Another update to Dajap's LS430

First of all let me say thanks to Sean @ JDMPalace for helping me acquire all the parts on this update!  

Second, let me thank Fred and Aaron at Jocson's Auto Body and their workers for helping me modify the rear wing so it will fit the bigger "L" emblem and getting my paint done in a timely fashion.  These guys will take care of you in every way possible!  I'll be back later, trust me!

I added: 
Junction Produce Roof Wing
Junction Produce Zenki UCF30 3PC Rear Wing  
Junction Produce Eyelids
Junction Produce Key Hole Cover
Junction Produce Neck Pads (Altered to fit my needs better)


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looks hawt

looks real hard. "no homo"

Gives me inspriation and motivation!!

piece by piece its becoming one of my favorite Celsiors

U going harder than a m/f bwoy hahaha im digging it, im hitting up Sean in a few weeks  for some jp goodies too, im right behind u brah, no homo!!!

U shoulda rolled last Wednesday.

looking good sir

wow very nice!

this round of mods really aint doin nothin for me, but the fitment/stance desrves a mention. :biggthumpup:

Car look slick, great wheels.  Loving the way LS look.   What kind of wax you apply?

Nice :biggthumpup:

Cant view at work, but I bet it looks great

looks sharp

Looks great!  Is your interior ivory white? looks clean.

looks good, alot of nice rides in florida!

it's look GOOD!!!

Looks great! :biggthumpup: I cannot wait to see what's next.

Love this car and the stance!

car is sick.. definitely needs better pics to see how clean it looks

thats hot.  how many degrees are you running on your front and rears?

damm it looks really nice....aggressive 
 
how did you end up stuffing everything under there....the fenders still look stock...or did you pull

[QUOTE=gato;316581]damm it looks really nice....aggressive 
 
how did you end up stuffing everything under there....the fenders still look stock...or did you pull[/QUOTE]
 
 
Just shaved lip with no pull which I didn't think would work but hey I was wrong :shrug:

Very Nice. Looks dope as hell. 


-Smitty

[QUOTE=jdmpalace;316769]Just shaved lip with no pull which I didn't think would work but hey I was wrong :shrug:[/QUOTE]


True Statement, I surprised myself!

freaking sickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!

Nice LS and love the color. I'm surprised you stuffed those wheels in there with just a shave.

Damn, this car never ceases to amaze me

Just needs better pics to show it off completely, lighting makes too many shadows

Thanks guys!  Wish I could afford to buy a SLR camera but I spend it all on my car. LOL

real nice... i love it.

i want to get myself a 01 or 04 style LS... i'm actually looking for one at the moment.

i have the same wheels ....they look sick on your car!

^^^ Why u think i wish u would ship =) i actually like them when i saw racinstylez ls....

Superb... I<3 the Weds and the stance... have you given it any thought to delete or blackout the vertical bars on your grille. 


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[QUOTE=KNEXX;318223]Superb... I<3 the Weds and the stance... have you given it any thought to delete or blackout the vertical bars on your grille. 


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I haven't but I am now! I really never thought of it till you mentioned it. Looks great in the PS.

Where about in FL do you reside?  Don't black it out, color match it!

I'm in San Diego now.  I used to be in Jacksonville but moved cause of the Navy.

Car looks cool, Love the paint but I don't know about the rims, they look to sporty for the body and stance. otherwise looks great and makes me want to sell my 02 UL for one after Minor change.

I thought the LXZ would be to sporty too but after I put them on my car I completely changed my mind.  These wheels DEMAND attention and I couldn't be happier.

True story =)

SICK! Verry nice wheels.

holy moses i love this thing! i want an ls430 now!

Nice!!! Man I cant wait to get back from this IA. Ill see you around the base when I get back. So you went to Jockson huh. Aaron's my boy if you see him again tell him Jereth said whats up.

beautiful car man, straight syckness!

That is awesome!

