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Old 02-05-06, 12:39 PM
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Default Finally Pics of my LS430 (Thanks Auto R&D!)
The weather finally cleared up and gave me a chance to wash the car and take some pics. Thanks to Auto R&D out of Milpitas for giving me a good deal on my wheels (20" AME Shallen AX). I highly recommend this shop for your JDM/VIP needs. They are a distributor for Work and AME wheels here in the US.

Also installed (by John @ Exact), R-Spec Data System Air Ride Controller. The range and features of the controller is awesome and the ride quality was hardly affected by the lower ride height. Overall, I'm very satisfied. Just need to get a hold of an "English translated" instructions to get out the full capability of this system.

Let me know what you think guys. Next on the list, will be the Wald Exec. kit and Wald exhaust.
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Another pic...
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Here is another and the last.
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WOW!! NICE!!!

Hoping to see some closeups.
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Beautiful...love the black, looks imposing and elegant at the same time.
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dam that looks HOT! clean and simple
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Wheels go well with the car
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Thank you all. That is exactly what I was going for, as stated by "N2LEX2L ....classic simplicity". This is the reason why I went with a classic dish type wheel (w/ some lip) and the choice to go with the Wald kit (eventually).

When I was in the market for a high end sedan, my choices were the LS430 and the S500. I'm sure glad I went with the LS. I see at least 1 S-class a day with some nice aftermarket wheels but how often do you see an LS with some minor mods? Probably hardly... At least this is the case for me.
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wow the lowering is very nice, and i agree that the wheels look pretty darn good on the car!
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I agree, you got a sweet ride bro!
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Yo..John...does Auto R&D have a website that you can go to? any contacts?
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Originally Posted by vborder
Yo..John...does Auto R&D have a website that you can go to? any contacts?
Thanks all for the compliments. Here is the website (http://www.autornd.com/catalog/). Call Dana @ 408-635-0000. It's a one stop shop for your automotive needs.
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