GR86 Neptune Blue Everyday Driver
- Thread starter Germy
- Start date
Dodger
Dedicated member
Looks amazing in that colour, reminds me of the Ford Mustang grabber blue.
Dal3D
Totally Hooked
It does look like Grabber Blue doesn't it. And that's why I'll not be getting Neptune as it's the same colour as my Focus* 
*Nitrous Blue on my Focus is Grabber Blue but with added Pearlescent Sparkle
*Nitrous Blue on my Focus is Grabber Blue but with added Pearlescent Sparkle
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
The YouTube video has already been posted here https://www.gr-zoo.com/threads/ever...nd-first-impressions-of-owning.807/#post-8094
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
@Dal Have you got a side on shot showing the blue BrembosIt does look like Grabber Blue doesn't it. And that's why I'll not be getting Neptune as it's the same colour as my Focus*
View attachment 2377
*Nitrous Blue on my Focus is Grabber Blue but with added Pearlescent Sparkle
Dal3D
Totally Hooked
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Will be interesting to see what the guys do with it
Dal3D
Totally Hooked
Nah, the rears are pretty std, but they are blue too.They would Suit a Neptune Blue GR86
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Dal3D
Totally Hooked
Unless you're reversing everywhere at speed having large rear callipers is just unnecessary weight though.
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Would have thought for a similar size Brembo would be lighter than most, if not all, OEM cast rear calipersUnless you're reversing everywhere at speed having large rear callipers is just unnecessary weight though.
With the expense some folks go to to put carbon fibre tat on their cars for dubious ,if any, aero dynamic performance , but it’s carbon so it’s cool etc I’d rather have a matching pair of Brembos which look “cool” and actually do something positive Ie shed some weight and add extra stopping power 
Dal3D
Totally Hooked
I doubt I'll be on the edge so much on track that I'll be hunting the extra tenths of a second different weight calipers will give.
My Focus goes and stops well enough as I'll imagine the GR86 will do too. Probably more time to be gained from some professional track tutoring given my "Miss Daisy" driving style!
My Focus goes and stops well enough as I'll imagine the GR86 will do too. Probably more time to be gained from some professional track tutoring given my "Miss Daisy" driving style!
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Found this again
mag.toyota.co.uk
The Performance Pack looks an absolute bargain, £1460 for Brembos all round, Sachs dampers and lighter weight alloy wheels , we are looking at several hundred ££££ for a bit of extra plastic on the boot lid
Toyota introduces new GT86 Club Series Blue Edition
Red hot and blue: new GT86 Club Series Blue Edition offers exclusive Electric Blue paintwork and the option of a Performance Pack for more electrifying handling.
mag.toyota.co.uk
The Performance Pack looks an absolute bargain, £1460 for Brembos all round, Sachs dampers and lighter weight alloy wheels , we are looking at several hundred ££££ for a bit of extra plastic on the boot lid
Who will notice the difference? Nobody, but they look goodI doubt I'll be on the edge so much on track that I'll be hunting the extra tenths of a second different weight calipers will give.
My Focus goes and stops well enough as I'll imagine the GR86 will do too. Probably more time to be gained from some professional track tutoring given my "Miss Daisy" driving style!
Stock GT86 rear caliper comes in at 2.63kg according to internet sources.
Reverse engineered Brembo 2 pot....
2.09kg
So near on 600g lighter, not earth shattering but its still lighter, and its unsprung mass which every goes mad for.
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Many enthusiasts spend thousands on “stuff” which has dubious , if any, performance advantage because they like the “look“. I’d prefer my GR86 to look as though the brakes came out of the GRY parts bin not the one for the Prius, Corolla or C-HRWho will notice the difference? Nobody, but they look good
Stock GT86 rear caliper comes in at 2.63kg according to internet sources.
Reverse engineered Brembo 2 pot....
View attachment 2446
2.09kg
So near on 600g lighter, not earth shattering but its still lighter, and its unsprung mass which every goes mad for.
I get the point about the OE fugly looking brakes being up to the job on the road , but no one is going to be drooling over them and ask you where they can get a set for their car
Last edited:
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Are they on / from your GT86Who will notice the difference? Nobody, but they look good
Stock GT86 rear caliper comes in at 2.63kg according to internet sources.
Reverse engineered Brembo 2 pot....
View attachment 2446
2.09kg
So near on 600g lighter, not earth shattering but its still lighter, and its unsprung mass which every goes mad for.
AndyRC
Totally Hooked
Another plus point for the 20 spoke alloys on the CEO’s C-HR is they do a cracking job of hiding the brake callipers However they are a PITA to clean unless you have access to someone with tiny hands who likes using a sponge
However they are a PITA to clean unless you have access to someone with tiny hands who likes using a sponge 