What are the specs on those wheels?  I love it.

very clean and simple .. :biggthumpup:

looking baller

such a sick car, loving the stance

what a degrees is F and R camber?

I like the way your car turned out, good amounts of camber wide wheels and no gay kit! Awesome job! I believe from previous posts you had adjustable arms for the rear sus, did you end up having to go with something aftermarket for the front?   There really isnt any UCF30/31 that i like, some specs would be tight? maybe wheel size/offset? sus arm modds? Im looking into the future for my ucf31

This car has close to $5k in Nagisa Arms for front and rear to get that much camber !

nice car man...wheels look great also.

you in fl or cali?

Wow 5k in suspension arms.  $$$$   So sick and doesn't need a kit at all.

imo one of thee cleanest 430's on the boards =)

looking good!

Sick  stance, looks great. Is this static with just crazy camber adjustments and does the rim tuck when suspension compresses are you just super stiff in the rear.

The wheel choice is absolutely perfect. Well done

He is out of country and should be back soon !!

[QUOTE=lkapimp216;374510]Sick  stance, looks great. Is this static with just crazy camber adjustments and does the rim tuck when suspension compresses are you just super stiff in the rear.[/QUOTE]

From what I remember, he is on factory air with Data controller. 

And like what jdm palace said, lots of money in nagisa arms....:giggity: 

Based on rim location, it looks like it will not tuck as if it raises any it will have less camber, preventing tuck.

What are the specs for the wheels? I like the way it looks from all angles but the straight ass shots show it has way too much camber (subjective)

would like to see some daily ride height shots

a remember meeting you a few months back when my hommie bought your accuair tank and compressors....

car looks sikkk....any updated pictures...?

i remember you was saying that the car was in the shop getting your air runner installed...

Agreed  that fitment looks great without a body kit

"Your sister is hot but your mom does that thing with her tongue"

Man, its been a while since I posted anything new about the car.  Let's just say that the last round of mods took a lot time to tweak and drained me of my cash.  Some may have seen this stuff on my FB but figured it was time to post it in here.

New items added to the LS...
1. Out with the old factory air and replaced with AirRunner.
2. Accuair E-Level management installed.
3. Custom Audio setup for trunk complete.
4. Junction Produce BBK 6/4 Pot installed after a lot of work!

No pictures of the air setup due to it being under the audio but credit goes to AutoFashion!

Pictures of the trunk setup which includes
(2 )12" Alpine Type X, (2) Alpine PDX 600.1, (1) Alpine PDX F4, (1) Alpine Type X Component Set
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As for the BBK.  The tophat design on them made no sense to me.  They had an indent which didn't allow me to run the LXZ's without running a 15mm spacer.
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The spacer pushed my wheels out 15mm more compared to when I was running stock brakes.  I wasn't planning on buying new wheels for these brakes and I didn't want to run 15mm spacers in the back to match and do major body work so I decided to pick up a set of spare wheels while I decided what I wanted to do with the brake situation.
I picked up a set of MRR wheels on Craigslist for $500 with tires but I had to replace one.
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I spotted a guy on clublexus selling a pair of LS430 tophats for a stoptech BBK with the mounting brackets.  After a lot of measuring and emailing with this guy, I jumped the gun and bought them from him.  I then told Autofashion my plan for trying to utilize these tophats with my JP Rotors and fabricating  new parts for the stoptech caliper brackets.  After Elroy did some measuring and drawing on CAD our custom caliber brackets design was sent off to get CNC'd.  

After they came back... Everything managed to fit perfectly and the wheels/brakes/old fitment was on point again! 
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Some proper pictures will come sometime down the road, SD weather has been shitty lately.  

I just want to thank Freddie and Elroy at AutoFasion for the great work and all the help!!!

Clean an very clean! I love those brakes!

sick~... love the audio set up

Good stuff:biggthumpup:

love the trunk set up!

Hahahahhaa! This guy. And you think I'm baller and all that?!
Junction BBK? BAaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllliiiiinnnn!

