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Instead of jacking someones thread I guess I'll start my own. Ok the newest project on the block is my '93 GS 300 (Aristo). As I'm sure everyone knows its the middle child in the Lexus family. It has a 3000cc inline 6 2jzge...Good starting point. Got the car with 184,000 miles on it about a month ago and it now has 188000 on the clock......purchased and drove it in Florida for the carnival then drove it home, which is about 1700 miles away or 18hrs worth of driving. Also, there is nothing, which needs to be done mechanically. Everything was taken care of by the previous owner within a span of 9 months.....brakes, timing belt, water pump, all the seals, etc. It does have some minor interior and exterior cosmetic damage, which needs to be taken care off. The car did have a funny vibration in the rear over sixty five MPH.

Adv: I choose this car for obvious reasons...the platform. Easy to find mods for it. Shares the same chassis as the SC and the Supra. Strongly considered the SC300, but there is less space in the SC3 for passengers. Even less space in the Supra and they are way to expensive here. Good luxury car that I can potentially do 150 mph in comfort. Also, the fact that the SC300 has been done-up more than a few times did not add to the appeal either. Another reason is the VIP market is still virgin in the US and it will be interesting to see and hopefully be a part of it if it blows up like drifting. Lastly, the price was right.

DisAdv/b] There are three main disadvantages to this car. The first one is the fact that its a whale with a weak heart and small fins is not cool. Man that car is heavy. The motor does not help at all to move it and even worst the tranny computer is not agressive. It only gets slightly aggressive in PWR mod or if I shift to 2nd then to Drive after is builds up. The other part is the suspension completely sucks. Its way too soft for the weight of the car and it floats on uneven sections of the freeway.

Since I just got it I haven't done very much. Just the basics like change the oil and filter, balanced the tires, and did the alignment.....Oh how I love working for Toyota. Found out what was causing the vibration in the rear. Upon the removal of the tires I found out it was missing 2 lug nuts on the driver rear, that tires was bigger than the other three and later the rear L/R TOE was way off. The result was a feathered drivers rear. That is next in line to be replaced as well as the foglight bulbs.

Pics and updates soon. Also, future plans.

Like I last mentioned the car has not had any major problems. As of now I have identified three minor ones. The first being the leaking power steering system, which just might be a as minor as a crushed gasket or as major as a bad power steering pump. The second being a leaking distributor seal and the third a feathered left rear tyre. So far the tyre has been changed and the ride is Lexus like once more. The gasket and the distributor seal will be changed in the coming week.

I have several thoughts of how to do this car, but the main thing is to do it right the first time. I'm not looking for crazy, but I am looking for a clean look with good performance. Here is what I've come up with for the future:
1) Put on some rims....going with 19's (8.5 F & 9.5 R), with 245/30/19 and 275/30/19. They have the supra TT/LS offset in the front.
2) Upgrade the suspension... seriously thinking of going with Esplier springs. Can purchase a set local. With regards to the struts would like to do Bilsten, but money is and issue either KYB GR-2 or Tokico will work. Will also like to add the Aristo strut brace for extra stability.
3) Brakes..... Wanted the rims with the TT/LS offset because of the big brake upgrade. Stock rim offest can take it I've heard with a spacer. This is the cheapest mod on this car. The '96 or new LS400 front brake calipers will fit along with the rotors. They are a few MM smaller than the TT, but they work just as well. They are both 4 POT. Of course the lines will be SS and the pads will be upgraded too.
4) HID system will be installed in the coming weeks. This is not a bulb upgrade, but a system upgrade. Planning on doing just the low beam and maybe the fogs at a later date. No real us for high beams in the US.
5) Exhaust system.... Will probably go with dual MagnaFlows with 3" tips. Will also upgrade the piping from cat back.
6) The motor will be next and it will be a 2JTT for the Aristo.
7) Everything else will be gear to the looks. Changing out the factory stereo to an indash fold out with touch screen and Navi system, adding the Aristo rear garnish, installing a rear spoiler, and the window visors. Also the car needs a fresh paint job so I'm going to wait for an Aristo front bumper to be acquired before doing that.

Hopefully I can add so pics today.

Yes they are chrome, but they are Japanese 3pc chrome.

Pics of the car.

Alittle off topic, but here are some pics of some past Turbo Zone (BBP) projects.

Another pic.

BBP 1jz/5sp.

nice good luck with ur project bro

MOTION.....THIS IS CHERVON'S SC RIGHT?

Yes sir it sure is.