Domestic LS

So I've been reading over the forum, searching and coming up with ideas to take my Lincoln Ls over to the Vip side...

Right now the car is completely stock, I'm in the process of gathering the parts I need to build it straight through the winter and have it ready to hit the street come spring. 

Here is how she sits right now

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There definitely is not allot of aftermarket parts for this, but I have narrowed it down to the right kit, spoiler, roof spoiler.

The fenders are going to be custom made..the rims unsure yet due to the fact that once its lowered I can then figure out what size/offset to go with.

Here's the photoshop I did to show the outcome. 

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Let me know what you think

I like the different platform and the direction you're going in.

if you can pull off the chop you will be a winner.

I would love to see this actually done. I think a full faced wheel like a Dh or something would really emphasize the vip feel.

DO IT FOR THE U S OF A YEEHAAAA!!  excited for this one.

that looks good - gotta consider brakes with that open face wheel - not sure the after market for the LS - but yeah the chop is dope

[QUOTE=BAHC;399999]DO IT FOR THE U S OF A YEEHAAAA!! excited for this one.[/QUOTE]
 
:dance:
 
Good luck wit it man...

[QUOTE=33flavors;400006]that looks good - gotta consider brakes with that open face wheel - not sure the after market for the LS - but yeah the chop is dope[/QUOTE]

Next to nothing, in reality mostly everything is going to be custom. The fenders are going to be one off and im using a kit on the market for the ls and changing it up to fit the style. 

[QUOTE=BAHC;399999]DO IT FOR THE U S OF A YEEHAAAA!!  excited for this one.[/QUOTE]

I wont let ya down (no homo)...time to show that the 300 isnt the only domestic car with potential, plus its never been done.......

[QUOTE=bob_sagat;399959]I would love to see this actually done. I think a full faced wheel like a Dh or something would really emphasize the vip feel.[/QUOTE]

Ive been thinking that, the wheels in the chop were for ideas, but this car sucks for fitment,getting the rims and tires right are going to be a bitch.

[QUOTE=OG;399926]if you can pull off the chop you will be a winner.[/QUOTE]

Plan on winning like charlie sheen

[QUOTE=Schnitz;399923]I like the different platform and the direction you're going in.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, after the q45 issue this was the perfect choice, I love the luxury and the sport it provides, just have to keep up with the little issues with the ls.

[QUOTE=a.blanco0905;400013]:dance:
 
Good luck wit it man...[/QUOTE]

thanks bro.....

isn't this based on the same platform as the s type or something? s type r could be a good source of parts (if i'm not mistaken).

[QUOTE=OG;400145]isn't this based on the same platform as the s type or something? s type r could be a good source of parts (if i'm not mistaken).[/QUOTE]

yep it is, i'm not sure what parts I could utilize, the susp fits in perfect but doesn't offer much in the change in lug pattern or fitment changes.

I am open to suggestions bro.

This has nice clean, smooth lines. Should look sweet when slammed and wheels tucked. Later.

[QUOTE=JDOX;400149]yep it is, i'm not sure what parts I could utilize, the susp fits in perfect but doesn't offer much in the change in lug pattern or fitment changes.
 
I am open to suggestions bro.[/QUOTE]
 
the s type seems to give you some decent coilover options. brakes on the type r are nice iirc. i would expect to run adapters, or buy custom wheels, cause you got that lame a** 5x108 pcd. fitment is fitment, if your car doesn't hold as much just get what fits. f**k the numbers. flush is flush whether it's a +45 offset or a -45.

i would be amaze if i see this type of build in person! lol

[QUOTE=OG;400174]the s type seems to give you some decent coilover options. brakes on the type r are nice iirc. i would expect to run adapters, or buy custom wheels, cause you got that lame a** 5x108 pcd. fitment is fitment, if your car doesn't hold as much just get what fits. f**k the numbers. flush is flush whether it's a +45 offset or a -45.[/QUOTE]


word...I looked into the adapters to run a 5x4.5, problem is with the push out the last LS I saw running them and Cobra r rims pushed them out way past the fenders at +24 offset.  The rims will definitively have to wait till its down to see what can be done. I knowim not going to have a huge lip option, ill make due.

