FLIPMOE

I dont know if this is a repost. I post it here cuz it involves a LS, so if this is not the right forum MODs feel free to move it.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSjmpawXV98
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUSB...eature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fbcl...eature=related

dfkd

Pissed me off that they put Capt'n Slow in the LS. I would have loved to see someone...good toss the LS around.

Och

iTrader: (3)

The way that LS took off, obviously it is having a problem with A/F ratio like most of us.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

more likely to be just the way May drives

drifto808

that was some funny stuff

UCF11

Dam that ls400 is slow.

Kind of wish I bought an 2jz aristo instead of my celsior, it is defenetly frustratingly slow and needs more low down torque for the weight its got. Nothing like my old SS commodore with only 165kw.d

God knows why toyota thought a 4litre was big enough. I think a supercharger is madatory with an these barges.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

thats because the gearing on celsiors is very tall

UCF11

yea the auto box ratios definetly let these cars down.

Diff ratio is fine tho. Pretty sure its around the 4:1 mark.

I assume the soarers have the same gearbox?

If it wasnt a luxury car I would still a supra box in it

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

nope, rear diff on the 1LS is 3.62:1

steveski

Funny video - can't believe the body roll was so bad - looked like it was going to roll

pfantom68

I believe it, the way our cars handle is pathetic.

But then again, I'm used to smaller sub-compacts that handle like they're on rails.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

the way the suspension is setup changes the LS' handling characteristics a LOT....

mind you, its not going to handle like a car thats half the weight....

RA40

iTrader: (6)

The LS's of that era were luxo barges fitted for the period handling desires. Couch comes to mind. The BMW 7 is a monster but handles remarkably well across several generations. I don't recall what a 7 drove like in the early 90's though.

steveski

Ditto on the couch comparison - the older 7's probably drove somewhat better. The newer 7's drive real sporty but then again so do the LS's with the European option With a little work our LS models can have the best of both worlds.

jcrome04

The LS is also not a sports car.