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Old 04-17-05, 09:24 PM
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Wow, that's a beautiful Lexus.
Old 04-18-05, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LeXuSrAcIn
Welcome to CL!!

Wow I wonder whats wrong with the first gen LS's a/c?? I need to get mine repaired as well.
For one the year of the car PARTS WEAR DOWN! another is the placement of some components. Twice I've been in front end passenger side colisions, one major one minor, and twice I've had to repair the AC.
Old 04-18-05, 07:21 AM
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maybe just be glad you were around to repair something?
Old 04-26-05, 10:11 AM
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Welcome what else is in store for you
Old 04-27-05, 04:40 PM
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Got my clear corners in, and getting red/clear tails soon.
I was just going to use the red/clear outer pieces and keep the inner pieces stock red.
After seeing Sonbum1's tailights, I'm thinking of copying those without the chrome trim.

I have superwhite halogen headlights, and superwhite bulbs for everything up front (even the blinkers ) except the fogs, I use those as my yellows and no problem so far.

Need struts, I was thinking of going with the KYB GR-2 to stay close to stock and Eibach springs for a mild drop.

Also, I want to get bigger wheels, something silver like those 17" 2006 GS wheels I just saw advertised, or ADR Phantom or ADR M-Classic when they re-release them. And I've been looking at the HP Evo wheels, I know they have them in 17", but can't get any good pics of the wheels on a vehicle.

Anyone have experience with Avon Tyres for automobiles?
I love them on my bike and just found out they have car tires at Tire Rack.

Probably will upgrade sound system too, with in-dash DVD/MP3 player and in-dash 7" LCD.
Still have to find out if this is legal in the front seat in Florida.

Need to send my Climate Control Display to Jim Walker, and my speedo and tach needles just started fading at the tips.

Just ordered a K&N filter, may mod the airbox, and also just saw those prototype headers.
This will be needed as well.

Why stop here though, how about a supercharger
I'm trying to find out if I can fit a twin screw without modifying the hood.
Is this possible or am I wasting my time?
Will I have to go with a centrifugal to keep the hood stock?

Man, I can't believe all the good stuff I've been missing on the last four years from CL and Lextreme, I need to catch up quick!

And if I were to ever get a body kit, it would have to be this one, without the rear deck spoiler.
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Old 04-28-05, 01:43 AM
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What color is your car, and were are you at? I have a set already painted that you can sample, I live in SoCal. PM me if youre interested.
Old 04-28-05, 05:49 AM
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Nice looking ride!
Old 04-28-05, 06:47 AM
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What type of body kit is that? Very nice.... Now u need some go fast....
Old 04-28-05, 10:29 AM
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Sonbum1, my car is the dark brown chocolate metallic pearl, or something like that, still don't know the correct name.
I'm in Jacksonville, Florida.

I don't have the body kit yet, it's just the one I plan on getting.

Lextreme, I saw this on l-tuned for about $2800, they have it listed as Mac World, Mac Newclass LS400 aero kit, and I also saw it on a Japanese site, as Blitz.
Here's the link about 2/3 down, http://www.l-tunedparts.com/model/st...=12&model_id=2

By the way, I've been hitting your site quite a lot, I just have to register now.
I'll be talking to you soon about my gofast situation.
Old 04-30-05, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by superglide
She's dark brown, not the lighter, more common maroon color.
I've never seen another one like this.
I also have the beige cloth interior.


How about a pic of the interior . I've never seen a cloth interior in an LS before.
Old 05-03-05, 05:56 AM
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Hello,

I didn't know this colour is so rare

I bought my LS one year ago, the same colours, even the same mileage , without leather, TRC and Air Shocks - the only difference i can see are wheels => I have 16" from 1st gen GS, and this 15" spare in the trunk...

Paintjob is unfortunatelly old...many imperfections, rust over the rear drivers side wheel but this colour is really really great.

Its nice to see someone else have my LS's twin brother

Here is mine:

http://www.opal.tomkii.net/simcom/In...i/IMG_0265.jpg

http://www.opal.tomkii.net/simcom/In...i/IMG_0269.jpg


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Old 05-03-05, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by simcom
Paintjob is unfortunatelly old...many imperfections, rust over the rear drivers side wheel but this colour is really really great.
For a car that you are describing that needs work, it sure isn't visible in the pics
Your car looks super clean. How about a pic of the interior. I'm dying to see the cloth interior.
Old 05-03-05, 11:51 AM
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Hello,

Yep, maybe this is hard to see on those pics but trust me... the best thing what can be done is to paint the whole car again...this is LS...it simply must be done after 15 years

Ok, these are the pics of the interior (I cannot even imagine 15 years old leather ... Especially in Polish conditions, so I'm really happy to have this one).

http://www.opal.tomkii.net/simcom/In...ki/LS_door.jpg
http://www.opal.tomkii.net/simcom/In...ront_seats.jpg
http://www.opal.tomkii.net/simcom/In..._rear_seat.jpg

What do U think??

BTW: The color name for the exterior is "dark walnut pearl" - weird, looks like metalic.
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Old 05-03-05, 09:19 PM
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My father had a car back in the early 80s, a BMW 735i, and that car was fully loaded with every conceivable option except lether. It had a velour interior. Your car reminds me of that. It looks so warm and in fantastic condition.

Thanks for posting the pics. I really appreciate that .

Regarding your paint. Definitely a rare color.
Old 05-04-05, 03:55 PM
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Same interior here Simcom, your car looks great
I really like those rims on there too

Thanks for the name of the color, Lino!
I was gonna post some pics this weekend after I vacuum, but Lino saved me!

BTW, where did you get the color code, on the inside of my door I have no.363?


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