GS430 from Across the Pond
03-30-15, 02:12 PM
#123
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03-30-15, 02:24 PM
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04-07-15, 01:27 PM
#127
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Hey Tony. I forgot to update this but I followed the exact instructions in the DIY link you posted. Easy install and tightened up the front end. As a result I'll be getting all the bushes done on the car now.
Slowly making my way through the part numbers haha!
Slowly making my way through the part numbers haha!
04-27-15, 10:00 AM
#130
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Back again.........
After some time away saving come money for our holiday to California and a stag do in Poland, it's time to have a little update....
Finally received my parts from Japan, certainly not overnight!!....
Genuine Toyota part though....
The little solenoid that needs replacing....
Another big box containing my LS4 calipers....
Old calipers removed....
All fitted....
As I already had Figs RCA's, the only little modification I had to make was to bend the dust shield to make the bigger disks fit, as well as the bigger calipers. I haven't tested them yet but I will give a little review once I get to take the out on the road. I will be painting them in the near future, but only black as the new wheels will block most of the calipers from view. Can't be bothered with scene points for funky coloured brakes.
After some time away saving come money for our holiday to California and a stag do in Poland, it's time to have a little update....
Finally received my parts from Japan, certainly not overnight!!....
Genuine Toyota part though....
The little solenoid that needs replacing....
Another big box containing my LS4 calipers....
Old calipers removed....
All fitted....
As I already had Figs RCA's, the only little modification I had to make was to bend the dust shield to make the bigger disks fit, as well as the bigger calipers. I haven't tested them yet but I will give a little review once I get to take the out on the road. I will be painting them in the near future, but only black as the new wheels will block most of the calipers from view. Can't be bothered with scene points for funky coloured brakes.
05-06-15, 05:04 AM
#131
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Well it's time for another update and although I am still wrestling with the LS400 calipers (see thread on main page), I had some parcels turn up today.....
As you can see my new Radinox outers turned up and they look stunning. I also received my spring upgrade for my BC coilovers as the 12KG's are not good enough upfront.
Next steps....
- Get the wheels rebuilt
- Order the rubber for the wheels
- Buy new discs and pads for my LS brakes as they are far too noisy!!
As you can see my new Radinox outers turned up and they look stunning. I also received my spring upgrade for my BC coilovers as the 12KG's are not good enough upfront.
Next steps....
- Get the wheels rebuilt
- Order the rubber for the wheels
- Buy new discs and pads for my LS brakes as they are far too noisy!!
06-07-15, 11:14 AM
#133
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Well I'm back after a little time away from the car focussing on other things such as the house and the new puppy which is on his way.
In my absence I have fitted my new wheels (after a year of having them sit in the gym at home!). I have also changed the spring rates on my coilovers, but apart from that the little car has sat there patiently waiting for her turn. Items have been turning up in the post for the next modification, but that's staying underwraps until I can do a big DIY and addition to the 'project thread'.
So, onto images of today after fitting and a run in the sun to make sure all is well....
Overall I am one very happy boy. The fit is spot on for me, without having to go with mental camber. The ride is smooth and the size is nice, helped mainly by the dish on them. I will have to shave about 2mm off the rear lip on the arches, as the camber on the rear is out by a bit, but that's an easy job and with that I will add 3mm spacers, which will pull the wheels out a little more, but done with the camber, should make them sit quite wide and straight.
In my absence I have fitted my new wheels (after a year of having them sit in the gym at home!). I have also changed the spring rates on my coilovers, but apart from that the little car has sat there patiently waiting for her turn. Items have been turning up in the post for the next modification, but that's staying underwraps until I can do a big DIY and addition to the 'project thread'.
So, onto images of today after fitting and a run in the sun to make sure all is well....
Overall I am one very happy boy. The fit is spot on for me, without having to go with mental camber. The ride is smooth and the size is nice, helped mainly by the dish on them. I will have to shave about 2mm off the rear lip on the arches, as the camber on the rear is out by a bit, but that's an easy job and with that I will add 3mm spacers, which will pull the wheels out a little more, but done with the camber, should make them sit quite wide and straight.