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VIP STYLE!!! HUGE PICS...sorry

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Old 12-09-05, 05:11 PM
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You're LS is looking real crazy right now. The wheels blend perfectly with the flow of your car. Thats a great look!! Makes me want my LS even more. I definitely will go with clear tails when I get mine.
Old 12-09-05, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GATO
also, what size are your rims?

The wheels are 20x8.5 F and 20x9.5 R, IMHO I could've been more agressive and opt for some 20x9 F and 20x10 R. But, I guess it's good enough.

I use to be a racer, I had a 500+ HP FC3s, but family life dictates a different path for now. Wish there were more VIP style rides around here, I haven't seen that many VIP style rides here in Oregon, yet
Old 12-11-05, 09:36 AM
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How hard was the Air ride controller to install? Do you have a write up for it? I can't wait to drop grandpa's car!!!
Old 12-11-05, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by xsuperjoex
I can't wait to drop grandpa's car!!!
LMAO....Thats good!
Old 12-11-05, 03:30 PM
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Yes,

If it's just a flick of the switch, can you give the car a more aggressive and less slammed look so that we may see what it would look like as a daily driver? That thing is bad!
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The installation wasn't difficult at all, the hardest part was being SUPER carefull to not break any of the clips/tabs on the trim pieces while removing them. Right now, I have the controller laying in the glovebox, but IMHO, it would be better mounted on the steering column.

I'm not off till wednesday, so I'll get pics of the different ride heights asap.

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Old 12-13-05, 09:04 AM
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Great. You never see too many LS 's lowered, especially not the 430's. Can you show us what it would look like with a 1 inch drop? More like how a stock BMW sits, but a little lower.

Again, that thing is nice!!!!!!! Good job


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Old 12-13-05, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Pagong
Yummy! great looking car.

The rear could be flushed more to achieve the VIP look...but the car is definitely VIP.
i second that.
Old 12-13-05, 02:54 PM
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Very Nice keep the Mods coming.........
Old 12-16-05, 10:25 AM
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Your LS looks great!! IMO your wheel set-up would look even better if you ran some spacers front and back to bring the wheels out to the fenders more..Since your going for the VIP look , flushing the wheels out more will make it stand out alot..
Old 12-28-05, 03:51 PM
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do you have any pics at ride height?
Old 12-29-05, 05:09 PM
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dammit your car looks great and makes me want to step up from my GS to the LS
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Originally Posted by flyfl1pguy
do you have any pics at ride height?

Great looking wheels, any pics at ride height?

I have the Air Suspension system on my LS430, and am interested in putting some 18' or potentially 19/20. Is Datasystem the only way to lower cars with air suspension other than replacement with spring/coilover.

Any long term effect such as premature tire wear, suspension..etc?
Old 01-25-06, 04:16 PM
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Another member from Beaverton, i also reside there! Murray Hill area.

Take it easy
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very very very nice, congrats.


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