Finally an intro of my UL LS430 with kit, mods...
07-21-08, 09:29 AM
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Finally an intro of my UL LS430 with kit, mods...
Well, I finally had some time to take pictures of my 05 UL with PCS that I have for 2 months already.
I love the luxurious, smooth, quiet ride...totally different than the GS. The GS is more peppy compared to the LS.
One thing I like about the LS is there are not that many mods to do as compared to the GS.
It's black with ECRU interior. I love this interior even though it's hell to keep clean, just like the black color.
My first choice was black or flint mica on black or charcoal, but it was slim picking at the time. The only interior that I absolutely did not want was the tan, no offense tan owners. :0
Here are the pictures, with mod progressions.
Any comments and opinions are more than welcome
PCS/Dynamic laser cruise behind the glass emblem
Sooo clean:
I love the luxurious, smooth, quiet ride...totally different than the GS. The GS is more peppy compared to the LS.
One thing I like about the LS is there are not that many mods to do as compared to the GS.
It's black with ECRU interior. I love this interior even though it's hell to keep clean, just like the black color.
My first choice was black or flint mica on black or charcoal, but it was slim picking at the time. The only interior that I absolutely did not want was the tan, no offense tan owners. :0
Here are the pictures, with mod progressions.
Any comments and opinions are more than welcome
PCS/Dynamic laser cruise behind the glass emblem
Sooo clean:
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07-21-08, 10:45 AM
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Very nice, congrats! Looks like mine except mine has black interior.
Looks like you're going down the nearly exactly the same mod path I was too, but I decided since my LS is daily and sees a lot of parking lots at gyms, home depot, etc to keep it stock.
I have to get motivated to wash them up and post for sale, but I'm going to be selling three of the six items on your list in the classifieds. I've got a new in box datasystems controller, SC430 exhaust tips and a set of 19" AutoCouture Indicator Wheels and tires.
Don't want to derail your post, I'll try to remember to PM you when I put them up for sale.
Looks like you're going down the nearly exactly the same mod path I was too, but I decided since my LS is daily and sees a lot of parking lots at gyms, home depot, etc to keep it stock.
I have to get motivated to wash them up and post for sale, but I'm going to be selling three of the six items on your list in the classifieds. I've got a new in box datasystems controller, SC430 exhaust tips and a set of 19" AutoCouture Indicator Wheels and tires.
Don't want to derail your post, I'll try to remember to PM you when I put them up for sale.
07-21-08, 11:52 AM
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GS3Tek,
The car look awesome! I got a few questions on the Illuminated door sills......man I want this feature for my LS430 badly but never thought about retrofitting it from another car! So is the SC430 sills has the closest fitment? Other cars that has this that I remember is the 3rd gen GS and the JDM LS460/600. Do you mind telling a little how you make them fit? I looked at all the pics you posted and seems like you have to cut out the old sills and glue in the Illuminated ones? Care to elaborate?
Great post, please keep us updated!
The car look awesome! I got a few questions on the Illuminated door sills......man I want this feature for my LS430 badly but never thought about retrofitting it from another car! So is the SC430 sills has the closest fitment? Other cars that has this that I remember is the 3rd gen GS and the JDM LS460/600. Do you mind telling a little how you make them fit? I looked at all the pics you posted and seems like you have to cut out the old sills and glue in the Illuminated ones? Care to elaborate?
Great post, please keep us updated!
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07-21-08, 04:02 PM
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I have it lowered with the sensors and before I arrive anywhere with incline or driveways, I hit the HI button. Works like a charm!
Thank you guys!!!
I know you got me covered. I'll let you when
Very nice, congrats! Looks like mine except mine has black interior.
Looks like you're going down the nearly exactly the same mod path I was too, but I decided since my LS is daily and sees a lot of parking lots at gyms, home depot, etc to keep it stock.
I have to get motivated to wash them up and post for sale, but I'm going to be selling three of the six items on your list in the classifieds. I've got a new in box datasystems controller, SC430 exhaust tips and a set of 19" AutoCouture Indicator Wheels and tires.
Looks like you're going down the nearly exactly the same mod path I was too, but I decided since my LS is daily and sees a lot of parking lots at gyms, home depot, etc to keep it stock.
I have to get motivated to wash them up and post for sale, but I'm going to be selling three of the six items on your list in the classifieds. I've got a new in box datasystems controller, SC430 exhaust tips and a set of 19" AutoCouture Indicator Wheels and tires.
No derailment here at all
And for such having low post count, do you have anyone to vouch for you???
Sorry, always wanted to use that on a moderator
I'm a 5-spokes guy so would probably stay with it. Although the full face is looking mighty good too.
GS3Tek,
The car look awesome! I got a few questions on the Illuminated door sills......man I want this feature for my LS430 badly but never thought about retrofitting it from another car! So is the SC430 sills has the closest fitment? Other cars that has this that I remember is the 3rd gen GS and the JDM LS460/600. Do you mind telling a little how you make them fit? I looked at all the pics you posted and seems like you have to cut out the old sills and glue in the Illuminated ones? Care to elaborate?
Great post, please keep us updated!
The car look awesome! I got a few questions on the Illuminated door sills......man I want this feature for my LS430 badly but never thought about retrofitting it from another car! So is the SC430 sills has the closest fitment? Other cars that has this that I remember is the 3rd gen GS and the JDM LS460/600. Do you mind telling a little how you make them fit? I looked at all the pics you posted and seems like you have to cut out the old sills and glue in the Illuminated ones? Care to elaborate?
Great post, please keep us updated!
It was too big for my GS.
The pictures in my link are in reverse order, so start at page 11, then 10 and 9.
It's a full DIY, just look like a mess and intimidating. Once you're familiar with the pictures, it's a piece of cake.
It's basically a full transplant into the LS, the main thing was to remove that LEXUS logo, cut the metal piece underneath, and place the illuminated logo under it.
If you have questions, let me know.
However, the first thing is to find the illuminated door sill. The other vehicle that has them is the RX.
Or you can spend $300+ and get the real deal
