The begininng of my GS300 project!
09-10-06, 04:18 PM
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As for the rims, they are partially sponsored, couldn't really turn them down for the price that was offered to me for putting them on the car. Let's just put it this way, if I didn't like them, I can at very least double my inventment within a couple of days. So as far rim selection, I am happy with where I am now.
09-11-06, 07:31 AM
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this is gonna turn out to be a real beast!!! I love seeing what looks to be a "spare little expense" type vehicle come togehter like this. For one, I know those TOM's susp parts are NOT CHEAP!
Question, I know it adds some weight, but are you considering lining your interior for sound damping/vibration, even the engine bay for heat possibly? Just a thought.
Question, I know it adds some weight, but are you considering lining your interior for sound damping/vibration, even the engine bay for heat possibly? Just a thought.
09-11-06, 07:54 AM
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I have not thought about applying dynomat as of right now. I guess if I wanted to, it would be easier to apply at this point of the build. I actually have rolls and rolls of dynomat sitting in my stock room collecting dust, might just be a good idea. Thanks for making my decisions HARDER!! haha!
As for 'spare little expense', here's an approximate idea on whats been spent, some are close to retail prices, so take it for what it's worth since I don't want to disclose wholesale cost or my 'hookup' cost -
JDM '99 Aristo front clip w/ 5 spd auto w/ 27,000km - $5200
Paint (base, pearl, clear, other materials) - $1700
Front Rotora 6 piston kit - $3000
Rear Rotora 4 piston kit - $2000
VIS CF hood - $500
Lowenhart LSR - $1600ish per wheel
Tires - $300ish per wheel
Wald Sportline kit - $1600
Koyo Radiator - $400
Full interior overhaul -
Seats = $1600
Other = $1000
Power Enterprise hoses, belts, etc - $700
Alpine (deck, subs, mids/highs, amps) - $3000
Suspension
Wing
Apexi grounding kit
USDM Supra twins
ARC BOV kit
FMIC
Exhaust
There's plenty more $ that has been or will be spent.
Understand also that there are NO labor included in any of the above prices.....I am beginning to get a little light headed, with a project like this, it's hard for $$$ not to add up.
As for 'spare little expense', here's an approximate idea on whats been spent, some are close to retail prices, so take it for what it's worth since I don't want to disclose wholesale cost or my 'hookup' cost -
JDM '99 Aristo front clip w/ 5 spd auto w/ 27,000km - $5200
Paint (base, pearl, clear, other materials) - $1700
Front Rotora 6 piston kit - $3000
Rear Rotora 4 piston kit - $2000
VIS CF hood - $500
Lowenhart LSR - $1600ish per wheel
Tires - $300ish per wheel
Wald Sportline kit - $1600
Koyo Radiator - $400
Full interior overhaul -
Seats = $1600
Other = $1000
Power Enterprise hoses, belts, etc - $700
Alpine (deck, subs, mids/highs, amps) - $3000
Suspension
Wing
Apexi grounding kit
USDM Supra twins
ARC BOV kit
FMIC
Exhaust
There's plenty more $ that has been or will be spent.
Understand also that there are NO labor included in any of the above prices.....I am beginning to get a little light headed, with a project like this, it's hard for $$$ not to add up.
this is gonna turn out to be a real beast!!! I love seeing what looks to be a "spare little expense" type vehicle come togehter like this. For one, I know those TOM's susp parts are NOT CHEAP!
Question, I know it adds some weight, but are you considering lining your interior for sound damping/vibration, even the engine bay for heat possibly? Just a thought.
Question, I know it adds some weight, but are you considering lining your interior for sound damping/vibration, even the engine bay for heat possibly? Just a thought.
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09-11-06, 08:47 AM
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DAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!
at the end of the day man... the project will pay off...
love me lex ...
good luck dude... thats alot of moddin !!
at the end of the day man... the project will pay off...
love me lex ...
good luck dude... thats alot of moddin !!
