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  1. Not sure how I missed this, I'll be there next time too. Liam
  2. Excellent, thanks, hope I never have to use it Liam
  3. What does that red button near the gear lever do on a MK1 Aristo? Liam
  4. Nothing to do with me, but there is a full leather interior on ebay at the moment. Just thought I'd flag it up in case anyone is in need! Liam
  5. Still can't quite work out why you're selling your present Aristo - it has to be one of the best Aristos anywhere - not just in the UK. I haven't sold mine yet and I might yet keep it, would it be possible to come down and have a look at yours for ideas before you sell it? I'm only in Winchester and could pop down early next week if you don't mind? Liam
  6. BigLT

    Aristo V300

    No probs, I would check aswell!! My car is fine on all the above by the way, lol. It was all checked over by Rising Sun Performance who you might know via skyline owners club Liam
  7. I drive lightly modified V300 Aristo. I pay £470 via A-Plan insurance. Always found them excellent. They give you credit for past driving history and also have a scheme where you can use your NCB on a second car. I can get their number if you can't find it. Liam
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    My New Car

    Thanks for all the compliments. I'm trying to fight the urge to get another skyline - gtrs are SO cheap right now. I thought it would be an easy process. To be honest, I took the car initially because it is in such good nick that I thought it would be easier to sell than the stagea when I found the right gtr - I really didn't expect to fall for a 4 door saloon!!! That top end rush and the accompanying whoosh and roar is so addictive, especially when seated in a comfy electric leather armchair. I get the feeling I might have the aristo for a while longer than I first thought.....
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    My New Car

    It is a fresh import. *cue long, boring story - A guy in the trade bought it for himself via a contact in Japan, but by the time it arrived he realised he needed a bigger boot and one that wasn't lowered as he lives in the country. I had a stagea RSfourV (sort of a 4wd, rb25T skyline estate) which is pretty rare over here and he contacted me and made me 'an offer I couldn't refuse'. I was really after a R32 GTR but it drives so well and is so clean I decided to do the deal and enjoy it for a while. The insurance is amazingly about £300 cheaper than a Stagea or a GTR too. In short, I am still kind of on the lookout for a good GTR, but I am in less of a rush than I was!!!! I've never seen tailpipes/backboxes made like this before - you are probably right and its a custom system. I shouldn't like the 'Flash Gordon Spaceship' look of them..... but I do. Yours must be LOUD??? Liam
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    My New Car

    Monster - When I first saw the exhausts my initial thought was 'those are going to have to go', but they sound glorious and I must admit that their looks really grow on you. The induction and BOV noise is also really addictive; I have to stop myself from blipping the throttle all the time. I fitted a decent head unit and I hardly turn it on! JockSuper7 - I'm in Winchester, so just down the road form you. Scarface - Looking at the pics I know what you mean. They don't look quite so merc-like in the flesh. I think its cause of the deeper polished rim and the proportions in the middle are different... I'm not sure they would look so good if the car wasn't so low though.
  11. BigLT

    My New Car

    In case you can't access the gallery - exhaust is below. The tailpipes seem to be part of the rear boxes. Stainless wide bore pipework Any Ideas?
  12. BigLT

    My New Car

    looks nice mate,are wheels genuine toyota? No they are aftermarket proper 3 piece 17" (look bigger) with deep polished alloy rims. Very good quality and really suit the car- marked 'Zauber' I think, I'll check if you want, although I expect they were very expensive new - 255s at the back and 235s at the front. Liam
  13. BigLT

    My New Car

    Thanks. It is almost perfect and seems V quick - just a small mark on a rear seat and a little wear on the gearknob. Only bit of rust is on the nut for the bracket for the induction kit!!! Liam
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    My New Car

    I've posted a few pics on the gallery. Sorry its a bit dirty. It looks much lower in real life. I'll take some more in a place more picturesque than Tesco car park soon!! Does anyone know who made the exhaust? I can't see a maker's mark easily - it is a full cat back system, not just back boxes. Liam
  15. I could do with the boot lifters too, mine work, but they are a little tired (or that could be me!) Liam
  16. er oops, see what I mean about idiots that don't read the text!!!! I'll get my coat..... Liam
  17. As it is a black car, maybe try taking a photo on a different background ie not grey concrete/branches/sky. on a grass lawn would show off the colour and shape better IMHO. Also I really like seeing a side on view, but that's probably just me. Its a cracking car - good luck with the sale. Liam Ps with perfomance cars everyone wants to know 'what it does', so putting the BHP higher up might grab people that don't know what an Aristo is. The way you have it, a quick glance would show '320bhp' which is good ..... but 400bhp is better!
  18. Just to confuse things. If your car has an induction kit replacing the standard airbox, the BOV will often be much more audible. In my experience this is the same for many turbo cars. Mine sounds as if it has an A/M BOV, but as far as I can see its standard. Liam
  19. I went to Toyota Southampton yesterday as I wanted a bolt and a small clamp to make my engine bay perfect. After bad experinces with Nissan with my skyline I wasn't expecting much and was amazed at how helpful and positive they were. Total bill is about a tenner and parts will be here on Friday! Much is made of bad service on forums, so I thought that a good response from a main dealer deserved credit. Liam
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