My Barely Driven 06 GS430 40k mi
#17
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S techs are phenomenal, like others have said, they ride much much better than stock, they re softer than stock, no bounciness what so ever, much better and even drop than NF210's and they're always available nationwide unlike tanabe.
The camber kit was needed because the rear would rub the slightest, and im ANTI-FENDER rolling/pull/shaving. Lexus' dont roll/pull/shave well IMO.
Mind you!! the springs only been in for 2 weeks, they'll settle soon and I'll update stance.
I love Tein So much i ride with DAMNPACHI. FTW
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#20
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Total cost for materials it's less than $50. IT'S A HELL OF A DIY!!!
Last hint, I bought everything At AutoZone. And no other caliper job can come out like this especially being at fraction of $$$
#21
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Thanks for the kind words. :yes: Glad we could help. Your car looks absolutely amazing.
Feel free to hit us up anytime, we look forward to the business.
We offer TONS of options for all models of Lexus
-Will
Last edited by XWB; 09-10-14 at 07:40 PM.
#23
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Also If you are looking into changing your center cap Decal (Not actual cap) from STR to whatever you like. The face side is 65mm.
#25
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These cars are good , the Owner can make it great. Couple of tips I can give you is , Do not buy Lexis OEM brake pads, buy centric posiquiet. If you have a weird smell change your cabin filter to the one In my other post. If you have run flats get rid of them. If you have nitrogen in tires like I had, Get rid of it.
Next Mod Hopefully wish me Luck
Next Mod Hopefully wish me Luck
Last edited by LexLova; 09-11-14 at 08:24 AM.
#26
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[QUOTE=warandcar;8707781]ok lexi i have a auto zone next to my house… thats exactly how i want mine done...can you tell me a little more=)
thanks a bunch![/
Steps
1 Clean the snot out of the calipers ( simple Green, while scrubbing with wire brush, alternate with Spraying Simple Green while sanding with 300-800 grit . Rinse Let dry
2 Tape and Mask car for overspray, only leaving caliper exposed
3 Spray adhesion promoter on cleaned and dry caliper, Let dry 3 mins. Also Spray Adhesion Promoter before applying , primer , base, and clear on all calipers. Let dry 3 min
4 Spray 1 coat of primer, let dry 15 min, then second coat let dry 15 mins
5 Spray coat of Adhesion Promoter, let dry 3min.
6 Spray 1st Red Metallic base coat, let dry 15 min. Then 2nd then let dry 15 min ,3rd n Last let dry 15 min
7 Spray adhesion Promoter , let dry 3 mins.
8 Spary 1st of 5, coats of clear, Let dry 10 mins, then again until 5 coats. Let dry for hours.
What we did to speed things up was used 2 hair blow dryers on the hottest setting to cut dry time by 80%, by drying each caliper for 3-4 mins after every single spray rather than waiting.
Then once dry add vinyl decals of your choice, dry for 3 mins then add 5 more coats of high gloss clear, using same procedure. And Bammm We did my cousins too. It comes out wayyy better than any $250 powdercoated job IMHO
thanks a bunch![/
Steps
1 Clean the snot out of the calipers ( simple Green, while scrubbing with wire brush, alternate with Spraying Simple Green while sanding with 300-800 grit . Rinse Let dry
2 Tape and Mask car for overspray, only leaving caliper exposed
3 Spray adhesion promoter on cleaned and dry caliper, Let dry 3 mins. Also Spray Adhesion Promoter before applying , primer , base, and clear on all calipers. Let dry 3 min
4 Spray 1 coat of primer, let dry 15 min, then second coat let dry 15 mins
5 Spray coat of Adhesion Promoter, let dry 3min.
6 Spray 1st Red Metallic base coat, let dry 15 min. Then 2nd then let dry 15 min ,3rd n Last let dry 15 min
7 Spray adhesion Promoter , let dry 3 mins.
8 Spary 1st of 5, coats of clear, Let dry 10 mins, then again until 5 coats. Let dry for hours.
What we did to speed things up was used 2 hair blow dryers on the hottest setting to cut dry time by 80%, by drying each caliper for 3-4 mins after every single spray rather than waiting.
Then once dry add vinyl decals of your choice, dry for 3 mins then add 5 more coats of high gloss clear, using same procedure. And Bammm We did my cousins too. It comes out wayyy better than any $250 powdercoated job IMHO
Last edited by LexLova; 01-11-15 at 03:12 PM.
#29
Intermediate
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Nahhh, High Temp paint is for headers, engine parts etc, lexus mufflers, tips, Calipers do not get that hot to the touch. all the work is in the Prep. The outcome will follow suit.
#30
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