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09-11-06, 08:02 PM
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I have not thought about applying dynomat as of right now. I guess if I wanted to, it would be easier to apply at this point of the build. I actually have rolls and rolls of dynomat sitting in my stock room collecting dust, might just be a good idea. Thanks for making my decisions HARDER!! haha!
As for 'spare little expense', here's an approximate idea on whats been spent, some are close to retail prices, so take it for what it's worth since I don't want to disclose wholesale cost or my 'hookup' cost -
As for 'spare little expense', here's an approximate idea on whats been spent, some are close to retail prices, so take it for what it's worth since I don't want to disclose wholesale cost or my 'hookup' cost -
Sorry about throwing the whole dynomat monkeywrench in your game plan...lol
I saw that bare interior and my instincts just took over! I just thought with all the ponies you're gonna have it might make it more of a possbile daily driver for you. THAT would be even more intense.
i guess its lookin good so far 
keep up the good work... i LOVE seeing work in progress cars, keep up the good work 
09-13-06, 08:16 AM
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I have not thought about applying dynomat as of right now. I guess if I wanted to, it would be easier to apply at this point of the build. I actually have rolls and rolls of dynomat sitting in my stock room collecting dust, might just be a good idea. Thanks for making my decisions HARDER!! haha!
As for 'spare little expense', here's an approximate idea on whats been spent, some are close to retail prices, so take it for what it's worth since I don't want to disclose wholesale cost or my 'hookup' cost -
JDM '99 Aristo front clip w/ 5 spd auto w/ 27,000km - $5200
Paint (base, pearl, clear, other materials) - $1700
Front Rotora 6 piston kit - $3000
Rear Rotora 4 piston kit - $2000
VIS CF hood - $500
Lowenhart LSR - $1600ish per wheel
Tires - $300ish per wheel
Wald Sportline kit - $1600
Koyo Radiator - $400
Full interior overhaul -
Seats = $1600
Other = $1000
Power Enterprise hoses, belts, etc - $700
Alpine (deck, subs, mids/highs, amps) - $3000
Suspension
Wing
Apexi grounding kit
USDM Supra twins
ARC BOV kit
FMIC
Exhaust
There's plenty more $ that has been or will be spent.
Understand also that there are NO labor included in any of the above prices.....I am beginning to get a little light headed, with a project like this, it's hard for $$$ not to add up.
As for 'spare little expense', here's an approximate idea on whats been spent, some are close to retail prices, so take it for what it's worth since I don't want to disclose wholesale cost or my 'hookup' cost -
JDM '99 Aristo front clip w/ 5 spd auto w/ 27,000km - $5200
Paint (base, pearl, clear, other materials) - $1700
Front Rotora 6 piston kit - $3000
Rear Rotora 4 piston kit - $2000
VIS CF hood - $500
Lowenhart LSR - $1600ish per wheel
Tires - $300ish per wheel
Wald Sportline kit - $1600
Koyo Radiator - $400
Full interior overhaul -
Seats = $1600
Other = $1000
Power Enterprise hoses, belts, etc - $700
Alpine (deck, subs, mids/highs, amps) - $3000
Suspension
Wing
Apexi grounding kit
USDM Supra twins
ARC BOV kit
FMIC
Exhaust
There's plenty more $ that has been or will be spent.
Understand also that there are NO labor included in any of the above prices.....I am beginning to get a little light headed, with a project like this, it's hard for $$$ not to add up.
HOLY JESUS!
And my wife thought I was nuts for just doing some Tein CSt's and some 19's. LMFAO...
I HAVE GOT to go see the results now man!
This looks like it will be SICK!
09-13-06, 09:12 AM
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I have been on and off this forum for sometime, prior to my GS, I had a 95 SC300. After spending sometime here since I started my GS project, I have noticed a lot of Floridians here on this site. Pretty cool in my books!! After the car's said and done with, I will be attending every show possible, so I am sure everyone will see the car at some point in time.
