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rad_brad · 10-07-2007, 20:00

car is looking just as sexual as i remember

DriftLexus · 27-07-2007, 21:11

well the boot side of things is done.....

the fuel system is finished and works great.......having spoke to james at Jae, i may consider a fuel cooler at some point, i need to keep an eye on fuel temps as the swirl pot get hot during prolonged use....

battery is now mounted as well, still need to wire in the electrical cut out, and a few small bits and bobs.........well, its never really going to ever be finished it it..?

heres a couple of shots from JAE 07

Lex · 27-07-2007, 21:14

Mismatched rims FTW

you gona make it next weekend dude ?

Keefe · 27-07-2007, 21:18

WOW!

This is one of those threas i wish i would read more often, everytime i look the car has drastically changed and its always more amazing than before!

Well done chap

DriftLexus · 27-07-2007, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex

Mismatched rims FTW

you gona make it next weekend dude ?

bloody hoping too.....

just have to get the car remapped as its running a little rich......

Dori Mat · 27-07-2007, 22:09

you've got it bang on looks wise now mat

nice work

sideways.taff · 27-07-2007, 22:16

Looks superb mate

tincan16v · 27-07-2007, 22:42

Excellent work man

Hammond · 27-07-2007, 22:51

That looks hard as nails, fooking love it, that JZ looks right at home tucked away in there

Stavros · 27-07-2007, 22:53

Awesome

HellaFlush · 27-07-2007, 23:18

Ah... Thats without doubt the sexiest arsed Lexus ive seen..

The wheels look so right mismatched

gejm10 · 28-07-2007, 18:18

ad4m · 28-07-2007, 18:21

i have very green eyes

Lex · 28-07-2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftLexus

bloody hoping too.....

just have to get the car remapped as its running a little rich......

cool.

Pm box is full - buzz me if you need any info

DriftLexus · 29-07-2007, 15:21

tried buzzing, sent pm

DriftLexus · 02-08-2007, 23:08

had the car down at TDI yesterday getting the car corner wighted, and the chassis dynamics set up on there new 3d John Bean Arago alignment machine........

all i can say is WOW....

this thing is amazing, it pictures the car in a way as though it is floating in air, and takes every possible measurement you could possibly ever ever need

i mean its serious motorsport stuff..........

anyway the car was fitted with some suspension parts i developed for the car....and the settings were adjusted.

I opted for the ideal settings to preserve the rear tyres and allow a better footprint.

Rear
Camber -1 degree
Toe 0

Front
Camber - 3 degrees
Toe 0
Castor + 6 degrees

We used the natural rear camber adjusters until they "maxed out" then the new "white rods" to conclude the angles.... Reason for this is that i wanted as many threads as possible "inside" the adjustable rods to retain strength.

Also i opted to correct the front camber positions using the natural adjusters because this would keep the KPI declined.... This is beneficial as an aid to return the steering since the "non-adjustable" castor finished at 6 degrees.

The lock angles and TOOT are still subject to testing.... I think this is wise since today's transition needs feedback. From this we can work on tuning the calibration rather than "blanket bombing" it in one session

The car on the corner weights and john bean arago

John Bean - Automotive Wheel Service Equipment

the work was done at TDI by Tony Bones, a true geometry genius from Wheels In Motion

Wheels-InMotion

if you want a true gent doing a true alignment on your car.with no bullshit..ask Tony, quite a few of the car manufacturers have now gone to him to solve geometry issues with new cars!!, he normally works out of watford, hemel hempsted area

Dori Mat · 03-08-2007, 20:42

more new rims mat ? what are they ? any pics ?

Hammond · 03-08-2007, 20:48

By the looks of it hes had the centres on the rears painted white to match the Rota's

Car looks sweet, excellent result!

BillyFIVE · 05-08-2007, 15:38

very cool

is that kind of alignment pricey? or is that a silly question

DriftLexus · 14-01-2008, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dori Mat

more new rims mat ? what are they ? any pics ?

$83 for 2 Manaray 18 x 9.5...

