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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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Question Paint and Suspension

I have a few dings in my paint and its really wearing poorly. I am interested in repainting my entire car all black of course, and i was wondering whats the best way of going about this without getting screwed but at the same time having a good quality paint job. Also whats the best way to lower my car (LS400) and still have the "Lexus ride". It doesn't have the air suspension. And what work am i going to have to do to the car in order to fit these 19" x 8" Axis wheels or these 18" x 8" SC430 wheels. Any and all help would be very appreciated, thanks in advance.[IMG]C:\Kenny\lex\sc43004.jpg[/IMG]
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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or these[IMG]C:\Kenny\lex\sc43004.jpg[/IMG]
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 06:13 AM
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I have the '02 SC430 wheels on my '91 LS400. The tires shouldn't be larger/wider than 245/40/18 with Michelin Sport A/S othewise you're going to rub on the front part of the fender as well as off the wheel pivot arm. Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 05:37 PM
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cool thanks how's the ride tho?
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 08:07 PM
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The ride is almost the same as with the original wheels/tires except it's a little more noiser due to lower profile tires. Otherwise, it still maintains the Lexus quality ride.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 04:59 AM
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Check out my thread on LS400 with SC430 wheels.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 05:21 AM
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Definitely get the SC wheels over the Axis wheels...Axis make some crap knock-offs...
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