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Old 08-27-2014, 12:26 AM   #1
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BRZ antenna shave?

I am not happy with the slight color difference of the shark fin antenna. Also, I am not a fan of the available options for antennas. I am considering having the roof vinyl wrapped, so thinking about removing the antenna altogether.

Has anyone relocated the antenna? Possibly moved it to the back of the headliner, top of the rear window?
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Old 08-27-2014, 01:39 AM   #2
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One of the carbon replacement roofs has an option without the antenna hole...
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Working on a solution to this myself this weekend on my FRS. You might be able to do it on a BRZ. Should retain all radio functionality and may be able to get better reception than stock and plug the hole with any antenna that will fit or fill it and paint over it. If everything goes to plan then I'm gonna make a diy.
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You could just repaint your sharkfin with the correct color so it matches
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One of the carbon replacement roofs has an option without the antenna hole...
I had one and resold it. My local shop would not install it due to liability reasons and I didn't have the balls to do it myself... Just being honest!
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You could just repaint your sharkfin with the correct color so it matches
It is the exact same color code. Apparently the different light angles effect it...
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