Alex Rodriguez 1992 Lexus LS400 build. lots of Pics.
Decided to start a build thread since i have documented enough in my phone. i told myself i wasnt going to modify my new daily driver because my Rx7s are already taking up all my money and time. But i couldn't resist so here she goes.
I began searching for my own Ls400 since i been using my buddies Ls400 as a daily because i am in the middle of bodywork redoing my Rx7s exterior. So for 3 months i began searching ads and craigslist looking for the right LS to pick up. I knew i wanted the following.
1- 1st generation
2- dark exterior color any
3- low mileage
4-reasonable body damage and interior
On December 26th i stumbled upon a ad on craiglsist for a 92 Ls just smogged,low miles ,20 mins away $1300...........yeah i was on my way.
Upon arrival i noticed a few things off the back. Windshield was cracked,bumper was scratched, interior was crap, window didnt go down. I popped the hood and boom dead cold motor so i check everything out no leaks all fluids topped up. I crank her over and she fires up accelarate warms up and idles perfectly 750rpm. 5 mins test drive i was sold that i wanted it but needed it cheaper.
I drove a hard bargain on this lawyer whos son been using the car for college. My only ammunition was the winshield i knew it was $150 at my friends glass repair shop but he though it was $700 for it. So I gave him my solid and firm offer of $900. He looked at me and said deal.
1992 Ls400 169,000 miles 1 owner. Registration up to date and passes California smog. 1 hr later I was at my friends glass shop getting a new winshield put in and then the build begins.
Posting pics on next postgetting the new window installed
off to the car wash the next morning to pressure wash the hell out of the car.
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Decided to start a build thread since i have documented enough in my phone. i told myself i wasnt going to modify my new daily driver because my Rx7s are already taking up all my money and time. But i couldn't resist so here she goes.
I began searching for my own Ls400 since i been using my buddies Ls400 as a daily because i am in the middle of bodywork redoing my Rx7s exterior. So for 3 months i began searching ads and craigslist looking for the right LS to pick up. I knew i wanted the following.
1- 1st generation
2- dark exterior color any
3- low mileage
4-reasonable body damage and interior
On December 26th i stumbled upon a ad on craiglsist for a 92 Ls just smogged,low miles ,20 mins away $1300...........yeah i was on my way.
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Upon arrival i noticed a few things off the back. Windshield was cracked,bumper was scratched, interior was crap, window didnt go down. I popped the hood and boom dead cold motor so i check everything out no leaks all fluids topped up. I crank her over and she fires up accelarate warms up and idles perfectly 750rpm. 5 mins test drive i was sold that i wanted it but needed it cheaper.
I drove a hard bargain on this lawyer whos son been using the car for college. My only ammunition was the winshield i knew it was $150 at my friends glass repair shop but he though it was $700 for it. So I gave him my solid and firm offer of $900. He looked at me and said deal.
1992 Ls400 169,000 miles 1 owner. Registration up to date and passes California smog. 1 hr later I was at my friends glass shop getting a new winshield put in and then the build begins.
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off to the car wash the next morning to pressure wash the hell out of the car.
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getting the new window installed
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off to the car wash the next morning to pressure wash the hell out of the car.
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That afternoon I went to autozone and picked up everything to do a fresh tune up. He gave me the receipts from the Timing belt and water pump that was just installed 5k miles ago so that made me even hapier.
Ngk plugs
oil
tranny flush
coolant
cleaned the MAF
new vaccum lines
new Intake coupler
about 4 cans of engine degreaser and another trip to the pressure washer i ended up with this
NOW THE MODDING BUG BEGINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Work Wheel ***** on all my cars all i have is Work. I currently had a set of "stretch stance setup" that I was going to use on my track Rx7 for shows and decided to use them on the LS.
Fresh set of Nankang nobles for the street will do. Monster truck status!!!!
18x12.5 0 +0 275-40-18
18x11 +7 255-40-18
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That afternoon I went to autozone and picked up everything to do a fresh tune up. He gave me the receipts from the Timing belt and water pump that was just installed 5k miles ago so that made me even hapier.
