sunny068

I have finally decided to get a 1997 LS400. Unfortunately I am stuck with a white one, and I would rather have silver or black of course. Anyhow, I dont really wanna wait for a black one, kinda since I am getting somewhat of a deal on it. Now I need to know what I can do to make it a little spicier. I know I need to get some tints. pinstriping? I was thinking of doing everything gold. I could get tint with a gold undertone, gold pin stripes, put the gold emblems on the bakc, and get center caps with the gold L on them. What else can I do?

GRAND_LS 4

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If gold is your thing, go for it. But if I were you, I would stick with chrome, Monotone it, and tint it. Maybe even lower it, so it would be ready if you were to buy wheels for in the future.

If you notice, a lot of people (including me) are changing thier Gold emblems for chrome ones. Gold emblems were the thing in the early 90's, but not anymore. Im telling you this with a Tan colored Lexus which is the more suitable color for gold emblems, but i think it looks MUCH better now with the chromes. But I think monotone is the best thing for a white LS.

Alan D

I agree with Grand LS4, I would stick with the chrome emblems, tint the windows, paint the lower half of the car and think about some chrome rims in the future.

I recently removed the pinstriping from mine and it looks sooooo much better. Thinking about going monotone now but it's not as noticeable on my silver car as it would be on white.

Or, if you really think you will be bored with white, don't buy it and keep looking for what you really want. Then you won't have any regrets.

Suneet

I third the chrome emblems.. Gold are They just don't look right anymore. It depends how much money you want to spend. White doesn't have to look plain.. look at this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=evolution

biglexass

not your year.but still pimpin

RA40

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My taste:

Shave the emblems...that way you don't have to concern yourself with the trends or replacing them after the finish begins to flake. Maybe Leave the "L" on the trunk.

Pinstriping wears off and if you are a frequent waxer/clay person, you'll take them off even sooner. Unless if done under the clear coat but most do it on the surface for that slight rasied look.

Get yourself the newish Tein CS and EDFC along with some 19's. You'll be set.

Of course, the mods come second if the car needs service.

steveski

Sorry to jump in mid way. What is the best way to shave the emblems off the trunk (to leave the L) without damaging the paint? I would like to do this to my ride.

Also RA40's advice on the suspension and rims would definitely be killer.

lexodude

Im sure this has been answered before but how do u take off the pinstriping....heres a pic of my LS even though you cant really see the fading pinstriping.


Thanks,
Aaron

RA40

iTrader: (6)

There is no easy way to shave the emblems...weld the holes and paint the trunk lid. I was quoted $380.

As for pin stripe removal ing, ask in the detailing forum. The strips on pops Saturn came off after a couple good wax rubs with a basic like Mothers polish-wax. His sits out in the sun so it helped fade it anyhow.

samjwilson

Nice. what size rims and tires? Is your car lowered?

Alan D

I recently removed the pinstripes on my 99 and it was a lot of work but well worth it. Car looks so much better without the stripes. I started by wiping isopropyl alcohol over a section of the stripe and then removed it with a razor blade. Stripes came of easily but left the adhesive behind. I then rubbed with more alcohol which softened up the adhesive and then carefully scraped off the glue with the razor blade. Followed up with more alochol and then buffed the surface with an orbital and some fine polish. Worked well but took about 2 hours to do both sides.

biglexass

i have 20s on my car with 145/352/20 rubber on them.and i had to shave my back fenders...and my car is not lowred.but iam gonna do a two inch drop pretty soon...still saveing for airbags

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

Im guessing you meant to say 245/35/20. I really like the rims btw... I've been on the look out whenever im in Mel. I saw a FULL kitted dark 1st gen not too long ago there.

absolut

was it black with a xenon kit? I saw one here in orlando at the florida mall a few weeks ago.

GRAND_LS 4

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Im pretty sure it was black, or dark brown. Not sure about the Xenon's, because it was during the day.