Some pics of my GS in the sun :D
09-01-06, 11:42 AM
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Some pics of my GS in the sun :D
Here are the pictures promised of the new wheels on the car. 
Opinions?? Don't tell me to lower it...I already know I need to lol. Tein Flex with EDFC are next on the list.
Tires are apparently the same width as the new M5 in the rear
Opinions?? Don't tell me to lower it...I already know I need to lol. Tein Flex with EDFC are next on the list.
Tires are apparently the same width as the new M5 in the rear
09-01-06, 11:50 AM
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Veilside Andrew Racing Golt Dish bought from SP_GS aka Toobers123 on these forums on Falken FK451's front and rear 
. Just needs tracking/alignment done now, but I'm debating whether to pick up a set of Tein Flex first and then do it, or do the alignment now and wait on the coilovers two or three months.
Interior is two tone suede/cloth. If you want I'll post up more pictures of the interior.
You don't want the genuine Aristo in the pics, but the badge?
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. Just needs tracking/alignment done now, but I'm debating whether to pick up a set of Tein Flex first and then do it, or do the alignment now and wait on the coilovers two or three months.Interior is two tone suede/cloth. If you want I'll post up more pictures of the interior
. You don't want the genuine Aristo in the pics, but the badge?
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09-01-06, 11:55 AM
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Well I would love to have the real deal Aristo but for now the badge will do haha. If you don't mind posting pics of your interior, I was thinking of doing something along the same lines to mine.
I would get the alignment now if yours is that bad. In 2-3 months your tires will be completly chewed up if you don't take care of it asap.
Are the wheels 19's? 18's?
I would get the alignment now if yours is that bad. In 2-3 months your tires will be completly chewed up if you don't take care of it asap.
Are the wheels 19's? 18's?
09-01-06, 03:31 PM
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Wheels are 19x10 rear and 19x9 fronts. Rear tires are 285x35x19 and fronts are 245x40x19 (fat setup), although the ride has gone to hell more or less I'm assuming it's cos I'm on stock suspension...once I upgrade to coilovers (Bilstein PSS or Tein Flex) I'm hoping it'll become a bit more "stable" .
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09-01-06, 07:00 PM
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The wheels look nice! I see a brake upgrade of some sort there too. Depending on how long you need to wait for the coilovers will determine how long the front tires last. Keep an eye on them, if the tread starts to show signs of wear and coilovers are still a ways off, get it aligned.
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09-02-06, 01:47 PM
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The brakes are just EBC Drilled/Slotted discs on EBC Green Stuff pads...must say they do work well although I'm looking at getting a set of Supra Brakes put on as soon as funds allow. After warm-up the brakes aren't THAT bad, although when cold they do tend to take a bit of effort to stop the car.
09-04-06, 08:39 AM
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Drop will be done!!! (cheeky buggers 
) Just have to get JeffTsai to sort something out about his Tein Flex he's got sitting in his cupboard!!!
I'm looking at getting the clear side markers and removing the orange bit from the headlights and getting clear indicators.
I also need to replace the L badge on the front with a Toyota one will get that done ASAP! Rear emblems stay though, it's not everyday you see a Lexus with V300 & Aristo on the back and Vertex Edition on the rear doors
... well not here anyway.
Also got a Silver OEM spoiler (led brake light) which will go on...or should I maybe go with something else? Any opinions?
Thanks for the kind words so far.
) Just have to get JeffTsai to sort something out about his Tein Flex he's got sitting in his cupboard!!! I'm looking at getting the clear side markers and removing the orange bit from the headlights and getting clear indicators.
I also need to replace the L badge on the front with a Toyota one will get that done ASAP! Rear emblems stay though, it's not everyday you see a Lexus with V300 & Aristo on the back and Vertex Edition on the rear doors
... well not here anyway.Also got a Silver OEM spoiler (led brake light) which will go on...or should I maybe go with something else? Any opinions?
Thanks for the kind words so far
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09-04-06, 06:07 PM
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You wouldn't believe how hard it is to find replacement parts for this suspension! Tein won't let you order parts directly thru them, and most dealers don't have the correct part number lists for the rebuild components! I'm going to try another shop here this week. Hopefully JPI in Garland,TX will have something available....since I've heard of other guys getting their Tein suspensions rebuilt over there before. Hopefully I'll have some luck with them.
As for the wing, I think you should go for a 3 piece lip spoiler or something that sits flush against the car. The OEM wing looks kind of old fashioned to me (no offense to you guys that still rock it), but if you're going to upgrade...might as well keep up with the times 
Oh yeah, your car is awesome! I wish I had a 2JZ-GTE. I guess I will have to settle for a single turbo 2JZ-GE for now
As for the wing, I think you should go for a 3 piece lip spoiler or something that sits flush against the car. The OEM wing looks kind of old fashioned to me (no offense to you guys that still rock it
), but if you're going to upgrade...might as well keep up with the times Oh yeah, your car is awesome! I wish I had a 2JZ-GTE. I guess I will have to settle for a single turbo 2JZ-GE for now