JZS147 Toyota Aristo GS-300 Roll Call!

[CelicaST-162]

Just wondering how many Aristo owners so far on this forum and lurking around on our friendly Calgary streets.

I will start off with myself,

Victor Nguyen, 1992 Aristo V, Supra TT wheels.. Pictures soon!

[talonboi]

i have one as well! i love it, big change from my 90 talon

1992 Toyota Aristo V
Volk Victrix wheels
JIC Coilovers
Cat-back Exhaust
HKS Mid-pipe
HKS BOV
Greddy FMIC
Bride Seats

14.48@97mph
2.2 60ft

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=183611

[DonJuan]

As everyone prob knows, I have one.

[finboy]

14.4 is pretty good performance considering the size of the car

[CelicaST-162]

My times were the same and I am stock :burnout:

[DC2]

Someone waved at me on 52nd around 830 last night. Was it anyone here?

[illeagle]

Pearl White '92 aristo. Silver 18" PIAA 5 spoke rims, TEIN HA's, stock everything else.:burnout:

[talonboi]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
My times were the same and I am stock :burnout:

stock pfft, you have intake and full exhaust:D

[mdeleon]

talonboi, i was just gonna ask if you shop at autodream cuz i think i've seen it there before, but then i saw your last picture so it answered my question...nice car, i like the wheels

[frozenrice]

I just saw one in person for the first time yesterday.
Were any of you near Signal Hill? I didn't even realize it was RHD, yet alone an Aristo until it drove away. Nice car :thumbsup:.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by DC2
Someone waved at me on 52nd around 830 last night. Was it anyone here?

That was probably me! Myron! Lets see pics!

[EK 2.0]

I don't own one...but I always see them in my rearview mirror haha...


just playin...

[CelicaST-162]

V-TECH baby!

[CivicTunr]

i saw one, early in the morning, or it looked to be one.
white, limo tint, yellow fogs.

[Annoyingrob]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
V-TECH baby!
http://offsite.lostjournal.com/rob/Random%20Pics/JDH201102.jpg

[illeagle]

Originally posted by frozenrice
I just saw one in person for the first time yesterday.
Were any of you near Signal Hill? I didn't even realize it was RHD, yet alone an Aristo until it drove away. Nice car :thumbsup:.

i went through signal hill on sarcee south last night, all the way to 14th. I was with my buddy 86max, he has a pearl white soarer (which is for sale BTW )


Originally posted by CelicaST-162


That was probably me! Myron! Lets see pics!



Originally posted by CivicTunr
i saw one, early in the morning, or it looked to be one.
white, limo tint, yellow fogs.

not quite limo, it's 20%. the fogs are OEM

I just got my 6K HID kit in the car an hour ago whoot!


I can't get my keyless entry to work. Anyone have any idea's? It has a new (correct size) battery, and the keyless on/off switch in the car is in the ON position lol.. It just won't work :(

also, if anyone has a line on a right upper ball joint/control arm, please PM me! Only ones i can find are $370 each!

[lowetyle]

[i]also, if anyone has a line on a right upper ball joint/control arm, please PM me! Only ones i can find are $370 each! [/B]

If you found them for $370, take them. Thats probably the cheapest you will find them.

It cost me over $1200 to get both sides done. Cheapest I could find was around $500, per side. Had to get them from a Lexus warehouse in L.A., California.

Also, for something like that, dont get a part that a buddy of a friend says is from the same car as your Aristo. People say "Its the same as the 94' IS300" or Blah Blah Blah, all Im saying is make sure they are 100% positive going to fit before you order; alot of places that place orders with Lexus are non-returnable, as-in, if you order the wrong ones, that $500 Ball-Joint turned into a $1000 Ball-Joint and a paperweight. Just a word of advice as when I got both of mine done, the place that did the work didnt get it right until the third set. Thank god I didnt have to pick up the bill for that one.

[CelicaST-162]

Myron, you probably need to program the key fob, I will find out tommorow and we can try it to see if it works.

[DC2]

saw a white aristo on 36th north a few mins ago, I wasn't driving mine though.

[finboy]

Originally posted by illeagle


also, if anyone has a line on a right upper ball joint/control arm, please PM me! Only ones i can find are $370 each!

http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?userSearch=exact&userPID=1000&userLocation=All+States&userIMS=&userInterchange=%5B%7C%7Br&userSide=&userDate=1990&userDate2=1995&dbModel=43.4&userModel=Lexus%20GS300&dbPart=511.1&userPart=Control%20Arm%2CFront%20Upper&sessionID=261613801&sURL=car-part.com&userPreference=price&userZip=T2M3B1&userLat=51.07&userLong=-114.0949&userUID=0&userBroker=&iKey=&userPage=3

if that doesn't work, car-parts.com, and use 1990-1995 on the second search page, used but it will get you through an inspection until you find a better source. $35 is the cheapest i saw on there, i'm guessing the ball joint is part of the control arm as that is what i searched for.

