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AeroK
05-04-2013, 10:02 AM
Hello Hello everybody! My name is Raffi and I just joined Revscene. I work at Brian Jessel Autohaus as a service advisor and wanted to meet new people considering iv'e only lived in BC for 2.5 years. Moved here from South Florida and let me tell you guys, it was an awesome change. I was the founder and owner of Aero-K Garage and Team Aero-K on the east coast. Owned a shop with my brother and a partner in South Florida where we specialized in Fully built Drift Cars. I recently last year purchased a dream car of mine in BC and just recently transformed her into a VIP cruiser. Just simple stuff cause married life kinda holds you back on doing everything you want but I am happy with the turnout and so is my wife =)

Here are a few pics of the car from what it was to what it is now.

stock when purchased 1998 RHD Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex Addition

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/575076_563161620367185_1008148411_n.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/575076_563161620367185_1008148411_n.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/6dsc0046.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/6dsc0046.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/1023_563161817033832_176061589_n.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/1023_563161817033832_176061589_n.jpg.html)

Recent updates: Install 20 inch Deep Dish XXR wheels with Stretched Tires, Installed BC Racing Coilovers, T&E Front VIP lip, T&E rear LED Tail lights

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/526844_630934713589875_1504217362_n_zps71965791.jp g (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/526844_630934713589875_1504217362_n_zps71965791.jp g.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/20130416_132817_zps55a8db1e.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/20130416_132817_zps55a8db1e.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/20130418_154559_zps8d9127dc.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/20130418_154559_zps8d9127dc.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/20130419_090206_zps71469bb3.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/20130419_090206_zps71469bb3.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/20130419_090218_zps5733cf70.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/20130419_090218_zps5733cf70.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/20130419_090225_zps1a78c636.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/20130419_090225_zps1a78c636.jpg.html)

After the transformation

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/938640_646160145400665_930581741_o_zpsa2642ae2.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/938640_646160145400665_930581741_o_zpsa2642ae2.jpg .html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/900578_646160298733983_1671342656_o_zps14bcf720.jp g (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/900578_646160298733983_1671342656_o_zps14bcf720.jp g.html)

Our Shop in South Florida with our Race Cars and Company Logo

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/AeroKGaragelogo.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/AeroKGaragelogo.jpg.html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/5489_100549063295112_863064_n_zps4928d4f2.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/5489_100549063295112_863064_n_zps4928d4f2.jpg.html )
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/5489_100543649962320_5921405_n_zps60080022.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/5489_100543649962320_5921405_n_zps60080022.jpg.htm l)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/5489_100497979966887_3777629_n_zps5d485ebb.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/5489_100497979966887_3777629_n_zps5d485ebb.jpg.htm l)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/5489_100542503295768_7861395_n_zps9f55f808.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/5489_100542503295768_7861395_n_zps9f55f808.jpg.htm l)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/5489_100543439962341_7351616_n_zps272fe949.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/5489_100543439962341_7351616_n_zps272fe949.jpg.htm l)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/5489_100543256629026_798154_n_zpsaf2f6d53.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/5489_100543256629026_798154_n_zpsaf2f6d53.jpg.html )
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/63198_186233841393300_6875759_n_zps5f13cdd9.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/63198_186233841393300_6875759_n_zps5f13cdd9.jpg.ht ml)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/252842_232418070108210_161253_n_zps5c1a4318.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/252842_232418070108210_161253_n_zps5c1a4318.jpg.ht ml)


My brother's car in South Florida

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/919839_564388753600860_307805845_o_zps5cd316ac.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/919839_564388753600860_307805845_o_zps5cd316ac.jpg .html)
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/602557_10151126692118564_710427276_n_zpsf1732bc2.j pg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/602557_10151126692118564_710427276_n_zpsf1732bc2.j pg.html)

I would like to know where people meet during the weekends since the summer weather has rolled around so i can introduce myself in person to some fellow tuners!!
Nice to meet you guys and you will see more of me posting on RevScene!!!

Cheers,

Raffi

!Aznboi128
05-04-2013, 10:20 AM
nice aristo!

AeroK
05-04-2013, 10:23 AM
nice aristo!

Thanks man!!! She gets tons of looks! :D

punkwax
05-05-2013, 07:50 AM
One of the best first posts I've seen on RS in a while. Nice car, great pics.

Mod should move this thread into VAC where the gearheads are. You would surely have more than 2 replies by now.

Welcome to RS.

AeroK
05-05-2013, 10:57 AM
One of the best first posts I've seen on RS in a while. Nice car, great pics.

Mod should move this thread into VAC where the gearheads are. You would surely have more than 2 replies by now.

Welcome to RS.

Thank you for making me feel welcome on RS!!! =) Hopefully i can meet some people in person soon!

Brianrietta
05-05-2013, 11:53 AM
Great car and great first post. Welcome to RS!

Bonjour
05-14-2013, 10:29 PM
Hi Raffi

smoothie.
05-14-2013, 11:03 PM
Stock and noob meet next week

Check in the meets forum, lots of weekly meets too :)

Welcome!
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AeroK
05-16-2013, 11:34 AM
Hi Raffi

Hey...who is this?

AeroK
05-16-2013, 11:35 AM
Stock and noob meet next week

Check in the meets forum, lots of weekly meets too :)

Welcome!
Posted via RS Mobile

Where is the meet this weekend?

