Build Threads Details on Club Lexus LS400 owner vehicles

DW's Build Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-02-12, 06:15 PM
  #16  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

+45 I believe. As far as those uppers, I see what you mean. Makes sense to get the whole thing. Is realignment needed for control arms?
Old 12-02-12, 06:54 PM
  #17  
Shmee
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
Shmee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Victoria, BC. Canada
Posts: 1,471
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

As much as it is for the bushings alone. Still, not a bad idea to have it checked but I do not think there is any adjustment to be done to the uppers themselves... That said, if you had an alignment done with bad bushings or ball joints of any kind, you will probably need another alignment
Old 12-02-12, 11:33 PM
  #18  
PureDrifter
BahHumBug

iTrader: (10)
 
PureDrifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 23,918
Received 94 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
+45 I believe. As far as those uppers, I see what you mean. Makes sense to get the whole thing. Is realignment needed for control arms?
realignment is needed for ANY suspension work.
Old 12-03-12, 07:42 PM
  #19  
sha4000
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
sha4000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: N.Y.
Posts: 6,853
Received 334 Likes on 288 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
Thank You. I was a bit worried that those wheels would not work as good as they do. Yes, the front windshield is tinted. Was going to take it off with the car back in the states but no second looks so far. So, leaving it for now. I have not seen another 400 with these SC430 wheels, which is interesting. You do need the front spacers to clear the caliber. Rear was just for looks and it helps. Thanks to Mike (RA40) for that one and PD. The color of the wheels work well with my factory color. Billy needs a set or Tanabe's as well.

A 45 sidewall may rub. I'll have to see when I get there.
Found this for you. I'm really considering picking up a set of these I have my own reconstruction project of my own going on also.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...30-wheels.html
Old 12-03-12, 07:55 PM
  #20  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sha4000
Found this for you. I'm really considering picking up a set of these I have my own reconstruction project of my own going on also.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...30-wheels.html
I was considering the pie wheels for a while but decided against them. I have seen plenty of pics of ls400 with the pie wheels but none with the style I purchased.
Old 12-03-12, 08:02 PM
  #21  
sha4000
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
sha4000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: N.Y.
Posts: 6,853
Received 334 Likes on 288 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
I was considering the pie wheels for a while but decided against them. I have seen plenty of pics of ls400 with the pie wheels but none with the style I purchased.
I was under the assumption that you just had to take the cover off of those and it's the same rim.
Old 12-03-12, 08:11 PM
  #22  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sha4000
I was under the assumption that you just had to take the cover off of those and it's the same rim.
Hmm, did not think about that. Maybe your right... lol
Old 12-04-12, 06:57 AM
  #23  
joerogan
Rookie
 
joerogan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: MO
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

very clean car
Old 02-01-13, 12:41 AM
  #24  
RA40
Super Moderator

iTrader: (6)
 
RA40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: California
Posts: 20,850
Received 463 Likes on 361 Posts
Default

The FX wheels have a pretty conservative offset and width. Wanna say +50 and 8" wide. The style is nice, PD might have some additional comments on tire fitment as well as a thicker adapter.
Old 02-01-13, 02:25 AM
  #25  
PureDrifter
BahHumBug

iTrader: (10)
 
PureDrifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 23,918
Received 94 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

if they are 20x8 +50 would need like 20mm spacers to be anywhere near nice.
they're silver stock iirc.
Old 02-01-13, 06:57 AM
  #26  
Dranom
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
Dranom's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 591
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

If those infiniti wheels are cheap enough buy it
Old 03-31-13, 10:27 AM
  #27  
rome99LS
Lead Lap
 
rome99LS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
I was considering the pie wheels for a while but decided against them. I have seen plenty of pics of ls400 with the pie wheels but none with the style I purchased.
Looks good bro....u know the wheels u have are the pie style its jus the center piece that is missing on those, but the way u have them now are much better.
Old 03-31-13, 11:49 AM
  #28  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rome99LS
Looks good bro....u know the wheels u have are the pie style its jus the center piece that is missing on those, but the way u have them now are much better.
it's actually a different center cap. Believe me, if they were missing it would not look very good... The only difference is I am running a 45 sidewall now.

Last edited by Lavrishevo; 04-27-13 at 07:03 PM.
Old 04-12-13, 03:33 PM
  #29  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

Just put in the Ebay special grill. I think it came out pretty good. $53 to your door. Not too shabby. Those headlights need some love..
Attached Thumbnails DW's Build Thread-20130412_181925.jpg   DW's Build Thread-20130412_181948.jpg  

Last edited by Lavrishevo; 04-27-13 at 07:15 PM.
Old 04-27-13, 07:01 PM
  #30  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

Thanks Billy for the toothpaste trick. Worked pretty good. Mine might need a second treatment.
Attached Thumbnails DW's Build Thread-20130426_192655.jpg   DW's Build Thread-20130426_194100.jpg  


Quick Reply: DW's Build Thread



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:11 PM.