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These are the first pictures of the 2004 LS-430 with 51K miles that I just bought. Delivered on Saturday. I changed the GPS maps from 2004 to 2016, badly needed update. Now to replace two chrome logos on the right side wheels to gold as they should be and the restoration is complete. I have known this car since it was new and the little old lady that owned it never even let it sit outside at night. She "oiled" the leather every 6 months "whether it needed it or not".
Still have to make an appointment to change the timing belt. The trunk carpet is damp so apparently there is a gasket leak on the lid. Not bad, but noticeable.
Just got my LS430CL bagged on Airlift 3p. Wheels are conservative as my fenders are still stock (can't air out in rear) . Wed's Maverick 607d's. Future plans include custom exhaust, a lip kit, headlight build (in progress), chasing tails, starlight headliner, fender mods, and more aggressive wheels.
Here are the only pics i have right now of my build in progress. (dirty & paint sucks i know ) Attachment 491716
Just got my LS430CL bagged on Airlift 3p. Wheels are conservative as my fenders are still stock (can't air out in rear) . Wed's Maverick 607d's. Future plans include custom exhaust, a lip kit, headlight build (in progress), chasing tails, starlight headliner, fender mods, and more aggressive wheels.
Here are the only pics i have right now of my build in progress. (dirty & paint sucks i know )
Your car looks awesome so far! How do you like the Airlift setup?
Your car looks awesome so far! How do you like the Airlift setup?
Hey, thanks it's getting fender work more camber etc done as we speak. I really like the 3P it's a must on those Chicago streets lol. I haven't had any problems so far. I am upgrading from random coilovers with UAS bags to the airlift struts and bags as the rears of my current setup are pretty crap and are too harsh.
Originally Posted by js058515
Looks good Ruffian
Thanks! It's a work in progress but its getting there
I am 24 years old and heavily inspired by Japanese culture. I always wanted one of these, but my trip to Japan last summer really sealed the deal. I purchased this 05 LS430 about a month and a half ago. Afraid to ruin the reliability of the car as it's my daily driver, I limited myself to only a few subtle modifications: spacers and front lip. I did some cool things to the interior as well that I have yet to get decent photos of. I will post them here when I do! The paint wasn't in the best shape when I got it. After a few days of buffing and even wet sanding on the trunk, I think the paint really came out nice. It's coated all over with 22PLE and a bonus layer of Fusso dark coat on to top it off. It's my first black car and I'm nervous for its future. On the bright side, water does not like to stay on this paint!
BC Racing Coils installed! 10k/8k springrate and dropped it about 1.5 inches in the front, .75 in the rear. Spacers are coming in this weekend and I'll probably readjust the height to make sure there is no rubbing.
2016 Autocon SF I'm always a big fan of LS and this is my first Lexus, had my LS430 since 2013 with 43k miles, proud owner. Car has 56k miles and mostly NorCal to SoCal trips and shows. Love the ride, better on AirRunner On the Ground System (best of both world)
Thanks Nat (Mr. VIP LS460L), Carlin @Impact Performance (Master Mechanic, air suspension guru), Mr. VIP Style Cars (John), and Endless Family for showing the proper quality built. I just could not keep my LS430 stock after witnessing the kits and high quality aftermarket parts available. I do plan to purchase another LS for a daily, hehe
Love the this Forum, I have learned and applied a hand full for information. I did ran into a problem with my Radar Cruise Control (check PCS System) for about 4 months, driving from SoCal over the holiday weekend have fix this issue and all back to normal.
04-10-17, 11:28 AM
. Wed's Maverick 607d's. Future plans include custom exhaust, a lip kit, headlight build (in progress), chasing tails, starlight headliner, fender mods, and more aggressive wheels.
it's getting fender work more camber etc done as we speak. I really like the 3P it's a must on those Chicago streets lol. I haven't had any problems so far. I am upgrading from random coilovers with UAS bags to the airlift struts and bags as the rears of my current setup are pretty crap and are too harsh. 