Spectre_Cdn
05-16-2013, 11:42 AM
There's usually a Sunday meet at Ironwood Plaza in Richmond:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/670011-weekly-sunday-richmond-meets-7pm-%40-ironwood-plaza-16.html

and the next stock and noob meet is here:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/683691-st0ck-n00b-meet-weds-may-22nd-8pm-east-van.html



and welcome to RS :)

AeroK
05-16-2013, 11:49 AM
There's usually a Sunday meet at Ironwood Plaza in Richmond:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/670011-weekly-sunday-richmond-meets-7pm-%40-ironwood-plaza-16.html

and the next stock and noob meet is here:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/683691-st0ck-n00b-meet-weds-may-22nd-8pm-east-van.html



and welcome to RS :)

I signed up for the next week meet...thanks bud! :D

cruz-in
05-16-2013, 12:30 PM
wow that aristo doesnt look like its ever been sat in .

do like!

AeroK
05-16-2013, 01:23 PM
wow that aristo doesnt look like its ever been sat in .

do like!

haha thanks! she was mint when i bought it and still is mint :D

Volvoman
05-16-2013, 01:53 PM
Hello from a fellow GS owner!

BBMme
05-16-2013, 01:56 PM
welcome!

kchan
05-16-2013, 01:59 PM
very nice car!
see it sometimes parked on boundary

:) welcome to revscene

jaemc
05-16-2013, 02:04 PM
Sick ride! Way to keep the JDM legends alive!

greendb7
05-16-2013, 02:39 PM
Welcome! There are 2 official big meets a year; a spring and a summer one. Look forward to the summer one, as we all do.
So why Vancouver?

Akinari
05-16-2013, 02:53 PM
That's gotta be one of the few S160 Aristos in Canada, nevermind V300 Vertex Editions :sweetjesus:

Welcome to Vancouver, looking forward to seeing you and your ride in person soon :)

AeroK
05-16-2013, 03:07 PM
Thanks for all the kind words guys....I will be going to the meet on Grandview that was posted on the forum at the Canadian Tire parking lot on the 22nd of may. Excited to meet some people. And i am going to the Import Fest in June but not really showing the car cause its nothing but a street cruiser with minimal things done to it!!

AeroK
05-16-2013, 03:08 PM
Welcome! There are 2 official big meets a year; a spring and a summer one. Look forward to the summer one, as we all do.
So why Vancouver?

Because i got sick and tired of seeing flat lands of florida. So i picked the nature, mountains, and bears!! haha

Harvey Specter
05-16-2013, 04:13 PM
Sick car, thanks for sharing. And my car is from BJ so next time I'm there I'll give you a shout if you're around.

ForeverYours
05-16-2013, 04:52 PM
:sweetjesus:

I have a soft spot for GS/Aristos (1GS owner here)
You have an amazing ride there! Much love for the VIP styling, I love the deep dish and amount of camber you're running

I'll try to make it to the newbie meet I gotta see this work of art

XplicitLuder
05-16-2013, 05:00 PM
now i wish i was back working at autohaus. I pop by there from time to time when im delivering around to say hi to Juvan and the gang so next time ill come say hello! That's a sweeeet ride btw :sweetjesus:

tofu1413
05-16-2013, 05:15 PM
now i wish i was back working at autohaus. I pop by there from time to time when im delivering around to say hi to Juvan and the gang so next time ill come say hello! That's a sweeeet ride btw :sweetjesus:

yea man, totally kinda miss working there sometimes :fuckyea:

nabs
05-16-2013, 05:57 PM
Welcome Raffi! Hope to see you out at the meets! just keep an eye out on the meets thread, there is usually one happening every day and impromptu ones in front of Tim Hortons on Byrne and Marine (Market Crossing)

Vancouver REVscene Social Meets - Vancouver's Top Classifieds and Automotive Forum - REVscene.net (http://www.revscene.net/forums/vancouver-revscene-social-meets_199/)

boatcaptain
05-16-2013, 06:42 PM
tats a nice gs !!

jtrinh
05-16-2013, 11:28 PM
Was that you that gave me an A-okay gesture on Commercial Dr and Venables last Saturday? I was the white is300 with gold VS-XX.

Welcome to RS.net!

k2damax
05-17-2013, 12:39 AM
Wow, Nice ride.

AeroK
05-17-2013, 09:10 AM
Was that you that gave me an A-okay gesture on Commercial Dr and Venables last Saturday? I was the white is300 with gold VS-XX.

Welcome to RS.net!

Yes i am...haha i kinda had a hunch you will be on revscene!

AeroK
05-17-2013, 09:15 AM
Here is the great white stallion looking pretty at work!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l6/aerok180sx/949413_651989021484444_891105441_o_zps1d48f06d.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/aerok180sx/media/949413_651989021484444_891105441_o_zps1d48f06d.jpg .html)

joeli27
05-17-2013, 09:22 AM
nice ride aerok.... always like the gs...

R. Mutt
05-17-2013, 09:27 AM
Very nice. Welcome to RS :)

JD35
05-17-2013, 02:39 PM
Nice car! I remember seeing this Aristo on craigslist, I like what you have done with it! :thumbs:

JSALES
05-17-2013, 02:46 PM
that's a nice ride! love your brother's S14 too

lowside67
05-17-2013, 03:27 PM
What is the advantage of an Aristo over a normal Lexus GS?

Groot
05-17-2013, 03:33 PM
^2JZGTE no shit :troll:

!SG
05-17-2013, 05:57 PM
i do miss christina...

SpuGen
05-17-2013, 08:27 PM
I remember seeing some of your videos on Zilvia.

Welcome!

AeroK
05-19-2013, 09:44 AM
thanks everyone...looking forward on meeting some of yous on Wednesday night meet!!