Tony Tang's USF41 Executive Build Thread
#33
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Wow, I've been on here only a few months and haven't left any comments, just educating myself, and this car sounds beautiful! Good job. I have a 2007 460 SWB, and so far have only updated some LED lighting and K&N filters, but i'm looking to do a lot more soon.
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MrExecutiv, thanks!
96zenki, np, I was going to get sounds clips of it eventually.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
QB330, nice! Grats on the LS460. I just picked up mine almost 3 months now. I've been loving it so far.
96zenki, np, I was going to get sounds clips of it eventually.
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QB330, nice! Grats on the LS460. I just picked up mine almost 3 months now. I've been loving it so far.
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I recently picked up and installed my K2Motor full LED tail lights. Thanks go out to Nat, Elvin and Carlin @Impact Performance on getting these beautiful tail lights for me.
Overall the quality is good and a deal for the price in my opinion. The new tails really update the look for the LS and they look amazing at night.
Stock 07 non-LED tail lights:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6496_zpsca6eea13.jpg)
How it looks when opening the box:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6501_zps45fb84c2.jpg)
Protective plastic unwrapped:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6502_zps4020b526.jpg)
New LED (top) vs Stock (bottom)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6504_zpsda865431.jpg)
Included in the box are the 2 resistors and some sticker gaskets:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6507_zps8ea62438.jpg)
And install done, took maybe 30mins:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6511_zpsa668564e.jpg)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6522_zps6cfc0079.jpg)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6524_zpsd4f4e03f.jpg)
Back up LED:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6520_zpsbf8044ce.jpg)
Video of the LED lights in action:
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Tony
Overall the quality is good and a deal for the price in my opinion. The new tails really update the look for the LS and they look amazing at night.
Stock 07 non-LED tail lights:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6496_zpsca6eea13.jpg)
How it looks when opening the box:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6501_zps45fb84c2.jpg)
Protective plastic unwrapped:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6502_zps4020b526.jpg)
New LED (top) vs Stock (bottom)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6504_zpsda865431.jpg)
Included in the box are the 2 resistors and some sticker gaskets:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6507_zps8ea62438.jpg)
And install done, took maybe 30mins:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6511_zpsa668564e.jpg)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6522_zps6cfc0079.jpg)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6524_zpsd4f4e03f.jpg)
Back up LED:
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/IMG_6520_zpsbf8044ce.jpg)
Video of the LED lights in action:
![Woohoo](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/woohoo.gif)
Tony
Last edited by tonytangsj; 04-10-14 at 09:09 AM.
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Thanks! I'm glad some are finding my pics and vids useful.
#41
Lexus Test Driver
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I'm answering for Tony without his permission! ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I have the same set of tails, and they are "stupid-bright"!![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Besides that, it comes as an assembly, and the bulbs can't be changed.
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I have the same set of tails, and they are "stupid-bright"!
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Besides that, it comes as an assembly, and the bulbs can't be changed.
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I'd say they're pretty bright for having 8 reverse led's on each side. I wasn't expecting them to be brighter than the led bulb I put in the stock tails, since it had more leds and that focused lens thing.
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Car sound great and the updated tails look really good! Makes the rear look like a 2014 car especially at night.
BTW the OEM tails are partial LED minus the reverse and blinkers.
BTW the OEM tails are partial LED minus the reverse and blinkers.
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Thanks Tee! Yeah, I think its a great way to update the look of the LS without spending an arm and leg.
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Next up, my favorite part of building any ride... Wheels!
![Woohoo](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/woohoo.gif)
I must say, coming from the Nissan/Infiniti/JDM scene I was very spoiled when it comes to wheel choices. First, being that most Japanese cars come in either 4x114.3 or 5x114.3 lug pattern and the wheel options are practically endless. I already have a small collection of wheels but all of them were of the 114.3 variety. Which of course, does not fit our LS460's, with their 5x120 PCD.
