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View Poll Results: BeatSonic vs VG Shark Fin
BeatSonic Shark Fin 43 61.43%
VG Shark Fin 27 38.57%
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Old 03-11-2013, 07:26 AM   #15
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Beat sonic!!! i thought they made one for the brz?
They do...the FRS one fits the BRZ (but only our Canadian model).
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Old 03-11-2013, 07:46 AM   #16
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Which do you guys prefer?
I say the VG looks a bit better, BUT swapped it and now own the Beatsonic without issues because of this:

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Old 03-11-2013, 02:42 PM   #17
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They do...the FRS one fits the BRZ (but only our Canadian model).
do you have a pic of the canadian antenna base?
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Old 03-11-2013, 02:50 PM   #18
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Who makes the sti antenna?
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Old 03-11-2013, 02:52 PM   #19
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Old 03-11-2013, 03:56 PM   #20
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I vote Modellista

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Old 03-11-2013, 03:56 PM   #21
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I'd pick the Modellista, but the price is too much for an antenna.

Of the two, I'd pick the BeatSonic. The VG is almost identical to BMW shark fins.
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Old 03-11-2013, 07:32 PM   #22
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do you have a pic of the canadian antenna base?
Unfortunately I don't. I didn't take any pictures before I put my beatsonic fin on.
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Old 03-12-2013, 01:18 PM   #23
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JDM Tom's Style
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Old 03-12-2013, 01:27 PM   #24
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Doesn't fit BRZ base
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Old 03-12-2013, 01:47 PM   #26
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Doesn't fit BRZ base
Yes, I know.

I am sorry it only fit on the FRS
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Old 03-12-2013, 01:57 PM   #27
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Will this compromise signal strength? They did in my previous car but not sure if technology has gotten better by now..
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Old 03-12-2013, 01:59 PM   #28
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Interesting first time seeing this, this is actually really nice. Do you have any on car photos?
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