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My 147's
93 GS300:
bought it when i was 19, was pretty broke back then. bought the car for super cheap, it was used and abused, so slowly i started fixing everything up and modifying it. when I picked the car up it hadn't had an oil change for at least a year, 60% of the lights weren't working, black brake fluid, squeaky brakes all around, black tranny fluid, etc. classic rust around the rear fender wells. and it was FILTHY! took me 5 hours and 3 runs with a steamer to clean out the front of the car alone. also running really rough misfiring like crazy....but hey, what do you expect for $300 well after a little elbow grease it started looking presentable: https://i40.tinypic.com/344xn2f.jpg https://i40.tinypic.com/344xn2f.jpg then i got bit by the modbug: Exterior: -4300K 55w HID's low beam -4300K 35w HID's high beam -yellow fogs Engine: -Custom Intake with intake muffler eliminated, HKS mushroom -Upgraded ignition coil / wires / plugs -HKS Hi-Power exhaust system (120mm x 2) -hollowed out front cat Brakes and Suspension: -Bridgestone NPG coilovers -OEM discs with Endless CC-X pads Other: -Odyssey 1500DT battery -0g wiring -Steg K2.02 sub amp -Focal 33KX sub -Focal 130KR front speakers -Focal 100CVX rear speakers -Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD deck Then the fitment started: https://i37.tinypic.com/2v1p7yc.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/P1010507.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/P1010506.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/P1010505.jpg https://i26.tinypic.com/21on7d.jpg https://i27.tinypic.com/2qtlipz.jpg I hated ending the story there, but somehow my front brake lines started leaking, and ended up ruining the finish on my wheel. i called her quits and tossed a set of MK4 Supra wheels on :( My girlfriend daily drives her now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My Aristo when i first got this car, it was a dirty old dog, let me digress; This is what the car looked like when it came to Canada https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...147/147/10.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...147/147/12.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...147/147/15.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...147/147/19.jpg The previous owner totally killed it.....and this is what it turned into The night i brought her home https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2907.jpg https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2908.jpg https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2909.jpg https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2910.jpg https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2912.jpg https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2913.jpg https://i613.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_2914.jpg Specs: -91 Aristo V -Garson VIP kit -Work Meister 18x10 18x12 -Leather -Swapped to 5spd -1.5 way diff -kei office coils The bad: -no 3rd gear, transmission is ****ed -diff is leaking -rear brake calipers are slapping the rims because they're missing bolts -blown coilovers -strut mounts are toast -blown turbos -blowing oil -front and rear bumpers were ripped off -car was previously pink, was coated with a ****ty black paintjob which is now peeling -needs a lot of body work -turn signal lever broken -extremely cloudy headlights -stock exhaust system with weld on mufflers, mufflers are rusted and have holes in them -coilpacks are cracked -extreme p/s leak -all 4 rims are bent, 2 front tires are flat |
So i spend a week working on it, getting it semi decent for a car club cruise to sylvan lake, here is the result;
https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7_2587820_.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...6_2282405_.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_0193.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...64_3264740.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...68_2999707.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...871_256310.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...872_185246.jpg -USDM JZA80 steel wheel turbos -Custom downpipe -HKS exhaust system -Bridgestone NPG coilovers -Put the bumpers back on -patched up the wing -fixed brakes -fixed diff seal -new coilpacks, plugs, connectors, bypass hoses, valve cover seals -flush all fluids and replace with OEM toyota fluids (except engine oil) -polish headlights and install HID's -new tires and fixed 2 of the 4 rims -HKS Fcon Vpro 3.3 -HKS AFK -HKS boost gauge -brake upgrade -replaced tranny with Marlin crawler built 154 and redid the swap properly https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3188.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3185.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3187.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3191.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3189.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3190.jpg https://i718.photobucket.com/albums/...7/IMG_3183.jpg So i also decided to mess around on the track for a couple nights https://i40.tinypic.com/2guieeu.jpg https://i41.tinypic.com/28a2l8i.jpg She's parked again, and here is the new build: Electronics: HKS Fcon Vpro 3.3 HKS 3 bar map with linked charge temp sens HKS AFK (wideband / knock amp) HKS EVC boost controller HKS Chrono Meter pack Engine: Garrett GT40R Custom exhaust manifold HKS GTII wastegate HKS SSQV Racing Valve Custom Downpipe HKS Hi-power exhaust system HKS intake HKS 264 camshafts HKS cam gears HKS timing belt JZA80 water pump Rb chromed intake Rb chromed tbody Rb chromed timing belt backing cover Rb chromed cam bolts Rb chromed oem pulleys MVP clear spark plug cover Fuel System: HKS fuel rail HKS 1000cc injectors HKS FPR Twin JZA80 TT fuel pumps, Vpro controlled Cooling: Mishimoto rad Mishimoto twin fans Titan alum rad hose Greddy RSPL intercooler kit RCTS custom p/s cooler RCTS custom oil cooler Drivetrain: Crawler R154 swap RPS Max series clutch RCTS solid shifter bushings RCTS driveshaft TRD LSD Suspension, Brakes, Footwork: HSD coilovers w/ custom spring rates Work Meister S1 (3pc) 18x10 18x12 Brembo cd/slotted with Mintex Extreme pads & stainless steel brake lines Body / Interior: Garson VIP door caps and side skirts Garson VIP wing Garson D.A.D front table Mac Brick VIP front and rear bumper Lexus grill Recaro drivers seat Takata 4point harness Momo steering wheel TRD shift knob Toyota window visors Cleared out headlights Car is on jackstands right now, should be rolling in the spring! Ran 418whp before i pulled the steel wheels off, so i'm curious to see what she'll put down now |
I'm not gonna lie, i generally dislike RHD cars, but the Lexus/Toyota ones, are something i would be willing to change my view! ;)
Both look great, although car #1 could use a fender pull maybe? :p Cheers from Ontario! -Mike |
Jimmy? the bat mobile is lookin better and better lol
this is Marwan btw |
Man the previous owner ragged that car. Kuddos to you for putting alot of time and money back into this beauty, can't wait to see the ending results.
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A lot of hard work but looks great now
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what center console does your car have thats the cleanest looking ebrake install i have seen in a minute
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Originally Posted by 147noob
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what center console does your car have thats the cleanest looking ebrake install i have seen in a minute
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Originally Posted by Bippu147
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It's out of a JZX100 Chaser, it looks decent but I have to clean up the install and somehow blend it into my aristo center section.
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yup, i'm just going to pay an interior shop to do it once the car is running again.
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nice...
btw, do you still have to konieg wheels? i dont know how to spell them..but if you do, and willing to sell, I might be interested. thank you. |
yup still got the SSR's, I have 2 sets of them, but the other set is total fail fitment.
I would be willing to sell them for the right price, shoot me a PM. |
thinking about ditching my GT40 and going with a T51R now.....
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