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Old 11-22-12, 07:37 AM
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Default My Aristo Build ...Time for Respray 08/12/12

a little introduction ...i am a new member here (few months) been stalking this forum buying up parts and trying to get as much info as possible on the 2GS. I decided to post up my progress off what will be an ongoing build .
I live in Trinidad and Tobago (the last island in the Caribbean chain) We are right hand drive and 90 % of our cars come directly from Japan the other 10% are euros so no shortage of JDM cars/parts here.

Notable cars i have previously owned : R32 GTR, R33GTR , R34GTR , 300ZX TT, Altezza RS200, S14 Silvia Kouki .

Current Garage : 1G RX300, 1GS Aristo , 2GS Aristo ,

Going to be doing two build threads one in the 1GS fourm and my 2GS

Pearl White 1998 Aristo Purchased 2 months ago with 63000kms on the clocks and stock .

AIM: To build a fast, responsive, comfortable highway cruiser with a modern look .

As it sits now on
  1. Vossen Wheels
  2. Brembo Front brake kit
  3. JZS147 Strut bar
  4. Tein Cruising Master Comfort Sport Coilovers

Pretty much going to stop there until January 2013 while i acquire more parts.

Parts stashed so far

All TRD bushings for the front and rear suspension
Kenwood Audio system to overlay on the nav screen (from user excluesive)
Funds tucked away for a respray ...possible metallic bronze
TRD air filter
Blitz Nur Spec Exhaust to be fitted with custom pipes
Poly Diff Bushings (from vendor aliga)
Black Pearl Emblems (from user VIP LXS)

I will update as progress is made !!










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Old 11-22-12, 08:00 AM
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Welcome to the family, nice ride you got there...off to a great start, keep us posted mon!

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Old 11-22-12, 08:29 AM
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Welcome . I'm from Dominica but reside in New York. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Old 11-22-12, 10:27 AM
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this should be a good build to watch! goodluck
Old 11-29-12, 09:25 AM
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I am considering changing my diff to up the responsiveness of the car .
I am getting my hands on a diff out of an Altezza

I believe it to be torsen lsd with a 4.3 final drive

A01B trans axle ...will this fit the 2gs ??
Old 11-29-12, 09:38 AM
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Looks good! My dad just left to go to Trinidad yesterday.
Just need to debadge the rear or switch the emblems around.
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im not sure about the diff it might work but what size wheels are those?
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20 inch wheels .....i bought black pearl emblems and poly urethane diff bushing
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Rob ...whats your dad heading this way to do ???
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ok from research it seems its an open diff and not torsen ....so my search continues for the torsen diff
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Welcome to the club,i'm from Trinidad too but i currently live in queens NY,Nice ride be sure to keep us posted on your build.
Also don't forget to post up some pics of your car here if you haven't already
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...post-here.html
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I was having some touch up work done and decided to do a complete respray.

Its either stay white or my go Nara Metallic Bronze from range rover.




What do you guys think ??
What other colors should i consider?
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i wanna see pics of some previous cars that list sounds epic
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Nara Metallic Bronze looks sweet!! Thats one vote from me (: Not really diggin the wheels, but everything else thumbs up! Subscribed.
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
i wanna see pics of some previous cars that list sounds epic






the pics i have on hand


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