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What did you do to your LS400 today?

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Old 02-17-14, 07:05 PM
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completely LEDed out the Ucf20 and Xe30
Old 03-01-14, 08:32 PM
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Today I did a test fit of the Supra TT front brake assembly to make sure everything fits correctly. Once my wheel spacers arrive, the real installation will begin.
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Checked
- transmission fluid, coolant and engine oil levels
- wheel nut torques
- filled the tank

Taking LS on a 600 mile work trip tomorrow - time to flex the legs a bit.

Interesting to see what MPG I get. In mixed driving around home I get 11.3 l/100 km ie. about 21 miles per gallon.

EDIT:

On said 600 mile highway trip it dropped down to 9.2 litres per 100 km ie. 25.6 mpg.

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Old 03-02-14, 09:22 AM
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replaced my pcv valve and grommet.....
Old 03-02-14, 01:24 PM
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Replaced my d/s valve cover gasket, built a 0ga big3 upgrade, fixed a loose power connection at the fuse box, started to replace the alternator but ran out of time.
Still have to finish the alternator but also have to replace my O2 sensors, oil and start my trans flush then run my power cables to to he trunk.
Old 03-03-14, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by xswingkidx
Today I did a test fit of the Supra TT front brake assembly to make sure everything fits correctly. Once my wheel spacers arrive, the real installation will begin.
so did it fit?

for me, i moved the LS inside after receiving a free wash from this past weekend's rain storm here in cali!
Old 03-03-14, 12:16 PM
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fixed my instrument cluster. haha screw paying 200 for a service.. paid 15 in part and 30 mins of labor.
Old 03-03-14, 04:30 PM
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Put in a new alternator. Procrastinated too long and it finally died.
Old 03-03-14, 04:55 PM
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installed pioneer double din stereo. ordered the red/clear/red tail lights, clear turn signal lenses and 6k HID KIT. install led amber corner light bulbs and replaced a burned out fog light bulb
Old 03-03-14, 09:14 PM
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Hood struts!!
Old 03-04-14, 11:15 AM
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First wash. Mobil 1 oil change with Toyota OEM filter.
Old 03-05-14, 06:10 PM
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I got whole timing belt kit replaced yesterday. $500 bucks parts shipped. all OEM. happy result.

Old 03-07-14, 08:58 PM
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I successfully installed my Supra TT front brakes today, along with some 20mm bolt on spacers. Oh, those are Infiniti 17" G35 sedan wheels.





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I put gas in mine. Lol
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Inner and outer tie rod links and alignment.


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