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David's 1998 Lexus Ls400

Old 11-17-16, 04:32 PM
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also, just bought some new goodies ill post a pic when i get them in the mail
Old 11-17-16, 08:30 PM
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Since you know how to do the door handle already I'll bring mine by, lol. Shiiiit happened to me the other day too, kinda pissed about it.
Old 11-28-16, 04:14 PM
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Old 11-30-16, 11:34 PM
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Dude let me know your thoughts on those coilovers...
Old 12-04-16, 08:20 AM
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coils are finally on! my car is low now lol! not what i had planned but the front coils were low as heck. One of the rear strut bolts was frozen so we had to heat it and use a sawzall on the nut.

The rears go pretty high up but the front still sat super low even on max height. We had to mess with the preload to get it to sit high enough. I'm thinking these front coilovers might come out of adjustment from the factory.

The coilovers are definitely stiffer than stock, especially with the 14k 10k spring rates. But I am impressed so far with the ride quality. I have the dampening set the the softest setting.

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this was one of the front strut lower mounts, bushing was clearly toast and actually bent part of the metal on the bottom of the strut, sketchy.
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alignment turned out pretty decent
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Old 12-05-16, 08:09 AM
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Glad you like the ride feel. The drop is exactly where I want my car to sit... did you I know your wire harness that runs above the front wheels?
Old 12-29-16, 11:41 AM
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Old 12-29-16, 11:42 AM
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finally got some decent looking wheels. they're 18" 2007 gs350 wheels

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Old 12-30-16, 04:59 AM
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Looks great
Old 12-30-16, 11:40 AM
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I'm assuming you needed a spacer for the front?
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Originally Posted by Lexus777
I'm assuming you needed a spacer for the front?
nope, why do you say that?
Old 12-31-16, 02:34 PM
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Oh cool I didnt know those cleared the big brakes in the front.
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Hi guys, I have recently scratched a long standing itch and bought a 97 LS400 with 108k miles on the clock. Can anyone tell me if 16" Toyota Auris Alloys will fit ?

Thanks
Old 01-03-17, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Burgau
Hi guys, I have recently scratched a long standing itch and bought a 97 LS400 with 108k miles on the clock. Can anyone tell me if 16" Toyota Auris Alloys will fit ?

Thanks
lol, nice first post in my build thread
honestly i can't answer your question but i would imagine they'd probably fit
Old 01-05-17, 09:36 PM
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Haha, nice way to introduce yourself buddy...

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