June 2005 Featured Car

 Screen Name: ATSOU
 Age: 27
 Profession: Auto Body Shop Manager
 Car Model: LS 400
 Car Year: 1993
 Engine Size: 1UZ-FE 4.0 Liter V8
 Color: Light Champagne

 Modifications:

1. Engine:

1. Stock

2. Exhausts:

1. BLITZ Nur-Spec Dual Exhausts

3. Suspension:

1. H&R Lowering Springs
2. KYB Nitrogen Shocks

4. Exterior:

1. Wings West Front Bumper Kit
2. Wings West Side Skirts
3. Wings West Rear Bumper Kit
4. Clear Front Bumper Turn Signal Lens
5. Red & Clear Tail Lamp Lens
6. 6000K Xenon HID Kit
7. All Around Amber Bulb

5. Wheels:

1. Custom Drilled/Custom Hub-Centric Authentic Chrome BRABUS MONOBLOCK V 2-piece Wheels
2. F: 20×9.5 +44, R: 20×9.5 +40
3. Falken Anezis Tires ST115 F: 245-35-20
4. Falken Anezis Tires ST115 R: 255-35-20

6. Stereo System:

1. ALPINE CDA-9835 MP3 Headunit
2. ALPINE ERA-G320 Digital Sound Equalizer
3. ALPINE CHA-1214 12-Disc CD Changer
4. 2 Rockford Fosgate 800a2 Amplifiers
5. 1 Rockford Fosgate 800a4 Amplifier
6. 2 Crystal Mobilesound 12-inch CMPx2 Subwoofers
7. Diamond Audio 5.25” Hex Component Front Speakers
8. Diamond Audio 4” Hex Component Rear Speakers
9. Optima Tsunami Yellow Cap Deep Cycle Gel Battery (Under the hood)
10. StreetWires Deep Cycle Gel Battery (Inside the trunk)
11. 2 StreetWires 1-Farad Capacitors
12. Wrangler Alternator
13. Custom StreetWires Fuse Block Box with full StreetWires Power Cable Wiring
14. 14 Blue Neons with Custom Trunk Panels

What led you to buy a Lexus?
My dad actually brought this nice LS400 back in 1993 when it was brand new, afterwards the car was given to me as a college gift in 1998. I have always liked the smooth running motor & transmission of the car, quite & elegant interior, and most important of all, the reliability of the car. Some people might think the LS is too old looking for a young man my age, but I think it’s the quality, reliability & the status that I’m getting with the LS, which led me to buy another LS430 couple months ago.

Interests:
Besides modifying my cars, I play basketball every week, sometimes with some Club Lexus members. I go to the gym to workout, clubbing sometimes, and occasionally drink with my good friends. I also like to watch movies & travel.

Why you chose to modify your Lexus?
I have always been a car guy even before I actually had my driver license. For me, nothing makes me happier to own a nice clean modified car, especially with the rareness of the VIP style luxury sedan. I modified my Lexus not only to be unique and different, but I also wanted to modify my Lexus with great taste and heart. I do not want it to be just a typical car with huge chrome wheels and loud stereo sound system.

Goals:
I am very satisfied with how my car has been modified and how the outcome is right now. I just want to keep my car clean and running, and hopefully it will be able to enter in a few of more shows and let people understand more about what VIP style is. Plus, I have my new LS 430 and I am in the progress in turning my new LS into another fully modified VIP style Celsior.