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Old 05-13-09, 05:42 PM
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This is my 1995 Lexus LS400. It has ~ 205'000 kms (130'000 miles). It's about 3 weeks I have it and I really love it! Tell me what you think

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And still in great shape!
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Great looking UCF20! It is exactly like mine when I bought it. You got a real clean one - I like the head light washers
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Great looking UCF20! It is exactly like mine when I bought it. You got a real clean one - I like the head light washers
Thanks Steveski, I'd like my future mods to be very close to the way yours are done. I'd really love for my car to end up looking like yours. Let me ask you a question; How is your suspension setup? Does it still ride smooth or have you lost all smoothness in the relentless quest to make the car look more aggressive? Also, your rim setup, what did you do to make them fit? Lastly, how much did monotone paint set you back?

Thanks for your support
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Headlight washers? headlight washers? I didn't get headlight washers.
Looks great.

My 96 is black but has the tan interior.
147,000 miles on mine with nothing but normal scheduled maintenance.
They're great cars.
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Originally Posted by hoonunya
Headlight washers? headlight washers? I didn't get headlight washers.
Looks great.

My 96 is black but has the tan interior.
147,000 miles on mine with nothing but normal scheduled maintenance.
They're great cars.
I'd have to agree
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hes in canada. i think its mandatory or something for them to have the washers...also why didnt u just post this in ur teaser thread?
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take a pic with your DRLs on
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
hes in canada. i think its mandatory or something for them to have the washers...also why didnt u just post this in ur teaser thread?
Idk, but no headlight wash isn't mandatory in Canada, it's simply an accessory.

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take a pic with your DRLs on
Will do as soon as the weather clears up out here
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Originally Posted by renato902
Thanks Steveski, I'd like my future mods to be very close to the way yours are done. I'd really love for my car to end up looking like yours. Let me ask you a question; How is your suspension setup? Does it still ride smooth or have you lost all smoothness in the relentless quest to make the car look more aggressive? Also, your rim setup, what did you do to make them fit? Lastly, how much did monotone paint set you back?

Thanks for your support
Thanks for the props brother! My suspension definitely doesn't feel like OEM on bumps, curves or dips. I built it to be very sporty and fun to drive. Here is what I have: Bilstein HD with H&R springs but I also added Tom's strut brace, custom sway bars and poly bushings. It is very smooth on the highway but of course when there are dips or bumps you can clearly tell it is stiffer though.

My wheels are 18" and staggered. I used tire calculator to get as close to OEM size. That way you get less speedometer error. Mine do not have spacers, etc. As for tires making it loud - not at all. It is as quiet as when it had 225/60/16's.

The monotone I actually did myself. I understand it can cost as much as $1,500 though.

Your UCF20 is ultra clean - such a nice looking car.
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Originally Posted by hoonunya
Headlight washers? headlight washers? I didn't get headlight washers.
Looks great.

My 96 is black but has the tan interior.
147,000 miles on mine with nothing but normal scheduled maintenance.
They're great cars.
Picture of front - look for the little block(s) on top of bumper.
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Originally Posted by steveski
Thanks for the props brother! My suspension definitely doesn't feel like OEM on bumps, curves or dips. I built it to be very sporty and fun to drive. Here is what I have: Bilstein HD with H&R springs but I also added Tom's strut brace, custom sway bars and poly bushings. It is very smooth on the highway but of course when there are dips or bumps you can clearly tell it is stiffer though.

My wheels are 18" and staggered. I used tire calculator to get as close to OEM size. That way you get less speedometer error. Mine do not have spacers, etc. As for tires making it loud - not at all. It is as quiet as when it had 225/60/16's.

The monotone I actually did myself. I understand it can cost as much as $1,500 though.

Your UCF20 is ultra clean - such a nice looking car.
Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate that and thanks for all your help and support once again. I'll come down to Texas one day
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