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Old 03-25-09, 08:31 PM
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Default My 2003 LS430 (UPDATED PICS)

I've had this for a little while now, but figured I'd post some pictures...







That's all for now. I'll be getting different wheels soon - Anyone think the 2008 GS460 wheels would look good on this car?

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Old 03-25-09, 08:42 PM
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clean dude
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clean car bud.... BTW where did you get those tail lights from?

edit: nevermind just found em...

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Very nice Jeff
I love those chrome L-sportlines
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Nice LS430

Can you post some pics of your 99' LS400 with the OEM chrome 18s? I always wanted one of those.
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Originally Posted by BNR34
Nice LS430

Can you post some pics of your 99' LS400 with the OEM chrome 18s? I always wanted one of those.
Yes I will. I actually just got rid of it recently... here are some pics:









Before the Monotone.






Before I got rid of it:





I have tons of pictures.
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Aww its a shame you had to get rid of it bro, ive always liked that car!! but glad to see your stepping it up, im actually about to buy the 08/09 gs460 wheels myself and throw em on.. got em already just havent put em on yet!
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TJW98LS, that is so cool, thanks for sharing!

That is stock height right?

I love those with monotone

Can you tell me how they drive compare to the LS430? I never was able to find a 99-00 to test drive, I only drove a 97' LS400 and that didn't drive too well with the 4-speeds and less power
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Originally Posted by BNR34
TJW98LS, that is so cool, thanks for sharing!

That is stock height right?

I love those with monotone

Can you tell me how they drive compare to the LS430? I never was able to find a 99-00 to test drive, I only drove a 97' LS400 and that didn't drive too well with the 4-speeds and less power
It is the stock ride height with a 245/45/18 Tire. It filled the fender very well.

My driving impressions... the 16" stock wheels and tires were extremely floaty feeling. When I put the 18's on it seemed to handle much better and was more responsive, but that could have been because of the all-season tires I had. I couldn't tell too much difference in ride quality. If anything it was a tad bit rougher, but not by much.



I may get another LS400 later on down the line. We will see how it goes.
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nice ride, same color combo as my 02 ultra. but you gotta get rid of those ghetto gutters on the windows.
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They are JDM Visors. I think they look good on it.
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So do you like the 430 better than your 400?
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you should put the 18's on the silver 430.....and a little drop?
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Originally Posted by TJW98LS
It is the stock ride height with a 245/45/18 Tire. It filled the fender very well.

My driving impressions... the 16" stock wheels and tires were extremely floaty feeling. When I put the 18's on it seemed to handle much better and was more responsive, but that could have been because of the all-season tires I had. I couldn't tell too much difference in ride quality. If anything it was a tad bit rougher, but not by much.

I may get another LS400 later on down the line. We will see how it goes.
Thanks for all that.

But I was interested in how the 99' LS400 drive compare to your 03' LS430?
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Originally Posted by OneOfOne
nice ride, same color combo as my 02 ultra. but you gotta get rid of those ghetto gutters on the windows.
I beg to differ.....those aren't the same as the weather techs that you would put on the suvs or minivans


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