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05-15-08, 09:58 PM

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vietdeluxx

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Karlover98... Welcome to CL. Thats a nice ride and yes the interior still looks good!

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05-15-08, 10:00 PM

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vietdeluxx,

Thanks !!! I am looking to bling her out a bit more.

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05-15-08, 10:52 PM

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karlover98:

Are you sure you didn't custom order a 430 from Lexus? Its too good to be used! ;-)

Gorgeous!

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05-16-08, 12:54 AM

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Is that a short shifter kit ? LOL. How did you do that...I like!

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05-16-08, 09:18 AM

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Is that a short shifter kit ? LOL. How did you do that...I like!

Umm .. I can see that the gear **** stick is a bit small but what on earth is a short shifter? What benefits?

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05-16-08, 09:23 AM

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Is that a short shifter kit ? LOL. How did you do that...I like!

Ha Ha. Here's a good story. My LS came with an aftermarket shifter that did not match (not even close). So after learning what a new shifter cost at the dealer I hit ebay and found one without the chrome base for about $25. I used the base of the old shifter and called it a day.

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05-16-08, 10:05 AM

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That's For $25?
I Want!

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05-16-08, 01:12 PM

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My (new to me) 2001 LS 430. The car is just about bone stock and bought it about 2 months ago (ebay).

I removed all the old gold badges, and reinstalled OEM chrome badges. Did a stock wheel exchange for chrome (about $700 w/ shipping). This is my first LS, and I am amazed by how well the interior held up after 76k miles and 2 owners. The exterior had is share of rock chips and scratches but looks great now after a good detail and touch-up.

Had to replace the trunk struts, and found an aftermarket set off ebay for $70 w/ free shipping. My Lexus dealer quoted me about $450 and told me they were pretty difficult to install. The install took less than 5 minutes !!!

I am looking to do some cosmetic mods (I love chrome), and will be

surfing this site for some suggestions. Some real nice cars in this thread !!!

i got some staggard chrome 20's if your interested almost the same price you paid for stocks! hit me up