[rm777]

Illeagle: Champion Toyota carries Lexus parts. Ask for Jeff Watson. The number is: 713-943-7010. He's pretty good with shipping to Canada as he does not include the invoice with the shipment. He will mail it to you separately in order to save on the duty.

[Xamim]

Saw a white Aristo with a Skyline on Glenmore, just before Deerfoot on Friday night. If its anyone here... than dyumm you guys got some nice cars :thumbsup: hahah

[Annoyingrob]

Champion Toyota is THE place to get parts :)

I got a whole 1JZ gasket set for like $180cad with shipping and everything.

[rm777]

Originally posted by Annoyingrob
Champion Toyota is THE place to get parts :)

I got a whole 1JZ gasket set for like $180cad with shipping and everything.

I can't believe how cheap parts are for my 7M. They are even cheaper than NAPA or Partsource. We get fuckin ripped off in Canada. Oh well, I guess that's reality when Newport Beach Lexus sells as many units as Canada sells in an entire year.

[illeagle]

Originally posted by lowetyle


If you found them for $370, take them. Thats probably the cheapest you will find them.

It cost me over $1200 to get both sides done. Cheapest I could find was around $500, per side. Had to get them from a Lexus warehouse in L.A., California.

Also, for something like that, dont get a part that a buddy of a friend says is from the same car as your Aristo. People say "Its the same as the 94' IS300" or Blah Blah Blah, all Im saying is make sure they are 100% positive going to fit before you order; alot of places that place orders with Lexus are non-returnable, as-in, if you order the wrong ones, that $500 Ball-Joint turned into a $1000 Ball-Joint and a paperweight. Just a word of advice as when I got both of mine done, the place that did the work didnt get it right until the third set. Thank god I didnt have to pick up the bill for that one.


i found one.. OEM brand new, $260.00 each. took 15 min to install..

[DonJuan]

Originally posted by illeagle

I can't get my keyless entry to work. Anyone have any idea's? It has a new (correct size) battery, and the keyless on/off switch in the car is in the ON position lol.. It just won't work :([/B]

Mine either, I dunno why. How goes it FOB reprogram idea?

[japancar]

Originally posted by DonJuan


Mine either, I dunno why. How goes it FOB reprogram idea?

I was thinking the same thing when I saw it. It wasn't working when we got it for you here in Japan! Let me know if you think its the remote. We could try to find another for you!

Let me know how things are going too! I haven't heard from you since I saw you in April in Calgary!

Steve

[whatthe]

Sort of an old thread... but...

There is a procedure to use for those key FOBs in order to set them up to work. Unfortunately, I don't know what that is. It could be key on/key off touch brake 4 times while holding the key button with your big toe on your left foot. Try searching some of the Aristo forums for some answers.

My key fob works fine, although battery life isn't good and the range sucks.

14.4 @97mph really isn't good for those mods. I'd start checking for boost leaks, turbo problem (or problem with vsvs), plugs, coil packs, etc..

Your mph is out of whack which means simply that the horsepower isn't there. Yes, it's 3800lbs, but a BPUd supra can run 112-118+mph on the track. The 800 lbs makes a big difference, but it should be more like 7-10mph not 20+ mph.

For reference, I was running 108mph traps with less mods in Edmonton last weekend on my Aristo. Normally on 15-ish psi on the street, mine is closer to 103-104mph.

[talonboi]

Originally posted by whatthe

14.4 @97mph really isn't good for those mods. I'd start checking for boost leaks, turbo problem (or problem with vsvs), plugs, coil packs, etc..

Your mph is out of whack which means simply that the horsepower isn't there. Yes, it's 3800lbs, but a BPUd supra can run 112-118+mph on the track. The 800 lbs makes a big difference, but it should be more like 7-10mph not 20+ mph.

For reference, I was running 108mph traps with less mods in Edmonton last weekend on my Aristo. Normally on 15-ish psi on the street, mine is closer to 103-104mph.

well its kind of hard launching my car. if i load the turbos, the tires start to spin at 2000rpm

also your in edmonton, it kind of makes a difference with performance.

a usdm supra also has bigger turbos and bigger injectors, that also makes a big difference

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by whatthe
Sort of an old thread... but...