Ngk plugs
oil
tranny flush
coolant
cleaned the MAF
new vaccum lines
new Intake coupler
about 4 cans of engine degreaser and another trip to the pressure washer i ended up with this
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NOW THE MODDING BUG BEGINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Work Wheel ***** on all my cars all i have is Work. I currently had a set of "stretch stance setup" that I was going to use on my track Rx7 for shows and decided to use them on the LS.
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Fresh set of Nankang nobles for the street will do. Monster truck status!!!!
18x12.5 0 +0 275-40-18
18x11 +7 255-40-18
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oh there will be more, i've seen this on club lexus, it's bananas!
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oh there will be more, i've seen this on club lexus, it's bananas!
Excited to see more updates
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Excited to see more updates
timmy0tool;507911 wrote:oh there will be more, i've seen this on club lexus, it's bananas!
Oh, I know. Alex is my gurlfrien. Lol. We've built FD's together over the last few years. But he needs to update this because thangs is happenin
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[QUOTE=timmy0tool;507911]oh there will be more, i've seen this on club lexus, it's bananas![/QUOTE]
Oh, I know. Alex is my gurlfrien. Lol. We've built FD's together over the last few years. But he needs to update this because thangs is happenin
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i hope he doesn't mind my quoting this from club lexus. i can take it down if this is inappropriate but the content is so exciting!
[QUOTE=alexrx7;8336961]That afternoon I went to autozone and picked up everything to do a fresh tune up. He gave me the receipts from the Timing belt and water pump that was just installed 5k miles ago so that made me even hapier.
Ngk plugs
oil
tranny flush
coolant
cleaned the MAF
new vaccum lines
new Intake coupler
about 4 cans of engine degreaser and another trip to the pressure washer i ended up with this
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NOW THE MODDING BUG BEGINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Work Wheel ***** on all my cars all i have is Work. I currently had a set of "stretch stance setup" that I was going to use on my track Rx7 for shows and decided to use them on the LS.
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Fresh set of Nankang nobles for the street will do. Monster truck status!!!!
18x12.5 0 +0 275-40-18
18x11 +7 255-40-18
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alexrx7;8336970 wrote:So first thing I want to do is build a dailydriver that i could feel comfatable taking everywhere and look good at the same time. I do all my work from Rotary engine rebuild/porting to welding/fabrication to autobody paint. I want to go as cheap as possible yet maintaining quality.....that doesnt go to well but I do WORK!
I started in the interior time to pull it all out I HATE TAN INTERIORS! My driver and passenger seats are ripped. A bunch of interior parts are broken as well.
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8336970]So first thing I want to do is build a dailydriver that i could feel comfatable taking everywhere and look good at the same time. I do all my work from Rotary engine rebuild/porting to welding/fabrication to autobody paint. I want to go as cheap as possible yet maintaining quality.....that doesnt go to well but I do WORK!
I started in the interior time to pull it all out I HATE TAN INTERIORS! My driver and passenger seats are ripped. A bunch of interior parts are broken as well.
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alexrx7;8336981 wrote:One trip to the junkyard i got almost everything I needed to complete my Ls.
Inside-
Window regulator
window switch
center cup mechanism
misc switches
air vents
Rear window shade
speaker grills
engine-
misc covers and shrouds
radiator shroud
exterior
chrome badges
Now on to the process of turning my Tan to Black interior. If its vinyl or leather I always shoot SEM or duplicolor interior paints. I am minimizing the cost again. So spent around $60 in paint to included acetone and misc items i needed to start the "dye"
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8336981]One trip to the junkyard i got almost everything I needed to complete my Ls.
Inside-
Window regulator
window switch
center cup mechanism
misc switches
air vents
Rear window shade
speaker grills
engine-
misc covers and shrouds
radiator shroud
exterior
chrome badges
Now on to the process of turning my Tan to Black interior. If its vinyl or leather I always shoot SEM or duplicolor interior paints. I am minimizing the cost again. So spent around $60 in paint to included acetone and misc items i needed to start the "dye"
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alexrx7;8336993 wrote:I hate the automatic shifter on these cars but no need to worry i converted the oem unit to work like the gated version but on pressure with Bubble shift knob. Basically you pull the shifter and pulls up on a spring i located under the main shaft and slides the gear selector. I relocated the overdrive and lock mechanism as well.
