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Old 10-03-16, 09:50 AM
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Hafa Adai Brudda!!! Good luck on keeping it stock,,, I am enjoying mine so much more as I apply some personalization to my 2003...

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New to the LS game, jut picked up an 05 gonna see how long i can keep it stock lol. I also own an 09 IS350 with full Aimgain kit (build thread is in my sig). Looking forward to building he LS as well.

Old 10-04-16, 08:07 PM
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Mini photo-op today since it had a fresh wash and the sun was out:

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Old 10-06-16, 02:49 PM
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First post! Picked up my 2005 LS430 two weeks ago this coming Saturday. 126,000 miles. Traded in my 2015 Toyota Tacoma in order to get rid of my car note.
@LSR83, those wheels are sexy! I don't normally go for chrome, but those really update the look of the car. I'm going to put 18s on mine whenever it's time for new tires.

Old 10-06-16, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcS
First post! Picked up my 2005 LS430 two weeks ago this coming Saturday. 126,000 miles. Traded in my 2015 Toyota Tacoma in order to get rid of my car note.
@LSR83, those wheels are sexy! I don't normally go for chrome, but those really update the look of the car. I'm going to put 18s on mine whenever it's time for new tires.
Thanks bro! Yeah I know a lot of people dont like chrome, but I like the classy touch of it on this car.
Old 10-08-16, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LSR83
Thanks bro! Yeah I know a lot of people dont like chrome, but I like the classy touch of it on this car.
Have to agree, your wheels are absolutely gorgeous. Are those Lexus wheels? They sorta look like it but the spokes look a little thinner than the Lexus ones. And I'm not one for flashy chrome wheels either but really.....those are just awesome. If they aren't Lexus wheels what are they?
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Originally Posted by Salsaman06
Have to agree, your wheels are absolutely gorgeous. Are those Lexus wheels? They sorta look like it but the spokes look a little thinner than the Lexus ones. And I'm not one for flashy chrome wheels either but really.....those are just awesome. If they aren't Lexus wheels what are they?
Thank you, yes they are OEM Lexus GS460 wheels. I found them on Craigslist locally and had to ****** them up quick, then I bought new tires for them soon after.
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Originally Posted by LSR83
Thank you, yes they are OEM Lexus GS460 wheels. I found them on Craigslist locally and had to ****** them up quick, then I bought new tires for them soon after.
Aha, GS460 wheels. That explains it. Well they really look good on a '04 or later LS. Is that the Flint Mica color?
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Originally Posted by Salsaman06
Aha, GS460 wheels. That explains it. Well they really look good on a '04 or later LS. Is that the Flint Mica color?
Thanks, yeah it is. Since its my DD, I wasn't too interested in aftermarket wheels. I've always liked looking for larger OEM wheels from the same make or model, to give it an OEM look that suits my liking. My previous wheels were the alloy 6 spoke 17"s like MarcS' (no offense but hideous IMO)
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Originally Posted by LSR83
Thanks, yeah it is. Since its my DD, I wasn't too interested in aftermarket wheels. I've always liked looking for larger OEM wheels from the same make or model, to give it an OEM look that suits my liking. My previous wheels were the alloy 6 spoke 17"s like MarcS' (no offense but hideous IMO)
We have very similar tastes. And I completely agree about the 6 spoke wheels. My absolute least favorite. Sorry MarcS - your car is beautiful otherwise.

Interestingly, I just saw an LS on CarMax with the very same GS460 wheels except they aren't polished.
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Originally Posted by Salsaman06
We have very similar tastes. And I completely agree about the 6 spoke wheels. My absolute least favorite. Sorry MarcS - your car is beautiful otherwise.

Interestingly, I just saw an LS on CarMax with the very same GS460 wheels except they aren't polished.
LOL! Yeah I think the color makes a difference on choosing chrome or alloy
Old 10-12-16, 04:36 PM
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Just picked this up, 02 430 with the UL package 95K
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Originally Posted by nissanguy8
Just picked this up, 02 430 with the UL package 95K
Nice,,, It looks just like mine before I started tweaking it... Party On...
Old 10-12-16, 05:24 PM
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Calicraig2, have an issue with the air suspension, are you familiar with the air suspension? do you have the ultra lux package?
Old 10-13-16, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nissanguy8
Calicraig2, have an issue with the air suspension, are you familiar with the air suspension? do you have the ultra lux package?
Yea, Mine is UL,,, I replaced my air with adjustable coil-overs...

Before and after... the ride is a lot firmer with the new suspension



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