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Old 09-26-07, 02:25 PM
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Ive been reading threads in this forum and i really like what i see. I own a 1991 Lexus LS 400 with 67 thousand miles on it maintenance up to date through lexus. I was wondering i really like this car and i want to invest 10,000 dollars into it. I get compliments on how nice the car as it is already but i want to make this car me. I currently bought some 20 inch FOOSE rims with nitto tires. that ran me up nice 3000 but what i wanted from you guys is i was thinking of dropping the car or bagging the car if its compatible. I also was thinknig of putting the VIP kit...everything just not the tail (Dont like tails on that type of car) and a brand new paintjob...i just wanted to know if it was worth bagging the car and if it is ...is there any kits out there i can purchase...would really love to make this car a nice car...this car is a keeper..aint selling it. and with 67000 on it i know it will last me a long time.

this is the picture of my car when i bought it for 7,000 1 year ago... @ 60,000 miles...with 60,000 miles service done through lexus so i saved myself quite bit of cash...i will post how it looks right now with rims and then i will post when im done with car . Please help with ideas thx....


How my car currently Looks










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Old 09-26-07, 03:13 PM
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nice car, and pics of the foose wheels? they might not be VIP status but u dont really need a body kit unless u really want to get it but definitely get a air bag system. i know hawaii have some nice nice LS400s maybe u can get some inspiration from them.
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just putting the car on air wont make it VIP, you'l need the proper type of wheel and more importantly, the proper fitment on them.
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yea prolly my rims aint VIP style...here is a link.of the rims i got...

spent 450 each...dollars on them... lol i just like it simple i dont like the big faced rims.. know that cover everyone has them :S
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i never said it was PD! why u think i ask for a pic of the wheels
edit: more DUB style than VIP style rim to me. sorry.
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what u recomend making my car? what style? the look....help me out guys.l.thx brb in 2 hours
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450 EACH! coulda bought 2 sets of mrr hr3s with that price! but i guess u can start with air ride and go from there.
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lol yea FOOSE...20's online they run 445 a peace...but yea...im getting it all done in less than a month..i been thinking...bodykit ..xenon /vip or stock w/ good paintjob..airbags and rims


i already have audio

DVD/CD/MP3
2 12's (INFINITI)
infiniti front and back side speakers

Pioneer 4 channel/ INFINITI CLASS D AMP (FOR WOOFERS) w/ TSUNAMI CAPACITOR
DYNA MAT

pretty much thats all the sound i need....This car is a keeper....all i can say
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not really vip style wheels, what offsets did you get on the wheels? I think VIP term is getting like the "JDM" term...over used. xenon doesn't make a kit that resembles "VIP" style. Check out bodykits from companies like Fabulous, Insurance, Junction Produce, Mode Parfume (don't know if they make a kit for you), Wald or Garson.
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It'd be nice if you post more pics of your ride, i.e., interior, etc... Nice car btw.
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i will let me put them up right now...and your rite..who ever said its more of a DUB style car...so pls if ya can give me some pointers...ideas..would be apreciated here some pics of the car













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Those cars can always appreciate a drop. If you haven't dropped it to go along with your wheels, then I would do that next.
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i want to get air bags tho...drop or airbags ...how long do air bags last?
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Originally Posted by Static805
i want to get air bags tho...drop or airbags ...how long do air bags last?
No idea as to their longevity, but an air suspension would give you the ability to drop the car.
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not drop, SLAMMMed to the ground.


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