I just may have to run stock 16" with spacers..lol I joke

I will have to look into the coilovers and brakes, thanks for the great info :biggthumpup:

Welcome and good luck with the build........nice to see something different being used as a project

you can get custom made adapters as small as 15mm these days. look for something in the 9.5" wide range with a 40 something offset and i'm sure you can make it work. the good news is there's always a lot of dope wheels in these specs for cheap because nobody wants them. their loss = your gain.

[QUOTE=OG;400275]you can get custom made adapters as small as 15mm these days. look for something in the 9.5" wide range with a 40 something offset and i'm sure you can make it work. the good news is there's always a lot of dope wheels in these specs for cheap because nobody wants them. their loss = your gain.[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro, that sounds like a great place for me to start..

Ive heard some good things about this place and they seem to offer them at a decent price with numerous options.

[url]http://adaptitusa.com/5x100to5x112wheeladapters-4.aspx[/url]

do you know of any place with better options then this?

theres that one, wheeladapter.com, adaptec, rotiform, and any local machinist should be able to do it also.

JDOX, there's a shop called MC Motorsports that machine customs pacers, adapters etc. Ontario CA. Jeff's the man. I've got a couple sets of spacers  for some Benzes from him, they worked out just fine. Knows his stuff. No affiliation to him. Later.

So I decided to do a little work to the headlights...

One is one out, little shot of the engine bay, nothing big...

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hummm what am I up to...

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after 5 min in the oven on 280 and with a little work, the headlights were separated.

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afters clearing the turn signal and painting the bezel I re-assembled the headlight by reheating it, setting back in its place, and re sealed it using black RVT sealant...

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and both done and on the car....the bezels are a little darker then the color of the car, but over all Im happy with the outcome.

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Damn, that looks way cleaner. Shoulda put some projectors in there while you had them open haha...

[QUOTE=bob_sagat;400940]Damn, that looks way cleaner. Shoulda put some projectors in there while you had them open haha...[/QUOTE]


Thanks bro, I was thinking projectors or angel eyes retrofit, but I want to wait until its kitted to see what option will be best its easy enough to do this, the next time Ill use a new set to avoid another re-seal.

Yeah the body colored background blends in nice. Later.

to solve your wheel issue. get your hubs and rotors redrilled. F*ck adapters. 5x114  or 5x120 it, you will be glad you did. There is a lot of wheels that dont need dish or super concave. also, dont be afraid of adding a bit of camber, and rolling your fenders more than most. 

Welcome to the custom world. You got a car that is harder to do than the f50s and the y34s as far as suspension goes. Look at, and study your suspension. Since it is close related to jag it helps, but how close is it to ford? can you cross over spindles for bigger brakes, like mustang stuff. is it only a mod and a ball joint away? take measurements on stuff. Set the new way for LS owners who dont want to just dub it out.

Been working with some ideas lets see what you think...

I'll be going with either the wings west or Jt kit which give a nice  surface to work with...Ill be getting rid of the exhaust holes and  moving them to the middle of the bumper...

Wings west  rear [url]http://www.bodykits.net/images/bodykits_net/167682/00.jpg[/url]

Heres the inspiration ill be going for with the exhaust, I just think it  would look so hot, notice the silver at the bottom of the bumper,  that's the exhaust tips/

[URL="http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/natedawg9640/osv6.jpg"]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...g9640/osv6.jpg[/URL]

This is about as close as Ive found, and I think it fits perfect..

[URL]http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-15302/?rtype=10[/URL]

or two of these together,flush mounted to the bumper in the middle lower portion of the bumper

[URL="http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JEX-PCAM214SS/?rtype=10"]http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JE...14SS/?rtype=10[/URL]

I know its not VIP companies, but I'm working with what I got.....

i think you are goin in the right direction. like the bumper its pretty clean and simple

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;402535]i think you are goin in the right direction. like the bumper its pretty clean and simple[/QUOTE]

Thanks, ill be modding it to be different, that's what Ill be using as the base for it, then taking up three notches..lol

Definitely liking this build. The Wings West bumper seems perfect, but imo I wouldn't do the center cutout. Personally, I'd look into exhaust tips that flow upwards into the bumper like the LS 460. I think the tips in the first link would flow perfectly that way.

I have a question though. Do you plan on running HIDs?

