***Budget Build: Project43***
04-10-11, 10:19 PM
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Nope. Never came with the car and personally don't really care for holes in my bumper. 
Actually, I just curbed my Five: AD wheels a few weeks back.. I do parallel once in awhile.
This is my daily driver/project car.. goes to the office every day.
20x9.5 & 20x10.5 thx!
Naw, that's all I got right now. I designed it and had it UV vinly printed at MinuteMen press.
No 1 favorite mod.. each mod compliments one another.
My concept was simple: more sporty and less luxury boat. Simple.
Actually, I just curbed my Five: AD wheels a few weeks back.. I do parallel once in awhile.
This is my daily driver/project car.. goes to the office every day.
No 1 favorite mod.. each mod compliments one another.
My concept was simple: more sporty and less luxury boat. Simple.
04-11-11, 03:21 PM
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you know i would have to agree with you that each mod compliments one another and although it is a far off version of what a stock ls430 is and even what the normal mold for a vip ls430 is too but the sporty look you have is very very original and i give you lot of props for that...
its all about originality in my book and well a lot of us lately have just put on our fav mods from the cars we see in vip mags (well i know i have at least) but i for one have not ever seen one similar to yours, so good stuff man.
the side skirt combined with the black accents and pin striping plus stance (wheels) give it sort of a retro euro vibe to it for me and i for one was in love with the kitted out late 80's early 90's era benz's and beemers scene of yesteryear.
its all about originality in my book and well a lot of us lately have just put on our fav mods from the cars we see in vip mags (well i know i have at least) but i for one have not ever seen one similar to yours, so good stuff man.
the side skirt combined with the black accents and pin striping plus stance (wheels) give it sort of a retro euro vibe to it for me and i for one was in love with the kitted out late 80's early 90's era benz's and beemers scene of yesteryear.
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04-11-11, 03:24 PM
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you know i would have to agree with you that each mod compliments one another and although it is a far off version of what a stock ls430 is and even what the normal mold for a vip ls430 is too but the sporty look you have is very very original and i give you lot of props for that...
its all about originality in my book and well a lot of us lately have just put on our fav mods from the cars we see in vip mags (well i know i have at least) but i for one have not ever seen one similar to yours, so good stuff man.
its all about originality in my book and well a lot of us lately have just put on our fav mods from the cars we see in vip mags (well i know i have at least) but i for one have not ever seen one similar to yours, so good stuff man.
Thx sojah.
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04-11-11, 04:38 PM
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Wow. Unique and well executed. When I first took note of all components of this ride my brain was saying "naw, too flashy". But then I just started taking in the pics at a less anaytical/preconceived level and this whip has got a really good 'look' to it.
Dare to be different.
As someone said above the elements just seem to work well together. But I doubt that would be the case if the work wasn't so clean.
At first I thought this VIP stance/fitment thing was so form over function that it was just dumb and impractical, but after having a couple of sets of wheels/tires in the short time I've had an Ls430, I can really appreciate the research and work involved in getting these tiny dynamic clearances. Cool.
Dare to be different.
As someone said above the elements just seem to work well together. But I doubt that would be the case if the work wasn't so clean.
At first I thought this VIP stance/fitment thing was so form over function that it was just dumb and impractical, but after having a couple of sets of wheels/tires in the short time I've had an Ls430, I can really appreciate the research and work involved in getting these tiny dynamic clearances. Cool.
04-11-11, 04:59 PM
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Wow. Unique and well executed. When I first took note of all components of this ride my brain was saying "naw, too flashy". But then I just started taking in the pics at a less anaytical/preconceived level and this whip has got a really good 'look' to it.
Dare to be different.
As someone said above the elements just seem to work well together. But I doubt that would be the case if the work wasn't so clean.
At first I thought this VIP stance/fitment thing was so form over function that it was just dumb and impractical, but after having a couple of sets of wheels/tires in the short time I've had an Ls430, I can really appreciate the research and work involved in getting these tiny dynamic clearances. Cool.
Dare to be different.
As someone said above the elements just seem to work well together. But I doubt that would be the case if the work wasn't so clean.
At first I thought this VIP stance/fitment thing was so form over function that it was just dumb and impractical, but after having a couple of sets of wheels/tires in the short time I've had an Ls430, I can really appreciate the research and work involved in getting these tiny dynamic clearances. Cool.
There's a lot more to wheel fitment then just offsets, sizes, tire and specs. In actuality, each car is slightly different and must be treated uniquely.
Why does the Japanese builders do it better?.. B/c they are not afraid to try new ideas and push the limits.
Thx for your comments.
04-12-11, 07:55 AM
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Has anyone found anything to fix our caster issue..? I know Mooneyes Japan offers a new rubber bushing that pushes the front wheel in the middle of the fender arch. YouZealand SS pro kit also does something similar.
Also, looking for a LSD or Supra TT auto rear diff w/LSD. Turns out our pumpkins are the same as the GS and SC chassis.. which is interchangeable with the Supra 5-speed Auto rear diff (not the Getreg 6-speed). Either that or bite the bullet and buy a KAAZ.
Thx guys. It's been a fun project.
Also, looking for a LSD or Supra TT auto rear diff w/LSD. Turns out our pumpkins are the same as the GS and SC chassis.. which is interchangeable with the Supra 5-speed Auto rear diff (not the Getreg 6-speed). Either that or bite the bullet and buy a KAAZ.
Thx guys. It's been a fun project.
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