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

Howaitoguru · 04-01-2019, 07:43 PM

So I got a 2016 BRZ in silver. I was going to buy a black vortex generator but I was trying to see if they had covers for the shark fin and honestly I can’t find one anywhere. Is my only option to wrap the shark fin? I feel like that would be a waste when I could simply buy a black cover if they had those. And honestly I don’t even use the radio. If anyone can help me out it’d be great. Or any alternative and cost effective ideas.

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HKz · 04-01-2019, 08:25 PM

as in for a shark fin/antenna delete? I've looked into this too and I have yet to find any true aftermarket cover or panel designed for this

there is a thread on these forums where some folks used some sealant and plastic to cover it but to me it looks a bit janky..but with a vortex generator think it would be an even better candidate to fit in a plastic cutout over the hole and seal it, just gotta make sure it is all sealed properly ^^

Howaitoguru · 04-01-2019, 08:27 PM

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as in for a shark fin/antenna delete? I've looked into this too and I have yet to find any true aftermarket cover or panel designed for this

there is a thread on these forums where some folks used some sealant and plastic to cover it but to me it looks a bit janky..but with a vortex generator think it would be an even better candidate to fit in a plastic cutout over the hole and seal it, just gotta make sure it is all sealed properly ^^

Well I’m not actually trying to do a delete I just want to get the shark fin matchyy matchyy with the vortex generator. I think a silver shark fin in the center of a black vortex generator might look silly. I just want to change the color of it.

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DarkPira7e · 04-01-2019, 08:39 PM

You can get a black shark fin. Or you can get the vortex generator paint matched

Howaitoguru · 04-01-2019, 08:40 PM

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You can get a black shark fin. Or you can get the vortex generator paint matched

So I can buy a black shark fin and swap out my silver one? How difficult is the install?

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DarkPira7e · 04-01-2019, 09:50 PM

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So I can buy a black shark fin and swap out my silver one? How difficult is the install?

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Pretty sure you need to pull down your rear headliner to access the bolt that's holding it on. Reinstallation is just using the 3m tape provided, as the aftermarket fin isn't bolt-on.

Howaitoguru · 04-01-2019, 09:56 PM

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Pretty sure you need to pull down your rear headliner to access the bolt that's holding it on. Reinstallation is just using the 3m tape provided, as the aftermarket fin isn't bolt-on.

That sucks honestly. You’d think they’d just sell a cover that goes right over it. Or even have the vortex generators cover up the antenna that way it’s a solid color all the way through. But they have the silly cut out.

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MotoX16 · 04-12-2019, 04:08 PM

The TS came with a black shark fin, you could buy that part or find a wrecked black brz and pull the fin off.

Cheapest option would probably be wrapping it...or rattle can

norcalpb · 04-12-2019, 11:41 PM

The oem shark fins come pre-painted. If you overtighten the bolt you will dent your aluminum roof.

Edit: they are $120, but also that vortex generator is most likely adding drag to your setup. You could consider selling that and keep your current shark fin.

nikitopo · 04-13-2019, 03:33 AM

Your best option would be to paint the vortex generator silver. A paint shop can do that easily. Check an example here on a blue WRX:

I would say that it looks like factory.

Howaitoguru · 04-13-2019, 08:04 AM

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The oem shark fins come pre-painted. If you overtighten the bolt you will dent your aluminum roof.

Edit: they are $120, but also that vortex generator is most likely adding drag to your setup. You could consider selling that and keep your current shark fin.

Drag like weight? And it’s not going to matter when I boost it.

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kevaughan · 04-13-2019, 04:08 PM

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Drag like weight? And it’s not going to matter when I boost it.

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No, not weight. Drag in terms of aerodynamics.

soundman98 · 04-13-2019, 06:24 PM

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Your best option would be to paint the vortex generator silver. A paint shop can do that easily. Check an example here on a blue WRX:

I would say that it looks like factory.

speed factory also sells a vortex generator that's already painted

Howaitoguru · 04-13-2019, 07:15 PM

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speed factory also sells a vortex generator that's already painted

Yeah I know that but I wanted to offset the color and do a black one and change the fin black but it seems like all the options are complicated.

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04-01-2019, 07:43 PM	#1
Howaitoguru Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Location: GA Posts: 283 Thanks: 113 Thanked 95 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shark Fin??? So I got a 2016 BRZ in silver. I was going to buy a black vortex generator but I was trying to see if they had covers for the shark fin and honestly I can’t find one anywhere. Is my only option to wrap the shark fin? I feel like that would be a waste when I could simply buy a black cover if they had those. And honestly I don’t even use the radio. If anyone can help me out it’d be great. Or any alternative and cost effective ideas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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norcalpb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2023 Model 3 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,345 Thanks: 1,256 Thanked 902 Times in 590 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The oem shark fins come pre-painted. If you overtighten the bolt you will dent your aluminum roof. Edit: they are $120, but also that vortex generator is most likely adding drag to your setup. You could consider selling that and keep your current shark fin.

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nikitopo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ RA Location: Greece Posts: 3,787 Thanks: 2,417 Thanked 1,947 Times in 1,263 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Your best option would be to paint the vortex generator silver. A paint shop can do that easily. Check an example here on a blue WRX: I would say that it looks like factory.

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