SICK:biggthumpup:

airrunner, accuair, bbk, weds, nagisa and stereo...not a bad way to spend 30k

that trunk!

[QUOTE=REV-01;439898]airrunner, accuair, bbk, weds, nagisa and stereo...not a bad way to spend 30k[/QUOTE]
 
he's got enough air in there to blow himself up, period!
 
trunk and brakes look great!

We gotta get you shot for SOC soon! Let me know!

DAMN SON YOU BALLIN!!

Really nice..The trunk setup is insane!!!:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

Thanks everybody!  Getting all this done took a lot of time but in the end I'm happy I stuck it through... I'm sure I tested AutoFasion's patience! I was starting to lose the passion rolling around on those MRR's....LOL

im jealous of how good ur wheel, caliper, rotor setup looks

incredible man. looks really clean. love the trunk set up wow

very nice update. love the trunk setup.

SIMPLY Incredible.:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Dajap;440023]I was starting to lose the passion rolling around on those MRR's....LOL[/QUOTE]

i was losing my passion for having my clunker that is down for a year.....thanks for the inspiration i will go take it back to the shop tomorrow.

great update bro. trunk looks good

i like how you took it to the next level with the trunk setup. its like another piece of work all to itself, even though it flows with the car. any plans for the body?

[QUOTE=REV-01;440084]i was losing my passion for having my clunker that is down for a year.....thanks for the inspiration i will go take it back to the shop tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

Samson, you talking about the LS???  If so, I can't wait to see what you got in store for it.

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;439930]We gotta get you shot for SOC soon! Let me know![/QUOTE]

Now you know I ain't ready for that! I have to step up my game a little more.  When I'm ready I'll take you up on the offer.  :)

[QUOTE=Dajap;440096]
Now you know I ain't ready for that! I have to step up my game a little more. When I'm ready I'll take you up on the offer. :)[/QUOTE]
 
 
Come on man! The only thing missing is a kit but we still can pull some sick shots how it is now

Like I said before one of the cleanest 430's on the boards...

[QUOTE=notserp;440124]Like I said before one of the cleanest 430's on the boards...[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro, I can't wait to see V2 of your LS!  All these boxes and no updates, it's killing me!

Looks clean...

lovely update! trunk is much on point! where is the tank?

[QUOTE=Dajap;440125]Thanks bro, I can't wait to see V2 of your LS!  All these boxes and no updates, it's killing me![/QUOTE]

Hahahhahahah... I slapped some parts on last night I'll get some pics up... When's ur next visit to pearl?!?

[QUOTE=T's!;440095]i like how you took it to the next level with the trunk setup. its like another piece of work all to itself, even though it flows with the car. any plans for the body?[/QUOTE]

Widening the rear fenders and or radiusing all fenders and a possible color change.

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;440102]Come on man! The only thing missing is a kit but we still can pull some sick shots how it is now[/QUOTE]

Hahaha I know, I'd rather wait till I get the kit, that way you ain't gotta do it twice

[QUOTE=timmy0tool;440149]lovely update! trunk is much on point! where is the tank?[/QUOTE]

Thanks! The air setup including the pancake tank is under the amp rack.

[QUOTE=notserp;440167]Hahahhahahah... I slapped some parts on last night I'll get some pics up... When's ur next visit to pearl?!?[/QUOTE]

Ohhhh I can't wait to see. I'm on shore duty now so I'm here in SD for a while unless I win the lotto and take a vacation!

Looks great! Another QUALITY build! Good to see cars being built right. Trunk set up is sick! :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

Everything looks stellar you never do anything halfass we know this...cant wait to see some more shots

[QUOTE=notserp;440167]Hahahhahahah... I slapped some parts on last night I'll get some pics up... When's ur next visit to pearl?!?[/QUOTE]

I saw. Jermz posted up on FB. I figured it was your car since Jermz did his awhile ago.

