Romanova's 2006 LS430 build/blog
#136
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Sometimes it may be better to buy them individually rather than as a pair. Sometimes the pairs are in bad shape or one is good but the other has issues. Good luck and search on a daily basis.
#137
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It seems that the outboard lights on the JDM fogs only comes on when turning at low speeds. From a good friend who lives in Japan currently;
"Driving through the residential parts of a typical Japanese suburb in the winter is going to be dark with kids and cyclists running out in front of you at blind intersections. In the states, you have plenty of space for setback and even in urban areas you cannot build right up to the edge of a curb, so the system isn't as useful or necessary. "
"Driving through the residential parts of a typical Japanese suburb in the winter is going to be dark with kids and cyclists running out in front of you at blind intersections. In the states, you have plenty of space for setback and even in urban areas you cannot build right up to the edge of a curb, so the system isn't as useful or necessary. "
#139
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#141
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#142
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Ordered the dealer-optional BBS wheels last night. These wheels are forged, and are the same size as the factory wheel (18x7.5 +45). This will be perfect since I have no plans to modify my ride height. I looked for a long time to first identify these wheels and then to find them in the correct size and in usable condition. They should hopefully be here in about two weeks as they have to be shipped to the 3rd party in Japan where the tires will be removed, and then shipped via DHL to TX. One wheel will require a touch up and after that, they will be mounted up.
AFAIK, these will be the only set in the states. Toyota offered some neat options for the Celsior that we didn't get over here. Plus, Toyota and BBS seem to have a partnership as BBS wheels are offered for many Toyota models over there from the dealer.
They even have a special "BBS TOYOTA" center cap that I am now on the hunt for.
AFAIK, these will be the only set in the states. Toyota offered some neat options for the Celsior that we didn't get over here. Plus, Toyota and BBS seem to have a partnership as BBS wheels are offered for many Toyota models over there from the dealer.
They even have a special "BBS TOYOTA" center cap that I am now on the hunt for.
#143
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Super cool upgrade again! Cant wait for the live pictures... I,m following this topic continuous.
That bumperkit, was that an option as well? Do you have some more pictures of that nice flyer?
That bumperkit, was that an option as well? Do you have some more pictures of that nice flyer?
#144
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#145
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Thanks for the update! I want those flag things in the bumper to show to all the w140 drivers that we are the big Japanese Bosses haha
There is many other cool stuff to I see. To bad its all written in Japanese.
About the kit. I could live with some damage. A bodyworker can do a perfect job with that. What do they pay for a front lip like that these days? And will that fit the rest of the car when thats all stock with no sidewings etc or will it just look naked and stupid?
This afternoon I just bought for my 430 one of the very last luxury carpet set fitting for the 460L (because they should fit quite good) and because its from the USA with tax etc it cost me a whopping 340 dollar but I had no choice because when I wait to long it will be just like in that nice brochure.....
Ill make a topic in the future about my 430 for sure to share all the things....
There is many other cool stuff to I see. To bad its all written in Japanese.
About the kit. I could live with some damage. A bodyworker can do a perfect job with that. What do they pay for a front lip like that these days? And will that fit the rest of the car when thats all stock with no sidewings etc or will it just look naked and stupid?
This afternoon I just bought for my 430 one of the very last luxury carpet set fitting for the 460L (because they should fit quite good) and because its from the USA with tax etc it cost me a whopping 340 dollar but I had no choice because when I wait to long it will be just like in that nice brochure.....
Ill make a topic in the future about my 430 for sure to share all the things....
#146
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Usually you have to buy a front bumper with the lip already attatched at which point you're about $300 USD. You get the fog lights too most of the time which you could try and sell to recoup some money. Shipping would be expensive just due to the length of it.
#148
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Central Pine has had them a few times but the price is always super high it seems. Revision Audio in Hawaii had them before but I think he only sells to the locals. If I ever find a set in great condition, I'm going to jump on it. It would be easier if you wanted something like the Tom's kit... there are NOS Tom's skirts on YAJ right now. To me though, the Tom's kit looks really bad as the front and rear bumpers are different.
#149
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Shipped this morning (USA time) from Japan and already in the USA. Scheduled to be here tomorrow. Unreal.
#150
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Central Pine has had them a few times but the price is always super high it seems. Revision Audio in Hawaii had them before but I think he only sells to the locals. If I ever find a set in great condition, I'm going to jump on it. It would be easier if you wanted something like the Tom's kit... there are NOS Tom's skirts on YAJ right now. To me though, the Tom's kit looks really bad as the front and rear bumpers are different.