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Old 05-17-08, 07:41 PM
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Hi guys, I traded my 07 IS 350 for a 2001 LS 430. I just simply wouldn't be able to afford the IS after the divorce but still needed a 4 door car that I like driving. I wanted to stay with lexus after driving the IS for almost 2 years. So, anyway, found this super clean '01 LS 430 yesterday at a local dealership. First thing that I want to do is lower it and then get some 19s or 20s. Then, have the windows tinted

So to lower this thing, Do I just get a set of nice adjustable coilovers, or is it more complicated than that? I read something about air controllers or something like that for adjusting ride height? How do I know if mine is equipped with that? Thanks guys for any help.







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Well if your car has factory air ride then you can get the "datasystem" controller. Oh yea you need to come out to our meets too.
Old 05-18-08, 12:43 AM
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damm thats pretty clean
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Originally Posted by shonn
Well if your car has factory air ride then you can get the "datasystem" controller. Oh yea you need to come out to our meets too.
I don't think it has that, I don't see any signs of it. Shouldn't there be some kind of adjustment buttons somewhere?
The IS had Tein cs and I think I am getting a set for this one. I've been to one of the meets in my IS. Thanks
Old 05-18-08, 05:59 PM
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Beautiful car man, truly the LS is the king of Lexus'

Have it put on air, with some nice rims that would be pimping!
Old 05-18-08, 08:50 PM
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Thats my next car too. Ive been debating finishing my gs build or do the LS430, and get a stroker kit from cowboy

If you havent already, you must visit my ultimate LS430 thread. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=296891
Enough eye candy to make anyone an LS fan.

PS: I want a ride in your friggen car
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Sorry to hear things didn't work out with the Mrs. The LS is a very nice car and I'm sure you'll grow to like it better Congrats.
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i have Tein CS ver.1 coilovers and 20 inch chrome TSW off my 01 430 i sold saturday for a 03 IS300 wagon, lemme know if interested will gice you a great price! and the Teins are in the LS430 classifieds
Old 05-19-08, 09:19 AM
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I love the LS. Gimmie Gimmie!

The air ride is on the Ultra Luxury packaged LS. Yours is not one. I went with Universal Air on Bilstein struts for my 02' GS.

www.universalairsuspension.com
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Originally Posted by T.K.O.

The air ride is on the Ultra Luxury packaged LS. Yours is not one.
What are some of the tell tale signs ? I suspected that his wasnt. Do all of the UL's have the radar cruise sensors in the bumpers ?
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I'd say the most obvious is the air ride controls usually located...
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yea, you do NOT have factory air ride. But if you PM "anotherLS" He is selling Tein CS (comfort sport) coilovers which would be a good way to go.
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Originally Posted by T.K.O.
I'd say the most obvious is the air ride controls usually located...
That'll definatly do it. Any exterior clues ?
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Shopping for wheels May have found a set!!

Will these sizes fit with no issues? Please say yes.

19x9 +26
19x10 +29
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I can deal with fender rolling if I have to.


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