New 1997 LS400 Coach Edition
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New 1997 LS400 Coach Edition
Ok, I managed to get a few decent pics of my Opal Pearl '97 LS400 Coach with the bo-ring '02 LS430 wheels. Yes I know 16s are so 1990s but this car is just my daily driver and I here in downtown SF I'm going to stick with the tall sidewalls for now.
I also removed all the corroded gold badging and replaced with chrome. I considered doing the black pearl thing but I was too lazy.
Last week I had the leaking power steering pump replaced and also had the worn strut rod bushings changed at the same time. No more LS clunking!!!
The only things left that need attention are the lower ball joints and the brakes are going to need pads soon. Given the the car has 100K on the factory rotors (surfaced once) I was thinking about just buying new front rotors from Carson Toyota and changing them out with the pads. My previous LS400 had warped front rotors somewhere in the 90K range. I'll probably have my local indy Lexus shop do the ball joints and I'll swap the brakes out in a friend's driveway.
I also removed all the corroded gold badging and replaced with chrome. I considered doing the black pearl thing but I was too lazy.
Last week I had the leaking power steering pump replaced and also had the worn strut rod bushings changed at the same time. No more LS clunking!!!
The only things left that need attention are the lower ball joints and the brakes are going to need pads soon. Given the the car has 100K on the factory rotors (surfaced once) I was thinking about just buying new front rotors from Carson Toyota and changing them out with the pads. My previous LS400 had warped front rotors somewhere in the 90K range. I'll probably have my local indy Lexus shop do the ball joints and I'll swap the brakes out in a friend's driveway.
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beautiful color
I thought the Coach Editions came with Special Champaign Pearl Badging? At least mine did.
Mine is a daily work driver as well....but is kept in the garage while at rest.
I thought the Coach Editions came with Special Champaign Pearl Badging? At least mine did.
Mine is a daily work driver as well....but is kept in the garage while at rest.
#4
Nice LS - lower BJ's are an easy change. I used a pitman arm puller from AutoZone. You can rent it for free - no brainer for DYI projects. I had the same wheels on my LS once - nice upgrade
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Thanks for advice in the lower BJs. I'll consider DIY. Deffo on the brakes, they're easy. Worst part replacing the front brakes in the past was loosening the stuck set screw that kept the rotor flush on the hub. Needed an inpact screwdriver to break it loose. Which of course I don't have access too as it's in storage with most of my tools while I enjoy urban living in downtown SF.
Last edited by seanl; 10-27-09 at 10:40 PM.
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