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Old 11-19-03, 08:00 AM
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{-.-} Thank you so much for your explaination

That was exactly what I wanted to know. I was a little confused about the lingo before but not anymore. It means a lot coming from you since you actually live in Japan . Thanks.
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Originally posted by {-.-}
A VIPcar is actually a car that they use to drive around the big wigs from City hall...... Japan Goverment to a Company Exe.
The cars Cedric - Celsior - Majesta and so forth are considered VIP. The car does not need anything on it other then saying you own one of these to be a VIP car.
When the Japanese say what kind of car do I have Celsior now Majesta. I always get the same reponse "Oh you drive a VIP car". They dont even have to see my car and thats what they say.
Thats because these cars are normally used for driving around the important folks. (VIP)
Of course the VIP style and VIP car is taken to the extreme......... some dont do much to them and others go to far where it looks bad as in ugly. There is no such thing as your car is NOT VIP......... If you drive an LS its VIP. Sure some look better then others and that will always be the case. As far as Im hearing from some of you CL members my car isnt VIP yet or what is a VIP car. Just owning that car gets you in a VIP car club over here. I got folks in my club that only have tinted windows and nice wheels. They are VIP. As far as them showing off their car at a VIP car show they wont. I take mine but most of my members wont cause they think their car is not up to par......... Someday the club I started will represent.
I would like to see more of you put VIP car under your signature........ ITS NOT HOW IT LOOKS.
GS & LS are VIP cars. Some of you want to add lots of MODs to your car others dont.... So what its still VIP
For those of you that have the nicer VIP cars dont ever look down on a persons car cause he or she doesnt want to MOD it like yours it STILL VIP. Everyone of you have a diffent taste on whats best for your car. It like art. I want Headers and most over here think Im crazy........ LOL
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One Q Robert~ In Japan, if you own a Celsior with some basic mods like 20's, coilover suspension, bodykit (not wide body.) Will that cost you alot of money in contrast with average Jpanese household income. Do you have to be a rich man to own a VIP car with mods?
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anyone else see that sick *** sub in the trunk of the black car?
Old 11-19-03, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by Earl!
{-.-} Thank you so much for your explaination

That was exactly what I wanted to know. I was a little confused about the lingo before but not anymore. It means a lot coming from you since you actually live in Japan . Thanks.
Your welcome.......




Lonely Toothbrush:

Not really rich cause they get mad money......... yes its expensive here (food - rent - gas - BEER) but they earn more. They also put in more hours, most only get one day off a week. Example I know alot of folks that work at gas stations. They get paid good and a normal station has about 10 employees. You dont see that in the U.S.

Most get bonus money from work 2 times a year.They all dont get big bonus depands on the job but its more money in the pocket.

Most Americans want that big house 2 car garage w/ alot of nice furnitre....... Japanese dont think that way. They own a small home - furniture is minimum - drive a nice car and have BANK!!. I have yet to meet a woman thats 28 - 35 yrs old that DOESNT have a nice bank account. They like to spoil thier men..... anyone want to come here for vacation?
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me !! me !! I'm coming... Well, actually it will be just an overnight transit in Nikko Narita in December. I'd like to stay longer, but afraid of the cost + my gf would kill me if I spend too much time during my flight home
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I'm going to Japan for the YUKI MAZURI in Hokkaido some time next January
Robert......hook me up with those women

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Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
I'm going to Japan for the YUKI MAZURI in Hokkaido some time next January
Robert......hook me up with those women
How long you going to be in the area.......... Hokkaido is across the water from where Im at. Be ready for the snow cause its going to be snowing and cold. Thats the snow festival your going to right. Its the 1st week of Feb I think.

No VIP car meets in the winter over here in Northern Japan.
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Originally posted by BLexACK LS
anyone else see that sick *** sub in the trunk of the black car?
Yeah, I thought it might be the 34" Shaq Edition Audiobahn but it wasn't silver. He has the trunk open because that thing would blow the trunk right off the back of the car!


