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Finally Pics of my LS430 (Thanks Auto R&D!)

Old 02-09-06, 10:25 PM
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Do you need do a wheel alignment with the air controller? Is the ride height adjustable through air controller at anytime? What is the implication on alignment and tire wear?

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Old 02-10-06, 04:49 AM
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car looks great.. The lS is such a classy car... Nice job..
Old 02-10-06, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by lex430
Do you need do a wheel alignment with the air controller? Is the ride height adjustable through air controller at anytime? What is the implication on alignment and tire wear?

thanks,
I did not get an alignment since this ride height is not permanent (adjustable via controller). I believe the UL air suspension is also self leveling so the more load, it will compensate to maintain a certain ride height. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
Old 02-11-06, 10:23 AM
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I checked out that link to the website and it appears that its either new or they simply haven't loaded any product yet . . .

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Old 02-13-06, 11:49 PM
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Try this www.autornd.com.

Here's wheels:
http://www.autornd.com/catalog/index...49fdc1b7144324

Here's AME:
http://www.autornd.com/catalog/index...49fdc1b7144324

Here's the AME AX wheel johnjohn has on his car.
http://www.autornd.com/catalog/produ...49fdc1b7144324

Dude, that R Spec controller is super nifty. If I were to ever get a LS i would only get the same edition Johnjohn did. FULLY LOADED. Those pics just don't do his car justice, it's 10x better in person. You can't see the finish of the wheel. I might have some pics that we took but I'm sure i'll have to get some real nice professional pics.

Congrats and man it looks sooo clean. It just fits the car soo perfectly. I thought with 20's you'd need an aerokit, but it worked out just fine with stock bumpers. I was amazed.
Old 06-02-06, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnjohn13
The weather finally cleared up and gave me a chance to wash the car and take some pics. Thanks to Auto R&D out of Milpitas for giving me a good deal on my wheels (20" AME Shallen AX). I highly recommend this shop for your JDM/VIP needs. They are a distributor for Work and AME wheels here in the US.

Also installed (by John @ Exact), R-Spec Data System Air Ride Controller. The range and features of the controller is awesome and the ride quality was hardly affected by the lower ride height. Overall, I'm very satisfied. Just need to get a hold of an "English translated" instructions to get out the full capability of this system.

Let me know what you think guys. Next on the list, will be the Wald Exec. kit and Wald exhaust.

hello,

First off your car looks awesome. Where did you get your air ride contoller installed? I live in Pleasanton, California and have been looking for someone i can get rims and my ls lowered. I have a 2002 LS430 Ultra luxury. Also with your new rims and lowering...did you have to do and alighnment and balance?
Old 06-02-06, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnjohn13
The weather finally cleared up and gave me a chance to wash the car and take some pics. Thanks to Auto R&D out of Milpitas for giving me a good deal on my wheels (20" AME Shallen AX). I highly recommend this shop for your JDM/VIP needs. They are a distributor for Work and AME wheels here in the US.

Also installed (by John @ Exact), R-Spec Data System Air Ride Controller. The range and features of the controller is awesome and the ride quality was hardly affected by the lower ride height. Overall, I'm very satisfied. Just need to get a hold of an "English translated" instructions to get out the full capability of this system.

Let me know what you think guys. Next on the list, will be the Wald Exec. kit and Wald exhaust.

I'm sorry one more question. What are the dimensions of your rims? Are they staggared?
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Nice!
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Originally Posted by rgchevy1
hello,

First off your car looks awesome. Where did you get your air ride contoller installed? I live in Pleasanton, California and have been looking for someone i can get rims and my ls lowered. I have a 2002 LS430 Ultra luxury. Also with your new rims and lowering...did you have to do and alighnment and balance?
It's all there in his first post. And yes, you have to get the wheels balanced when getting new tires on them.

Originally Posted by Johnjohn13
Thanks to Auto R&D out of Milpitas for giving me a good deal on my wheels (20" AME Shallen AX). I highly recommend this shop for your JDM/VIP needs. They are a distributor for Work and AME wheels here in the US.

Also installed (by John @ Exact), R-Spec Data System Air Ride Controller. The range and features of the controller is awesome and the ride quality was hardly affected by the lower ride height. Overall, I'm very satisfied. Just need to get a hold of an "English translated" instructions to get out the full capability of this system.
Old 06-11-06, 01:40 PM
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Yes, very nice.
Like the Shallen's. I'll be up in the area in August...what's Auto R&D shop like? Might stop by to get a look.
Old 06-11-06, 03:34 PM
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very clean man, a nice grill would really set it off
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Car looks good!!!

Tell Rishi, Brian from GT PRO said hello!!
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Old 06-14-06, 09:33 PM
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damn... nice job! looks great.

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