I used a Mr2 BOSS HUB and my pressure switch behind the metal contact surface to activate the horn
While i was at it found a set of coilovers and a steering wheel so i have my buddy in japan shipping them to me should arrive soon
Tanabe sustec z1
a week later i recieved these goodies
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8336993]I hate the automatic shifter on these cars but no need to worry i converted the oem unit to work like the gated version but on pressure with Bubble shift knob. Basically you pull the shifter and pulls up on a spring i located under the main shaft and slides the gear selector. I relocated the overdrive and lock mechanism as well.
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I used a Mr2 BOSS HUB and my pressure switch behind the metal contact surface to activate the horn
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While i was at it found a set of coilovers and a steering wheel so i have my buddy in japan shipping them to me should arrive soon
Tanabe sustec z1
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a week later i recieved these goodies
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alexrx7;8337003 wrote:time to finish the interior
Keeping the cost down i tried to find another set of seats and had no luck, OEM replacement covers are too expensive. upholstery shops want $600-$800 for vinyl re upholstery so good ol google and i found a local company called IGEE Seats. Got the two front seats and the arm rest for $150 in black.
over i am pleased with the seats i took them apart inorder to install the covers but sooo much better than ripped seats or new leather. the arm rest was a breeze as well.
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8337003]time to finish the interior
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Keeping the cost down i tried to find another set of seats and had no luck, OEM replacement covers are too expensive. upholstery shops want $600-$800 for vinyl re upholstery so good ol google and i found a local company called IGEE Seats. Got the two front seats and the arm rest for $150 in black.
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over i am pleased with the seats i took them apart inorder to install the covers but sooo much better than ripped seats or new leather. the arm rest was a breeze as well.[/QUOTE]
alexrx7;8337005 wrote:Interior is almost done
I got a regular suede shift boot and wrapped it around the shifter selector trim and walla sleek. the overdrive button is a push away on the bottom left. gear selector lock on upper left wich i dont need.
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8337005]Interior is almost done
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I got a regular suede shift boot and wrapped it around the shifter selector trim and walla sleek. the overdrive button is a push away on the bottom left. gear selector lock on upper left wich i dont need.
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alexrx7;8337014 wrote:Now I know I cant fit the wheels i want to run RIGHT AWAY. I am not painting this car until the summer where i will actually weld wider fender arches than pull fenders so I came across a member that i give credit to KEVEE. He used zg style fender flares to fit his fitment. So I AM COPYING YOU BRO!
ONE MORE so you can see how much i have to hide LOL mexiflush
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8337014]Now I know I cant fit the wheels i want to run RIGHT AWAY. I am not painting this car until the summer where i will actually weld wider fender arches than pull fenders so I came across a member that i give credit to KEVEE. He used zg style fender flares to fit his fitment. So I AM COPYING YOU BRO!
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ONE MORE so you can see how much i have to hide LOL mexiflush
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alexrx7;8337032 wrote:Now i liked the oem tails but since I am going with the all BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK theme i went with the celsior style tails and clear fronts as well.
gave the grill a fresh coat of SEM trim paint
and took it for a spin
Last week I woke up and said I want some bump. I havent had a sound system in years. All my Rx7s are loud, roll caged and not California street legal so I began a rough draft of what i want yet maintaining the "low cost" factor.
3- 12" Hifonics hfx12d4 300 rms each paid $29 shipped for each one
1- Power Acoustik BAMF 2000- 1200 watt rms -$59
A quick trip to homedepot got some 5/8 mdf and began building the box.
I have made cheap subs hit hard and work great its all air space and how hard you push them. building the box to fit the LS trunk and air space was tricky but still managed to pull 1.25 cu for each sub as required sealed.
and wrapped the box I am no longer doing the leather box so i wrapped it in black carpet and i am picking up the same grey material so i can do the false wall
If you look closely inside the corner subs theres notches thats to clear the rear frame rails and it mounts on top as well. everything needed to push it as far back and have space to pull the oem tire without pulling the box out!
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8337032]Now i liked the oem tails but since I am going with the all BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK theme i went with the celsior style tails and clear fronts as well.
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gave the grill a fresh coat of SEM trim paint
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and took it for a spin
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Last week I woke up and said I want some bump. I havent had a sound system in years. All my Rx7s are loud, roll caged and not California street legal so I began a rough draft of what i want yet maintaining the "low cost" factor.
3- 12" Hifonics hfx12d4 300 rms each paid $29 shipped for each one
1- Power Acoustik BAMF 2000- 1200 watt rms -$59
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A quick trip to homedepot got some 5/8 mdf and began building the box.
I have made cheap subs hit hard and work great its all air space and how hard you push them. building the box to fit the LS trunk and air space was tricky but still managed to pull 1.25 cu for each sub as required sealed.
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and wrapped the box I am no longer doing the leather box so i wrapped it in black carpet and i am picking up the same grey material so i can do the false wall
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If you look closely inside the corner subs theres notches thats to clear the rear frame rails and it mounts on top as well. everything needed to push it as far back and have space to pull the oem tire without pulling the box out![/QUOTE]
alexrx7;8337047 wrote:My Ladies
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8337047]My Ladies
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alexrx7;8370784 wrote:Updates coming
coilovers are here they are in pretty good condition they even came with the original instructions and stickers not bad for $350 compared to megans and bc for $900.
instaled the wheels on so we can see what a 18x11 and 18x12.5 fits without the flares and fronts seem doable but the rears are not going to happen. edit..disregard the gun on the reservoir
steering wheel is on, i am going more for that GT style than Vip.
now on to fit the fender flares. Note the fronts is easy actually plenty of room after the cut but rears are a pain. i cut the quarter then bend them up and sealed with 3m window seal in the summer when i get ready to paint the car they will be welded.
temp tape
havent adjusted height but tucks the wheels in well
Now time to get the ride height i need. I do not like the oil pan location on this car. Its crazy low i cant believe how low it is so i am creating a skid pan for it next week then i will go lower.
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[QUOTE=alexrx7;8370784]Updates coming
coilovers are here they are in pretty good condition they even came with the original instructions and stickers not bad for $350 compared to megans and bc for $900.
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instaled the wheels on so we can see what a 18x11 and 18x12.5 fits without the flares and fronts seem doable but the rears are not going to happen. edit..disregard the gun on the reservoir
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steering wheel is on, i am going more for that GT style than Vip.
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now on to fit the fender flares. Note the fronts is easy actually plenty of room after the cut but rears are a pain. i cut the quarter then bend them up and sealed with 3m window seal in the summer when i get ready to paint the car they will be welded.
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temp tape
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havent adjusted height but tucks the wheels in well
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Now time to get the ride height i need. I do not like the oil pan location on this car. Its crazy low i cant believe how low it is so i am creating a skid pan for it next week then i will go lower.
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alexrx7;8371830 wrote:
Heres the temp height still have to find the right orings for my wheel caps. I dont want to loose them using the old cracked ones.
Next updates will be Version select bumper and sideskirts with wald half lip rear bumper
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Heres the temp height still have to find the right orings for my wheel caps. I dont want to loose them using the old cracked ones.
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Next updates will be Version select bumper and sideskirts with wald half lip rear bumper[/QUOTE]
bump!!! i want more on this!!!!
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bump!!! i want more on this!!!!
really digging this build
question about the knob? did you need to bore out the hole or did it slip right in (no pun intended lol)? the O/D button did you relocate it, if so where to? I have an ES and been wanting to put this knob on it but did not know how to deal with the O/D button.
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really digging this build
question about the knob? did you need to bore out the hole or did it slip right in (no pun intended lol)? the O/D button did you relocate it, if so where to? I have an ES and been wanting to put this knob on it but did not know how to deal with the O/D button.
wow wow wow.....Ok updates?
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wow wow wow.....Ok updates?
