Im back but my car is dead
04-25-07, 06:38 PM
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Damn!
I think yall are right green is going to look good
Today I got all the infinity speakers out and the head unit, have the amps and subs. Its all still under warntee so they will be able to install all of it my new '98 at no charge. <hopefully lol> For the '98 are speaker size 5.25?
I think yall are right green is going to look good
Today I got all the infinity speakers out and the head unit, have the amps and subs. Its all still under warntee so they will be able to install all of it my new '98 at no charge. <hopefully lol> For the '98 are speaker size 5.25?
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04-26-07, 02:07 PM
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Good news I'm buying it! $12,900. $5,000 this Friday, the rest Monday<bank permitting>, could of offered less but we are nice.
I'll let car toys handle it when I come back to Houston, shouldn't cost me a dime. I'm looking at starting out by ordering the chrome handles again buying some springs, any suggestions? I was looking at them looks likes around 300 not to bad for a nice drop. Next I would like to change the HID lights, I'm going to go with the the ice/blue ones. I think they look best plus new lexus cars are have the blue dash lights. I also took out the blue led lights from luxury mods out of my 94, hopefully they will fit in my 1998. Going with the blue lights I think is going to look cool since thats the color new ones switched to from yellow.Eyelids would be next I think
What do you guys think? I'm looking at ordering the Tanabe DF210 springs asap, looks like for only $200 I can get a nice drop. Advice? Or are springs that drop it not good with stock shocks.
I'm use to being a 1st gen ls its going to be weird going to 2nd gen, can't complain though
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heres the same color imperial jade on dubs
I'll let car toys handle it when I come back to Houston, shouldn't cost me a dime. I'm looking at starting out by ordering the chrome handles again buying some springs, any suggestions? I was looking at them looks likes around 300 not to bad for a nice drop. Next I would like to change the HID lights, I'm going to go with the the ice/blue ones. I think they look best plus new lexus cars are have the blue dash lights. I also took out the blue led lights from luxury mods out of my 94, hopefully they will fit in my 1998. Going with the blue lights I think is going to look cool since thats the color new ones switched to from yellow.Eyelids would be next I think
What do you guys think? I'm looking at ordering the Tanabe DF210 springs asap, looks like for only $200 I can get a nice drop. Advice? Or are springs that drop it not good with stock shocks.
I'm use to being a 1st gen ls its going to be weird going to 2nd gen, can't complain though
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heres the same color imperial jade on dubs
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04-26-07, 09:09 PM
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This thread was depressing me. Thinking of these fine machines in graveyards being picked at... how sad. Oh well looks like you got an awesome upgrade. next year i definitely want a 98+ ls. An 01 would be sweet too. Ohh gotta makes some monies...
04-26-07, 10:24 PM
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Good news I'm buying it! $12,900. $5,000 this Friday, the rest Monday<bank permitting>, could of offered less but we are nice.
I'll let car toys handle it when I come back to Houston, shouldn't cost me a dime. I'm looking at starting out by ordering the chrome handles again buying some springs, any suggestions? I was looking at them looks likes around 300 not to bad for a nice drop. Next I would like to change the HID lights, I'm going to go with the the ice/blue ones. I think they look best plus new lexus cars are have the blue dash lights. I also took out the blue led lights from luxury mods out of my 94, hopefully they will fit in my 1998. Going with the blue lights I think is going to look cool since thats the color new ones switched to from yellow.Eyelids would be next I think
What do you guys think? I'm looking at ordering the Tanabe DF210 springs asap, looks like for only $200 I can get a nice drop. Advice? Or are springs that drop it not good with stock shocks.
I'm use to being a 1st gen ls its going to be weird going to 2nd gen, can't complain though
edit-
heres the same color imperial jade on dubs
I'll let car toys handle it when I come back to Houston, shouldn't cost me a dime. I'm looking at starting out by ordering the chrome handles again buying some springs, any suggestions? I was looking at them looks likes around 300 not to bad for a nice drop. Next I would like to change the HID lights, I'm going to go with the the ice/blue ones. I think they look best plus new lexus cars are have the blue dash lights. I also took out the blue led lights from luxury mods out of my 94, hopefully they will fit in my 1998. Going with the blue lights I think is going to look cool since thats the color new ones switched to from yellow.Eyelids would be next I think
What do you guys think? I'm looking at ordering the Tanabe DF210 springs asap, looks like for only $200 I can get a nice drop. Advice? Or are springs that drop it not good with stock shocks.
