Car Spotlight>> Garage Wing Gx71 2jz Chaser

After spending some time in Ebisu circuit the other day shooting some drift cars I realized the lack of drift events in this "off-season" is getting to me. I always complain I cover too much drifting during the year but I'm experiencing some rubber-smoke withdrawal symptoms. So I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the other GX71 I spotted a Nikko at the end of November.

This old-school Chaser was parked next to the Cresta in the paddock and simply looked sensational slammed on its tiny 14-inch wheels.

Check out that stretch!

Not sure why but it was fitted with an Illinois plate up front! Look at that stance with the massive negative camber. Best thing about this Chaser, much like the Cresta parked next to it, was that it sported a completely stock body!

Under the hood the owner fitted a 2JZ from a JZA70 Supra running stock power but more than enough for his needs at the drift track.  To improve breathing he fitted a custom intake pipe and a cone filter.

These big 80's cars are always great looking machines especially when lowered right down onto old-school wheels. This particular car was showing signs of its age due to the visible rust spots on the trunk lid.

Except for a cheap racing bucket seat and a vintage Tom's steering wheel the angular plasticky interior was all stock.

Yep, those are sticky Neova tires up front!

Hope you liked this short look at yet another cool old drift Toyota. I'll be trying my best to hunt a few more sweet 80's rides like this at upcoming 2010 drift events!

-Dino Dalle Carbonare

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1

Why do people stretch their tires?

2

those wheels fit very well considering how small they are the offset is great

3

MORE..Love the pit coverage from Ebisu!!

There are always great cars!

4

Almost an exact copy of my bro's cressida. I love it.

5

Almost identical, except for the 2jz... Almost forgot that part. 7mge is a bit slower

6

dam that car is really dope!!!

7

stiffer sidewall?

8

@RacerrRex



Because it looks good, and these wheels would never fit if the tire's weren't streched.

9

Thanks for featuring authentic JDM cars again in Speedhunters.

10

Definition of a Streetfighter

11

i bet a stock 2j is plenty for those skinny tires

12

lol 2JZ FTW

13

" Kevin said:



Thanks for featuring authentic JDM cars again in Speedhunters. "





Please stick to this ^.

14

Tuff stance!



Love the stretch tyre and lower ride height!



Drift FTW!

15

Small note... the 2JZ-GE came out in the JZA80 Supra, not the JZA70. And its possible that this engine was sourced from a JZX91 Mark II as it would need the front sump to fit the X chassis, although that could have just been swapped over.



Hotness though! Would love to see action pics :)

16

people stretch their tires for a couple reasons, first off, allows budget drifters like myself to buy less expensive smaller tires than larger, also to fit negative offset wheels flush with the body, and lastly to reduce sidewall flex by making the sidewall stiffer. lovin all the jzx chasers you guys have been posting lately! keep us posted with more mx83 cressidas please! keep it up speedhunters!

17

looks like 1jz-ge from toyota markII\chaser\cresta 1992-1996

18

anyone happens to know the size of the wheels and the tyres? dino?

19

Nice!



Finally a Chaser!

Of all the GX71 types that where made, the Chaser sits in the shadow a bit!



Those rust spots on the boot look familiar, my japanese imported Chaser has exactly the same rust spots! :D

20

I dont usually like anything pre-90s but am starting to change my mind cause this chaser is so hot.

Think I will broaden it to pre-80s :D

21

Love hwo simple yet cool this car is, great pictures too.

22

At least this time he managed to know what the car actually is instead of looking like an ass.

23

my big brother ... such a sweet ride man

24

Nice pics Dino. MORE CARS OF THIS STYLE PLEASE.

25

lol u cant rlly see the rim well in any shots. besides the lip.

i guess i shouldent complain about it.



i love this car. i kinda want one myself.

26

And the power is put through what kind of tranny? I don't think those tires can handle that 2jz!



27

im gonna pull an antonio here but do you have any idea what's the size and offset of those set? also the tire size? :D

28

Illinois represent! Haha, nice touch :)

29

A sexy silver Chaser, considering to own Cressy again...

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