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Old 07-30-14 | 04:25 PM
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Hey Guys,

I finally got one of my dream cars. I've always wanted to get into the VIP scene, always had a place in my heart for them. I came from owning a 2005 Honda S2000, which I loved. But sold due to it being small and not practical. I have a bulldog, and he does not fit in the front seat anymore. Anyways on to my fully stock 2004 LS430 Modern Luxury Package. I am not going to go super crazy with this build, at least that is what i say now. I bought this car at 94K, and none of the maintenance was done. Not even a week, I did the water pump, timing belt, thermostat, and coolant flush. I am going to change the rear diff, and tranny fluid next. Along with PS fluid and brake fluid.

Follow me on IG @jdotlim, I have not posted any photos of the build yet, but will soon!

Future Mods:
Airlift Performance Struts
Airlift V2 Management with Hardlines
Version Select Lip Kit
Not sure what wheels I want yet.

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My previous car 2005 Honda S2000

Old 07-30-14 | 09:17 PM
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looks good man, can't wait to see the mods come...
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looks good man, can't wait to see the mods come...
do you have an instagram? i've been trying to search for you. haha
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great platform. Looking forward to seeing the outcome.
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Originally Posted by DPK*David
great platform. Looking forward to seeing the outcome.
Thanks! I'm excited. It's going to be a slow one. Since it is my daily.
Old 07-31-14 | 11:09 PM
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i love the s2k! getting one in the near future
Old 08-02-14 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
i love the s2k! getting one in the near future
Thanks! I miss the car. But love how big and roomy my LS430 is.

Doing more maintenance here. Tranny fluid.

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no instagram here man, just whatever I post here and on my FB, pm me and you can add me on there
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Ordered my Airlift V2 Kit last week, and it finally came in. Too bad i won't have time to install it until next week.



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after working on it for 5 days, for 2 hours a day, i finally finished it.

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Test fitted some Auto Couture Magnifique. Fronts don't clear BBK, and rears sit on the tire. Not sure if I wanna keep these. Gotta add spacers in front.

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Looks great slammed! Spacers and camber never hurt anybody ;-)
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Caster issue sucks, but I can't make my mind up about these wheels. for trade!
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Those wheels look awesome.
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Those wheels look awesome.
thanks, the wheels are currently off the car right now. the rears are shaved but its left with a small lip that gets caught in the tire when i air up. getting mixed feelings if its okay or not haha. tire doesnt cut and fenders doesn't budge. but afraid it might de-bead the tire? i am not sure haha



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