[QUOTE=Neva2wicked;404007]Definitely liking this build. The Wings West bumper seems perfect, but imo I wouldn't do the center cutout. Personally, I'd look into exhaust tips that flow upwards into the bumper like the LS 460. I think the tips in the first link would flow perfectly that way.

I have a question though. Do you plan on running HIDs?[/QUOTE]

Ive been looking at different options for the tips, I think he center cut out would keep everything uniform since the  trunk trim and tips would be lined together and the style of the recessed tips will fit the flow of the trim perfectly.

I wanted to do this and not the turn down so that from the back to side view you it would be all smooth lines from the bumper up and to the side. I feel that once the rims and tires are on, that with the flare style fender lines and a little poke that view would be less clean with the tips sticking out....

Im not sure if i conveyed that the way I wanted to. Im gong for clean smooth lines to compliment the cars already smooth yet aggressive appearance.


As far as the lighting, not really sure what i'm going to do, I have some ideas floating around but nothing to set in stone.

Pretty cool! Thumbs up for the effort!

[QUOTE=20sburning;404051]Pretty cool! Thumbs up for the effort![/QUOTE]

+1 :biggthumpup:

[URL="http://sarona.com/Sarona/www/index3.html"][/URL]Thanks guys...im trying to go out of the box.....

so I figured Id post an update:

Since I last posted I did a little interior update, it had a leather shifter and a lame flip out cup holder..so  changed it up a little with a burl wood shifter and open counsel.Ive only had the car for 8 months and started with updating it.next will come real mods.

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had all the chrome color matched and slapped some "new" rims and tires. I love how they look on the car.

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I know its not there, not even close. Will be adding the kit, suspension and other mods over the winter

So this has been a busy couple of days with some new parts going on the LS...here's the new pics...

Decided that no kit on the market matched were I wanted to go with the car:

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so the Mach 1 lip with the factory sides and rear valance will be color matched..Still needs a slight adjustment in a spot or two. Overall it looks exactly like I had in mind, not bad for a lip made for a completely different car..

You can  see how the front matches what I had in mind with the original rendering.

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Here is an idea of the tips, just placed on should be welded up by the end of the week:

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The spoiler went on as well, I love it just how I saw it in my head.

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looking good :biggthumpup:

are you going to mold that front lip?

The lip looks good just mold it,did you ever consider bagging the car??
it's coming together nicely..

[QUOTE=Why33;426010]looking good :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks man

[QUOTE=carlos;426022]are you going to mold that front lip?[/QUOTE]

Im thinking about it, problem I see is its not that thick so i'm not sure how well it would take to molding it as far as how well it would last.

[QUOTE=tommiedred;426030]The lip looks good just mold it,did you ever consider bagging the car??
it's coming together nicely..[/QUOTE]

Thanks........

Bumping..

Lip should be back on painted today, tips didn't get done this weekend like I planned..owell

i wouldn't mold the lip. molding is outdated and more trouble than it's worth imo. what i would do is a little shapingto better match the contours, but it's a pretty good fit as is.

[QUOTE=OG;426392]i wouldn't mold the lip. molding is outdated and more trouble than it's worth imo. what i would do is a little shapingto better match the contours, but it's a pretty good fit as is.[/QUOTE]


That's says a lot coming from you since this wasn't even made for my car and I had to make it fit by shaping it around the bumper.

[IMG]http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/jeffreydoxseephotos/IMG_1550.jpg[/IMG]

Need to get the bumper resprayed in spring

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I'm go glad I went with these, in the end they give the exact look I wanted them to do. While I wanted to do the center exhaust that got scraped with the body kit. I think this looks better anyway.

I cant wait to tackle the stance come spring and put the painted lip and skirts on it. While its not going to be over the top like some of the cars on the forum it will how ever be simple and clean.

That looks pretty good man, just needs a rear lip to tie it in w/ the front lip you made.

[QUOTE=romeo291;428208]That looks pretty good man, just needs a rear lip to tie it in w/ the front lip you made.[/QUOTE]

Thanks.

The lips off for painting, I have something planned for the sides and rear come spring time it should all be done. Seems like this is going mad slow, but good thing it is i'm happier more with the secondary choices then what I originally planned.

lol when u said domestic.i was like..woooot!

