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Hey Michael, Drop me an email at david@albertsmyaree.com.au Im the store manager of Alberts Car Stereo in Myaree, WA. Ive got access to a full range of facia/surround kits to suit your car. Ill make sure your looked after on the price too! As a side note: If any of you members are looking for any car audio or accessories just let me know and i will happily help you out. I can freight interstate too. www.albertsmyaree.com.au

Yeh im lucky in that my workshop allows me to use their hoist when i need to. The first time i did it i probably spent 3-4 hours doing it. But now i can pretty much swap suspension over in about 1 to 1.5 hours (using a hoist!). Few things to keep in mind: Front suspension: Take care not to damage brake and abs lines. The abs lines can be unbolted and shifted to the side to avoid any chance of damage. Rear suspension: On either the left or right hand side, undo the sway bar link. This allows more movement of the hub up and down to get struts in and out easier. That should help you out!

Chris is right... The JZS147 never came out with the VVTi engine. Tones, when i was thinkin of gettin my exhaust i went through the same thoughts... I wanted it to perform and give the flow i needed but without some of the nasty "throaty" noise ive heard on a lot of supras. So i spoke with my workshop about it and they came up with a really good system. Sounds nice and deep and loud on the gas but at idle and just cruising around its perfect. I recently went for a drive down south and you hardly notice it when cruising around 110km/h. The biggest reason im going for a Microtech is that i used one in my last car (R32 Skyline) and i loved it. Gave me all the control i needed to fine tune the engine. Plus they are accurate and reliable! Ive again spoken with my workshop and they know a way to piggy-back it with the standard computer so that the standard computer will still run the auto gearbox. Just as a side note, if any of you are looking at the Greddy E-Manage Ultimate full plug and play computer with JZS147 adaptor harness I have one for sale... I originally bought it late last year as i was going to use it because i thought a Microtech wouldnt work. But now i know it will so thats what im going for. There is nothing wrong with it its brand new with a few months warranty still left. Let me know if you are interested. Dont bother with custom springs etc. because the price you will pay for them will be double the price of normal aftermarket ones so you may as well just buy coilovers straight up. I did the suspension install myself, its quite an easy job if youve done suspension before. Ive been working on cars all my life so pretty easy for me. Ive now had the suspension in and out of the Aristo about 4 times! Im gettin quick at it now. Hope this all helps...

Hi Chris, thanks mate. When the car came over it had the original struts in but springs had been changed to aftermarket ones (not sure what). The original shocks were completely stuffed so i didnt really get an idea of how a standard Aristo "should" drive and handle. But now that ive had these HSD Coilovers in for a while now im very impressed. They ride very well almost like standard even when very low like mine. The damper adjustment also allows alot more tuning to get the suspension to respond just the way you want. I highly recommend them and the guys at Otomoto are great to deal with. Ill also be looking into the KKR cooler they supply very soon!

Hey guys ive been on here for a while now but havent really introduced myself. My names Dave and i live in Perth. I bought my Aristo back in July 2006 but didnt have everything sorted or have it on the road until Nov 2006. Anyway ive had it for a few months now and everything is going really well. Below ive listed mods and put some pics up too (was used as a wedding car for a mate). Mods: Full custom Cypher Industries twin system exhaust with twin cannons on the rear HSD "HR" Height and Damper adjustable coilovers Greddy Profec B Spec II Electronics Boost Controller Greddy Turbo Timer HKS Intake Pipe HKS Air Filter Nardi Leather Steering Wheel Workmeister Trafficstar 19" Rims (9.5" front, 10.5" rear) Planned mods: Microtech ECU Bosch HEC105 External Ignition Coils

Nice work there... Pity 75% of the cooler is hidden... Smaller KKR cooler available through Otomoto will be alot more efficient. Might not be as tall but its almost double the thickness meaning it will still flow very well and handle 450hp +

To the best of my knowledge getting LSD in a JZS147 Aristo was an option... Ya had to tick the box when buying! Of course this doesnt help those of us who have imported only to find the car doesnt have LSD... :( Im am fairly confident that a Soarer LSD will fit though. Im still looking into it as we speak. Dave.

Hey guys, ive recently imported an Aristo into Australia but im looking for a workshop manual. Can anyone help me out here ? Cheers, Dave

Hey guys, just thought id give you some feedback. I recently imported a Toyota Aristo through J-Spec Imports and it was easy as. Ive imported a few cars from Japan and never has it been this easy. Their service was excellent and i would recomment them to anyone looking to import a car. Heres a pic of my new toy!