There is a procedure to use for those key FOBs in order to set them up to work. Unfortunately, I don't know what that is. It could be key on/key off touch brake 4 times while holding the key button with your big toe on your left foot. Try searching some of the Aristo forums for some answers.

My key fob works fine, although battery life isn't good and the range sucks.

14.4 @97mph really isn't good for those mods. I'd start checking for boost leaks, turbo problem (or problem with vsvs), plugs, coil packs, etc..

Your mph is out of whack which means simply that the horsepower isn't there. Yes, it's 3800lbs, but a BPUd supra can run 112-118+mph on the track. The 800 lbs makes a big difference, but it should be more like 7-10mph not 20+ mph.

For reference, I was running 108mph traps with less mods in Edmonton last weekend on my Aristo. Normally on 15-ish psi on the street, mine is closer to 103-104mph.

I know of atleast 2 Aristo's that have run that time specifically. Talonboi's and myself. I would not start condemming (sp?) turbo's or vsvs and such. You are able to tamper with boost we were not able at that time. (Stock boost 14.4@97) I will have BPU status soon so well see if it can trap 100+ MPH

[T-Dubbs]

my buddy jared has one with full hks exhaust, intake and his is slow, he ran a 15.6?
some boost issue......
i tihnk its fixed now, and hes rollin on some 19's, with a FMIC on the way.... Right Oliver?? how much longer?

[DC2]

Who's up for a little Aristo cruise later on next month? before it starts snowing?

[talonboi]

well my car is parked till next spring, i was rear ended last month and was hit again in the front, no major damages just too much bad luck.

[whatthe]

I was trying to organize a cruise or other on http:\\www.clubaristo.net I'm actually getting ready to park mine for the winter now though.

I'm from Calgary and tried to hit Race City a couple of weeks ago, but it was raining in the North of Calgary (ok in the south), so they let the auto-x go and closed the strip. I wasn't impressed so I decided to just drive up to Edmonton as they have the better track anyway.

MPH in the 1/4 is more a measure of horsepower than a good launch. I had another car of mine at Race City and I ran 16.2@95mph on a really slippery first run, then ran a 14.6@97mph on the next run on the same boost setting. ET can change a lot, but mph shouldn't change a lot.

I'm just saying that from my experience with 2JZs and my Aristo you should be able to see at least another 50hp by checking into some simple items (ignition, cats, boost, etc.). It is a 3800lb. 4 door boat, but you should be able to see 102-103mph traps on the street in Calgary with BPU status (from my tests anyway). 14.5-15.0 completely stock is right where it should be in Calgary. If you have more mods, the 1/4 shouldn't stay the same. If you were both stuck at 12psi or something, that would be a big problem right there. With a really unrestrictive exhaust, with good mufflers and no cats and a good intake, you'll probably be more worried about boost cut than 12psi though.


http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z268/whattheeee/DSC04038.jpg

[DonJuan]

I'm up for a cruise, snow or shine! just let me get my snow tires on first.

Oh and mine runs 14.6 @ 96MPH all day long on the shitty, bald, cracking, 15 year old JDM tires. No mods done, and no plans for any.

[whatthe]

Join up on clubaristo and we can start something in the events section.

[Soren1989]

post some pics of these beats i wanna see them

[DonJuan]

^ WHAT? Do you mean the meets?

[CelicaST-162]

I am up for meets soon! My car won't seeing any winter action because I sold my winter tires to DC2! haha

[DC2]

First weekend of October? Thanksgiving long weekend?

Saturday morning? a little cruise to Banff?

Im good to go any of the 3 long weeknd days

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by whatthe
Join up on clubaristo and we can start something in the events section.



Man K. yours is a username I haven't seen for a while. How are you??...I trust things are well mang...


Arif.

[DonJuan]

We should do it sunday, then we could do the decadent brunch!

[whatthe]

Originally posted by EK 2.0




Man K. yours is a username I haven't seen for a while. How are you??...I trust things are well mang...


Arif.

Hey Arif!!!

Yeah, no kidding.... I was on too many forums, then stopped hanging out on any of them for a while (school, etc.) we should have a reunion of the minds one of these days. Head out for a beer or whatever...

Lot of changes in my life.. including the need for a 4 door (bonus that it seems to have good passing power).

Re: meet

I'll have to check what has been planned for me the October weekend. I'll make a post on the other place as well.

I know of a few others in town. I don't know if any of them have posted on here or not though..

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by whatthe


Hey Arif!!!

Yeah, no kidding.... I was on too many forums, then stopped hanging out on any of them for a while (school, etc.) we should have a reunion of the minds one of these days. Head out for a beer or whatever...

