GR86 GR86 - Brake Upgrade Guide

How does the TRD monoblock bbk compare to the Godspeed option? Big difference in price and just wondering if it makes sense.
 
Has anyone checked if the spare wheel kits go over the calipers?
 
Has anyone checked if the spare wheel kits go over the calipers?
It would depend on the spare wheel I guess. The RoadHero wheel in my vehicle has a very pronounced 'outward' shape to the spokes, so I feel quite confident that it would. I may try it out once the Godspeed kit is fitted in October ...
 
Has anyone checked if the spare wheel kits go over the calipers?
I have the impreza 17" one, and it does not fit over the godspeed kit. Its not it offset that's a problem (otherwise could fix with spacers), it's the diameter. Fouls the top and bottom of caliper.

Putting it for sale shortly.

I bought this 18" spare and it fits fine :
 
I have the impreza 17" one, and it does not fit over the godspeed kit. Its not it offset that's a problem (otherwise could fix with spacers), it's the diameter. Fouls the top and bottom of caliper.

Putting it for sale shortly.

I bought this 18" spare and it fits fine :
Does this fit under the boot floor ok?
 
Custom Caliper Paint from the USA currently 'delayed' somewhere in France. Assured by the good people at @Godspeed that my kit will get to me in time for my October 18th fitment booking with HyperTech ... ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿธ!
 
Custom Caliper Paint from the USA currently 'delayed' somewhere in France. Assured by the good people at @Godspeed that my kit will get to me in time for my October 18th fitment booking with HyperTech ... ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿธ!
they shipped more powder Friday , we got it yesterday , and the calipers are done , they look nice , i'll send you pics to drool over later :)
 
In anticipation, here are the aforementioned newly coated Calipers:
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The BBK should be with me by the end of the week. Solid efforts by @Godspeed in getting a second batch of paint from the US after the first lot went missing in France. Brings to mind an old Bonnie Tyler song:

 
For those with a BBK on their GR86, did you add it as a mod to insurance and did it make a difference to the premium? Iโ€™m not sure that โ€˜better brakesโ€™ is really something that needs to be declared is it?
 
Yes because it's implied you'll be driving harder, braking later, etc. In the past I declared on other cars and it did add quite a bit. But if it was just a pad/disk improvement I wouldn't bother.
 
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