Damn! That's a fine ride.

Wow, Junction BBK....Now that's ballin...Tha trunk set up looks like Kanye West's flashing lights tour...lol! I like it , good ish...

Nice update w the mods. That break set up is boss. I hope your able to work everything out with the wheels, GL.

Messed around with the camera tonight with the wife after dinner... Still learning this DSLR stuff.

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looking fresh! keep up the good work!

nice, now take some pictures that arent orange lol

wow...that is freaking sweeeet...luv the JP BBK's...

Another sick build!!

[QUOTE=projecty33;440961]nice, now take some pictures that arent orange lol[/QUOTE]

Tell me about it!  Need to find a decent place in SD.

[QUOTE=SNG35;441087]wow...that is freaking sweeeet...luv the JP BBK's...[/QUOTE]

Thanks!  Those JP BBK were a pain in the ass but worth it now!

[QUOTE=speedaddict;441311]Another sick build!![/QUOTE]

Thank you! More things to come!

You just need to adjust your white balance on the camera.

[QUOTE=waijai;441371]You just need to adjust your white balance on the camera.[/QUOTE]

Would this help even if the lights are actually yellow?  This was the first time shooting at night so i'm still in trial and error mode.  Thanks for the advice!

Yep

[url]http://www.digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance[/url]

[QUOTE=Futura Design;441397]Yep

[url]http://www.digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance[/url][/QUOTE]

Thanks! That made it easy to understand!

Nothing new to report but I went to a Club Lexus function today and I snapped these pictures and I thought I'd share.  

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yesssssssss

Oh my that is beautiful!

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nice plate!!!

nice and clean

Thanks guys!


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nice plate!!![/QUOTE]

I see some pretty funny facial expressions in the rear view mirror when people finally figure it out! LOL

Car is still on point! :biggthumpup:

Small update!  

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Stay tuned for more to come...

[QUOTE=Dajap;453063]I see some pretty funny facial expressions in the rear view mirror when people finally figure it out! LOL[/QUOTE]

took me like 10 minutes. car looks good.

cant wait to see!!

...in for more pics, quit teasing

What's your color code on the car?  I like it

[QUOTE=speedaddict;459518]What's your color code on the car?  I like it[/QUOTE]

1EO Flint Mica

The LS is in the shop getting some fender work + Kit Modification/Install + Paint.  First is getting the wheel fitment locked in so that I can ride lower without any issues.  I will be trying to keep the factory fender lines to keep it looking natural.  I will update with more pictures as I get them.


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Looking great, can't wait to see more!

Looks good man!! I'm watching... Wish my kit was in from Japan, looks like it won't make it by Black 3

That sucks, just ship your car to the AutoFashion VipFestival!

You gettin a whole mode parfume kit?

I already have it here waiting for all the body work to be done.

Damn I have been missing out need to surf the forum alot more

BAWSE!

looking good!  Which Mode Parfume kit did you go with?  Regalia? or Gamu?

I'm going to paint my ek this color

I went with the Regalia.  I'm gonna end up repainting it the same color, best color offered for the LS430 IMO.

Damn can't wait to see this. Great choice on the kit. One of my favs for the 430.

Some more progress on the LS.  More to come as I get them.
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Sahweet!! Gonna come out clean.

Stopped by the shop today to see that all the fenders are pretty much done and that they are starting to de-panel.  I snapped some pics of it lowered to park height and dumped just for the hell of it.  
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so how many MM did they widened the fender?
looks clean

[QUOTE=Dranom;465727]so how many MM did they widened the fender?
looks clean[/QUOTE]

Roughly 5mm in the front and 15mm in the back.

Just read all 7 pages.. how did i miss this this! So stoked on the fender work!

sweet!  Looks good.

Loving the fender work, no wavy fenders FTW

Got some pictures from the body shop tonight.  They continued to de-panel and they test fitted the body kit.  The rear bumper is still going to go through some changes before paint.  This is not my first authentic body kit, but once again, the fitment is spot on.  Buy original and support the true enthusiast/designers, it does pay off! Stop the Copy!

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Wow! Looking good so far!!

mmmm sexy

love these kits!

:drool::bowdown:

mode parfume!

Nice update! Can't wait to see it done

gonna look great 
. awesome progreess on car

Big money!  Should be sweet when you're finished

The LS is getting closer to paint.  Prep work is just about complete and the rear bumper modification is still a work in progress.
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love it!

The shop did a good job with the prep and body work...can't wait till see this completed

Nice! Looks like its coming along pretty well. Keep us updated

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Man these wheels are slowly starting to grow on me

Looking real good.

bazreia's are classics, btw what shop are you getting your body work done?

Yea those aren't Bazreias.  They are LXZs.

You have a history of making things happen Im sure this thing is gonna be epic...

my apologies sir.

Seriously, its been over a week. I need updates. :dance:

LOL @ Doback

crunch time. I want to see this at Vip festival!

Alright... Here are some updates.  Car is painted and wetsand/buffing starts tomorrow.  Overtime is going to be inevitable at this point but it should be done in time for Vip Festival!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/ProjectLS34.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/ProjectLS35.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/ProjectLS36.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/ProjectLS37.jpg[/IMG]

anxious to see this completed...Looks like your on track for Sunday though!

looking good!

Sweet :biggthumpup:
Still Flint ?

[QUOTE=Juzzo;468114]Sweet :biggthumpup:
Still Flint ?[/QUOTE]

Still Flint Mica.  Looking at the fresh paint, I'm glad I stayed with this color.

Very clean man

Again the car was looking clean man. I like it a lot. 



Man I do not get why I can not post on here anymore. here is the link to two pics I found. 

[url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdm_shots/8159341847/sizes/l/in/set-72157631937867335/[/url]

[url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdm_shots/8159341679/sizes/l/in/set-72157631937867335/[/url]

[IMG]www.flickr.com/photos/jdm_shots/8159341679/sizes/l/in/set-72157631937867335[/IMG]

Hey Bro it was cool hanging out w/ u in the parking lot while the car model was taking pics w/ it.

looking good man!

Sorry for taking so long to post pics... I've had a very long but eventful week.  I had my wife's graduation from RN school, graduation/baby gender reveal party, and countless hours spent at the body shop trying to get the car done enough for AutoFashion's Vip Festival.  On top of that, my wife and I were hosting my wife's parents and brother while they were here for all the awesome events.  Here are some of the pictures that I've found.  Phew... time to relax for a little now.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8168400916_380fd87593_o.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/VIP-Festival-18.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/IMG_7953-L.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/Autofashion-VIP-Festival-8.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8163601406_32d7dd2c8a_k.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8160335277_7b7fcc4812_o.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8159365672_dcaef89d72_o.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8159341847_05729ba599_o.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8159341679_f88c070ea2_o.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/afasl-05114.jpg[/IMG]

Hey it was cool to finally meet u. The car came out great. Good stuff man.

Jon Jon your such a down to earth guy that I felt like I've known you for some time.  It was great to chit chat and finally put an owner to the awesome LS430 that you've built!
[QUOTE=jj702s1;468845]Hey it was cool to finally meet u. The car came out great. Good stuff man.[/QUOTE]

omg very nice!

Wow that is just pure sex right there!! I like how the bumper turned out! Glad you kept the same color!! Great job keep it up!!

love this LS

New pic from "The Chronicles".  Thanks Joey!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/8170820855_c4767629d4_o.jpg[/IMG]

and from ACCINCJP

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/dajap/MP%20LS430/28884_414513805281722_268041586_n.jpg[/IMG]

classy

you car looks so good man. wow.

Good to see this car still going. Looks great.

very nice

DAMN!!!

[img]http://www.dontmindifido.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/RandyMarsh.jpg[/img]

just gets better and better. how 'bout an updated mod list?

car looks great!!!!!!

I have to say.... THANK YOU to all that helped make this build possible over the years and to all that support this build!  First and foremost, I have to thank my awesome wife, Jolyne, that understands and enjoys my hobby as much as I do and for allowing me to spend extra money on the LS.  Everybody knows that $$$ makes shit happen but in reality the friendship, talent, help, service from these people listed below have made this build so enjoyable and possible.  

- Sean (JDMPalace)
- Freddie/Elroy and staff from AutoFashion 
- Samson from Revison Audio
- Fred and staff from Jocson's Paint and Autobody

With my first child (daugher) due in March, the build will be a lot slower than it has already been.... Good News is that my wife has finished her BSN for Nursing and I can't wait to have two pay checks in the household again!  A lot of things on my mind to progress the LS430 but my priorities have now changed, but I will not abandon the LS.  So keep an eye out because I don't plan to sell or quit the build anytime soon.

 [QUOTE=OG;469289]just gets better and better. how 'bout an updated mod list?[/QUOTE]

2004 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury

Exterior:
Repainted Flint Mica Factory Color
Mode Parfume Regalia Front Bumper - Shaved front license plate mount, center support bar, and headlight washers.
Mode Parfume Regalia Side Skirts
Mode Parfume Regalia Rear Bumper - Shaved fins / air hole? / and position lights.  Modified to house Audi TT Rear Fog Light.
Mode Parfume Prism Sync Chrome Fog Lights
Mode Parfume Dhalia II Exhaust Tips w/ Flow Master standard muffler.... Nothing special.
Widened 5mm front fenders / widened 15mm rear fenders
Shaved "Lexus" / "LS430" Emblems
Junction Produce before M/C Rear wing - Modified for after M/C Center "L" Emblem
Junction Produce Roof Wing
Junction Produce Eye Lids
Shaved Driver handle Key hole w/ OEM Passenger handle parts.
Ebay Badgeless grill... I know I know... Let the flaming begin.  Couldn't justify the $1K+ Junction Produce Grill... for now.
JDM Toyota Celsior Window Visors
6000K HID for Headlights
6000K HID for Fog Lights

Interior:
Junction Produce Headrest (Front) - Tailored to be a slimmer profile.
Junction Produce Metallic Silver “Kiku Knot” Fusa
Junction Produce Lucky Charm
Air Runner Gauges

Suspension:
Air Runner w/ Manual valves
5 Gallon Pancake Tank
2x Compressors
Data System Controler - SOLD.  (Too slow raise/lower and problems with lowering when driving at highway speed)
Accuair E-Level - SOLD. (Considering to Re-install at later date.... Miss those damn presets)
Nagisa Upper Control Arms
Nagisa Camber/Stroke Blocks - SOLD.  (Upper part of the wheel did not sink enough)
Nagisa Rear Upper Control Arms
Nagisa Toe Arms
Youzealand SS Kit Pro - SOLD. (Limits upper travel. Very limiting with a body kit)
GenB high Caster bushing - In route.
Tom's Front Upper Strut Bar
TRD Front Lower Bracing - In route.

Wheels:
Weds LXZ Front - 20x9.5 +0 / Nitto 555 225/35/20 (Custom Step Lip w/ Offsets from Weds) Thanks Sean!!!
Weds LXZ Rear - 20x11 +6 / Nitto 555 245/35/20

Brakes:
Junction Produce Big Brake Kit - Front 355 Rotors with 6 Pot Calipers / Rear 355 Rotors with 4 Pot Calipers
StopTech Big Brake Top Hats
Custom Caliper Brakets - CAD developed by AutoFashion

ICE:
Custom trunk set up with infinity mirrors by AutoFashion
Alpine Type "X" Subwoofer x2
Alpine Type "X" Component Set
Alpine PDX-600.1 x2
Alpine PDX-4.100 x1
Audio Control 8 CH Line Output Converter

Engine:
Tom's Super Ram Air Filter

Probably some more that I can't think of right now.... Been drinking since I got home... LOL Officially a Drunk Sailor.

i think you picked the best kit on the market hands down.  the Mode Parfume Regalia for the LS430 and the 18Crown are some of the best ever made,, if only my wife had the same opinion i would be rockin' one on the crown right now.  can i ask if you paid full price?  if not then i need to get your source...