Nothing to big to update, just got it back from the tint shop, rainy day made for some quick shots...

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is that 20 all around?
nice man

[QUOTE=JDOX;431851]Nothing to big to update, just got it back from the tint shop, rainy day made for some quick shots...

[IMG]http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/jeffreydoxseephotos/IMG_1587.jpg[/IMG]

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[IMG]http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/jeffreydoxseephotos/IMG_1585.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=02 camry le;431855]is that 20 all around?
nice man[/QUOTE]


Thanks, no its 35, anything less then that the fuzz is real dickesh about....I was going to go with it and say fuck it but I have to get it inspected in march so doesn't make sense to redo it and i didn't want to wait any longer.

Just got the new grille and lip back from paint and installed it while the weather permitted some pics......I set out to achieve somthing with this car and you know what I feel more and more its getting there...soon when the sides and rear are on and its sitting right I would have achieved it.


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i like the front lip.  lets get some suspension on this bish!

[QUOTE=BAHC;433138]i like the front lip.  lets get some suspension on this bish![/QUOTE]

Thanks brah,,,,,soon enough, just have to get this winter shit over with.....

side skirts are on....will get proper pics tomorrow

So here is a little update:

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New sides and rear, the front is going to be changed not really feeling the flow of it with the sides and rear. suspension and spacers are on the way.....I know this isnt very VIP style.......I think maybe its tie to grab a LS or GS....lol

wrd, need new front lip. what have you got planned for suspension?

I like it! In for progress


-Sideways the Seven

dont give up on it yet, suspension will transform it.

Yeah, i'm feeling this actually. Says a lot when I look at these things and nothing at all comes to mind. You're doing good.

[QUOTE=brainneeded;440034]wrd, need new front lip. what have you got planned for suspension?[/QUOTE]

Here is the new front lip that should be here by Thursday of next week it flows better as it comes up near the wheel well, and onto the side skirts shape.

[IMG]http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/jeffreydoxseephotos/00.jpg[/IMG]

For suspension, until coilovers are done, there in R&D right now I guess per the guy on the forum who's working with the company.  Till then coils, possible take a coil out for more low, and spacers...

[QUOTE=Tony Two-Tone;440059]I like it! In for progress


-Sideways the Seven[/QUOTE]

Thanks man appreciate it...

[QUOTE=BAHC;440282]dont give up on it yet, suspension will transform it.[/QUOTE]

True,,,,I just feel its going slower then molasses in winter...lol'

[QUOTE=Nairiku Shiryo;440306]Yeah, i'm feeling this actually. Says a lot when I look at these things and nothing at all comes to mind. You're doing good.[/QUOTE]


Appreciate it man......I love these care, to bad the aftermarket following sucks....but then again that may be a good thing....

I have a set of these:

[IMG]http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/jeffreydoxseephotos/Universal_Accessories_UVSIDEVENT22SARONA.jpg[/IMG]

and the extra fenders to mold these into, started but just havent had the time to focus on it..I hope the final product looks like this;

[IMG]http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu335/jeffreydoxseephotos/2008-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-63-AMG-Black-Series-Fender-Vents-1024x768.jpg[/IMG]


Im hoping within the next month or two to get these finished.....

Those vents are pretty sweet, where did you get them?

[QUOTE=bob_sagat;440348]Those vents are pretty sweet, where did you get them?[/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.sarona.com/Sarona/www/index.html[/url]

under universal products

Looks good.:biggthumpup: Bit disapointed that your not using the JTEvo kit.:signdammit: I was really looking forward to seeing someone install that kit. Like the fender vents you selected. Should look cool as hell on the LS. If they look to good, I just might have to copy you.....=)
 
 
Do you have a wheel package picked out yet?

[QUOTE=RollinLS;440618]Looks good.:biggthumpup: Bit disapointed that your not using the JTEvo kit.:signdammit: I was really looking forward to seeing someone install that kit. Like the fender vents you selected. Should look cool as hell on the LS. If they look to good, I just might have to copy you.....=)
 
 
Do you have a wheel package picked out yet?[/QUOTE]



Its hard to argue with this....lol

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New LIP looking good and finishing off the kit......:dance:

Took some advice and got a new black grill instead of the color matched one.