YannG's 05 Lexus LS430 Build thread
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Update - Black Interior (continued)
Part 2 of the interior plastics being painted from tan to black:
(I had to re-do one of the lights)
Taking everything into account, I am extremely pleased with the outcomes. It's been nearly a year since I completed the mentioned tasks, and there hasn't been any chipping in the paint. The headliner has held up exceptionally well, even in the Georgia summer. This transformation has significantly enhanced the interior, creating a much more inviting and enjoyable space.
Thanks,
Yann
(I had to re-do one of the lights)
Taking everything into account, I am extremely pleased with the outcomes. It's been nearly a year since I completed the mentioned tasks, and there hasn't been any chipping in the paint. The headliner has held up exceptionally well, even in the Georgia summer. This transformation has significantly enhanced the interior, creating a much more inviting and enjoyable space.
Thanks,
Yann
Last edited by YannG; 01-23-24 at 09:14 AM.
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#303
I love every time this thread updates. Your vision for your car is flawless with a perfect execution.
What's up next for it?
What's up next for it?
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Thanks Kos !
Thanks Romanova, I appreciate the kind words
Once all of the interior was completed, I proceeded to install an OEM celsior sunroof visor. Initially, I had imported one from Japan with all of the hardware, but it arrived with a significant crack. Fortunately, another LS owner had one available for sale, as he didn't like how it appeared on his car. The visor has little flaps that you can adjust to control the air flow - I love it !
Here's a few pictures from one of the Caffeine and Octane car meets - Each LS featured in the pictures below belong to CL members who reside locally in the Atlanta area. They're a cool bunch of guys, and it's great to have fellow LS enthusiasts nearby
Since then I've mainly been enjoying the car, keeping up with maintenance (regular oil changes every 5k) & and lastly I changed my front pads and rotors.
Next up:
Replace the front driver seat leather top and bottom (both are torn)
Investigate a strange noise from the front wheels (I suspect the front wheel bearings needs to be replaced as they are nearing 215k miles)
Replace LCA bushings
New tires in the near future
Thanks,
Yann
Once all of the interior was completed, I proceeded to install an OEM celsior sunroof visor. Initially, I had imported one from Japan with all of the hardware, but it arrived with a significant crack. Fortunately, another LS owner had one available for sale, as he didn't like how it appeared on his car. The visor has little flaps that you can adjust to control the air flow - I love it !
Here's a few pictures from one of the Caffeine and Octane car meets - Each LS featured in the pictures below belong to CL members who reside locally in the Atlanta area. They're a cool bunch of guys, and it's great to have fellow LS enthusiasts nearby
Since then I've mainly been enjoying the car, keeping up with maintenance (regular oil changes every 5k) & and lastly I changed my front pads and rotors.
Next up:
Replace the front driver seat leather top and bottom (both are torn)
Investigate a strange noise from the front wheels (I suspect the front wheel bearings needs to be replaced as they are nearing 215k miles)
Replace LCA bushings
New tires in the near future
Thanks,
Yann
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#305
Very nice thread! very nice build. really gla dyou are keeping this thread going and updating a long the way. lots of useful stuff here. Really liking the way your LS is turning out.
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YannG (02-05-24)
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New Interior belt guide
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Amazing build! Wondering if the headliner job was a breeze? Looking to replace mine and was told by the shop that either front windshield need to come out or the dashboard and seats have to be removed...
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that shop has no idea what theyre talking about, it was pretty easy for me to do mine u just needa take out all the pillar trims, the back seats, and one of the front seats and recline back the other, also take out all the stuff attachd to the headliner, didnt take more than 2 days for me to do u can even do it urself
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that shop has no idea what theyre talking about, it was pretty easy for me to do mine u just needa take out all the pillar trims, the back seats, and one of the front seats and recline back the other, also take out all the stuff attachd to the headliner, didnt take more than 2 days for me to do u can even do it urself
Max, if you have Instagram check out this guy: Vipsusha, its where I got most of my stuff and he sells shark fin antennas:
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