I'm use to being a 1st gen ls its going to be weird going to 2nd gen, can't complain though
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heres the same color imperial jade on dubs
for stock shocks id use no more than 1" lower.
a tip, go easy on the gas, it works better in the 2nd gen
also, if u put those wheels on ur LS u will be banned from CL
04-26-07, 10:37 PM
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hahaha, I just can't wait to have it. The rental I have been driving is a pontiac vibe lol akward very good gas though mpg(36). When I get it this week and drive it ill be in pure lextasy.
05-06-07, 06:01 PM
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Hey guys I got the car yesterday its great! The previous owner ordered the clear bumper lights but doesn't have the instructions to put them on. I tried doing and search and can't find anything. Pics coming soon
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05-06-07, 08:16 PM
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the foglights or the small ones on the corners of the bumpers?
foglights is pretty straight forward.
bumper markers have 2 nuts behind them u need to undo , best way it so remove the splash shields and go in from underneath. BE VERY CAREFUL TAKING THEM OFF, you could RIP OFF YOUR BUMPER if you pull too hard.
foglights is pretty straight forward.
bumper markers have 2 nuts behind them u need to undo , best way it so remove the splash shields and go in from underneath. BE VERY CAREFUL TAKING THEM OFF, you could RIP OFF YOUR BUMPER if you pull too hard.
05-09-07, 03:32 PM
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Real bad news, took it into the dealship to get serviced. It was shaking at high speeds when the break was pressed: BAD NEWS
Needs new back breaks $820
260 labor
400 rotors each
90 pads
55 shims
The also said there we some problems that would eventually need fixing:
engine mounts colapsing: 600
seal power steering:670
cracking strut bars: 765
This horrible
Needs new back breaks $820
260 labor
400 rotors each
90 pads
55 shims
The also said there we some problems that would eventually need fixing:
engine mounts colapsing: 600
seal power steering:670
cracking strut bars: 765
This horrible
05-09-07, 04:53 PM
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Real bad news, took it into the dealship to get serviced. It was shaking at high speeds when the break was pressed: BAD NEWS
Needs new back breaks $820
260 labor
400 rotors each
90 pads
55 shims
The also said there we some problems that would eventually need fixing:
engine mounts colapsing: 600
seal power steering:670
cracking strut bars: 765
This horrible
Needs new back breaks $820
260 labor
400 rotors each
90 pads
55 shims
The also said there we some problems that would eventually need fixing:
engine mounts colapsing: 600
seal power steering:670
cracking strut bars: 765
This horrible
rotors:
Brembo OEM blanks = $68/each+shipping =136+shipping
Hawk HPS pads = $55/axle = 55+shipping
labor=hourly w/e
shims = dont normally need to replace, but u can get them from toyota/lexus for <$20/kit
engine mounts=nothing new, do it later. mounts are approx. $150 iirc +labor at a shop.
strut bars are ~$120-140/each and replacing them is diy-able if ur somewhat mech. inclined.
PS-depends on whats leaking, small leak may be workable.
dont stress, just dont ever let the dealer**** touch your car
05-09-07, 05:07 PM
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do it yourself or take it to an independant. NEVER take car to dealer****.
rotors:
Brembo OEM blanks = $68/each+shipping =136+shipping
Hawk HPS pads = $55/axle = 55+shipping
labor=hourly w/e
shims = dont normally need to replace, but u can get them from toyota/lexus for <$20/kit
engine mounts=nothing new, do it later. mounts are approx. $150 iirc +labor at a shop.
strut bars are ~$120-140/each and replacing them is diy-able if ur somewhat mech. inclined.
PS-depends on whats leaking, small leak may be workable.
dont stress, just dont ever let the dealer**** touch your car
rotors:
Brembo OEM blanks = $68/each+shipping =136+shipping
Hawk HPS pads = $55/axle = 55+shipping
labor=hourly w/e
shims = dont normally need to replace, but u can get them from toyota/lexus for <$20/kit
engine mounts=nothing new, do it later. mounts are approx. $150 iirc +labor at a shop.
strut bars are ~$120-140/each and replacing them is diy-able if ur somewhat mech. inclined.
PS-depends on whats leaking, small leak may be workable.
dont stress, just dont ever let the dealer**** touch your car