MCBob

Imma post a few here for anyone that cares yo!

Had 200SX, built it up, drifted it, crashed it, broke it.

Its wise if you see this car at a track-day, stay away.

So now. I bought an Aristo. I want to keep it awesome to drive and comfy, but also drift it on the casual at tracks.

There isnt a lot of info at all with getting an Aristo drift ready with stock electronics and auto box, so its all new to me and possible, most others.


So 9 weeks ago I picked it up. Not a bad price, but quite frankly owned by all I can assume as idiots. Its either been sent to garages for work done, or the DIY work is done by a complete ****ing spastic.

So current Spec since owning it,
Braided Goodridge hoses,
HKS Panel Filter,
Double Decat Downpipe,
3" --> 2 x 2.5" exhaust system, stock style tails,
BC BR Coilovers,
TTE Front Grille, TTE Front lip kit,
GS300 rear subframe to remove ARS,
Carbonetics 2-Way LSD
MC_Bob awesome VSC removal switch.

Future plans,

HKS SLD Type 2,
Drift.

Since owning its had a front wheel bearing which was a PITA without a press. A large engineering vice, industrial pipefreezer and an oven got it in though.. lol..
Then the other bearing went, got annoyed and bought a 20 ton shop press. Took ****ing minutes to change!

So here are a few pictures, the last couple are lower, the back will be raised a few mill though as got a bit overexcited!











Ill be dissapointed in myself if the next real update isnt with sideways evidence.

Yup,
Its a kit Ive started making+selling for Aristo Mk2s to fully disable the VSC, TRC and ARS.



New 19s. Drift day in 2.5 weeks..

BC Coilovers are very good so far.










Going back as soon as I can, had a lotta fun, but my skills need improving!!











Done more skidssssss. So much better since sorting front tracking, now I just suck.

Done more ****.
Fitting SuperPro Front lower arm bushes. IS200 ones fit, thanks for letting me know Dale.
Fitted new Castor bushes also as old ones were ****ed.
Added Camber up front ready for Pod. Done at 4am ready to leave at 7am FTW.

More bits to go on this week. Front LCA spacers and steering rack spacers. Gotta roll the arches again too.

Anyway, coupla pics.

Front end traction is ****ing sick since doing those bits and pieces. Gotta setup tracking right too. Only just started to try hitting top corner. Auto with no Handbrake/clutch still scares me.. If your not fast enough second will kick down into first.












Gearbox cooler fitted.. Power steering cooler fitted.. FMIC Fitted.

Happy with it as the pipework I used I kept all the pipework under bonnet looking factory, and also kept stock intake box.

Full spec list.

TTE Front Bumper/Splitter
TTE Front Grille
TTE Front and Rear Strut Brace
HKS Panel Air Filter
HKS Cambelt kit
Full Double Decat Pipe
Custom Made Cat-Back with Stainless Rear Boxes
BC BR Type Coilovers
GS300 Rear Subframe
Front polybushed lower arms.
Rotated Castor bushes.
Front lower control arm spacers to bring geometry back to spec.
Steering rack spacers
Walbro GSS342 Fuel pump.
HKS EVC v Boost controller
Fuel Cut Defender.
VSC Removal kit.
Carbonetics 2-Way supra Differential. Castrol 75-140w Oil.
EBC Green pads front and back
Polybush diff mounts
APS Oil Power Steering Cooler Fitted. 235mm 10 Row.
APS Oil Gearbox Cooler Fitted. 235mm 10 Row.
Front Mounted Intercooler with S/S pipework.
SARD R2D2 BOV.
Sequential Turbo Operation.

MCBob

Since last post I think I done another two drift days. So sweet..

Fitted Super Pro steering rack bushes. Altered two vacuum hoses to lock the turbos in parrallel mode, liturally takes 5 minutes to go back to sequential mode... At 1.2 bar its sweeeeeeet.

Made a small appearance in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZZBjAPCWHQ I didnt think it was possible but started being able to skid the top corner and kill **** loads of speed off with lock into the smaller corners. SO MUCH FUN doing it without a handbrake.




So.. Got let down by a couple of sprayers in my time frame so decided to do myself..
Split my wheels to get this

Removed all the lacquer and paint. Primered and sprayed to get this

Dont have a spray booth, but got my mums living room

Polished and put them back together for this

Had a beer after doing this

drillus

Gotta love aristos! Greetings to the UK
I wonder why you need a HKS diff, if you already have a Carbonetics LSD?

Nice drifting btw

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

welcome to our club

no engine bay shot?

MCBob

Hey guys. Whacha mean HKS diff? Dont think I made a typo anywhere.

Engine bay Ive purposely made look stock, all aftermarket gear is underneath the engine. Its just super clean, will get a pic, but its always dark here when I work on it tbh!

Thanks

jadu

iTrader: (42)

welcome to clublexus. Awesome drifting shots

Sevenevez

iTrader: (2)

nice car. nice progress. and love the motion drift shots

asianbob

Nice aristo! Glad to see an aristo sliding around as well!

MCBob

Started with the Hydro.
Want it stealth.

Will be keeping the use of the top half of the arm rest for storage. And one cup holder. I NEED ****ING CUP HOLDERS TO DRIFT. Will also keep the vents for the back seats.

DrRick

nice zaubers. you wouldnt happen to have an extra set of those center caps sitting around would you?

MCBob

Lol, na man, Ive been seaching for wider rims of the same for ages, nothing comes up!



Just got lines to run now.

Lost my front damn cup holders ARGH.

i2ice

iTrader: (2)

clean install! what are you doing for the rear calipers? just t'ing into the rear brake lines? will it cause abs to trigger?

MCBob

Yeah you break into the lines running front to back. Ive used it without disabling anything and so far ABS doesnt give a **** lol..
Track time will have a different story.
Ive bent 2 frames now, Ive made a new one from box section and so far its going strong!

mk2tmr2

iTrader: (1)

That is a slick hydro setup. Is the handle on a quick release so that you can run stock-looking with the cupholder lid shut during non-track days?

MCBob

Yeah pretty much.

PS.. Cars getting an R154 conversion starting tommorow..!