Sharkfin options

[subiestyle]

Besides the TRD and Beatsonic, what other antenna options are there for plug and play (no modification)?

[cnk]

The 2015 models come with sharkins so you could replace the entire antenna assembly. Haven't been able to get a part number though as I don't think the dealers have an updated 2015 parts catalog yet.

[i_4got]

Originally Posted by cnk

The 2015 models come with sharkins so you could replace the entire antenna assembly. Haven't been able to get a part number though as I don't think the dealers have an updated 2015 parts catalog yet.

Does anyone have good pics of the 2015 shark fin? I've tried looking it up, but I haven't found any clear shots. I want to see how it compares to the Beatsonic one.

[cnk]

Originally Posted by i_4got

Does anyone have good pics of the 2015 shark fin? I've tried looking it up, but I haven't found any clear shots. I want to see how it compares to the Beatsonic one.

Just look in the FRS or BRZ specific forums at the thread on 2015 models and you'll see pics that people have posted of their cars. Or just go to your local Scion/Subie dealer and look at it in person.

[nzer]

MY15 shark fin diagram here - the top where it saw ZN6 A,B are for original cars while the below diagram where it says ZN6 C is for the MY15 car. Part numbers are included although as you will see if you read further the part numbers may vary from country to country

As mentioned it replaces the whole antenna assembly so looks like you need to remove roof liner to get to bolt that holds it. As this part is the antenna assembly and amplifier it is very expensive.

Part number here in New Zealand is SU003-05515 for the shark fin and base. You will see the diagram part numbers for the base are the same so you'd need to be sure you're ordering the new version "C" rather than version "A, B".

The wiring has different part numbers from the MY14 and earlier models with three parts being SU003-02659, SU003-02661 and SU003-02658 while the MY15 shark fin has the part numbers for the three wiring sections as SU003-05230, SU003-05232 and SU003-05229

Your part numbers may vary.

Personally I have tried four shark fins being beatsonic, modellista, a cheap ebay one and the genuine TRD fin. All degrade the FM reception.

The TRD one (even though I have full TRD car) is ugly as sin. Far too big and is more an entire shark rather than just the fin! The beatsonic is nice but I think the modellista is the nicest I have tried. I am now using internet radio so don't care about reception so have the modellista one back on - it's here https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/41005


I have seen the 2015 fin in the flesh and it looks nice. Personally I prefer the shape of the modellista more but as it still needs to fit over the standard antenna base the MY15 one is smaller.

Pics of MY2015 fin I saw here

[btoast]

While we are on this topic, does anyone happen to know the part number for the BRZ sharkfin?

[Pyrefyre]

<iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=...D2Bm8YZSKyROdc" width="320" height="180" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Part number for the BRZ fin is 86321CA610(V2) - V2 is the color code. Unlike the beatsonic and other fins this is not a shell it is a full replacement and it actually made my SiriusXM and FM reception better over the stock R/C antenna.

[btoast]

Originally Posted by Pyrefyre

<iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=...D2Bm8YZSKyROdc" width="320" height="180" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Part number for the BRZ fin is 86321CA610(V2) - V2 is the color code. Unlike the beatsonic and other fins this is not a shell it is a full replacement and it actually made my SiriusXM and FM reception better over the stock R/C antenna.

Was it plug-and-play? Or did you need a new harness like mentioned above for the FR-S?

Also, what did it cost?

[cnk]

Originally Posted by Pyrefyre

<iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=...D2Bm8YZSKyROdc" width="320" height="180" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Part number for the BRZ fin is 86321CA610(V2) - V2 is the color code. Unlike the beatsonic and other fins this is not a shell it is a full replacement and it actually made my SiriusXM and FM reception better over the stock R/C antenna.

Any idea what part number for a DGM colored shark fin is? I tried searching for 61K instead of V2, but got nothing. I did find a couple sellers of V2 for around $140-150 though.

[Jman1759]

I hope someone else comes up with at least one more option. I have the beatsonic WRB shark fin but i swear the color is off a shade.

[kalamitykode]

I may be biased but I like my Perrin shorty. Nice and subtle, super cheap.

[mikeTee]

Originally Posted by Pyrefyre

<iframe src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=...D2Bm8YZSKyROdc" width="320" height="180" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Part number for the BRZ fin is 86321CA610(V2) - V2 is the color code. Unlike the beatsonic and other fins this is not a shell it is a full replacement and it actually made my SiriusXM and FM reception better over the stock R/C antenna.

Where did you order it from if you don't mind me asking?

[nzer]

Originally Posted by Jman1759

I hope someone else comes up with at least one more option. I have the beatsonic WRB shark fin but i swear the color is off a shade.

Not sure if this is the new MY15 one or not but at least it is another option/source for you.

https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/42987

and http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/s.../item/rubr053/

[cnk]

Originally Posted by nzer

Not sure if this is the new MY15 one or not but at least it is another option/source for you.

https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/42987

and http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/s.../item/rubr053/

Don't think that includes the Sat radio antenna though. Not an issue if you don't need sat radio, but I'd like to retain the antenna if possible.