02-08-2007, 23:08	#456 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,424	had the car down at TDI yesterday getting the car corner wighted, and the chassis dynamics set up on there new 3d John Bean Arago alignment machine........ all i can say is WOW.... this thing is amazing, it pictures the car in a way as though it is floating in air, and takes every possible measurement you could possibly ever ever need i mean its serious motorsport stuff.......... anyway the car was fitted with some suspension parts i developed for the car....and the settings were adjusted. I opted for the ideal settings to preserve the rear tyres and allow a better footprint. Rear Camber -1 degree Toe 0 Front Camber - 3 degrees Toe 0 Castor + 6 degrees We used the natural rear camber adjusters until they "maxed out" then the new "white rods" to conclude the angles.... Reason for this is that i wanted as many threads as possible "inside" the adjustable rods to retain strength. Also i opted to correct the front camber positions using the natural adjusters because this would keep the KPI declined.... This is beneficial as an aid to return the steering since the "non-adjustable" castor finished at 6 degrees. The lock angles and TOOT are still subject to testing.... I think this is wise since today's transition needs feedback. From this we can work on tuning the calibration rather than "blanket bombing" it in one session The car on the corner weights and john bean arago John Bean - Automotive Wheel Service Equipment the work was done at TDI by Tony Bones, a true geometry genius from Wheels In Motion Wheels-InMotion if you want a true gent doing a true alignment on your car.with no bullshit..ask Tony, quite a few of the car manufacturers have now gone to him to solve geometry issues with new cars!!, he normally works out of watford, hemel hempsted area Last edited by DriftLexus : 03-08-2007 at 00:22.

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10-07-2007, 20:00	#441 (permalink)
rad_brad K1 king Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colchester Posts: 896	car is looking just as sexual as i remember

27-07-2007, 21:11	#442 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,424	well the boot side of things is done..... the fuel system is finished and works great.......having spoke to james at Jae, i may consider a fuel cooler at some point, i need to keep an eye on fuel temps as the swirl pot get hot during prolonged use.... battery is now mounted as well, still need to wire in the electrical cut out, and a few small bits and bobs.........well, its never really going to ever be finished it it..? heres a couple of shots from JAE 07

27-07-2007, 21:14	#443 (permalink)
Lex DWYB.CO.UK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Booostville Posts: 2,599	Mismatched rims FTW you gona make it next weekend dude ?

27-07-2007, 21:18	#444 (permalink)
Keefe MSAE Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holmfirth W.Yorks Posts: 2,080	WOW! This is one of those threas i wish i would read more often, everytime i look the car has drastically changed and its always more amazing than before! Well done chap

27-07-2007, 22:09	#446 (permalink)
Dori Mat UberLifestyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 3,918	you've got it bang on looks wise now mat nice work

27-07-2007, 22:16	#447 (permalink)
sideways.taff -NightWalkers- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Wales Posts: 5,457	Looks superb mate

27-07-2007, 22:42	#448 (permalink)
tincan16v gripper Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14	Excellent work man

27-07-2007, 22:51	#449 (permalink)
Hammond oh, snap! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canterbury Posts: 4,961	That looks hard as nails, fooking love it, that JZ looks right at home tucked away in there

27-07-2007, 22:53	#450 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,232	Awesome

27-07-2007, 23:18	#451 (permalink)
HellaFlush TeamLifestyler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,616	Ah... Thats without doubt the sexiest arsed Lexus ive seen.. The wheels look so right mismatched

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28-07-2007, 18:21	#453 (permalink)
ad4m dorifto kingu! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 505	i have very green eyes

29-07-2007, 15:21	#455 (permalink)
DriftLexus BDC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany....Now! Posts: 3,424	tried buzzing, sent pm

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Dori Mat UberLifestyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 3,918	more new rims mat ? what are they ? any pics ?

03-08-2007, 20:48	#458 (permalink)
Hammond oh, snap! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canterbury Posts: 4,961	By the looks of it hes had the centres on the rears painted white to match the Rota's Car looks sweet, excellent result!

05-08-2007, 15:38	#459 (permalink)
BillyFIVE no disassemble Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich. I just live here, I ain't no local! Posts: 1,032	very cool is that kind of alignment pricey? or is that a silly question