bishop

Don't know if this was mentioned before, but TOMS has come out with a rear chassis brace AND rear STB.

See the pix at:
http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/npdt/index-np-t001002.htm

edgarg4

Wow.

The package is almost $4,000 US !!!

Bishop, did your Aristo put the Advox already??

Edgar

98 GS4

bishop

Hi Edgar,

I thought the price for the Advox coilovers were way too expensive.
They worked out to be approx. USD2600.00

So I went with the TEIN HR's (non-adjustable)
Looking for a set of adjustable ones now.

I'm going to get the rear chassis brace installed tomorrow at the TRD shop. Maybe also the rear STB.

Did you get my email reply? Just wondering.

BrianM
Aristo V300 Vertex Edition

edgarg4

Hi Bishop

I got your mail, Thanks!!

I still have one little brother live in HK now, he drive the Altezza Qualitat in HK, i love his car, he just changed the Advox at TRD shop last few weeks.
I tried to get the Advox for my GS400 from HK last year. but the price were too high.


Anyway ,Talk to u next time
Take Care !!


Edgar

LexusRules

you have a V300? wow, is it REALLY quick? can you give us some figures?

bishop

Hi Sasha,

I don't have any numbers for my car, just the standard factory numbers for the TT Aristo. Dynos are a rare thing here in HK.

Maybe Edgar or his brother know of a shop here with a dyno? Edgar any ideas?

But I hope to get a rough idea as soon as I get my Blitz Power Meter i-D installed along with the boost controller. The Power Meter is similar to a G-Tech. It shows power in HP, PS, & KW and it also has a timer able to display and record 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, and 5/8 mile passes + record 0-50mph, 0-100mph and 0-200mph runs. Check: www.blitz-na.com

Here are some specs. I cut & paste from a local importer's web site here in HK. They import some pretty interesting cars: www.autogallery.com.hk

Engine:I 6 DOHC 24v VVT-i twin turbo
Max Speed:155 mph
Capacity: 2997 cc
Acceleration (0-60): 6.9 sec
Power: 280 bhp / 5600 rpm
Acceleration (1/4 mile): 15.3 sec / 95.6 mph
Torque: 332 lbft / 3600 rpm
Braking (60-0): 113 ft
Transmission: 4 EAT (rwd)
Lateral Acceleration: 0.88g
MPG (city / mtwy): 17 / 23

I'll post my numbers as soon as they're available.

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

Bishop:

I'm also interested in getting the Blitz PowerMeter iD because of its DYNO function, but it requires the user to enter the exact weight of the car. How are you going to measure the weight of your car plus you in it? I find that very hard to accomplish

LexusRules

you have to do that with a G-Tech pro to

0-200MPH ay? gotta have some fast cars!


- the canadian is really comin out "ay?" haha

bishop

Hi GlobeCLK,

That is a very good question. I had no idea that weight input was required and it was never mentioned to me. hmmmmmm...........

Looks like I'll have to ask around.
How is this normally done in the US?

Rear chassis brace update:

Well, went to the TRD shop this morning excited about getting the brace installed. Turns out that the one they had (square shape) did not fit my car because I have an exhaust other than a TOMS.
I believe the problem with my exhaust is that the flange where the mufflers and Y-pipe connect is right where one of the "cross bars" on the brace sits.
The one I need is more of an "U" shape with an open end and this eliminates the problem.
Well, another 4 weeks for the part to arrive.