Originally Posted by teeman3

Based on what I saw from the internet for the modded SC430's, like jsl757, ROMINL, GSXOTIC, DRSupra and garcia2, for asthetic reasons, the key set-up is staggered 19's or 20's w/ a nice lip size of a cell phone or bigger (when you place the cell phone on the lip). I noticed on all the different models in CL have a couple of things in common. Staggered tires/rims w/ wider back stance and a medium to large rim lip (polished or chrome). Then, you get into the technical design of the rim like 2 or 3 piece, 5 spoke, mesh and so on. The 5-spoke polished w/ a chrome big lip looks solid and mean, similar to that of jsl757 and ROMINL. The multi-spoke polished w/ a chrome big lip looks classy and distinguished similar to that of camillian, GSXOTIC and others. The mesh design on DRSupra (WORK rezax) provides a complicated but yet intriguing flow of the rims, kind of like a puzzle. It looks puzzling, but all the pieces fit together on that kind of rim. It's hard to describe and it's unique. Anyways, you get the big picture.

Of course, the lowering will eventually get rid of that massive factory setting wheel gap and provide a better comfortable ride (depending on the type/manufacture of the springs/coilovers). 8 out of 10 recommend TEIN CS for the complete suspension application. But then, you have Pearlpower and a select few who is like the "First man on the Moon" for our cars that enjoys exploring the outer limits and actually test these aftermarket applications and provide results.

I'm sticking w/ my chrome TRD 18's (all around) and tires at 245/40 18. I did drop it 1". I'm getting spacers to flush the front/back tires out to make it even w/ the side-view.
I didn't want this modding to be too complicated for me in the long run w/ buying a different size tire/rim if I encounter issues like a crack/bent rim, flat tire, etc. I wanted simplicity at it's best w/out sacrificing ride/comfort/handling and overal apperance of the car.

I've waited for everyone else's opinions and results and followed the norm or appropriate standard mods for our cars. I've gained alot of knowledge and respect from those pioneers of SC430 modding and appreciate the "sweat and tear" work that was involved.

I accomplished my modding goals and very happy w/ the results.

WALD kit
Soarer Emblem
Eibach Pro Kit springs (1" drop)
nice chrome TRD rims (18x8 all around)
non-run flat Michelin Pilot Sport AS (245/40 18)
Zaino application (over 100 coats - after claying and adding a coat each time for the past 3 years)
Spacers (15mm and 25mm - front/back)
Clear Bra
possible next mod: metal or billet cabin bracke/acceleration pedals, compact CB radio in the glove, cold air intake

MENTAL NOTE: Dang...This "mod bug" never stops. I just can't stop. Someone pinch me before I spend some more money......AAAAARRRRHHH.....ERRRRRR........

BTW, I come from a loyal Toyota family and this is my first Lexus, luxury sports car ever. Going from a 280ZX which the engine blew and donated to an auto body shop, to a 4-door '98 Toy Avalon for 5 years and to now this?......I've never imagined owning a Lex, yet getting mods done to this type of high-caliber vehicle.

I would like to thank DPRsupra for his inspiration on the Soarer Emblem, RMMGS4 for his assistance w/ my car, ROMINL for his expertise in car mechanics and Pearlpower for his innovative strategies in pushing the SC430 to it's maximum capacity.

Group Hug please.....

Originally Posted by rominl

man i like the exhaust setup a lot, very very nice!!!

Originally Posted by hipendicul

Ok quick question... Guess where I got the idea for my new sig? I'm not a sig guy so I doubt this will stay but funny none the less...

Hah hah...

Originally Posted by betection

awesome thread keep it up boyz