Seb Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 So, the time has come to move on from my Aristo. I've had it for a year and a half and I've enjoyed my time with it but it's time to move on. Just thought I'd say that this is one of the Banzai project cars - it's been featured every month in the magazine since I bought it so it's been read about by thousands and thousands of people around the World! The trials, the tribulations and the modifications, all chronicled in Banzai magazine! I'll even throw in all the issues that this car has appeared in for your reading pleasure! Just dropped the price again to just £3750ovno!! Kind of needs to go and at the price I'm really giving it away, especially when you consider what's on the car. Here are the details: -1994 -80,000miles -9 months Tax -4 months MoT -Silver -Grey leather -Electric driver and passenger seats, driver's with height and lumbar adjustment -Leather steering wheel with electric adjustment for reach and rake and auto tilt away function -Four-speed auto with Power mode -Electronic dampers which stiffen the suspension when in Power mode over 70mph -Traction control -Driver's airbag -Climate control -Auto headlights -Electric heated folding mirrors -Air purifier -Rear passenger ventilation -Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser -Reconditioned steering rack Modifications: -Power Enterprise Air Impulse Version II induction kit -HKS SSQV -TOM's TEC II ECU -Lowering springs -Custom made stainless steel cat back exhaust -18" Gunmetal Ultralite Atec alloys 8x18 and 9x18 with plenty of tread left on the tyres -AP Racing Formula brake kit with 355mm vented and grooved discs, 6 pot calipers, braided hoses and Ferodo DS fast road pads -UK Supra rear brake kit with 324mm 3G grooved discs, Endless fast road pads and braided hoses -4100k HIDs -ICE install with Kenwood DDX6029 double DIN touch screen CD/DVD player, Kenwood KFC1690ie front speakers, uprated rear speakers, Kenwood KFCW3010 12" sub, Kenwood KAC8152D 1100W mono amp I'll also be including a sport front grille, Merc-style mirror LED indicators and Walbro pump and Denso IK24 spark plugs, meaning all you need to go BPU will be a decat and restrictor ring. The TOM's ECU removes the speed limiter and the FCD (and stops the cruise from working) and also appears to increase boost slightly as when I had the Aristo dyno'd at Thor soon after I purchased it it was boosting around the 0.9/1.0bar mark. It made 261.9bhp at the hubs along with 302.4lb ft of torque and while I know Thor's dyno has a rep for over reading, these figures sound about right (+/-310bhp and +/-350lb ft at the fly). Using a GPS performance meter, I managed 0-60mph in 6.2seconds, 0-100mph in 14.3seconds and a 1/4 mile time of [email protected], so it's pretty brisk for such a big car! The exterior is in good condition, but it has the usual chips and scuffs that you'd expect on a car of this age, nothing major though, and none of which are down to me I hasten to add. Worth mentioning there is a tiny rust bubble by the driver's side rear arch, but this can easily be dealt with. The interior is in really good condition, with almost no wear to the wheel and gear selector, the rear seats look like new, the car still has its original carpets which are in very good condition and the front seats have minor wear, which you'd expect. Everything works perfectly, but there are a few things that I want to mention: 1) Radiator is starting to corrode a little but is very far from beginning to leak, and there's no over heating. You can get this re-cored for a lot less than buying new. 2) Gearbox sump is 'sweating,' but not actually leaking -it's been sweating since I bought it and doesn't appear to have actually sweated any more over a year and a half. New sealant will fix this. 3) The bolts that adjust the rear wheel alignment have seized so you'll need new arms - about £300 I think. 4) There's a slight vibration coming through the steering wheel at around 80mph, and only at that speed, and it doesn't always appear. 5) Needs new boot struts but these are £60 delivered off eBay (I have the link) and can be DIY fitted no problem. It's a big, comfy, quick car with loads of room inside for five and a reasonable boot and I've spent almost £6000 on modifications alone. I'm looking for £3750 for it and I'm open to offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 10 months to early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Seb do what i am and just keep her, the interest will grow but you will struggle to get a faster car, especially on ewith so much room!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 10 months to early What's happening in 10 months? Seb do what i am and just keep her, the interest will grow but you will struggle to get a faster car, especially on ewith so much room!! Yeah I know. Not dropped the price any more, so just bringing to people's attention once again. Might get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 What's happening in 10 months?. Thats how long it would take for to get 4.5k together from scratch. Not seen this up for sale then I cam accross the other for sale lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Maybe you should add the fact that the car is slightly famous having quite a few of the modifications highlighted in the magazine you work for. Who knows, might help the sale mate. Maybe include all the issues that it has been in Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 What a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bumpety bump bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Price dropped yet again. Almost giving it away now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Yeh its a lot of car for the money really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Seb, sell the number plate to Lui? looks almost perfect in my view mate;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 sell the number plate to Lui? Now there's a thought!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Down to £3750 now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Down to £3750 now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Lol, you'd think someone would want it at that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Lol, you'd think someone would want it at that price! if i could afford that as well as my ITR i'd jump at the chance mate! do NOT lower it any more as it will sell at this price for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 you would get more money if you were to strip it down which is frickin crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 These are awesome cars fast, easily modded and same to insure as an n/a Supra, performance little different to auto tt supe, slightly slower 0-60 due to weight but not by much, i went from an sz to one and difference was incredible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 At this rate I will be able to afford it soon. Bang it on ebay, for gods sake put the price back up and autotrader it etc etc don't just give it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I'm very tempted... need a bit more space due to the 2 sprogs & the dog. Would have to sell the Supe though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Anyone know his number? Or can contact him to read his PM's Edit: - To late its sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Indeed she is now sold!! Went this very evening. It was all quite last minute so it felt weird seeing her go and I do feel a little sad but it's a big weight off my shoulders as I'd already bought another car and can only get parking for one so was stressing a bit but this has worked out perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Indeed she is now sold!! Went this very evening. It was all quite last minute so it felt weird seeing her go and I do feel a little sad but it's a big weight off my shoulders as I'd already bought another car and can only get parking for one so was stressing a bit but this has worked out perfectly. nice one mate. how much did she go for and what's the replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Just mine to go now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Just mine to go now!!! Good luck mate and thanks for all the advice a while ago when i was looking to buy my first Supra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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