GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Discussion about the first generation GS300

De-badged Aristo Tails "Kouki"

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-13-08, 06:03 PM
  #16  
BIGGZ
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
BIGGZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MAUI,HAWAII
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BKzSC400
nice!!!
thanks man.by me doing this,i wont be buying your tail lights anymore.sorry bro.but now "LeXusFiTs" has a chance to buy them now.
Old 06-13-08, 08:40 PM
  #17  
suprawhite
Advanced
iTrader: (5)
 
suprawhite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: California (So Cal)
Posts: 602
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Nice work. I'm thinking of getting one like that also but so many that are sold on Ebay have the chrome flaking out. This would be the solution since the chrome will likely to peel off in the long run anyway. It would be great if you have the before, in between and final product. It's good to know that you can sand them down without damaging the taillights. Actually, this look more like the 96-97 U.S. version without the chrome and the the "Aristo" in the center. I always like the U.S. 96-97 taillights but hated the center being color keyed with the body. Look like the freakin 95-96 Toyota Camry. On the other hand, I like the 93-95 with the "Aristo" inside the lens, not outside which tend to oxidize over time and damage the "Aristo" emblem. With the "Aristo" being in the inside is like having a nice piece of art storing in a nice frame. Anyhow, sorry for a long post, but have to mention it since were on the rear taillights topic.
Old 06-13-08, 10:17 PM
  #18  
BIGGZ
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
BIGGZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MAUI,HAWAII
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah I knew I should've taken pictures on the process but it didn't pop into my head after it was sanded down.sorry my 1st gen fam.
but what you could do is,do the same I did then slap on an Aristo emblem.the was my original plan,but I figured I'd be different.so i ordered a JP emblem.
Old 06-16-08, 09:43 PM
  #19  
Suivax
Driver School Candidate
 
Suivax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Wow, nice job! Really looking forward to seeing it with the JP emblem.
Old 06-16-08, 10:28 PM
  #20  
Dan@FSM
Driver
 
Dan@FSM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Pa
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Sweet! Looks nice man. I have a 96' and I always wanted to see what the difference's were side by side with the JDM lights. Now I can see. I kinda dig my USDM 96 lights since my car is black and the center garnish is obviously black as well, the other color cars look so odd, but mine looks like the old and new blended. I was thinking about picking up the JDM tails, but I think Im gonna keep them the way they are.
BTW the plastic polish looks great. I polish a lot of headlights for customers and they turn out excellent every time!
Old 06-16-08, 10:42 PM
  #21  
JeffTsai
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
JeffTsai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW area TX
Posts: 5,392
Likes: 0
Received 43 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

While we're on the subject of JDM, just a quick question. What is Zenki and Kouki? Is it a certain brand or maker of headlights/taillights? I've seen this designation on headlights and tails of different brands of car...but I never knew what it meant. Someone please enlighten me

EDIT: I just read your earlier post. I guess zenki means old and kouki means new lol.
Old 06-20-08, 08:16 AM
  #22  
Rising_Sun
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Rising_Sun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 2,138
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Great work! Any updates?
Old 11-16-16, 06:32 AM
  #23  
Mandrake
Pole Position
 
Mandrake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: MN
Posts: 360
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Back from the dead bump. Does anybody else have any pictures? I want to get rid of my Aristo logo or swap the 1996-1997 trunk panel to get the Camry look.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wayne
1Gen GS300 Classifieds (91-97)
6
05-21-15 05:48 PM
gastoneii
1Gen GS300 Classifieds (91-97)
10
02-09-10 07:06 AM
BKzSC400
1Gen GS300 Classifieds (91-97)
12
07-02-08 08:46 AM



Quick Reply: De-badged Aristo Tails "Kouki"



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:50 PM.