Cusco Short Antenna for the BRZ/FRS - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mechaghost · 06-15-2012, 08:40 PM

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!

bmf · 06-15-2012, 09:37 PM

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

cannot decide between shorty vs shark fin

GodSays · 06-16-2012, 02:24 AM

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

Calidrifter · 06-16-2012, 03:30 AM

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.

DaJo · 06-16-2012, 05:15 AM

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.

mechaghost · 06-16-2012, 10:31 PM

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

Jeffboyarrdee · 01-25-2013, 03:40 PM

Any differences in reception? I just bought the carbon one

Books · 01-25-2013, 05:15 PM

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

sbxjap · 01-27-2013, 10:14 PM

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

Jeffboyarrdee · 01-29-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sbxjap

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.

wdninja · 01-29-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffboyarrdee

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.

sbxjap · 01-29-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wdninja

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....

Foobar · 01-29-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffboyarrdee

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

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

DR1FT · 01-31-2013, 08:32 AM

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

06-15-2012, 08:40 PM	#1
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bmf KimChi^-^ Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 27 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looks great, I didn't know Cusco made antennas too. cannot decide between shorty vs shark fin __________________ Legacy-Mini-s-Audi A5 R32 Skyline GTR-06STI-10STI- E55 AMG-C5Z06- E90 335i-C6 Corvette RAVEN FR-S

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mechaghost Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Silver AT Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 823 Thanks: 145 Thanked 344 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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

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