TRD Sharkfin Install and review - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tye300 · 06-06-2014, 01:03 PM

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!

ToyoburuBRZ · 06-06-2014, 01:20 PM

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

Autocon · 06-06-2014, 03:57 PM

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 :/

i_4got · 06-06-2014, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autocon

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.

jadewbj · 06-06-2014, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autocon

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 :/

My beatsonic has not so great reception too.

TM · 06-06-2014, 04:37 PM

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

BRZPDX · 06-06-2014, 08:49 PM

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..

zeal626 · 06-06-2014, 11:39 PM

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

DFW-FRS · 06-06-2014, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeal626

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.

boredom.is.me · 06-06-2014, 11:45 PM

I'll be the first...

It really does look like a big fish now. (no offense, just not me)

Tye300 · 06-06-2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autocon

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 :/

Reception is still the same. No problems here.

Tye300 · 06-06-2014, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeal626

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFW-FRS

I second this. I want it.

I got it from Japan, area86.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

I'll be the first...

It really does look like a big fish now. (no offense, just not me)

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

boredom.is.me · 06-06-2014, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tye300

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

It's just lurking at the bottom...waiting for prey to carelessly swim by.

I'm glad you like it.

HRTROB · 06-07-2014, 06:00 AM

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

06-06-2014, 01:03 PM	#1
Tye300 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 TRD Version AT Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 883 Thanks: 548 Thanked 599 Times in 283 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	TRD Sharkfin Install and review 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! __________________ Vortech Supercharged Flex Fuel 86 TRD AT Visit my build thread here.

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ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wow I really like that shark fin compared to anything else out there. It flows much better with the car

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