Lot of changes in my life.. including the need for a 4 door (bonus that it seems to have good passing power).

Re: meet

I'll have to check what has been planned for me the October weekend. I'll make a post on the other place as well.

I know of a few others in town. I don't know if any of them have posted on here or not though..

Any word of a meet happening? We should set something up while the weather is decent.

[whatthe]

This weekend or the next work for anyone?

[DC2]

I need to get an alignment. If I can get it done by this weekend Im game, if not next weekend it'll only be sunday.

[whatthe]

From my experience, I would not recommend speedy brake apollo muffler around 40th ave on MacLeod Trail. I asked them if it drove straight and was told that tracking straight is a separate process from the alignment so they didn't look at that. My car btw was no better after than it was before. They also had a 'shop tools' charge in addition to the alignment on the bill that I had to dispute. Also, oddly enough, they could not tell me what the alignment specs before or after were.

I do however recommend Alvin Automotive. They provide a print out of the alignment specs before and after, and don't add on phony charges. They can usually get you in within a few days.

[CelicaST-162]

I will be in edmonton this saturday however sunday works for me as well!

[CelicaST-162]

Okay, Aristo guys..GS300 peeps. Lets think of a date that works for everyone, whenever your cars are back on the road. If the majority`s cars are off the road for several weeks to come we can figure out another date.

What I was thinking was a cruise somewhere, grab lunch and discuss about the cool cars. Then after that whatever, cruise....etc...play it by ear.

[DC2]

:cry: sniff sniff...

[whatthe]

I'm on the road, but I'm better off to meet up in May.

Who else?

[DonJuan]

Originally posted by DC2
:cry: sniff sniff...

You cant come! LOL!

But, I guess you can ride with me.

[DC2]

OR I'll use your brother's or dad's hahahaha

[dan_dtp]

I like Aristos

http://members.shaw.ca/frankdman/pics/dan.jpg

[whatthe]

:confused:

I'm soo in the dark on what's going on in this thread now! :D

[DonJuan]

Originally posted by dan_dtp
I like Aristos

http://members.shaw.ca/frankdman/pics/dan.jpg

WAT A HOMO. U fail!

[95acc]

well i will dif this up from the dead and add myself to the Beyond Aristo ist.

92TT-Stock 18" Layered wheels.

Love it,.

lokking to lower it right away

Anyone have any lowering springs they are looking to get rid of/


Paul

[dj_rice]

Question here,


All the Aristos/Soarers I see for sale/imported over here are all automatic tranny, did this car never come with a 5 spd manual??

[Ukyo8]

Another one here

vvv

[talonboi]

ok guys, lets start up a cruise time! weathers nice!!

[jza71]

I've got a JZS161 "Aristo" can I be included too?!? :D

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by jza71
I've got a JZS161 "Aristo" can I be included too?!? :D

Details!

[jza71]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


Details!


Well, it's a 1999 Lexus GS300 JDM 2JZ-GTE VVT-i swapped T-78 33d turbo'd with a whole whack of other goodies.

here's some pics:

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0029-1.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0030-1.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0031-1.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0032-1.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0026-3.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0025-3.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0020-3-1.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0006_00.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0005-2.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/000_0018_00.jpg

[n1zm0]

wow^ sleeper!, you did all the work yourself? (engine swap/wiring T78 install etc) have any vids of this thing?

[jza71]

Originally posted by n1zm0
wow^ sleeper!, you did all the work yourself? (engine swap/wiring T78 install etc) have any vids of this thing?

yep, all work done by myself. The only video I've got right now is a start up vid. nothing special. yet. . .

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/th_100_0674.jpg (http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z60/ryan6425/?action=view&current=100_0674.flv)

[CelicaST-162]

I'd like to meet up and take a look at your car! She's a beaut!

[jza71]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
I'd like to meet up and take a look at your car! She's a beaut!

sure, why not. check your PM

[talonboi]

NOOOOOOOOOO you stay home Ryan!

JK you still have to come by the shop and show me the car running.

[jza71]

Originally posted by talonboi
NOOOOOOOOOO you stay home Ryan!

JK you still have to come by the shop and show me the car running.

Awwww come on!!! I wanna play too!! :D :D I'll stop by one of these weekends when I've got some time, been really busy lately. Or gimme a call on your way home from work and we can meet up somewhere.

[n1zm0]

i figured i'd ask the question in here,
there are a handful of 1UZ-FE AWD Aristos (3000 i guess) that were built, does anyone happen to know where their drivetrain came from or was it specifically developed for the first gen Aristos with V8s?

just looking into future maintenance issues for a friend who might buy one.