Cusco Short Antenna for the BRZ/FRS
 

I just installed the shorter antenna from Cusco ($38 from frsport.com). I was hoping the antenna would be shorter, but this is better than our RC antenna :)

Install was super simple, you just unscrew the existing antenna then screw in the new one! Voila!

looks great, I didn't know Cusco made antennas too.

cannot decide between shorty vs shark fin

Any idea of the carbon version is shorter or actually made of carbon?

So you went with the medium right? I believe they make like a 1 or 2 inch one as well. I went with shark fin cause I like the look.

I would go with the shark fin look too except I'm not sure how well they seal around the sides... Might just go with a shorty to be safe.

I think the carbon version is the same. Looked like fake carbon to me since the price is the same. I didn't know they went ahirter than what I have

Any differences in reception? I just bought the carbon one

As an alternative, I got a 1.5' one off of Ebay for 10 bucks. Reception is noticeably less, but not a huge problem for me as all the radio stations I listen to have a strong enough signal (And 90% of the time I use my USB or phone streaming). It was cheap, so not a big deal to switch it back. I'll post a pic over the weekend maybe. Some people say it's too short, but I think it looks great. I'm sure you can find some slightly longer antennas too.

Search for something like "1.5 short stubby Volkswagen":
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Black-Sh...ts_Accessories

Perrin makes a 2" and 4" shorty.. I have the 2" on my car....

How does the perrin hold up in terms of reception vs the stock antenna.

I also have the Perrin 2" and I've lost quite a bit of reception. So much that I might switch back to stock. I don't listen to the radio much, but when I do, I want it to be there.

lol, I guess I never noticed since I listen to ipod mostly, and it's radio is clear when I use it. I liked the SAT radio, but not worth it if I barely use it....

I've got the 2" Perrin and radio reception is fine, but then I live in an area with strong signals and flat landscapes.

I have the carbon cusco antenna, the reception is the same as the oem one.