My JDM 2001 JZS161 Toyota Aristo (in Japan)
09-04-12, 01:09 AM
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Yeh, sorry, it's the way the flash hit it in that picture.
Black leather with the grey piping as stated. The vinyl on the vent, ashtray and around the gear selector is much darker too.
Also, I have fixed up around the gauge since that shot. I sanded it back some more and there are no longer 'flat areas' directly around the gauge.It looks even more 'factory' now. I am thinking about using a brushed black vinyl instead of the brushed titanium, cos I had HEAPS of trouble getting it inside the area around the clock. If I use black, I don't think it will be as noticeable if i can't get it right to the edges.
Chris
Black leather with the grey piping as stated. The vinyl on the vent, ashtray and around the gear selector is much darker too.
Also, I have fixed up around the gauge since that shot. I sanded it back some more and there are no longer 'flat areas' directly around the gauge.It looks even more 'factory' now. I am thinking about using a brushed black vinyl instead of the brushed titanium, cos I had HEAPS of trouble getting it inside the area around the clock. If I use black, I don't think it will be as noticeable if i can't get it right to the edges.
Chris
09-04-12, 09:11 AM
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09-04-12, 10:09 PM
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I have 3 choices. Keep it and buy a TomTom, replace it with an aftermarket system or build a car PC.
Chris
09-04-12, 10:17 PM
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If it makes you feel any better, my car only has 4 gears.Don't get too down about it!
But yes, we have the GS300 in Australia too so I should get very little attention from the authorities when it's on the road in Australia.
Chris
09-05-12, 02:23 PM
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Those Rotors look really good man.It's good to see that your putting a bit of work into the suspension and handling side of things because I think too many people only modify their cars for straight-line speed/power output without giving though to how their car is going to stop or go around corners. I'll probably be looking for similar mods for mine shortly as going from a 1100kg Honda to 1600kg Lexus I can definitely notice the difference in handling. Will be watching your thread closely mate. 
09-05-12, 05:20 PM
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My comrades and I have a lot of respect for the Ausies, you all are pretty badass. Just a couple weeks ago me and a buddy watched a vid of the battle of Doan in Afghanistan and you guys really held it down HUAAH.
Loving the progress of your car BTW, one of my favs!
Loving the progress of your car BTW, one of my favs!
09-05-12, 10:00 PM
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Thank you for all your kind comments.
I might have some more interesting parts going on very soon, so stay tuned!
My brother is an officer in the army. He has done one 6 month tour there. Although confined to the base for almost that whole time, he got a pretty good idea of what the place was all about.
Please don't take this the wrong way, as I am not putting any other country down, but it is fairly well know that the Australian Defence Force is one of the best in the world. The reason for this is that Australia has a modest population, (only about 20million) and as such, the money spent on Defence is fairly small, especially when you compare it to the likes of the US and the UK, but they are HIGHLY trained. So basically, the forces train, train and train again. A large army can be powerful simply due to its shear size firepower. A small army has to work smarter and be more efficient. It's the personnel that we pride ourselves on and work with the limited equipment we have. For example, many of the aircraft we have is ex-US and retro-fitted and upgraded. It's the Australian Soldier who is famous - not the latest weapon s/he is carrying.
After saying all that, we require the larger allies to help us out when we need it and we put in whenever we can. look up the word 'mateship'.
(I could go on and on, so I'll leave it at that.)
Thanks again for the kind comments. I'll keep you updated.
Chris
I might have some more interesting parts going on very soon, so stay tuned!
Please don't take this the wrong way, as I am not putting any other country down, but it is fairly well know that the Australian Defence Force is one of the best in the world. The reason for this is that Australia has a modest population, (only about 20million) and as such, the money spent on Defence is fairly small, especially when you compare it to the likes of the US and the UK, but they are HIGHLY trained. So basically, the forces train, train and train again. A large army can be powerful simply due to its shear size firepower. A small army has to work smarter and be more efficient. It's the personnel that we pride ourselves on and work with the limited equipment we have. For example, many of the aircraft we have is ex-US and retro-fitted and upgraded. It's the Australian Soldier who is famous - not the latest weapon s/he is carrying.
After saying all that, we require the larger allies to help us out when we need it and we put in whenever we can. look up the word 'mateship'.
(I could go on and on, so I'll leave it at that.)
Thanks again for the kind comments. I'll keep you updated.
Chris
09-05-12, 10:08 PM
#42
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Those Rotors look really good man.It's good to see that your putting a bit of work into the suspension and handling side of things because I think too many people only modify their cars for straight-line speed/power output without giving though to how their car is going to stop or go around corners. I'll probably be looking for similar mods for mine shortly as going from a 1100kg Honda to 1600kg Lexus I can definitely notice the difference in handling. Will be watching your thread closely mate.
Performing the suspension upgrades first are also a big cost consideration for me too. Doing most of the upgrades here in Japan has saved me hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in parts. Of course shipping weight has alot to do with it. For example, Toyota, front lower balljoints cost about $40- each here in Japan from the dealer! The problem is that labour seems to be much higher here, so some things will have to wait for when I get home.
Chris
