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SafSean's LS400 VIP Style Build
Starting this up a little late, I'd like to have somewhere to keep track of everything I've done to this car. Bought the car in February 2015 on my 18th birthday, My first car. I always wanted one of these, idk what was about them, but I was set on it. I Paid $5k for it, it's a 95 and it had 157k on it. Didn't care about the price, it's exactly what I was looking for and I got it from a nice lady who upgraded to an LS460 and this was her 3rd LS400. First thing I bought was a set of BC BR Coilovers with the Extreme Drop package and 14k F and 10K R spring rates (now I'd like a lot stiffer, but I'm kinda learning as I go here)https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...2c781fb82.jpeg
this is how it sat shortly after that, just wanted to get the stock wheels off, and these wheels were $200 with good tires lol (ugly I know). Ended up getting some 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 +22 ESR Sr06. Car is still on them today, no issues. However, I'm working on getting another 3 piece set of wheels, bought some 19" SSR Viennas with a plan to rebuild them but I got a pretty expensive ticket so I just flipped them for a $100 profit lol the time will come for another set, bare with me! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...252aa5535.jpeg So then here's this stage, nothing fancy. I cut off the rear fender lip to fit the wheels, and just left the front to do their own rolling. It actually worked pretty good and I haven't touched the fenders since then. So after that I was just messing around with a bunch of cheap eBay garbage VIP stuff (don't waste your time or money there, it's pointless) As far as reliability goes, no work was done for 2 years. I needed a new battery so I picked up a Yellow Optima battery, and the starter was working off and on, but it worked most of the time. So just a couple months ago I decided it was time to take care of her since its been so reliable for me. Full Aisin TB/WP kit, Spark plugs, cap and rotor, valve cover gasket, and starter (finally) was installed from Jrod Auto Repair and Racing here in Vancouver Washington. Hefty bill, $1500 for labor, almost $1500 in parts. Let me know what you guys think about that. It was worth it though, the car runs amazing and I have all my power back. Got the Exhaust repaired from scraping through on both sides right after the cats. I also have all 4 o2 Sensors that I have yet to install, the check engine light is bothering me lol I also replaced the high pressure power steering hose, reservoir O ring, and did the IACV (I think that's what it's called) delete about a year ago finally no more leak haha I'm kind of going back in time now, but I picked up a David Deezign rear console and Bottle cabinet, Junction Produce Neck pads and a Flossd VIP front tray from a local guy here in the area that had them in his old GS Project. Nothing new from then for about a year, until now. Saw that JFinn was parting out his Ls400 on Instagram, I believe his build thread is actually on here. So I made the drive up to Olympia to pick us some parts from him. I got his JP Visage Front lip, Version Select Side skirts, and I also traded my rear bumper for his that had what looks to be the Version Select Lip molded to the bumper. I also snagged his Junction Produce Curtains, Fusa and Tsuna. Oh and some studio 2.1 NRCA's. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...113a02ac0.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...8c5c4adae.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...94801b5ef.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...291aebdb3.jpeg Just this last weekend I installed the NRCAs and a full set of Godspeed adjustable rear arms. Was just waiting for a nice day to change out my rear Trailing arm bushings and I should be taking it in for an alignment this week so I can feel a little more comfortable about taking the car out to Portland for the weekly Red Door Meet on Sunday. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...5654c082f.jpeg Here's how it sat after the NRCAs and Rear Arms, I forgot to raise the Coilover on this side, made for a good picture though lol let me know what you guys think! I probably forgot some stuff but il come back and update and check over everything when I get home from work. |
I LOVE your car man. So clean and simple. I prefer the clean look as opposed to a bunch of the gaudy stuff. And personally, I think these cars can easily achieve a bunch of different looks (sporty, VIP, dd) with just the proper stance. Keep up the good work.
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Originally Posted by driftsucky
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I LOVE your car man. So clean and simple. I prefer the clean look as opposed to a bunch of the gaudy stuff. And personally, I think these cars can easily achieve a bunch of different looks (sporty, VIP, dd) with just the proper stance. Keep up the good work.
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One you drop the real wheels on it'll look even better. Should have just spent the little extra on a set of good used real wheels that can fit. Nice start and nice pics.
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...why didn't you just get the right lip... Everything else looks great though :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Sc0pe
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...why didn't you just get the right lip... Everything else looks great though :thumbup:
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After final alignment, front passenger tire is rubbing on something again :egads: have all new tires on the way. Once I get those on ill figure out what's going on there, then I'll take it out to the meet. Here's some recent pictures. I finally like the car from the rear :D also was messing around with some left over vinyl from my pillars and put some pin stripes on the tail lights, might stay, might not
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...c9768f187.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...c7b66a2dd.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...e804f6d21.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...68beb3ea8.jpeg |
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nice progress! what NRCA are you running? when i installed mine i got way more front negative camber than that. maybe that's on purpose on your car bc i went through front tires so much haha.
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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...fe809ca39.jpeg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...b95cb3d8e.jpeg Been a little while, a kid backed straight into my car while I wasn't even moving, he said he didn't see me lol who knows |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...840dffdc2c.jpg
friggin winning sir. That is too friggin cute. lol |
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