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Old 01-16-11, 12:13 PM
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Im new to the boards welcome me,So i had a Nissan S14, thing was always braking and just wasnt a good daily.
being 19, i wanted something different, nice, and dependable.
so i sold the s14 and picked up a 94 Ls400 w/ 200,xxx miles.

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to this: (pic is from original craigslist add)


First thing i did was change the timing belt.

Had 20's but they just had to go. not my swag
So i picked up some TSW jarama Rims and put them on
Fronts are 225-40-18 Rears are 245 45 18

I need coils bad, and need a sticker that says "im not a drug dealer"



Old 01-16-11, 01:18 PM
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congrats.... nice car... you will love it.
Old 01-16-11, 03:49 PM
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Haha welcome...i gave up my s14 for my ls and have not one regret
Old 01-16-11, 03:56 PM
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I made the exact same change S14 to LS400 UCF10. And let me tell you this, as much as I love sports cars I dont think I will own anything other than an ls400/430/460 for as long as I'm on the planet. Hands down dopest dope! Plus I'm 30 years old with a fam, so time to grow up. Good luck with your experience. Repair everything that needs to be repaired before modifiying, and you'll be happy.
Old 01-16-11, 05:19 PM
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looks like good condition despite the milage.
Old 01-16-11, 08:17 PM
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thanks all, so far i love it.
I just have to plug the acv valve, but other than that its great
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yay congrats on the LS!
Old 01-17-11, 12:25 AM
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Yeah bro I love the ls for daily rather then my 5spd sc.its a freeway warrior don't even feel like ur going 80 mph yours is clean forsure how much u up it up for
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Originally Posted by imissmys14
Yeah bro I love the ls for daily rather then my 5spd sc.its a freeway warrior don't even feel like ur going 80 mph yours is clean forsure how much u up it up for
picked it up for $2500, was smogged and reg.
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Originally Posted by Sololock
thanks all, so far i love it.
I just have to plug the acv valve, but other than that its great
Acv valve?
and whats plugging it do, i feel ignorant
I got my Ls just a few days ago too

what i really wanna know is whats under the the car cover in the last pic?
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Originally Posted by Imperium11
Acv valve?
and whats plugging it do, i feel ignorant
I got my Ls just a few days ago too

what i really wanna know is whats under the the car cover in the last pic?
the power steering seems to leak from so called valve,(common problem) I find myself topping the reservoir every other day.
plugging the valve does nothing really, stops the leaking. the valve just lets air in when your rack is at full lock. just google Ls400 air control valve.


also its just a boat under the cover.
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Originally Posted by Sololock
the power steering seems to leak from so called valve,(common problem) I find myself topping the reservoir every other day.
plugging the valve does nothing really, stops the leaking. the valve just lets air in when your rack is at full lock. just google Ls400 air control valve.


also its just a boat under the cover.
Im not sure if this holds any merit, especially since i havent even checked my power steering fluid since buying it BUT, the guy i doubt it from said it had the problem and his mechanic told him to put straight lucas in it, and the problem went away where does it leak to because i dont see a big mess all over. that said i avoid turning at full lock for any period of time

is if your boat :P, i played the whats under the cover game when i bought mine and some guy had a pontiac sunbird under one >_<
Old 01-24-11, 06:59 AM
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I too just recently upgraded from a 2000 civic Si to my 1998 ls400 and have been happy with it so far
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