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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Smile My 93 LS400...With DIYs

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I would like to share pictures of my 93 LS400. I appreciate any feedbacks, constructive criticisms, advices, and any ideas that you may have.

I have owned the car for over 10 years and finally decided to start modifying the car. I daily drive this car and alternate it with my 85 Corolla
GTS Hatch. It depends on what my mood for that day was . I started gatherng parts for the LS. I got a used Junction Produce kit for the car. My plan was to have my friend install and paint the kit for me but he is always busy so I started going to this site http://www.learnautopainting.com . This site was very helpful and gave me the courage to do body work. I was confident that when I got the Junction Produce kit that it would fit good as it was fitted on another UCF10/11 and the person that I bought the kit from stated the car was a former Autofashion Demo UCF10/11. But I was wrong. The most work I've done in fitting the kit was with the door panels as they were sticking out approximately 10~15mm compared to the sideskirts. Mista808 and other local body shop people gave me advice on how to approach this problem. Here are some picture...
My 93 LS400...-ls1.jpg

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My 93 LS400...-ls6.jpg

My 93 LS400...-ls8.jpg

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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...working on the side panels...
My 93 LS400...-ls7.jpg
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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I feel it goes without saying, but lower it. If you're going to sport the wheels and the kit, finished or not, it needs to have the appropriate ride height.

Otherwise, can't wait to see it finished, be sure to keep this thread updated.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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What is the body kit made of and what do the pieces weigh compared to stock?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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I like the wheels - what are they?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Default Packages from PG Motoring USA...

Packages from PG Motoring USA came in. PG Motoring USA care of Mr. James Ota have provided me excellent customer service. Items are from yahoo auction japan (YAJ). If any of you would like to purchase some items from YAJ contact PG Motoring USA (213) 625-3486.
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JDM Headlights, New Brave Billet grill, and eyelids...
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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its just heavy.

the car should look classic provided you get the stance and fitment right.
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Cool Some more items inside PG Motoring USA packages...

Junction Produce exhaust and full mid pipes...
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Cool continuation of JP exhaust picture...

...some more picture...
My 93 LS400...-ls18.jpg
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Thanks! I'm still uploading some more pictures and your request will be accommodated

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I feel it goes without saying, but lower it. If you're going to sport the wheels and the kit, finished or not, it needs to have the appropriate ride height.

Otherwise, can't wait to see it finished, be sure to keep this thread updated.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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The body kit is Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP). Sorry, I did not weight them

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What is the body kit made of and what do the pieces weigh compared to stock?
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Wheels are AME Shallen (F)20x9 et +30, (R)20x10 et +25

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks! That is what I am going for...the Classic and classy look

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its just heavy.

the car should look classic provided you get the stance and fitment right.
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Cool Packages from RidesLow...

Packages from Chris aka RidesLow came in. It was well worth the wait and the quality is A+ and the best bang for the buck! Please hit up RidesLow for all your Ksport products. RidesLow has provided me with excellent customer service. Very dependable, reliable, and trustworthy person.
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I will be installing the KSport Air Pro kit myself and will list the small extra parts needed to complete the installation but otherwise the kit is complete. It all depends if you want the wires to have a "quick disconnect" harness. Stay tuned
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Front strut/bags installation...
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