TRD Sharkfin Install and review
 

I opted for another round of cosmetic upgrade for the 86. Being the TRD fanboy that I am, I ordered the TRD Sharkfin antenna. The actual part can be ordered pre painted in black, white, and red factory colors which accurately matches the cars paint. It's a plug and play affair.

The part comes with the Sharkfin, instructions in Japanese, a screw and washer, a template, and a surface cleaner. Pretty much everything you need to install it. The only tool needed was a Phillips head screwdriver and some tape to hold the template.

The only niggle I encountered was that the Philippine 86 model has a slightly different antenna than the JDM one. The JDM has the folding type with a smaller base, while the PDM has a slightly bigger base and has a stationary antenna. This posed a problem with the template but I just winged it and it turned out straight anyway.

The antenna has a wire that connects to the base and is tapped by the supplied screw. After screwing the wire to the base, the Sharkfin is secured by peeling the double sided adhesive.

Overall, the Sharkfin ties in all of the TRD accessories, namely the fender fin and the canards. It works well with the TRD body kit also, blending well with the design. Another great product from TRD!

Wow I really like that shark fin compared to anything else out there. It flows much better with the car

Nice. How is the reception? I have the Beatsonic one which I love the look of but it has cut my radio reception in half for some reason :/

That's weird. I have a Beatsonic antenna too and I've never had that problem. Have you contacted Beatsonic about this? You may have received a faulty one.

My beatsonic has not so great reception too.

I don't like the TRD fender vents, but the TRD sharkfin works really well with them. :w00t:

best looking sharkfin so far. I never liked the beat sonic ones. I wonder if this will fit the BRZ antenna? Our nav makes it a little bigger I think..

may i ask where you bought it from? this is definitely the best shark fin around, and your car looks awesome too

I second this. I want it.

I'll be the first... :barf:
It really does look like a big fish now. (no offense, just not me)

Reception is still the same. No problems here.

I got it from Japan, area86.

None taken! It looks like a big catfish! Haha!

It's just lurking at the bottom...waiting for prey to carelessly swim by. :bellyroll: I'm glad you like it. :thumbup:

Damn that's nice! Best looking shark fin out there :thumbsup: