My UCF30 Build begins...

I figured I'll keep a thread of all the mods I will wind up doing on the LS. 

First mod... installed already ;)
[img]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/ASC680.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/ASC680_2.jpg[/img]

Round 2...
figure that out ;)
[img]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Mac_mini.jpg[/img]

second item...
[img]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMG_3593.jpg[/img]
nav to video converter with PnP harness for my car

third item...
[img]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMG_3598.jpg[/img]
Backup camera with nightvision and audio.

fourth item...
[img]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMG_3599.jpg[/img]
9006 to HID Conversion kit - 3000K - Yellow for the foglights

more goodies to come...

too many electronics...give me a headache...haha...

Car PC..I'm working on mine right now!  Anxious to see your whole set-up.  My back-up cam is also connected to the PC...are you doing yours that way too?  I'll check back from time to time to see how your build is progressing...

I'm actually carrying over my Macarputer from my GS. I had it in there for  over 2 years. I'm debating with the back up camera whether to hook it up or not. but i may install additional USB cams in the front or rear for "rolling" videos or when i need to document when i get stopped by NYC Finest. :thumbdn:

Here what i had for the MACarputer:

Mac mini
Carnetix P1900
external USB 5 port hub
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen (not going to use it in the LS - hooking it up straight into the nav screen)
4 port USB hub
USB GPS Antenna (no need for it now - gonna sell)
Airport Wifi
Radioshark Digital AM/FM USB antenna (no need for it now - going home ;))
Amp Mac Frontend program
Bluetooth 
Wireless key board, Mad Catz PS3

nice stuff!

how much you cop your asc680 for? i missed an ebay auction for one with harness that went for only 325...so sad after that.

 mac mini!  :giggity:

ok I'm done showing my bias...

good luck on your build

MAC MINI.....yes yes im biased too...just cuz well....the apple does not fall far from the tree...:smiley-rofl:

Updates?

[QUOTE=VIPStyleCars;167551] mac mini!  :giggity:

ok I'm done showing my bias...

good luck on your build[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;168174]MAC MINI.....yes yes im biased too...just cuz well....the apple does not fall far from the tree...:smiley-rofl:[/QUOTE]

LOL... Been a faithful mac user since day one ;)

[QUOTE=Caoboy;169024]Updates?[/QUOTE]

I've been busy with family life but I did order some more goodies that I'm waiting on. Unfortunately my wheels won't be here until probably mid September :(

The Data air is in the ride already. I'll see if I post up some new pictures this weekend

so what happened with the GS????

[QUOTE=VIPFlame;169367]so what happened with the GS????[/QUOTE]

My little turbo beast is back to stock and being sold. I hydroplaned during a rainstorm and the suspension and loer body received some damage. I figured it was time to move on to a new project.

Here is new picture of the LS with the Data Air. We've been having some rain so I've been lazy and haven't washed it so please disregard the dirt. ;)

[img]http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5827/img0012vs0.jpg[/img]

I still havnt blessed ur interior with pennies and loose change.

You know, you can mess around with the stock ride height sensors, and get it to go lower hahah. BUT, too low, and it'll deflate the bags completely, which will take forever for it to refill.

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;169773]I still havnt blessed ur interior with pennies and loose change.[/QUOTE]

You throw dollar bills at the strippers why do I get change? I'm worth less than the strippers? LMAO

[QUOTE=Caoboy;169778]You know, you can mess around with the stock ride height sensors, and get it to go lower hahah. BUT, too low, and it'll deflate the bags completely, which will take forever for it to refill.[/QUOTE]

Hmmmm.. I've been considering it. bruuhahahahaahaaahhahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Im kind of curious about what item #1 is? Does it actually let you control your ride height using stock air?

Nice job Soup. Cant wait to steal it....I mean get a ride in it :biggthumpup: What wheels you tihinkin bout going with?



-Smitty

[QUOTE=Lexus Soarer;169860]Im kind of curious about what item #1 is? Does it actually let you control your ride height using stock air?[/QUOTE]

Yes sir.  It's a plug and play air controller.

[QUOTE=Smitty;169915]Nice job Soup. Cant wait to steal it....I mean get a ride in it :biggthumpup: What wheels you tihinkin bout going with?
-Smitty[/QUOTE]

Thanks Smitty. I already ordered the wheels ;) your just gonna have to wait until they arrive to see them, bruhhahahahahahahahhahaaaaaaaaa.a..a.aa.a.a........

dang, any links to write ups for the maccarputer? i always thought about it, but never really researched it.

[QUOTE=brainneeded;169965]dang, any links to write ups for the maccarputer? i always thought about it, but never really researched it.[/QUOTE]

I have seen a lot of write-ups about it.  Considering I work at Apple, I get a lot of emails fowarded to me in regards to questions about Mac Mini carputers projects.  I'm sure a google search will bring up a few.  I am not at the office yet so I don't have my emails that have all of these links.  Its not too bad, its a fun project IMO...

[QUOTE=brainneeded;169965]dang, any links to write ups for the maccarputer? i always thought about it, but never really researched it.[/QUOTE]

I did all the work myself the first time, it wasn't common back then. Not as hard as you think it is.

I should be installing it soon, so I'll post up a how-to and pictures.

You can find some additional info here:
[url]http://www.macvroom.com/[/url]
[url]http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/maccar/[/url]


[QUOTE=VIPStyleCars;169971]I have seen a lot of write-ups about it.  Considering I work at Apple, I get a lot of emails fowarded to me in regards to questions about Mac Mini carputers projects.  I'm sure a google search will bring up a few.  I am not at the office yet so I don't have my emails that have all of these links.  Its not too bad, its a fun project IMO...[/QUOTE]

:hater: cause u work for apple... LMAO

i tried to get a job at the apple store and got rejected because my availability didn't work out so well. :sad:

i just looked at macvroom and it looks very doable, besides the initial investment in parts. if i did it i'd prolly just take my head out and just run the audio straight from the mac mini to my amps, and have those power the speakers.

man i really want to do this now. i need to get a job, college student ftl.

new goodie...

[img]http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//500/GLPC2.jpg[/img]

congrats on the new project!! cant wait to see the outcome. If you need a kit my boy has a LSportline kit for sale...

[quote=GSoup;169771]
[IMG]http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5827/img0012vs0.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
 
man i like it just like this. i think i just like ucf30s a lot.

good looking LS -- clean and simple.

[QUOTE=crazyboi;172547]congrats on the new project!! cant wait to see the outcome. If you need a kit my boy has a LSportline kit for sale...[/QUOTE]

Thanks... I already have a kit in mind but thanks for the offer.

[QUOTE=BLACKonBLACK98;172564]man i like it just like this. i think i just like ucf30s a lot.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I'm starting to really like it even more as the days go by. 

[QUOTE=importart;172568]good looking LS -- clean and simple.[/QUOTE]
Gracias... Can't wait for my wheels to come ;)

[quote=GSoup;169771]
[IMG]http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5827/img0012vs0.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

This makes me want to get a UCF30 now.

[quote=abernfitch82;172579]This makes me want to get a UCF30 now.[/quote]
 
That pic makes me want an astro van

^do i smell a presibentro van in the making???

i see you teasin VSC too!!!

Dam... look what happened to my LS...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Car%20Stuff/IMAGE_161.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Car%20Stuff/IMAGE_163.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Car%20Stuff/IMAGE_165.jpg[/IMG]

NYC streets are rough.  You leave your car unattended for a few minutes and it ends up looking like this.  Im sorry that it happened to you.  I hope the insurance money will pay for the damages.  :giggity:

more updates on the maccarputer!!!

I think insurance will hook you up

mariposa, do you live in astoria??? is that picture in front of saint francis??!

LMAO>...

here's another update:

here are some shots of my fender shaving from my phone.

Prep time...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMAGE_176.jpg[/IMG]

Marking the cut...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMAGE_181.jpg[/IMG]

the aftermath...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMAGE_172.jpg[/IMG]

[quote=GSoup;181764]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Car%20Stuff/IMAGE_161.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Car%20Stuff/IMAGE_165.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

nice... i love seein baller a** cars torn apart like it aint s**t.

[QUOTE=BLACKonBLACK98;186206]nice... i love seein baller a** cars torn apart like it aint s**t.[/QUOTE]

The best part is putting it all back together like you were never there. LOL

That hurts to see such a sexy ass car like that gutted for someone else's gain.

