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Topic: Introduction thread - this should be your first post! |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:38 pm Subject: Introduction thread - this should be your first post! |
Welcome Dee! Looks like a very cool rig, excited to see it progressing. There is also a bit more activity on the Facebook groups if you're on there -
Aus Aristo
Aristo Jzs147
JZS147 USA |
Topic: Ebay/Online Bargains and deals. |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:19 pm Subject: Ebay/Online Bargains and deals. |
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181751763431
Something a bit special |
Topic: horse power question |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 12:01 am Subject: horse power question |
It's a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string?' question. The best way to get a rough indication is to get it up on a dyno for a power run and see what it makes at the wheels. You can then even more ... |
Topic: 3D Printing - What parts do you want? |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 12:37 am Subject: 3D Printing - What parts do you want? |
What sort of sizes can you print up to?
Would something say, gauge pod sized be too big? 240mm x 110mm x 80mm
http://pix1.wikialbums.com/134161250136173181195592151661381942492432491071335823789 ... |
Topic: anyone seen a car with two build plates |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:02 pm Subject: anyone seen a car with two build plates |
This^^
Dodgy as hell, not even close to being worth it. Especially as they can't even offer a clear explanation why he has two. |
Topic: Interior trim codes/colours |
sank
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Forum: Aristo Aesthetics Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:10 am Subject: Interior trim codes/colours |
Got a pic? |
Topic: EOI: Steel seat rail cogs. |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:01 pm Subject: EOI: Steel seat rail cogs. |
Or I might get lucky and find a set of aftermarket rails to suit a set of recaros. Lol!
Have a look on Yahoo Auctions Japan, you can find Recaro rails to suit the JZS147 all over there. Here's ... |
Topic: Part websites |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:54 pm Subject: Re: website |
How about amayama anyone used these guys?
Yep, many times. Always been easy to deal with, especially for finicky items like little trim clips etc., and if they're unable to source something for you ... |
Topic: Part websites |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 2:05 pm Subject: Part websites |
Have a chat to Nick at North Shore Toyota in New Zealand, he can get you the full kit together for a very decent price. You'll find his details in the Traders section of the forum |
Topic: Introduction thread - this should be your first post! |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:58 am Subject: Introduction thread - this should be your first post! |
Hey Joris, welcome to the forums! Looks like a really clean car you've got there!
Feel free to post up a build thread with your progress as you mod the car. We dont see too many NA JZS147s convert ... |
Topic: Threebond engine cleaner |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:20 pm Subject: Threebond engine cleaner |
Yep, we use it at work with each service to remove carbon buildup from engines. We do a lot of turbo Subarus and the manufacturer recommends using a can of Upper Engine Cleaner with every service.
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Topic: partsbase.org the new Toyodiy |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 11:21 pm Subject: partsbase.org the new Toyodiy |
It's not quite as good as Partsbase, but these guys are like Amayama with pictures. I really like browsing their site for bits.
http://jp-carparts.com/ |
Topic: TRC Extender, Module? Q.Mec - Help identifying this module |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:04 pm Subject: Re: TRC Extender, Module? Q.Mec - Help identifying this modu |
It has SLC written on it so I would wager that it is a module to defeat the factory speed limiter.
These cars are limited to around 180km/h, so to test it see if you can get past that speed (in a ... |
Topic: nitrogen accumulator overhaul/re-gas $150 |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:15 pm Subject: nitrogen accumulator overhaul/re-gas $150 |
Hey guys, looks like I'm going to have to be doing this soon. I'm planning on just replacing the nitrogen canister and doing a full flush & bleed od the system.
I have a question though, do the ... |
Topic: Grillz!! black or chrome??!! |
sank
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Forum: Aristo Aesthetics Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:07 pm Subject: Grillz!! black or chrome??!! |
and too all those bums who voted but didnt post their input, SHAME ON YOU!! :rant:All 4 of them |
Topic: Grillz!! black or chrome??!! |
sank
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Forum: Aristo Aesthetics Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:55 pm Subject: Grillz!! black or chrome??!! |
Got a black one on mine that one of the previous owners sourced. Not sure what kit its off but it looks mean
http://pix1.wikialbums.com/134161250136173181195592151661381942492432491071335823789367/ ... |
Topic: My Aristo on the dyno |
sank
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Forum: Multimedia Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:13 pm Subject: Re: My Aristo on the dyno |
Looks like fun!
Any footage of how it drives on the street? |
Topic: Bet you've never seen a JZS147 launch like this! |
sank
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Forum: Multimedia Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:33 am Subject: Bet you've never seen a JZS147 launch like this! |
http://youtu.be/e-MFUt7DKW0
The owner and his car feature pretty heavily in this VICE doco on illegal street racing in Japan.
My favourite bit is when hes talking about the parachute:
"I' ... |
Topic: Rhetto needs info,please read |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:36 am Subject: Rhetto needs info,please read |
Fair enough, in that case its best if you get him to do it at his work than at home. I'm also just assuming that he does the work on the side, I could be wrong.
I used to work for a workshop (can't ... |
Topic: Rhetto needs info,please read |
sank
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Forum: Aristochat Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:01 pm Subject: Rhetto needs info,please read |
dont fk around with forum members go to a proper bizz rhettoThis.
Go to a reputed workshop for that kind of thing, it's not something you want some forum mechanic with no real liability messing aro ... |
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