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Old 07-23-16, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Prepgs
15mm space front 30mm spacer rear. Intake and ceramic headers. Went to raceway to kick it with fellow Lexus owners in Sac. Nice day I must say. Future Lexus owner in training!!!

Looking proper. Clears LS4 brakes nice

Little wide. But I like it


what spacers did you end up going with?
Old 07-25-16, 03:23 AM
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Well since last year I've been only keeping my baby running. She's in excellent mechanical condition. I finally found some free time to upgrade the 16+ year old pioneer system with a full aftermarket upgrade. 8100 NEX display/nav with full pioneer components and a 12" sub in the trunk. dedicated amps for both. This week I finish up final connections, EQ config, get it Lorin Ashton certified, get her tinted, and dual color-matched spoilers installed. Within the next few months I'll probably upgrade the lighting to Morimoto's new 2stroke LED bulbs. Check them out at theretrofitsource.com

I was curious about how I'd go about lowering my ride. If it's stock, how many inches should I lower it? Two? Three? I probably will just get something basic. And would that affect the wheel setup much? I thought I read somewhere that this car would need an adjustable camber kit or two if it is lowered. That so? Any help would be appreciated. I'll follow up with a few pics once I have the tint and spoilers online.

I have my mind set on the Savini black di forza series BM13 rims in matte black, or the 2crave Mach ME11 rims for this ride in that order. Comments and suggestions on rims are welcome. Is anyone selling any here? I'll need go to poke in the classifieds...
Planned setup, unless I can go non-staggered would be: Front 19x8.5 +38 245/40ZR19, Rear 19x10 +42 275/35ZR19. Nitto Motivo's for wraps.

Also, Saw a super clean 2GS3 today. White, black tint, white lettering on the front windshield (didn't catch what it said), window and sunroof shields, chrome rims, looked slammed. Was rollin around Fountain Valley, CA I believe. Anyone with that car here?

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Old 07-25-16, 09:29 AM
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Finally got around to replacing lower ball joints and tie rod ends followed by a fresh alignment this weekend.
The piece of mind knowing I don't have to worry about them failing is nice.

Up next is upper control arms and then I can install coilovers.
Old 07-27-16, 11:41 AM
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Welcome, Did my fog lights and parks today with light black, and removed nr plate holder. much better, I likee

















Old 07-27-16, 05:01 PM
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New wheels, again :P
Some nice fancy AVS Model T7 semi forged wheels, in crappy widths and offsets. Shame they're gutter rashed to ****.

Also tinted my tail lights red again

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Old 07-27-16, 05:40 PM
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some maintenance parts:

New radiator Denso 221-3121
New oem caster arms:
Front Suspension Lower Arm No.2 RH(48660-30281)
Front Suspension Lower Arm No.2 LH(48670-30281)
Old 07-28-16, 05:56 AM
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i wish we had headlight washers...
Old 07-28-16, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by kamlung
i wish we had headlight washers...
So why not do the research, procure the parts, and start a how to thread on the subject?

Along the same lines why not do the JDM lighted power curb antenna for the front left of the bumper (should actually put it on the right for LHD because it was to locate the left corner on RHD cars)
Old 07-28-16, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ericherm1
So why not do the research, procure the parts, and start a how to thread on the subject?

Along the same lines why not do the JDM lighted power curb antenna for the front left of the bumper (should actually put it on the right for LHD because it was to locate the left corner on RHD cars)
my mod days for this car is unfortunately over... i'm just trying to keep it going as reliable and OEM DD as possible... i have a weekend warrior that i'll tinker on...
Old 07-29-16, 04:10 PM
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So yesterday I finished my front bumper, tte lip mold in, side marker delete and plate holes filled in
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Originally Posted by FiveSeven
some maintenance parts:

New radiator Denso 221-3121
New oem caster arms:
Front Suspension Lower Arm No.2 RH(48660-30281)
Front Suspension Lower Arm No.2 LH(48670-30281)
How much did you get the caster arms for and where?
Old 07-30-16, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Blaze876
How much did you get the caster arms for and where?
My mechanic sourced them but I found them cheaper on amazon.. I believe $140 a piece + shipping from the vendor DCH Lexus.
Old 07-30-16, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by FiveSeven
My mechanic sourced them but I found them cheaper on amazon.. I believe $140 a piece + shipping from the vendor DCH Lexus.
Thanks for the info!
Old 07-30-16, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by budgetvip
So yesterday I finished my front bumper, tte lip mold in, side marker delete and plate holes filled in
nice work oh so clean!


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