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Finally an intro of my UL LS430 with kit, mods...

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Old 08-04-08, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
I just remembered another issue.
I was worried that the 50 series sidewall was going to touch the bolt from the upper control arm being that it was taller. I had to measure twice to make sure and I had at least a good 3/4" before touching that bolt/nut.
Yeah I saw that bolt from the upper control arm sit pretty close to the tire.

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Old 09-04-08, 09:29 AM
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Default Pedals are installed.

^^^ That's an image I don't want stuck in my head

Well, pedals are finally installed.

Oem rubber piece from footbrake and brake are removed and drilled through.

The Gas pedal is a 1 piece and it pivots, so that can't be removed.
I lined up the pedal and drilled it through the plastic pedal and screwed them down.

There are absolutely no aftermarket pedals (that I could find) designed for the LS because the gas pedal is too long.
I let you guys guess at it for awhile before I reveal

Hope it's not too cheesy or ricey
Comment away

Old 09-04-08, 10:27 AM
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I like it!

Pls tell me where you got them?
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looks real good!

but you know what would make it better??


































wood grain pedals lol... deos anybody make that?
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Wood grain? lol .. Will slip while driving! :P

Are those stickers? haha either that or you got a great friend who owns/works at an aluminium/steel shop! :P
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you should start a new thread once your car is completed.....
Old 09-07-08, 05:21 PM
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lookin' good!
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Amazing job man. Way to represent!
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Any updated frontal view, GS3Tek?
I have the same LS430 UL+PCS with the wrong bumper (radar bezel on the grille) and want to see how the ANCELTION Kit is covering it.
Without the kit, and you don't have a radar sensor behind the bezel, then it is a see-thru hole, right? Does the bezel mount ok without the radar behind it?

(It bought the wrong bumper for my accident repair - damn it.)
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sorry, no new pictures

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Hey Chris-
I've been away for awhile because my computer crashed at the same time that business got booming. Anyhow, the car is looking great. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics with the wheels, drop, etc. I totally dig the pedals. I've been looking for pedals all over and no luck. One place in Japan had some but they wanted $300 plus shipping! The only thing I think would make the pedal set up nicer is if the foot rest was done too. In any case, I would so like to know where you got your set up from. I don't think they look ricey at all. (Although they could if they were the set up from Vato Zone!)
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Welcome back buddy!
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Need new exterior pictures!
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Originally Posted by salsaboi
Wood grain? lol .. Will slip while driving! :P
Bringin back the 90's.... 1890's that is.

Might as well put wagon wheels on it too... and then replace the V8 with a steam engine. What an economic friendly vehicle.
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
^^^ That's an image I don't want stuck in my head

Well, pedals are finally installed.

Oem rubber piece from footbrake and brake are removed and drilled through.

The Gas pedal is a 1 piece and it pivots, so that can't be removed.
I lined up the pedal and drilled it through the plastic pedal and screwed them down.

There are absolutely no aftermarket pedals (that I could find) designed for the LS because the gas pedal is too long.
I let you guys guess at it for awhile before I reveal

Hope it's not too cheesy or ricey
Comment away

Too bad the parking Brake isn't a clutch. Anyone else think it would be cool to have a manual gearbox?


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