From Ashy to Classy **The Slow Road To Becoming VIP**
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From Ashy to Classy **The Slow Road To Becoming VIP**
Well, 3wks ago I bought a Lexus... Yup, that's right, not a Civic, not an Integra, and NOT a Tiburon. I have owned way too many of those in the last 7 years (8 cars in just the last 7 years, to be exact). And now, I have a Lexus. I'M MOVIN' UP IN THE WORLD!
~1992 VCV10 Lexus ES300
~3.0 V6 Non VVT-i
~5spd (yes, the rare Lexus 5 speed!)
~Pearl White/Pearl Grey two-tone
~Blue leather interior
~All power options (Even has the old Motorola Mobile phone hook-up that beeps like a **** everytime I start the car)
And here's what I want
~Full VIP style body/lip kit
~17 or 18 by 7.5 or 8 wheels
~D2 Coil-over system (or custom coil-over setup)
~Junction Produce interior accessories
~VIP style exhaust
So, come along and follow me, as I embark on a journey to be VIP!
~1992 VCV10 Lexus ES300
~3.0 V6 Non VVT-i
~5spd (yes, the rare Lexus 5 speed!)
~Pearl White/Pearl Grey two-tone
~Blue leather interior
~All power options (Even has the old Motorola Mobile phone hook-up that beeps like a **** everytime I start the car)
And here's what I want
~Full VIP style body/lip kit
~17 or 18 by 7.5 or 8 wheels
~D2 Coil-over system (or custom coil-over setup)
~Junction Produce interior accessories
~VIP style exhaust
So, come along and follow me, as I embark on a journey to be VIP!
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I found these dope sexy muhfuggers for $800 shipped. (17x7 +38ET)
But then, I stumbled upon some OEM Lexus wheels... THESE!!!
Specs:
Lexus SC430
5X114.3 lug pattern
18X8
45mm offset
And I think that if/when I get the car low enough and with the proper stance like the ES above, these will look pretty damn smooth.
And I'm debating on air ride or Coil-Overs but I am leaning more toward Coil-Overs.
Probably the D2 RS version
But then, I stumbled upon some OEM Lexus wheels... THESE!!!
Specs:
Lexus SC430
5X114.3 lug pattern
18X8
45mm offset
And I think that if/when I get the car low enough and with the proper stance like the ES above, these will look pretty damn smooth.
And I'm debating on air ride or Coil-Overs but I am leaning more toward Coil-Overs.
Probably the D2 RS version
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Congrats and welcome. Looks like you will be on the right track, but I must say that the ES you posted is my buddy Charleys' car. The pictures hardly do it justice so his car is perfect for inspiration .
Don't overlook the maintenance before you start modding and if you decide on coilovers, I would consider some nicer coilovers if you can shell out the extra money.
Don't overlook the maintenance before you start modding and if you decide on coilovers, I would consider some nicer coilovers if you can shell out the extra money.
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Congrats and welcome. Looks like you will be on the right track, but I must say that the ES you posted is my buddy Charleys' car. The pictures hardly do it justice so his car is perfect for inspiration .
Don't overlook the maintenance before you start modding and if you decide on coilovers, I would consider some nicer coilovers if you can shell out the extra money.
Don't overlook the maintenance before you start modding and if you decide on coilovers, I would consider some nicer coilovers if you can shell out the extra money.
Last edited by LaidBack; 07-06-11 at 02:57 PM.
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finally a TRUE 2ES enthusiast. All you see now are 3ES's. Those work rims are beautiful, where did you get them from. And once you find a kit for your car, Tell me ASAP, because I cant find them anywhere.
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OH!!!! And can somebody tell me who's car this is or what car that this lip was originally for and how they retro-fitted it to the ES?
And I also found a pic of SC430 wheels on an ES300
And I also found a pic of SC430 wheels on an ES300
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Yup. That and the gigantic moon roof sold me on it.
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if i where you, i would go for the work's. thats more VIP styling anyway. Plus, i seen the SC rims on craigslist for 500 with tires lol. that should put it into perspective.
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And also, sometime in the next week or two, I'm gonna resfinish the headlights. I may even dis-assemble them and paint the housings black light the JDM Toyota Windom lights.