Happily back in the LS430!
12-23-16, 11:10 AM
#16
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I see from the service history that the LCA bushings were changed 2 years ago.
Last edited by irishbrahm; 12-23-16 at 01:21 PM.
12-23-16, 11:13 AM
#17
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Interesting that the dealer-installed SAT antenna is located there. The Lexus SAT installation instructions call for the SAT antenna to be mounted on the left side trunk edge (really ugly location). The dealer SAT is really large too. Yours looks like the later manufactured (and improved) and unobtrusive micro mini SAT antenna.
I installed SAT in 2 of my LS's using the original dealer-installed tuner (Panasonic), and chose the micro antenna (like yours) and hid it under the 3rd brake light housing.
I installed SAT in 2 of my LS's using the original dealer-installed tuner (Panasonic), and chose the micro antenna (like yours) and hid it under the 3rd brake light housing.
This antenna seems much improved.
12-23-16, 12:36 PM
#18
I've seen it in person. It looks GREAT. My initial reaction was "is this actually an LS"? I wanted to buy the car but it sold the day it listed. Look forward to your comments on the sports suspension. I didn't go looking for a car w/ that option but my 04 looked good (one owner, full dealer, recent ML amp, LCA's, Cypress Pearl) so I took the chance. Had an 01 Base. After a couple of months, prefer the "Euro firm".
12-24-16, 04:15 PM
#19
when I bought mine the dealer said it was saddle. it is not. please tell me what it lists on the color/trim panel inside the driver door. saddle and ecru are only available on the Custom Luxury and Ultra Luxury level. I almost traded mine off to get up to the Custom Luxury level but decided it was not worth the $. 70 degrees here today and fresh wash and wax on my brown car
12-25-16, 06:46 PM
#20
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Briar wood is my favorite LS430 color. Super elegant and understated. Great catch!
12-31-16, 07:22 PM
#21
Driver School Candidate
I just did the front lower control arm rear caster bushing (the big one) and my steering wheel shimmy shake at 55-65 mph is now completely eliminated, I found a pair of the bushing with mounting bracket on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/162262338142?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT, it fit perfectly and I am glad I have a buddy help out changing the bushing, the nuts are tight (22mm & 17mm), it simple enough no special tools needed. Now this is the 1st time after owned it since Father day (the day I bought it) the LS now smooth, quiet and notice improved steering tightness and sharp.
I brought the LS back to the selling dealer have them diagnostic...they had the car for a week and they found nothing wrong and blame it on my new Primacy MXM4 tires!!!! WTF! They suggest I buy the factory installed Dunlop tires. So not all Lexus dealer willing to touch a 10+ years old Lexus, even my Honda mechanic brother comments the same point.
The buddy that help out today used to own a 1991 LS400 he diagnostic the front end and found the bushing is shot, all balljoints and suspension are still good. Now I just need to my Honda mechanic brother to do a complete alignment again next week.
I am happy and Happy New Year to y'all.
I brought the LS back to the selling dealer have them diagnostic...they had the car for a week and they found nothing wrong and blame it on my new Primacy MXM4 tires!!!! WTF! They suggest I buy the factory installed Dunlop tires. So not all Lexus dealer willing to touch a 10+ years old Lexus, even my Honda mechanic brother comments the same point.
The buddy that help out today used to own a 1991 LS400 he diagnostic the front end and found the bushing is shot, all balljoints and suspension are still good. Now I just need to my Honda mechanic brother to do a complete alignment again next week.
I am happy and Happy New Year to y'all.
Last edited by nedear168; 12-31-16 at 07:28 PM. Reason: add pictures
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