So, I searched for my first set of "test" wheels to go on the LS. I immediately came up short. I couldn't find that many 5x120 wheels in my usual wheel searches, so I began searching else where and ended up mostly on BMW and Euro forums as they also run 5x120. Alas, I couldn't find much there either, since most BMW guys run performance setup wheel sizes which range from 18's to 20's. I was looking for either 21's or 22's which are hard to come by.
After a bit of searching, I finally found a used set of DPE wheels on one of the bimmer forums which originally came off of a 750Li and eventually ended up on an X5. I contacted the seller and we worked out an incredible deal that I couldn't pass up. Specs were just about perfect for a semi-aggressive look and fitment for the LS460.
After sending payment, the seller shipped the wheels practically overnight from NYC to CA. (he sent it on a friday, the wheels arrived the following monday) These are how they looked after I received them.
Specs:
22x8.5 +15
22x10 +25
Not ideal, but decent for the LS and stock body.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5756_zpsa9540bcc.jpg)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5753_zps5eaf4663.jpg)
I gave them a good wash and this was what I was working with. Barely any knicks on the wheels. They definitely needed some re-polishing to look like new and for the price, it was a steal.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5759_zpse880cb79.jpg)
I broke out my DeWalt drill and foam cone buff attachment and began shining these babies up. I used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish. It's a great all around metal polisher and does the job. Here are the results.. left side is polished, right side is unpolished
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5762_zpsbf9dc814.jpg)
Polished lips. Mmmm
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5772_zps713a0d5b.jpg)
One done.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5841_zps567995c9.jpg)
Two done.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5828_zps2c0484f3.jpg)
And.. All four polish and cleaned up. Not perfect, but it will do for now. I might do the inner barrels at a later time.. but this is good for now.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5833_zps68bb617c.jpg)
Next up, test fitting the wheels and getting tires mounted!![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Tony
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![Woohoo](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/woohoo.gif)
I must say, coming from the Nissan/Infiniti/JDM scene I was very spoiled when it comes to wheel choices. First, being that most Japanese cars come in either 4x114.3 or 5x114.3 lug pattern and the wheel options are practically endless. I already have a small collection of wheels but all of them were of the 114.3 variety. Which of course, does not fit our LS460's, with their 5x120 PCD.
So, I searched for my first set of "test" wheels to go on the LS. I immediately came up short. I couldn't find that many 5x120 wheels in my usual wheel searches, so I began searching else where and ended up mostly on BMW and Euro forums as they also run 5x120. Alas, I couldn't find much there either, since most BMW guys run performance setup wheel sizes which range from 18's to 20's. I was looking for either 21's or 22's which are hard to come by.
After a bit of searching, I finally found a used set of DPE wheels on one of the bimmer forums which originally came off of a 750Li and eventually ended up on an X5. I contacted the seller and we worked out an incredible deal that I couldn't pass up. Specs were just about perfect for a semi-aggressive look and fitment for the LS460.
After sending payment, the seller shipped the wheels practically overnight from NYC to CA. (he sent it on a friday, the wheels arrived the following monday) These are how they looked after I received them.
Specs:
22x8.5 +15
22x10 +25
Not ideal, but decent for the LS and stock body.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5756_zpsa9540bcc.jpg)
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5753_zps5eaf4663.jpg)
I gave them a good wash and this was what I was working with. Barely any knicks on the wheels. They definitely needed some re-polishing to look like new and for the price, it was a steal.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5759_zpse880cb79.jpg)
I broke out my DeWalt drill and foam cone buff attachment and began shining these babies up. I used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish. It's a great all around metal polisher and does the job. Here are the results.. left side is polished, right side is unpolished
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5762_zpsbf9dc814.jpg)
Polished lips. Mmmm
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5772_zps713a0d5b.jpg)
One done.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5841_zps567995c9.jpg)
Two done.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5828_zps2c0484f3.jpg)
And.. All four polish and cleaned up. Not perfect, but it will do for now. I might do the inner barrels at a later time.. but this is good for now.
![](http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/tonytangsj/wheels/IMG_5833_zps68bb617c.jpg)
Next up, test fitting the wheels and getting tires mounted!
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Tony
Last edited by tonytangsj; 04-10-14 at 09:10 AM.