Shark Fin Antenna - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

geb2391 · 09-05-2012, 10:33 AM

Does anyone know where to get a FUNTIONAL unpainted Shark Fin antenna for the BRZ?

artizhay · 09-05-2012, 11:15 AM

Just get the unpainted Beat-Sonic one...

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/shark-fi...fda31-brz.html

EvoXDD · 09-05-2012, 01:43 PM

Or get the paint matched one from visual garage for $86

francosolracer · 09-05-2012, 03:19 PM

I did mine yesterday
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geb2391 · 09-06-2012, 07:43 AM

How does it work? Is it from Beatsonic if so hows the color match, mine is white also but was going to get an unpainted one? How about removel of the stock antenna and install of this one, tough or what?

Thanks

finch1750 · 09-06-2012, 08:49 AM

From what I understand you have to remove the headliner, though I haven't done this myself and it was to vinyl wrap the roof. But that was required to remove the antenna.

russv · 09-06-2012, 09:23 AM

Beatsonic is very easy to install. Remove stubby antenna, hook up wire, press on shark fin. Need to make sure it is centered right.

StarsGarrador · 09-06-2012, 09:41 AM

I had a friend in Front and back on my car when I did it. But some members cut paper and made a templet. Beat sonic is super easy and they even sent off 10-30 shark fins to get painted WRB just for our forum since they didn't have that color. Great customer service and I love my shark fin.

switchlanez · 09-06-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geb2391

Does anyone know where to get a FUNTIONAL unpainted Shark Fin antenna for the BRZ?

Why do you put emphasis on "FUNCTIONAL?" Have BeatSonic antennas shown some attenuation in the signal?

travace · 09-06-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EvoXDD

Or get the paint matched one from visual garage for $86

i dont see a paint matched option. i like this one a little more then the beatsonic. it looks like a more streamlines shape. dont look like it sits so high.

russv · 09-06-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by switchlanez

Why do you put emphasis on "FUNCTIONAL?" Have BeatSonic antennas shown some attenuation in the signal?

No attenuation,reception is just as good, IMHO

Oriental Life · 09-07-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by switchlanez

Why do you put emphasis on "FUNCTIONAL?" Have BeatSonic antennas shown some attenuation in the signal?

In BRZ, there is a GPS and XM antenna in the antenna base - shark fin covers it, adding attenuation, yes. You may not notice it, but in harsh conditions - you will.

Secondly, areal (FM, AM, HD Radio) need a whip. Fin has etching on the inside to compensate for the lack of whip, but its compact design will also introduce some signal loss.

FR-S guys - don't worry - its just analog areal for you, thus you are not affected.

DjDATZ · 09-08-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by travace

i dont see a paint matched option. i like this one a little more then the beatsonic. it looks like a more streamlines shape. dont look like it sits so high.

Use the "email us" option because the FR-S isn't listed. They got back to me within a few hours.

EvoXDD · 09-08-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oriental Life

In BRZ, there is a GPS and XM antenna in the antenna base - shark fin covers it, adding attenuation, yes. You may not notice it, but in harsh conditions - you will.

Secondly, areal (FM, AM, HD Radio) need a whip. Fin has etching on the inside to compensate for the lack of whip, but its compact design will also introduce some signal loss.

FR-S guys - don't worry - its just analog areal for you, thus you are not affected.

sorry but a lot of this is bs or maybe you just installed wrong. i get better xm and FM with my visual garage one.

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geb2391 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Subaru CBS BRZ Limited Auto Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How does it work? Is it from Beatsonic if so hows the color match, mine is white also but was going to get an unpainted one? How about removel of the stock antenna and install of this one, tough or what? Thanks Last edited by geb2391; 09-06-2012 at 07:54 AM.

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09-05-2012, 11:15 AM	#2
artizhay Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Firestorm MT Location: Houston, TX Posts: 251 Thanks: 17 Thanked 89 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just get the unpainted Beat-Sonic one... http://www.beatsonicusa.com/shark-fi...fda31-brz.html

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