[QUOTE=intezza;186252]That hurts to see such a sexy ass car like that gutted for someone else's gain.[/QUOTE]

LOL,, the only person's gain it was gutted for was his own.  Soup is notorious for teasing the living daylights out of someone and then putting it all back together in super fabulous fashion.  He gutted this out himself to set up guys up for some eye poppin goodies.  Stay tuned.

Well 18 weeks later...

[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMG_6412.jpg[/IMG]

one more ;)
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/IMG_6405.jpg[/IMG]

I'll post the rest later...

New Year!!! new mods 

Phase 2 begins... oh yeah it's about to get interesting in the northeast. 

[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/DSC_0284.jpg[/IMG]

Is the midget horse that you were telling me about, in there?

wait he bought a shetland pony?

[quote=widebody_Q;222459]Is the midget horse that you were telling me about, in there?[/quote]

It survived the whole trip from Pelotas Grandes, Costa Rica on cashews and water.:runcoold:

so how about a wiring diagram for the navi screen update....

mmMmm can't wait

DAMNNNNNN Thats a big ass box!!! Cant wait

what kinda kit you get

strange... 8 foot x 5 foot box for bumpers.. hmm

its not bumpers in that box.... he actually smuggled my family from china in that box...... Fuck containers we upgraded to boxes!!! AAHAHAHAH

damn cant wait to see the car!!

[quote=crazyboi;222669]its not bumpers in that box.... he actually smuggled my family from china in that box...... Fuck containers we upgraded to boxes!!! AAHAHAHAH

damn cant wait to see the car!![/quote]
Shhhhhhh... I had to fit a Japanese family in there also. That way they roll in my car with me at all times so I'm definitely JDM 24/7.:dance:

[quote=VIPFlame;222477]so how about a wiring diagram for the navi screen update....[/quote]

What wiring did you need? Let me know and I will help you out if I can.

Damn... they fit the whole RHD Dash, steering column, pedals, airbags, rack & pinion and door panels in ONE BOX... GOD BLESS JDM packaging and consolidations limited... :dance:

Nice big box you got us all anxious...

[quote=rodneyc77;222720]Damn... they fit the whole RHD Dash, steering column, pedals, airbags, rack & pinion and door panels in ONE BOX... GOD BLESS JDM packaging and consolidations limited... :dance:[/quote]

Dam Rod!!! so much for the teasing :pat:

My Fault Mr.Soup... I didn't think it was a secret... Sharing is caring... and thanks for sharing... :innoutrofl2:
 
PS: have fun modifying that wire harness... =)

FUN FUN!!!!!:biggthumpup:

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez poor UPS guy must hate your ass Sopa!!!

Damn.

[QUOTE=GSoup;222709]What wiring did you need? Let me know and I will help you out if I can.[/QUOTE]

Well i have UL UFC30 with Navi. I want to send video to my Navi Screen but still have access to audio and climate and navi and the plethora of other features. Just curios where you tapped into the navi screen and also how you manage to toggle to other features....

Let me know!

thanks

Amir

[quote=VIPFlame;223231]Well i have UL UFC30 with Navi. I want to send video to my Navi Screen but still have access to audio and climate and navi and the plethora of other features. Just curios where you tapped into the navi screen and also how you manage to toggle to other features....

Let me know!

thanks

Amir[/quote]


This seller is located in Brooklyn so I just went to him and picked it up since they are local. I know several people who have used this unit with no problems. It's comes with the plug n play harness and also has the aux input if you want to add a reverse camera. It's just a matter of hittin a  switch to go back and forth.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Lexus-LS-430-LS430-Video-Converter-NAV-TV-WATCH-MOVIES_W0QQitemZ380096432160QQihZ025QQcategoryZ48605QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

I used this for the auxiliary audio inputs and it is also plug and play straight into the radio. It shows up as aadditonal MD Changer menu in the navi and it keeps all the other features in the radio intact.

[url]http://www.vaistech.com/slu.php[/url]

Any updates?

he is the ultimate tease

I see that.lol

i dont think people ever care any more whats insed that box they just like the box to match haha

Another bump from the dead... Where is the Suspension ECU located on your 01-03? I
m trying to install my controller but don't see the plugs or ecu I need under the steering wheel. Please advise.. Thanks- Bryan

NM, I found it... I kept looking at the japanese directions and figured being LHD it would be on the opposite side behind the glove box..

I'm anxious to see it this summer