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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Since you guys already know that we are the official Aimgain Distributor for North America, we knew that we needed to build an official 3T/Aimgain car. What we purchased was a 2005 LS430 silver on black. We decided on what parts we wanted for the car and came up with the following list.

1. Generations full kit
2. Aimgain Coilover Kit
3. Aimgain Wheels
4. Generation Exhaust

We unfortunately didn't have a whole lot of time to get this done for SEMA so off to K&W for the paint and fit, which turned out to be really nice so not to much effort there. We got the parts painted and fitted to the car and got it back on the day before we were leaving for SEMA. From there, we worked on the suspension, mounting of the tires onto the wheels and the final touches. Here is a bit of the picture story of how it all went down. Enjoy!
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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looks really nice. How about putting MSRP or prices for the components here too?
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Nice...
I like that kit.

Wheel specs?

Where did these go?
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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most likely the front bumper

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Came out nice.....talk about down to the wire!
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Car looks good man.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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More pix please I like to see the exhaust and what looks like trunk spoiler mounted. Pricing would be nice too. Front bumper not too aggressive, to the untrained eye, it may look like a stock pre 04.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DDLexus
looks really nice. How about putting MSRP or prices for the components here too?
Due to fluctuation of Yen it is best not to post MSRP

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Nice...
I like that kit.

Wheel specs?

Where did these go?
LED is optional for the front bumper or rear bumper. Wheel spec is 20x10 ET34 20x9 et37.

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More pix please I like to see the exhaust and what looks like trunk spoiler mounted. Pricing would be nice too. Front bumper not too aggressive, to the untrained eye, it may look like a stock pre 04.

I will post the pics here soon. Since all the pics i have is not any good
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Originally Posted by 3Tmotrsprt
Due to fluctuation of Yen it is best not to post MSRP
So do you stock these items or are they all custom order? Yen prices are fine as I can look up the daily exchange rate. Thanks.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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So do you stock these items or are they all custom order? Yen prices are fine as I can look up the daily exchange rate. Thanks.
Some of them are in stock i think.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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I love the Aimgain Generations kit. I like the side vents on the front bumper and the Crown style fog lamp provisions.
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I know some of you guys wanted pictures of the rear of the car and finally since the rains have gone, here they are.

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thanks for the rear pics, not a bad job but i would have thought the fitment would be a little more aggressive for the wheels and fenders. i love the rear bumper and exhaust + trunk lip spoiler look. any thoughts about lowering it more¿ what happens to the car now, i'm guessing its somebody's personal car?
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Thanks for the compliments. The look of the car is a compromise between daily driver and looks. The car rubs as is in the rear when you hit dips at speed so until we either trim the inside of the quarter panel or flare it a bit this is as low as its going to get for now. The front is low enough to the point where at some driveways we are very close to scratching. This car belongs to our general manager here at 3T and he likes the way it looks so I'm guessing it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. I also have just purchased a Q45 that will hopefully be getting the AimGain treatment as well. I'll keep you guys posted but I don't know if I'm allowed to be posting non Lexus related automobiles here at CL.
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