Car came out beautiful bro which comes as no suprise everything you've done is tasteful and classy this goes for your previous and current build. Congrats to you and your family on all the new things you have going on especially the soon to be little girl this one is gonna be a game changer shes gonna have you wrapped around her little finger trust me I know because Im currently on that road and loving every minute of it. Again awesome car looking forward to seeing it evolve even more...

[QUOTE=sojah;469557]i think you picked the best kit on the market hands down.  the Mode Parfume Regalia for the LS430 and the 18Crown are some of the best ever made,, if only my wife had the same opinion i would be rockin' one on the crown right now.  can i ask if you paid full price?  if not then i need to get your source...[/QUOTE]

Thanks. PM'd for Kit info.

[QUOTE=jbo;469754]Car came out beautiful bro which comes as no suprise everything you've done is tasteful and classy this goes for you your previous and current build. Congrats to you and your family on all the new things you have going on especially the soon to be little girl this one is gonna be a game changer shes gonna have you wrapped around her little finger trust me I know because Im currently on that road and loving every minute of it. Again awesome car looking forward to seeing it evolve even more...[/QUOTE]

Thank you Jbo.  I'm super pumped about my daughter!  Like I said, I still have plans for the LS, they are just going to be lower in the priority.

Congrats homie, kids will make your life a lot more fulfilling, esp. when you sliding down through town, and your bundle of joy is in your rear view....its an awesome feeling, i know

I sometimes think I should've waited to have kids and do something big like this, like you I share the military budget, lol. But I am glad and content man, you will be too. You're right though, the build will slow quite a bit, lol, kids...

Love everything about this car enjoyed seeing this in person at AF and currently is my desktop and a main reason why I want a Lexus now...

But what military budget you guys sharing?? Haha when I was a contactor yea maybe but not for me when I was enlisted in the Army...but getting demoted twice I'm sure didn't help lol

Thanks man... Means a lot coming from you!  Your car blew my mind when I saw you pulling up!  Wish we could have met up at the meet... I swear people should were name tags with their VSC Username.

[QUOTE=RITZY33;470015]Love everything about this car enjoyed seeing this in person at AF and currently is my desktop and a main reason why I want a Lexus now...

But what military budget you guys sharing?? Haha when I was a contactor yea maybe but not for me when I was enlisted in the Army...but getting demoted twice I'm sure didn't help lol[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Dajap;470259] I swear people should were name tags with their VSC Username.[/QUOTE]


We tried that one year
Didn't work to well
Nobody was really down for that

Awesome build Dajap.  Sadly I could not make it to the AF meet.  But I am sure I will see you around.

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;470267]We tried that one year
Didn't work to well
Nobody was really down for that[/QUOTE]

Hahaha figures. I guess you just got to know a homie that knows a homie or blindly venture out and talk to people.  Good times regardless!

[QUOTE=Dajap;470259]Thanks man... Means a lot coming from you!  Your car blew my mind when I saw you pulling up!  Wish we could have met up at the meet... I swear people should were name tags with their VSC Username.[/QUOTE]


Yea I totally agree with the name tag comment...I probably walked by you and almost every other forum member on here and didn't even realize it. Would of been nice to converse with more of the forum members but next year I suppose. 
I am looking at getting a LS430 or 460 next.
Keep it classy and take notes from LS's like yours... the wow factor I gained on my Y33 I sacrificed the wow how am i gonna get this up my driveway factor.
I'ma build a ride that would make Ron Burgundy approve

so nice. adore the wheels.