YannG's 05 Lexus LS430 Build thread
#121
Man, looks good for the mileage!
#123
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Thanks, although not as cleans as I would like it to be!
For what its worth, I went to Global Tires ! Perhaps you have one of those near you ?
#124
#125
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I did have to call around to see if they would stretch tires, but mine is a very small stretch - What wheel / tire size combo are you wanting to go for ?
#126
Yes sir , Global tires is where I got the tires mounted (they didn't break my valve stems unlike the 1st place I went to! )
I did have to call around to see if they would stretch tires, but mine is a very small stretch - What wheel / tire size combo are you wanting to go for ?
I did have to call around to see if they would stretch tires, but mine is a very small stretch - What wheel / tire size combo are you wanting to go for ?
not sure what combo im looking for to be honest, would live to mimic your setup which is perfect, but I'm on coils so a bit worried about being aggressive. I'm also being a cheap ba$tard in what I end up with for budget reasons!
I found a set 19x9.5 19x11 et25 front and back, but worried the rear is too wide and not sure if the front will still need a spacer which might kill it
#127
Looks good! Just wondering, is that a leak on your transmission pan or just from the fluid draining? Have you considered replacing the transmission mount as well?
#128
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Good to know! I've been a loyal discount tire customer for years, but they're very strict on what they will mount in wheels.
not sure what combo im looking for to be honest, would live to mimic your setup which is perfect, but I'm on coils so a bit worried about being aggressive. I'm also being a cheap ba$tard in what I end up with for budget reasons!
I found a set 19x9.5 19x11 et25 front and back, but worried the rear is too wide and not sure if the front will still need a spacer which might kill it
not sure what combo im looking for to be honest, would live to mimic your setup which is perfect, but I'm on coils so a bit worried about being aggressive. I'm also being a cheap ba$tard in what I end up with for budget reasons!
I found a set 19x9.5 19x11 et25 front and back, but worried the rear is too wide and not sure if the front will still need a spacer which might kill it
Thanks
#129
#130
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JDM Update - Roof spoiler
Hello all,
Quick update - I purchased a newly painted Crystal white roof spoiler from Japan about 5 weeks ago and it just arrived last weekend. Decided I would thoroughly clean the car and fit it. Overall I am extremely happy with the condition / color match of the spoiler and think it looks great!
Cleaned the rear window with some isopropyl alcohol, applied some 3M double-sided tape on the spoiler:
Stuck the spoiler on making sure its evenly spaced on each side:
All comments welcomed!
Thanks,
Yann
Quick update - I purchased a newly painted Crystal white roof spoiler from Japan about 5 weeks ago and it just arrived last weekend. Decided I would thoroughly clean the car and fit it. Overall I am extremely happy with the condition / color match of the spoiler and think it looks great!
Cleaned the rear window with some isopropyl alcohol, applied some 3M double-sided tape on the spoiler:
Stuck the spoiler on making sure its evenly spaced on each side:
All comments welcomed!
Thanks,
Yann
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#131
I love that style that fits within the perimeter of the rear windshield. I really want a similar spoiler for mine, though after the first one I ordered being horribly off the 062 color and being damaged in shipping, I pretty much gave up.
#133
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Thanks "Ellesse" I really appreciate the kind words
#135
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Update - Bent Wheel
Hello,
This isnt exactly a great "update" as you can see from the images below - I was on a "new highway" and unfortunately hit a huge pot hole (and I no I was not able to change lanes due to traffic).
I am still shopping around to get it fixed, but does anyone think hitting it with a rubber mallet + heat could work?
Thanks,
Yann
This isnt exactly a great "update" as you can see from the images below - I was on a "new highway" and unfortunately hit a huge pot hole (and I no I was not able to change lanes due to traffic).
I am still shopping around to get it fixed, but does anyone think hitting it with a rubber mallet + heat could work?
Thanks,
Yann