LS430 Ultra coming my way. "Must do" items?
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The new 18"s really make a difference. Once my suspension controller gets here, I'll get rid of that wheel gap. Anyone have a good write-up on that install?
Here's a couple pics:
Here's a couple pics:
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I got the winders tinted yesterday and installed my suspension controller. I must say I'm very impressed by the ease of installation and operation and the capabilities of the stock suspension with just a small controller. It has 5 preset heights and is configurable for front left, front right, and the rear.
Pics go in order like this: Stock ride height; my highest setting; my middle "everyday" setting; then slammed. two more spreset levels stuck in between there, too.
Stock ride before controller:
My highest setting (2 out of 9 all around, 1 is highest, 9 is lowest) for when I go off-roading:
My middle "everyday" setting (5 in rear, 6 in front):
And sitting low (9 all around). Surprisingly, it will drive and still manages to have full steering lock without rubbing:
This slight drop does so much for it in person. I think the old-man image is finally gone from this particular LS. I'm a happy owner now.
I'm still going to play around with the settings because it looks like the front still sits a little higher than the rear, like it did in stock form, when set to the same number all around
Pics go in order like this: Stock ride height; my highest setting; my middle "everyday" setting; then slammed. two more spreset levels stuck in between there, too.
Stock ride before controller:
My highest setting (2 out of 9 all around, 1 is highest, 9 is lowest) for when I go off-roading:
My middle "everyday" setting (5 in rear, 6 in front):
And sitting low (9 all around). Surprisingly, it will drive and still manages to have full steering lock without rubbing:
This slight drop does so much for it in person. I think the old-man image is finally gone from this particular LS. I'm a happy owner now.
I'm still going to play around with the settings because it looks like the front still sits a little higher than the rear, like it did in stock form, when set to the same number all around
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BTW you car looks very sweet with the new 18's from LA Wheel and the drop. Definately takes the old man image away. I need to get this done to my car ASAP since my boss is bugging me I am driving a OLD MAN car.
Like Airtime mentioned a pic of where you installed the controller in your car would help future installations.
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I put the controller in the lower glove box. Didn't mount it so I could pick it up to play with it. There's enough cable to pull it out to the driver's seat.
I didn't try to take it past 9. Maybe I'll go investigate that. From what I understood, "super-low" meant that the unit was able to go past setting 5, which is the limit that will pass Japanese inspection. I will get that cleared up.
I didn't try to take it past 9. Maybe I'll go investigate that. From what I understood, "super-low" meant that the unit was able to go past setting 5, which is the limit that will pass Japanese inspection. I will get that cleared up.
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OK, it does indeed have a super-down mode. You just have to push and hold the button for a few seconds when trying to go past 9. The front wheels are tucked a little. I'll go snap some pics. brb
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Cool I am waiting to see the pics.. Can you post a pic of the size and look of the controller too.. If not too much trouble can you measure it for me length X width X height.. I have a few ideas bouncing around my head where I want to install this thing..
Also can you tell us how fast it takes to lower the car into the SUPER LOW mode from normal ride height (5/6)..
Also can you tell us how fast it takes to lower the car into the SUPER LOW mode from normal ride height (5/6)..
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