CA610RL - Lightning Red (C7P)
86321CA610TQ - Ice Silver Metallic (G1U)

EDIT: Just realized that all of the 7 colors above are available for the 2015 WRX, which leads me to believe that the color options are specific to the WRX. This is why GBS is available even on a 2015MY part versus SWP. I believe the WRX and BRZ share a common part number for the antennas, so for those who have a GBS BRZ wanting to have a factory paint matched shark fin antenna, you guys lucked out.

Modllista, TRD, Beatsonic (FDA43 or FDA9), VG Sharkfin Antenna, Sharkfin from vendor

I should have mentioned in my original post that in order to get the part number I had to take the VIN number from a Crystal White Pearl BRZ, Blue series to be exact. The parts guy told me its unpainted but it could also very well be White like you suggest.

Yes it was plug and play. Simply pull the roof liner, use a 22mm wrench and take the lock nut off, unhook the harness and pull out from the top. Then the new one goes in.


I don't know the numbers for the other colors, I just told my parts department guy that I needed one for my black brz.


I ordered directly from my Subaru parts department. I use my SiriusXM daily because FM and HD radio reception sucks where I am stationed, NO stations I like.

No worries. If you read the rest of the thread, I identified the codes already.

Modellista is the best shark fin but goddamn 260+ dollars for a fucking shark fin? jeesus >=(

These are pretty much all. One more would be TOM's.