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Old 11-20-03, 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by {-.-}
How long you going to be in the area.......... Hokkaido is across the water from where Im at. Be ready for the snow cause its going to be snowing and cold. Thats the snow festival your going to right. Its the 1st week of Feb I think.
No VIP car meets in the winter over here in Northern Japan.
So what city do you live at? Aomori? I don't know how long I'll stay there but I do wanna go do some car stuff shoping. Maybe pick up a set of new wheels & exhaust.
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VIP CELSIOR

What's the kit on the silver LS? Is it fiberglass or polyurethan? Very nice looking rides! Where in CA are you located it? If you are around the San Jose area, I'd love to take a ride in your car if you don't mind.

Thanks

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Originally posted by SMC
VIP CELSIOR

What's the kit on the silver LS? Is it fiberglass or polyurethan? Very nice looking rides! Where in CA are you located it? If you are around the San Jose area, I'd love to take a ride in your car if you don't mind.

Thanks

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That's Jacky's(Silver Flare) silver LS400 with L-Sportline 4 pcs. kit, painted and installed by my shop.
I think all L-Sportline kits are made from PU.
We're all in Diamond Bar area, So. Cal........home of the VIP CELSIOR
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Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
That's Jacky's(Silver Flare) silver LS400 with L-Sportline 4 pcs. kit, painted and installed by my shop.
I think all L-Sportline kits are made from PU.
We're all in Diamond Bar area, So. Cal........home of the VIP CELSIOR
hmm we really need a VIP CESLSIOR photo shoot somewhere.
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Thanks VIP Celsior,

Nice job with the kit install! I shall have to keep your shop in mind next time I visit DB.

I take it that the L-Sportinline is by WALD? (as you can tell, I just started browsing the LS yesterday) .

Is the kit fiberglass or polyurethan? The front piece looks like a whole bumper replacement?
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Originally posted by SMC
Thanks VIP Celsior,

Nice job with the kit install! I shall have to keep your shop in mind next time I visit DB.

I take it that the L-Sportinline is by WALD? (as you can tell, I just started browsing the LS yesterday) .

Is the kit fiberglass or polyurethan? The front piece looks like a whole bumper replacement?
They are two separate companies, btw there is a sale for Wald bodykits right now.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=109970

here are more links for body kits.

Rod Millen http://www.rodmillenstore.com/
Tom's http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/
Blitz http://www.blitz.co.jp/
AB-Flug http://www.ab-flug.co.jp/
Vizage http://www.vizages.com/lexus-ls400-info.htm
Brave http://www.fjg-intl.com/bra/bra_top.html
Insurance http://www.insurance-group.net/
Cerumo http://www.cerumo.co.jp/
Blick by mac http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...3Doff%26sa%3DN
Traditional http://www.traditional-jp.co.jp/
Gialla http://www.gialla.co.jp/gialla/index2.html
Wald http://www.wald-japan.co.jp/wald/menu.html
Evolution http://www.evolution.co.jp/
Inspection http://www.inspection.jp/communicati...ery/index.html
Admiration http://www.admiration.ne.jp/admi_html/admi_index.html
Fabulous http://www.fabulous.co.jp/main.html
Junction Produce http://www.junction-produce.co.jp/
Veilside http://www.veilside.com/
Algernon http://www.algernon-div.com/top-eng.htm
TRA Kyoto http://www.tra-kyoto.com/
WiseSports http://www.wisesports.co.jp/main.html
Erebuni http://www.erebunicorp.com/GE/LEXLS400.HTM
http://www.anceltion.co.jp
http://www.Alles-CREATE.co.jp
http://www.v-balance.co.jp
http://www.jin.or.jp/win/
http://www.aero-tech.co.jp
http://www.ueda-s.co.jp/home/home.htm
http://www.kazz-creation.com/
http://www.custom-city.net/
http://www.garson.co.jp/
http://www.g-corp.co.jp/
http://www.zees.co.jp/
http://www.skipper.co.jp
http://www.fuzzyracing.com/
http://www.duk1.com
http://www.beverly-auto.co.jp/
http://www.finalkonnexion.co.jp/index2.htm
http://www.tmautoparts.co.jp/
http://www.aeroparts.co.jp
http://www.ds-lucky.com/
http://www.aeropalace.co.jp/vip/vip_menu.htm

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damn, I love those cars!!!

BTW, L-sportline is not a part of Wald. A completely different company

http://www.lsportline.com/

I believe that they are poly-urethane kits and are a complete front bumper replacement..

If you guys do a VIP Celsior shoot, can I also shoot them?


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