My new ls :-D
03-19-11, 06:17 PM
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
My new ls :-D
Bought this baby('97) last Monday, minus a few tears on the seats/dash she is awesome.
Want to do some tasteful mods without going overboard.
First thing I've done(not pictured) is red out the amber in the tail lights.
I ordered some HID's for the lo beam and fog lights. Will take more pictures when I get them and install them.
I am looking into getting a new sub for the stock location utilizing my JL 500/1 amp I already have, but free air subs are looking scarce to come by. Might have to rethink my initial thinking.
Some things I want to do in the future are lower it with some 18-20's(haven't decided what I want yet) and drop it about 2 inches on some Megan LP coil-overs.
Let me know what you guys think.
Want to do some tasteful mods without going overboard.
First thing I've done(not pictured) is red out the amber in the tail lights.
I ordered some HID's for the lo beam and fog lights. Will take more pictures when I get them and install them.
I am looking into getting a new sub for the stock location utilizing my JL 500/1 amp I already have, but free air subs are looking scarce to come by. Might have to rethink my initial thinking.
Some things I want to do in the future are lower it with some 18-20's(haven't decided what I want yet) and drop it about 2 inches on some Megan LP coil-overs.
Let me know what you guys think.
03-19-11, 07:12 PM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Looks clean - congrats 
The Megans are highly regarded on these boards, so you can't go wrong there. Plus, you can get them for a good price through some of the vendors here.
The Megans are highly regarded on these boards, so you can't go wrong there. Plus, you can get them for a good price through some of the vendors here.
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03-19-11, 07:28 PM
#8
Driver
Thread Starter
Thanks guys, I LOVE this car, I've never been so excited to get a car before.
wcoastls: Don't really like the clear corners in the front but maybe after I see some more pics of them i might, who knows.
Anyone know who gives the best deals on Megans?
python: I specifically went with then 93+ years so i could have duel front airbags, I just lucked out that i got a 97 which came with side air bags also for a good deal.
also does anyone know what Grey leather seat bottoms cost at the yards?(aprox)
wcoastls: Don't really like the clear corners in the front but maybe after I see some more pics of them i might, who knows.
Anyone know who gives the best deals on Megans?
python: I specifically went with then 93+ years so i could have duel front airbags, I just lucked out that i got a 97 which came with side air bags also for a good deal.
also does anyone know what Grey leather seat bottoms cost at the yards?(aprox)
03-19-11, 07:32 PM
#9
Congrats!
From what I see of other LS's with HID's in this headlight housing, don't do it. Turns them into a blind-glare fest for drivers in front and oncoming.
Speaking of...that other Mike guy hasn't posted his beam cutoff from FX3's headlight project.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...r-project.html
From what I see of other LS's with HID's in this headlight housing, don't do it. Turns them into a blind-glare fest for drivers in front and oncoming.
Speaking of...that other Mike guy hasn't posted his beam cutoff from FX3's headlight project.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...r-project.html
03-19-11, 07:58 PM
#11
Wow, nice find. I just picked up a nice '97 too, but not that nice...CA cars hold up so much better. Also, I love your tint. I'll have to have that done before summer hits. If you find new wheels you like, I wouldn't mind having your old ones at a fair price. The salt on the roads here really tore mine up.
03-19-11, 09:59 PM
#12
Pole Position
That's what I was thinking. That's one of the reasons I got my LS a few months after my granddaughter was born. They're so safe and I knew I would be babysitting, alot. Nice purchase and Welcome to CL. You'll find alot of helpful info with this forum.
Nice purchase and Welcome to CL. You'll find alot of helpful info with this forum.
03-19-11, 10:27 PM
#13
Driver
Thread Starter
Congrats!
From what I see of other LS's with HID's in this headlight housing, don't do it. Turns them into a blind-glare fest for drivers in front and oncoming.
Speaking of...that other Mike guy hasn't posted his beam cutoff from FX3's headlight project.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...r-project.html
From what I see of other LS's with HID's in this headlight housing, don't do it. Turns them into a blind-glare fest for drivers in front and oncoming.
Speaking of...that other Mike guy hasn't posted his beam cutoff from FX3's headlight project.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...r-project.html
03-19-11, 11:30 PM
#15
Driver
Thread Starter
BTW, this is where i came from
Started out with a civic when I was 16
lost her to a dumb old lady pulling out of the freeway without looking, nailed the back of her going 50 while she was going about 10 :-/
Then went to a g35 when i was 18
sold her to get my wife a newer car, she was driving a 94 accord(a beater) that i wasn't sure if it was going to last another day, we still have the accord and it still lives..some how. and she drive a '06 buick rendezvous
Started out with a civic when I was 16
lost her to a dumb old lady pulling out of the freeway without looking, nailed the back of her going 50 while she was going about 10 :-/
Then went to a g35 when i was 18
sold her to get my wife a newer car, she was driving a 94 accord(a beater) that i wasn't sure if it was going to last another day, we still have the accord and it still lives..some how. and she drive a '06 buick rendezvous
Last edited by fatcat2; 03-19-11 at 11:36 PM.